Plenty of people have anxiety about going to the restroom while on their river trip but here is the good news: it’s not that hard or different from what you’re used to. There’s nothing to be shy about — everybody goes to the bathroom — and it’s the last thing you should allow to impede your trip of … Read More
If you wear contact lenses or glasses you might be wondering what is the best option for your Grand Canyon Whitewater trip. For a successful and most enjoyable trip, we suggest using wearing either disposable daily contacts or glasses with a retention strap. Contacts Contacts are a great … Read More
Undoubtedly, after spending 4 to 15 days watching your trusty river guides lift, cook, push, clean, steer and protect you through your trip in the Canyon, you might be inclined to give them gratuity for their hard work. Of course, tipping is completely optional, but if you're like most of our … Read More
The National Park Service (NPS) has various construction projects planned in the inner canyon beginning in the fall of 2023. We are very excited about the upgrades! The timeline for the construction projects is not finalized, but we have been assured by our partners at NPS that our rafting trips … Read More
You may be preparing for your upcoming river trip and notice that the packing list includes a unique item, a sarong. But what is a sarong? Why is it so important that it's on the detailed packing list? How are you going to use this on your river trip? Do you really need it? (YES!) A sarong is a … Read More
A small backpack is nice to have so you can enjoy the side hikes without having to carry items in your hands. Friends and family can easily share a pack or two as not everyone needs one. Most of the hikes you'll be doing are not long, but several of them require a bit of maneuverability. So if you … Read More
We gotta say, the itemized packing list we include in our trip info packets is pretty darn good. No matter how many Grand Canyon trips we've been on, we still give the packing list a once-over before heading to the river. There are a lot of must-haves on that list, like baby wipes and good lotion … Read More
Here is a rundown on how tents work in the Grand Canyon. How you get one, how many we bring, and every other question you can think of about your domicile in the Canyon. We bring fewer tents than people with the idea that a husband and wife would share a tent, a brother and sister, two good … Read More
First and foremost: Wear comfortable, well-broken-in shoes on your river trip. Do NOT buy a brand-new pair of fancy boots or sandals the week before your trip and expect to wear those on the river. In no time you’ll be left with blisters and unable to participate in all of the adventures of your … Read More
The sun will just be rising, casting shadows on the canyon walls when you’ll hear your river guide call out "cooooffeee." That's the sign that another great day in the canyon has begun. Coffee The guides make the coffee using the “cowboy coffee” method: boil the water, pour the grounds in and let … 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.
