The Grand Canyon


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This is one of the worlds' best trips, not just for the 226 miles of rafting, but also for the side hikes up canyons and to ancient Indian ruins. For those of you who have seen the Grand Canyon from the rim, that in itself is a stunning experience, set amidst gorgeous granite and marble walls, we camp on spectacular beaches with just the sound of the Colorado River in the background to send us to sleep.

We visit ancient Indian ruins high above the Grand Canyon river and view the scenic beauty of this canyon. We run the rapids that Major John Powell ran in this gorge in the late 1800's in wooden dories. Similar boats are still in use in the Grand Canyon! We are amazed at the cleanliness of the campsites and absolute beauty of this area...

There is frequently a two year waiting list for a commercial trip and up to 12 years for a private trip. We are so happy to have this departure and very much hope you will be able to join us...

Details

Price Includes

(WR-19206-P)

Transfers to and from Flagstaff Airport

Accommodation

All transfers to and from the river

All meals

All rafting equipment

All camping equipment

Qualified and experienced guides

All necessary permits and licenses

A cool Water By Nature T shirt

Price Excludes

Not included are visas, departure taxes, travel insurance, inoculations, sleeping bags, DVDs, personal items or gratuities. You will also need to budget for meals in town that are not included in the price and any extra accommodation outside what is provided.

What You Need To Bring
Camera and plenty of film or spare memory card for your digital camera. We also suggest extra
batteries.
Small pillow
Personal toilet articles:

Rivers

Ahansel River

Suitability / Level

Class III-IV (Intermediate)

Minimum Age

Theme

Small Group Travel (Click to Search All)

Max Group Size

Itinerary & Highlights

Day 1:Fly into Flagstaff. Enjoy small town America.

No meals included

Day 2: Early breakfast and drive to Lees Ferry you will be outfitted with the remainder of your equipment, given a full and comprehensive safety talk as well as paddle instructions.

Included: All meals

Day 3 - 14: Every day on the canyon brings something different. Whether it is visiting the incredible “Redwall Cavern” or hiking up to the Anasazi Indian ruins, the vistas you will have on your trip are unforgettable. The hikes on this trip are broken up by world-class rapids such as Hermit, Crystal and Lava Falls. On top of these big rapids, this river trip abounds with 226 miles of wavetrains and fun filled rafting sections. As we’ll be taking paddle rafts with stern assist (the guide will sit on the back of your raft with oars) you’ll actively participate in your navigating some of the best whitewater in the world.

Our knowledgeable guides will give you the best possible practical Geology lesson on the earth’s history as well as checking out fossils that are hundreds of thousands of years old. Every evening we’ll pull into a suitable spectacular white sandy beach for an incredible feast of steaks, fish, chicken and salads along with the customary beer or glass of wine to discuss your day in depth. This is living. Many people never get to sample the beauty of the Grand Canyon from within…. For those of you who have seen it from the rim, that in itself is a stunning experience, set amidst gorgeous granite and marble walls, we sleep on beaches with just the river in the background to send us to sleep. We visit ancient Indian ruins high above the river and view the scenic beauty of this canyon. We run the rapids and see where Major John Powell ran this gorge in the late 1800’s in wooden dories. Similar boats are still in use in the Canyon today!

There is ample time to adjust to river life during the trip. You wont need watches, cellphones or to worry about anything. This trip offers 100% relaxation.

We have no “fixed” itinerary for this trip, preferring instead to set ourselves up for hikes and ruins that we can do as a group. This adaptability allows us to remain on our own and away from other groups that may be in the canyon at the same time to us.

All meals included days three - fourteen.

Day 15: We finish off our journey at Diamond Peak. We take the scenic trip back to Flagstaff and we enjoy a celebration, post trip meal together, sharing stories and adventures from our trip.

Included: Breakfast and Lunch

Day 16: Depart our hotel for Flagstaff airport and connect to our flight back home!

Included: Breakfast

Accommodation & Centre Details

For two nights before and one night after your rafting trip, you’ll be staying in a hotel sharing with a fellow adventurer from your trip. If you have a request regarding who you are sharing with, please inform our office. If our trip ends up with odd numbers nobody will be charged a Single Supplement, however if this is requested there will be an additional charge of £30.

On the river portion of the trip, you’ll also be sharing a tent with a fellow rafter. You can request a single tent for a small additional charge of £30 per night.