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What You Need To Know
To book your first whitewater rafting adventure, it is best to ask yourself some fundamental questions such as how many people will be in my party, what time of year do I want to go and finally how much time can I devote to my adventure. At Arizona River Runners, we have a wide variety of trip offerings from our 3-day Escape, our 6, 7 and 8-day motorized adventures and our 13-day oar powered trips. Most people ask, "What is the best time to go on a white water rafting trip?" The simplest answer is that most people book their trips during the peak periods of the summer, (June-August). If you have flexibility in scheduling your trip and want to take advantage of the great Arizona weather, May to early June and September are ideal times to go rafting the Colorado River in the Grand Canyon. Review our frequently asked questions section for additional information. Choose your Grand Canyon Colorado River rafting tripTHE 3-DAYOur 3-day/2-night Escape has become the favorite for those who are looking for a shorter but exciting adventure. Your trip begins in Las Vegas, NV with a scenic flight to the Bar-10 Ranch on the north rim of the Grand Canyon. The next morning you will be helicoptered down to the Canyon floor where you will explore the lower section of the Canyon for the next day and a half. On the afternoon of the third day you go to Lake Mead and then back to Las Vegas via air-conditioned motor coach. 6-DAY GRAND CANYONThe 6-day/5-night adventure is our most popular trip on the river. This trip fits perfectly into a week's vacation. The trip starts in Marble Canyon, AZ or Las Vegas, NV if you use our optional transportation package. Experience 6-days and 5-nights of some of the most spectacular views and the biggest whitewater in North America. 7-DAY GRAND CANYONLike our popular 6-day adventure, this 7-day/6-night trip travels 187 miles from historic Lee's Ferry to Whitmore Wash. The trip starts in Marble Canyon, AZ, or Las Vegas, NV, if you use our optional transportation package. The additional day provides the opportunity for more off-river time to take in the spectacular vistas and side stream hikes. This trip is the favorite of those who realize all the many sights there are to explore along the river corridor. 8-DAY GRAND CANYON ADVENTUREThe 8-day/7-night Grand Canyon Adventure is special in many ways. It is our longest motorized trip and our only one to travel the full 280 mile length of the Grand Canyon. The trip starts in Marble Canyon, AZ or Las Vegas, NV if you use our optional transportation package. Your trip will end on the 8th morning at Lake Mead with transportation to nearby Meadview, AZ. Our optional ground transportation will return you back to Las Vegas, NV unless you arrange your own transportation. 6-DAY OAR POWERED TRIP WITH HIKE OUTThe 6-day/5-night hike-out trip starts with your arrival in Marble Canyon, AZ. This 6-day trip is perfect for those wanting a shorter oar-powered trip with more hiking. Your 6th morning will bring you to Phantom Ranch and the start of your ascent to the South Rim. 8-DAY OAR POWERED TRIP WITH HIKE INThe 8-day/7-night adventure starts with a brisk hike from South Rim, Grand Canyon to the Colorado River. You will travel 135 river miles to your take-out the 8th morning at Diamond Creek. We will provide transportation to nearby Peach Springs, AZ. Our optional ground transportation will return you back to Las Vegas, NV unless you arrange your own transportation. 13-DAY OAR POWERED TRIPThe 13-day/12-night adventure travels 225 miles through the Grand Canyon in our oar-powered rafts. This river rafting adventure starts in Marble Canyon, AZ or Las Vegas, NV if you use our optional transportation package. Your trip will end on the 13th morning at Diamond Creek with transportation to nearby Peach Springs, AZ. Our optional ground transportation will return you back to Las Vegas, NV unless you arrange your own transportation. Book Your TripNow that you are armed with some of the fundamental answers about rafting the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon it is time to give us a call at 1-800-477-7238. Our professional staff will guide you through the details of reserving your perfect trip. The dynamics are such that trip availability changes rapidly. To guarantee that you are able to reserve the trip you want, be ready to make your deposit when you call. We accept Visa or MasterCard over the phone and can start processing your reservation with your payment. If you need to send a check, we can put a courtesy hold on your reservation long enough to receive your deposit. After your reservation has been processed, you will receive a confirmation invoice with your trip date, the monies you have on account, the final payoff date and amount, and the details of our cancellation policy. Getting Ready To GoIn February of each year, our staff starts sending out your detailed Colorado River Rafting Trip Information Packets. Each packet contains all the vital information you will need including, what we provide, what we suggest you bring, frequently asked questions, logistics and other helpful information for your trip. It is important to READ YOUR PACKET CAREFULLY! Save it, and make a point to read it again as you begin packing for your trip. Our staff will happily answer any questions that you may still need further clarification on by calling our main phone number at 1-800-477-7238. Check out Rates & Dates for more information on white water rafting trips date availability & prices or for reservation and deposit information. |
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