This Grand Canyon dory trip is the best way to explore below the rim if you’re short on time or looking for a family-friendly adventure. Stay at a working ranch, take a scenic helicopter ride to the put-in, and explore the final stretch of the majestic Lower Grand Canyon by dory.
5-Day Whitmore Wash to Pearce Ferry - Grand Canyon Dory Trip
Summary Description
Highlights
- Scenic flight from Las Vegas
- Stay at a working cattle ranch and hike, horseback ride, or skeet shoot
- Helicopter ride to the river
- Experience the allure of a Grand Canyon dory trip in fun whitewater, ideal for first-timers
- Riverside camping with fresh, delicious guide-prepared meals
Description
The Whitmore Wash to Pearce Ferry section of the Colorado River is a good trial for folks not sure they are ready for a longer Grand Canyon dory trip. We meet you in Las Vegas and transport you by van and small plane to Bar 10 Ranch on the northern rim of Grand Canyon for an afternoon of ranch activities including horseback riding, horseshoe pitching, hiking, and skeet shooting, topped off with an evening of country entertainment.
The next morning, you fly into Grand Canyon by helicopter where your guides await your arrival at Whitmore Wash. We’ll cross the shattered Hurricane fault zone before heading west into the final majesty of the Lower Grand Canyon. This dory trip affords an opportunity to hike and explore this exquisite desert wonderland by foot. Several beautiful side canyons invite you to linger in spring-fed streams. Your Grand Canyon adventure ends with a jet boat ride to Pearce Ferry and a return shuttle to Las Vegas by van.
Included / Excluded
- Transportation by van and plane from Las Vegas Harry Reid International Airport to Bar 10 Ranch
- Lodging at Bar 10 Ranch, plus select ranch activities
- Helicopter ride from Bar 10 Ranch to Whitmore Wash
- All meals from lunch on day 1 to lunch on the last day
- Expedition equipment
- Pre- and post-trip transportation, accommodations, and meals
- Transportation to and from Las Vegas
- Grand Canyon National Park Entrance Fee
- Insurance of any kind, including a travel protection plan
- Alcoholic beverages
Start / End Locations
Important Information
Know Before You Book
- Trip insurance not included
- Gratuity not included
- Sleep kit and tent rental included
- If you exceed 245 pounds, please give us a call
- Watch our Whitewater Orientation video
- Complete the required trip forms
Cancellation
Cancellation Cutoff: 24 days
Cancellation Notes: Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Reservations and Payments Full payment is required at the time of booking. Payments can be made by check, money order, eCheck, wire transfer, Visa, MasterCard, American Express or Discover. Prices are in US Dollars, and all payments must be made in US Dollars. Payment of the deposit establishes your acceptance of our complete Terms and Conditions. Individual departures and trip capacity are strictly limited by the managing agency. Your payment is fully refundable for 48 hours, less a 3% processing fee, after making a reservation when you reserve a trip 7 days or more prior to departure. Cancellations and Refunds Canceling your trip after your deposit is processed will incur cancellation fees because OARS has absorbed costs on your behalf and will turn others away who would like to book the spaces we’re holding for you. If you must cancel your reservation after the rescission period described above, your cancellation fee will be determined according to the schedule below. We regret we cannot make exceptions to the cancellation policy for any reason, including foul weather, poor air quality, wildfire activity, acts of terrorism, civil unrest, or personal emergencies. For these reasons, we strongly urge you to consider purchasing a travel protection plan. Date of Cancellation Cancellation Fee 30 or more days before your trip $30/person 29 – 7 days before your trip Payment can be transferred to another trip within the same year (or to a credit account for the following year) for $50/person transfer fee. No refund. 6 days or less before your trip 50% of the trip cost can be credited to another trip (within the same year). No refund. Late arrivals or “no-shows” No refund or credit Please note that different deposit/cancellation policies may apply for charter groups. Refer to the group organizer’s confirmation email for details. Canceled Trips OARS reserves the right to cancel any trip due to insufficient registration or other factors that make the trip impractical to operate. In such instances, we will inform you at least 7 days before departure. Do not make nonrefundable travel arrangements unless you have spoken to your Adventure Consultant regarding the status of your trip. If a trip must be canceled or postponed due to force majeure (factors outside the control of OARS), OARS will provide full credit for payments made toward future travel, or a refund less a 5% service fee plus any nonrefundable payments made on your behalf to 3rd-party suppliers. OARS will make good faith efforts to recover deposits made on your behalf to 3rd-party suppliers, however, we can’t guarantee recovery of any or all of the advance payments made. OARS is not responsible for expenses incurred by participants in preparation for a canceled trip. Transfers If you need to move your reservation to a different trip during the same year, or to a credit account for the following year, there is a $15/person fee up until 30 days prior to departure for a one-time transfer of your payment. If we are 29-7 days prior to your trip departure, there is a $50/person fee to transfer to another trip, within the same year or to a credit account for the following year. Transfer requests made 6 days or less prior to departure, 50% of your trip cost can be credited to another trip within the same year only. Transfer requests made the day of departure will be treated like a cancellation according to the schedule above.
Options and Pricing
| 5-Day Whitmore Wash to Pearce Ferry (Dories) | RETAIL PRICE |
|---|---|
| Adult (7 - 100 years) | $3,599.00 |
Points of interest
FAQ
Boat options?
On our Grand Canyon trips, we use inflatable oar rafts, the most stable of whitewater craft, which are rowed from the center of the boat by your guide. Our rafts carry four passengers and a guide, plus gear. We travel in a flotilla with a maximum group size of 16-20 passengers.
Meals?
As guides prepare dinner, hors d’oeuvres are served. This is an opportunity to relax, enjoy a drink if you wish, and reflect on the day with your fellow traveling companions. In the morning, the first wake-up call lets you know that coffee, hot water for tea or cocoa, juice, fresh fruit, and cold cereal are ready. You can fill your mug and grab a bite, then begin to pack up your personal belongings and sleep gear as the guides prepare breakfast. After breakfast, the entire camp is broken down and packed up. Once the guides have all of the gear loaded back onto the boats, we’ll head downstream to see what new adventures await us.
About operator:
OARS was founded in 1969 by river pioneer George Wendt. By 1974 the company found its permanent home in Angels Camp, California, where George and his wife Pam turned a fledgling rafting company into what is now one of the most respected outfitting companies in the world.
George was president of OARS for 47 years until his passing in July of 2016. He was a visionary entrepreneur and one of the adventure travel industry’s trailblazers. But more importantly, he left a legacy of river conservation and stewardship based on the inspiring idea that spreading the love of wild rivers is the surest path to their protection, now and for the enjoyment of future generations.
Today, Tyler and Clavey Wendt, George and Pam’s sons, are leading the company. They’re dedicated to furthering the company’s commitment to the preservation of wild places and creating meaningful outdoor experiences for our guests—values that have been at the core of OARS for five decades.
Basic Information
- Duration: 5 days
- Trip difficulty: Moderate
- Category: Multi-Day & Extended Tours
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