We've all got it: that one thing we just cannot live without on a river trip. It might not be on the packing list but, by golly, we're bringing it. For me, it's leave-in hair conditioner and a pair of nail clippers. For Evan, it's a journal or a good book. I've never seen Lindsay on a trip without … Read More
The hikes we do into the side canyons of Grand Canyon are probably one of my most favorite aspects of a Grand Canyon Whitewater rafting trip. I would always highly encourage rafters to train and prepare for your Grand Canyon trip ahead of time so you are physically able to go on many of the side … Read More
"If you're hot and you're standing by a river, you're stupid!" A favorite quote of Grand Canyon boatmen and women throughout the years. You're in Arizona, and summertime is here ... so there is a good chance that you will be hot at some point on your Grand Canyon rafting adventure, but there is … Read More
EASY! Your local sporting goods store is a great place to purchase gear for a whitewater river rafting trip. In Northern Arizona, we like Big 5 and Sport's Authority. In other states, maybe Dick's Sporting Goods, Modell's, or REI. You don't have to break the bank for river gear you may never use … Read More
For many of you, the Courtyard by Marriott in Flagstaff, AZ will be "home" the night before and after your white water raft trip. The Courtyard is a great amenity for rafters. Take a quick uber or lyft ride to various Flagstaff locations, like the historic downtown, for dinner. Luggage storage for … Read More
Folks often ask, when they book whitewater vacations, who else might be on the trip with them. Do we get a lot of families? (Yes, in the mid-summer months, when kids are out of school. Grand Canyon trips are one of the best family vacation destinations out there!) Will an "old" person feel out of … Read More
For folks who book a rafting tour at the last minute, Tusayan may just be the saving grace for finding lodging. Tusayan (too-say-yawn) is a town just 7 miles outside of the National Park Boundary to the South Rim. This is where you will find the Grand Canyon airport (flights from Las Vegas only), … Read More
If you are on a rafting tour that includes a hike into or out of the Grand Canyon, you will be passing through the South Rim of Grand Canyon. The South Rim of Grand Canyon (aka Grand Canyon Village) is likely the place that comes to your mind when you think of a visit to the magnificent ditch. … Read More
When we say the hike into or out of the Grand Canyon is strenuous, we mean S-T-R-E-N-U-O-U-S, not for the inexperienced hiker, not for someone with knee issues, not for wee little ones, not for folks who aren't quite physically active, STRENUOUS. This hike is not something to sign yourself up for … Read More
Here is a GREAT example of the types of shoes that can be worn on a Grand Canyon rafting tour on the Colorado River. GCW recommends water sandals - something that can get wet but that is also sturdy enough to hike in. We don't want to see any aqua socks (kind of like the second guy's feet in … 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.
