FULL GRAND CANYON TRIPS
12 DAY OAR POWERED GRAND CANYON EXPEDITION
An oar trip allows you to experience the Grand Canyon at a slower pace. You will have 12 wonderfully relaxing days to enjoy the Colorado River at its speed. Your oar powered rafting trip begins in Marble Canyon, Arizona where you are met by our staff the morning of your launch. After checking in and a brief orientation, you will board our vans for the 20 minute ride to Lee’s Ferry where the rafts and crew will be waiting. After your boatman introduction and your beverages and night gear are loaded and tightened down your life jacket is fitted. The trip leader will give you a safety orientation and answer any last minute questions, then you climb into the raft of choice to begin your adventure. You will travel 188 river miles through the beautiful Grand Canyon. Along the way, you will have plenty of time to explore hidden canyons and cool grottos. Your trip ends at Whitmore Wash where you will board a helicopter for a scenic ride out of the Canyon to the Bar 10 Ranch. From there you will board a small, fixed wing aircraft that will transport you back to Las Vegas, Nevada or Marble Canyon, Page or Grand Canyon South Rim, Arizona.
HALF GRAND CANYON OAR POWERED TRIPs
The same great trip as our 12-day oar powered trip except it is half the time and half the Canyon.
6 DAY UPPER GRAND CANYON OAR POWERED EXPEDITION
This trip begins at Lee’s Ferry and travels through the beautiful upper section of the Grand Canyon. You will enjoy the upper Canyon’s unparalleled scenery and exciting whitewater. This might include Frisbee in Redwall Cavern, a hike to Puebloan granaries at Nankoweep, a visit to Silver Grotto or floating in your life jacket down the Little Colorado. The sites you see will be based on group discussion and your trip leaders expertise. It will definitely include “Hosue Rock”, “Hance” and “Sockdolager” to name a few fantastic rapids. culminating with an escorted hike out of the Canyon from Phantom Ranch area ascending to the beautiful South Rim on your 6th morning.
7 DAY LOWER GRAND CANYON OAR POWERED EXPEDITION
You begin your trip with an escorted hike into the Phantom Ranch area from the South Rim of the Grand Canyon where our rafts will be waiting for you. From there you will spend the next 6 days enjoying thunderous whitewater, crystal waterfalls, and gorgeous side hikes. The lower canyon might include Travertine Canyon Elves Chasm, or the milky blue pools of lower Havasu. The sites you see will be based on group discussion and your trip leaders expertise. It will definitely include “Hermit”, “The Gems” and lastly, “Lava” to name a few rapids on the lower half.Your trip ends on the 7th morning at Whitmore Wash where you will board a helicopter for a scenic ride out of the Canyon to the Bar 10 Ranch. There you will board a small, fixed wing aircraft that will transport you back to Las Vegas, Nevada or Marble Canyon, Page or Grand Canyon South Rim, Arizona.
NOTE: Hiking in the Grand Canyon is a strenuous activity, suitable only for those in good physical condition. Proper conditioning prior to your departure is a must.
Trails in Grand Canyon are not maintained and can be rough and rocky, and most have a significant vertical exchange. If you suffer from any medical conditions, we strongly suggest you visit your physician and get their OK before reserving a hiking trip with us. For information on hiking in the Grand Canyon, review the Hiking Tips page included in the Trip Pack on the RESOURCES page and check out www.hitthetrail.com for some helpful hints on preparing for your hike.
Minimum age: 12 years old at departure
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