Rafting through Crystal & Lava Falls, hiking to Nankoweep, and soaking in the wonders of Elves Chasm and Havasu Canyon – it’s all here on this full Grand Canyon rafting adventure.
- Duration: 15 days - 18 days
- Category: Multi-Day & Extended Tours
- Trip difficulty: Moderate
- Currency: USD
- Language: English
- Timezone: America/Denver
You won’t be “seeing the Grand Canyon” on this adventure, you’ll be living it. From the glories of Marble Canyon to the mysteries of the Inner Gorge, this full hiking and Grand Canyon rafting trip gives us time to stop, to look, to listen, and to explore the treasures this wonderland has to offer. We’ll take it all in—terrific side hikes and Native American cultural sites, crystalline creeks and waterfalls, cactus gardens, and whitewater galore. We’re also likely to encounter bighorn sheep, deer, ringtail cats, coyotes, and a large variety of birds from raptors to waterfowl.Â
 For nearly three-hundred miles, the Colorado River has cut a chasm over a mile deep through a rainbow of ancient rock in Arizona. Nowhere on earth is there a more complete or dramatic geologic storybook. Your guides will enrich the experience with tales of geologic wonders, natural history, and Canyon folklore as we journey 280 miles from Lees Ferry to Pearce Ferry, where our amazing Grand Canyon adventure comes to an end.
- Skilled professional guide service
- All meals from lunch on day 1 to lunch on your last day
- Transportation by van from Flagstaff to put-in at Lees Ferry and return from Pearce Ferry
- Expedition equipment, including highest-quality rafts, 2-person shared tent, personal flotation device (PFD), helmet, waterproof bags, camp chair, as well as eating utensils and plates
- Pre- and post-trip transportation, accommodations, and meals
- Grand Canyon National Park Entrance Fee
- Sleeping bags & a deluxe 3-inch thick air-filled sleeping pad (available for rent from OARS)
- Insurance of any kind, including a travel protection plan
- Alcoholic beverages
- Gratuities
Start Location: OARS Grand Canyon, West Kaibab Lane, Flagstaff, AZ, USA
- Gratuity not included
- Trip insurance not included
- Sleep kit and tent rental included
- If you exceed 260 pounds, please give us a call
- Watch our Whitewater Orientation video
- Complete the required trip forms
Cancellation Policy: custom
Cancellation Cutoff: 24 days
Cancellation Notes: 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.
Full Canyon
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Adult (13-64 years) | $8,299.00 |
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.