We're playing a fun little game here in the GCW office. A lot of guests (and potential guests) want to hear the scoop straight from the horse's mouth. They want to know what those wily, witty, well-informed river guides have to say. Sure, sure, it's all well and good to ask one of us in the office a … Read More
By now, you probably have a pretty good idea what the three daily meals on your Grand Canyon Whitewater trip will be like -- our guides prepare lots of hearty meals to keep your body full and happy. But what about the in-between meals ... brunch, second lunch, pre-dinner, late-night snack? What … Read More
The question: Can you give me a timeline or daily itinerary for what side hikes we'll do, what camps we'll stay at, what we'll see every day? The answer: Just go with the flow! (That is a pun, by the way.) One of the most important things to realize on your raft trip is that everything is … Read More
One of the items we recommend in our detailed packing list is socks. You might think you're going to be kicking back on beautiful beaches, catching some rays in your super hip Grand Canyon vacation gear ... and you're right. That's exactly what's going to happen on your Colorado River trip. But, in … Read More
You might not believe us now, but we guarantee you are going to meet some new friends on your Grand Canyon Whitewater raft trip. Friends you will want to stay in touch with, maybe for the rest of your life. People meet their future significant others on trips, they get engaged on trips, and they … Read More
The biggest culprit for unneeded things in the Canyon is clothes. A lot of people will pack for a whitewater rafting vacation much like they would for their holiday in Hawaii or Florida, one outfit per day (and maybe more). The Grand Canyon is a great place to change that mindset and … Read More
When you're down in the Canyon you'll most likely hear the guides talking about two types of whitewater: riffles and rapids. Here is a little explanation of both so you'll look like a pro when you're on the mighty Colorado River. A riffle, just like it sounds, is a small bit of turbulence in the … Read More
I'll start out by saying this blog could also be titled "Minimizing Our Environmental Impact" or "Reduce, Reuse and Recycle: A GCW Way of Life." Do we understand it's hard to juggle a handful of potato chips, a can of soda, and a pita stuffed with chicken and veggies and guacamole and sour cream and … Read More
Some GCW guests have never camped before going on their first trip and have questions about how that whole thing works. Even those who are experienced campers often are surprised to learn camping on a Grand Canyon river trip is beach camping. Here's a little more info on camping with sand beneath … Read More
If you're one of those folks who just can't sit still on your vacation, and you're wondering what on earth you're going to do with yourself in camp, we have some ideas for you! First, remember you sometimes can take yourself for what we call a self-guided hike from camp. This just means you let a … Read More
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United States of America
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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.
