Guest Reviews

Exceeded all of my expectations. After a month of reflection, I can confidently say this was my favorite adventure I have ever been on. It... read moreAfter a month of reflection, I can confidently say this was my favorite adventure I have ever been on. It is a truly a special feeling being down in the canyon, separated from the rest of the world. You are surrounded by 30 strangers, all coming from different backgrounds and different places, but you all came together with the same goal: raft the Colorado River. You leave with some new friends and new perspective. This trip was a extraordinary experience.

Thank you GCW! The food was exceptional, the stories were fascinating, and the all around camaraderie of the guides was always wonderful. Hard to find more positive and welcoming people than the GCW guides. Thank you Chloe, Jeff, Evan, and especially Jason for a world class experience. read less

Grand Canyon Whitewater Upper Canyon with Hike Out The views were breathtaking. Hospitality was unmatched. Each guide was very knowledgeable about the canyon's history and made sure to... read moreThe views were breathtaking. Hospitality was unmatched. Each guide was very knowledgeable about the canyon's history and made sure to point out all the great features. All the meals they cooked were amazing - I did not expect to eat so well on a camping trip. read less

Grand Canyon/Colorado River experience This River experience was a true adventure. I loved it so much that I have planned a trip for... read moreThis River experience was a true adventure. I loved it so much that I have planned a trip for next summer for 22 friends and family. The guides work very hard to make the trip safe, informative and on the food preparation (the meals were exceptional)). Everything about the experience for me was fantastic!!! read less

Great trip This is such an amazing trip. We have seen the Grand Canyon from above a couple of times but... read moreThis is such an amazing trip. We have seen the Grand Canyon from above a couple of times but there is nothing like experiencing the canyon from being on the water and sleeping under the stars! The staff was terrific, and we met a lot of nice people. We had such a great time, would highly recommend! read less

Amazing experience, cannot recommend highly enough. So appreciative of GCW for the thorough organization, preparation, and quality for every aspect... read moreAmazing experience, cannot recommend highly enough. So appreciative of GCW for the thorough organization, preparation, and quality for every aspect of our trip. read less

Grand Canyon Whitewater float trip The float trip was amazing, although not for everyone. If you are not into semi primitive camping, sleeping out... read moreThe float trip was amazing, although not for everyone. If you are not into semi primitive camping, sleeping out under the stars and using a bucket toilet, not for you. The staff was outstanding and the food likewise. This was a trip of a lifetime and everyone I see, I strongly urge to take the trip. I especially think GCW had the best rigging of their raft and my 5 day float trip was just right. read less

A+++ Review from Past Commercial Raft Guide I worked as a professional river guide for 5 years (rivers in California, including the Merced and Tuolumne) and I... read moreI worked as a professional river guide for 5 years (rivers in California, including the Merced and Tuolumne) and I was absolutely impressed with our 7-day trip with GCW in late August. Their logistics, food planning and equipment were all excellent. Guides were over-the-top competent, helpful, friendly, experienced and knowledgable. Absolutely recommended, without reservation read less

Amazing Grace Everything about my experience was AMAZING; the staff (their friendliness, professionalism, leadership and knowledge - just to name a... read moreEverything about my experience was AMAZING; the staff (their friendliness, professionalism, leadership and knowledge - just to name a few), the food, the community of people, the rapids, the hikes, and oh yea, the Grand Canyon at large. I could go on and on, but the bottom line is - DO IT! read less

GrandCanyon Whitewater oar trip Thanks for everyone being so positive. I appreciate Chris who stayed with me as I hiked out of canyon.
The material... read moreThanks for everyone being so positive. I appreciate Chris who stayed with me as I hiked out of canyon.
The material to get ready for the trip was very helpful. The actual trip was enjoyable, and all my needs were met. The food was great. read less

Grand Canyon Grand Trip Our family-parents, grandparents, and grandchildren-ranging in age from 74 to 10 went on the 4day rafting trip with canyon walk... read moreOur family-parents, grandparents, and grandchildren-ranging in age from 74 to 10 went on the 4day rafting trip with canyon walk out in June,2022. We all had a terrific experience. Our group leaders made the trip enjoyable. They were all passionate about the canyon, knowledgeable, and organized. We felt we were in good hands at all times. Our favorite parts were the scenery, the food, and sleeping outside under the stars at night. The hike out the canyon was every bit as challenging as we expected. But we felt that Grand Canyon Whitewater as a company did everything they could to prepare us for the challenge. We would highly recommend this company. read less

Not enough words! 66 year olds doing a bucket list item! Was this a fantastic water taxi dominating rapids while stopping for... read more66 year olds doing a bucket list item! Was this a fantastic water taxi dominating rapids while stopping for superb buffet meals or a trip to the soul of the Grand Canyon made more beautiful by the guides knowledge and expertise? I am still deciding! If you want to “experience” the Grand Canyon, do this trip and I would suggest this company as they are a family owned company and they take their business seriously. We took off day 1 fro lees ferry, two to a raft with a guide, and camped each night along 90+ miles of the canyon. They cooked and rowed. We set up and took down camp each day. We hiked once or twice every day to see things you never see from the rim. We hiked bright angel trail out on day 7. Train for that! It takes endurance! We had taken the training seriously and were glad we did! There was a group that did 15 days and didn’t hike in or out. And we passed a group that was hiking down to take our places on the trip. It was only after drinking from a fire hose of beautiful experiences that the pictures taken called to mind all we had seen after we got home. There is not enough space here to describe how magical this trip was. If you are into camping and hiking and rafting and you want to try some minimalism all while seeing the beauty of the Grand Canyon then do this trip. read less

Trip of a Lifetime It is extraordinary to see the canyon from river level, and to descend through different layers of sandstone down to... read moreIt is extraordinary to see the canyon from river level, and to descend through different layers of sandstone down to the gneiss and schist over a billion years old. Our guides were excellent at pointing out the geological landmarks as well as canyon lore and describing the rapids. They were also expert at finding good campsites away from other groups and high winds. Wonderful trip! read less