All of Grand Canyon Whitewater's 7-day Full Canyon trips include a helicopter and fixed-wing flight. You may even get two flights if you choose to start in Las Vegas and be flown to the starting point at Marble Canyon. Grand Canyon Whitewater (GCW) works with one company, Bar 10 Ranch, who organizes … Read More
Rafting through the Grand Canyon appeals to many people for different reasons. Some are looking for thrilling whitewater and others want scenic beauty. The Grand Canyon doesn’t disappoint on either account, providing a nice balance between adventure and serenity. There are peaceful floats in between … Read More
The Bar 10 Ranch & Guest Lodge is mostly known to Grand Canyon Whitewater rafters as their first interaction with civilization after a week roughing it on the Colorado River. But it is so much more than that… Tony Heaton and his wife Ruby founded the ranch in the early 70s to continue their … Read More
The reality is that there is no dependable way of reaching guests on the river in the event of a family emergency at home, regardless of the severity. You will need to be prepared for the fact that if something does happen at home, you will not know or be able to do anything about it until you … Read More
Chances are, at some point on your Grand Canyon Whitewater trip, you are going to encounter some other adventurers. If you're hiking in or out of the canyon on one of our Partial Canyon trips, you'll undoubtedly pass a lot of other hikers on Bright Angel Trail. And, if you're doing one of our Full … Read More
We often get this question: if you have to hike into the Grand Canyon to start your river trip, do you have to hike out? The answer is NO, and vice versa -- if you hike out of the Canyon, you don’t start with a hike in. Our partial canyon trips only have a mandatory hike one-way, either in or out … Read More
Dramatic acting, Disney special effects and some high-quality green screening circa 1960 come together to make the “Ten Who Dared,” a funny re-creation of John Wesley Powell’s 1869 epic journey into the unknown. For the last few Friday lunch hours, our office has been gathering around to watch … Read More
Our sister company, Arizona River Runners, has a great trip for folks who can’t get away for a week. They offer a 3 Day Motor Trip, round-trip from Las Vegas. It starts with a flight (quite scenic over the Hoover Dam!) from Las Vegas to the Bar 10 Ranch, where you’ll have an activity-filled day -- … Read More
A crew of Grand Canyon Whitewater’s finest headed to Thailand to kick off their winter adventures. GCW guides Brie, Sean, Holly, Tim, Tyler and some friends are working their way through Thailand as we speak. From the solitude and calm of the Canyon to the bustling, sleepless streets of Bangkok, … Read More
Ladies, I know you are thinking about “the facilities” on your Grand Canyon rafting trip. I'll give you a few tips on how to go #1 during the day. (Note: When we are in camp, there will be a different option) My first river trip was when I was 7, and I went with my dad. I have now been on many … Read More
Grand Canyon Whitewater
PO Box 2848, Flagstaff, Arizona 86003
United States of America
info@grandcanyonwhitewater.com
800-343-3121
This service is operated by Grand Canyon Whitewater, LLC., a Concessioner under contract with the U.S. Government and administered by the National Park Service. The Concessioner is responsible for conducting these operations in a satisfactory manner. Prices are approved by the National Park Service.
