17 Day Full Canyon Dory Raft Grand Canyon Trip Advantage Grand Canyon

17 Day Full Canyon Dory Trip

Canyon Route: Lees Ferry to Diamond Creek ( 225 river miles)
Meet: Flagstaff, AZ
Return: Flagstaff, AZ
Transportation: Ground transportation from Flagstaff to put-in point (Lees Ferry) and return from take-out point (Lake Mead) to Flagstaff is included
Lodging: DoubleTree by HIlton (not included in price) Will need to be in Flagstaff, AZ for an orientation meeting the night prior to trip's start date
Rapids: 42 major rapids rated 5 or above (1-10 rating scale)
Group size: 18 passengers
Minimum Age: 12 years old
Included: Camping gear w/ chairs & sleeping pads
Required Hike: None
Raft: Dory Boat - also referred to as cataract boat
Price: $8299 Deposit: $1000
*Another deposit in the amount of $500 is due by November 1 of the year prior to your trip

This map shows the Full canyon portion of the Colorado River in Grand Canyon.

Trip Logistics:

You will need to arrive to Flagstaff, AZ the night prior to attend a 6:30pm orientation meeting at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in Flagstaff. Lodging is not included in the price. Early in the morning of day 1, you will board a bus for the 2 hour drive to the put in point at Lees Ferry. At the take-out, on the final day, we’ll de-rig the boats and board a van for the approximately 3 hour drive back to Flagstaff, arriving between 2 to 3 PM.

Hotel Reservations/Transportation To & From

Hotel (trip's start): Flagstaff, AZ

A room block is set up at DoubleTree by Hilton in Flagstaff, AZ. More information to be provided.

Transportation (trip’s start): Flagstaff, AZ

Via commercial flight from Flagstaff, AZ Puliam Airport (FLG)
Via ground shuttle from:
Las Vegas, NV (Greyhound) or
Phoenix, AZ (Groome Transportation, 928-350-8466)

Transportation (trip's end):

You will be driven back to Flagstaff at trip's end

See our transportation page for additional information

Dory Raft Trip

Dory boat trips are offered by 5 of 15 outfitters. Consisting of 5 passengers in total, these rafts are powered and navigated by your guide. Often times Dory boats will be added to Oar trips making for a great opportunity to experience both vessels on the same trip. Dory trips travel at speed of the river 3-4 mph, more slowly and essentially doubling the trip duration when compared to a motorized trip. This slower pace offers a great opportunity for an intimate experience with the river while listening to your guide's extensive knowledge of the Grand Canyon. There are upper, lower, western and full canyon trips offered on non-motor rafts. Some full canyon trips continue straight through with the same group of passengers, while others will make a pit-stop to let off upper canyon passengers, and allow for lower canyon trip passengers to join the group for the rest of the trip.

Limited rafting type, offered by 3 of 16 outfitters
Smaller more agile raft type, allows passengers to feel more of the rapids
Rowed by guide,however at times passengers may row between rapids,during calmer waters-Rowing is not guaranteed,and at the discretion of the guide or trip leader.
Rigid boats made of hard wood
Travels slightly faster when compared to oar rafts
Faster response in rapids when compared to inflated rafts
Slower paced,more intimate experience while on Dory
Great opportunity to listen to your guide's extensive knowledge of the Grand Canyon while on the river
Minimum 12 years old
Group size between 16-20 dependent on what time of year
Dories may vary slightly from sample image

Payment and cancellation policies:

$1000 deposit ($500 for Western trips beginning at Whitmore Wash) per person required to reserve your space(s)
- $500 additional deposit is due November 1st of the year prior to your tripIf booking after November 1st of the year prior to your trip:
- The entire $1500 or $1000 (for Western trips beginning at Whitmore Wash)
- Final payment is due 100 days prior to trip start date
- If booking within 120 days prior to trip start, full payment is due
Cancellation policy:
- 360 or more days prior to your trip $250/person cancellation fee
- 359 to 180 days prior to your trip $500/person cancellation fee
- 179 to 90 days prior to your trip $750/person cancellation fee
- 89 days or less prior to your trip $FULL FARE cancellation fee
In the event you have to cancel you may wish to consider:
- Substituting members on your reservation
- Change trip or type to another available trip in the same year
- File your trip insurance claim with your personal provider more information below

Trip cancellation Insurance - Highly Recommended

Insurance can help reimburse you in the event of illness or unforeseen circumstances
Most popular option listed below - click on link to view different levels of coverage with an immediate quote
- Travel Guard Insurance

Additional Trip Dates

Monday April 15 - May 01, 2024 Check availability
Sunday April 21 - May 07, 2024 Check availability
Sunday May 05 - 21, 2024 Check availability
Thursday May 09 - 25, 2024 Check availability
Thursday September 05 - 21, 2024 Check availability
Thursday September 12 - 28, 2024 Check availability

First Day

Early in the morning of day 1, you will board a bus for the 2 hour drive to the put in point at Lees Ferry. You will meet your guides as they provide additional instruction and your life jacket. Shortly after you will be underway to begin your journey!

Every Day

Each day you will be on and off the raft multiple times. Each itinerary regardless of the outfitter, includes daily side canyon hiking opportunities to some of the most beautiful scenery the Grand Canyon has to offer. In addition, you will see gorgeous waterfalls and streams rarely accessible outside of these multi-day raft trips. After enjoying the excitement of fun rapids, you will stop for lunch which is prepared river-side on a beautiful sandy beach. You will be entertained with fascinating information on the history, geology, and ecology of the canyon. Often, there is another stop after lunch before arriving at camp for the evening. Tents are always available however depending on the season, many opt to sleep under the stars each night.

Last Day

225 River Mile Trips/Diamond Creek Exit - Late morning sometimes early afternoon, you'll arrive at Diamond Creek where you will disembark and be met by transportation vehicle(s). You will travel for about an hour along a rough dirt road to the main highway in Peach Springs, AZ before being taken to Flagstaff at trip's end.