Grand Canyon 8-Day Motor Trip

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8 Days . Grand Canyon National Park . Nature and Wildlife

Experience the classic Grand Canyon in its entirety! Spend 8 days on the best-known whitewater rafting expedition in the world. This trip will take you through the entire canyon from Lee's Ferry to Lake Mead with time each day for side adventures like hiking and swimming.

Note: Our Grand Canyon trips are run through a partner company, CRATE.

Important Travel Information

Destination Location

Rafting the Grand Canyon is the best adventure vacation in the world. For nearly 300 miles, the Colorado River flows freely through a mile-deep gorge of ever-changing views and vistas, revealing the history of the earth in its multi-colored layers of rock. The rapids are legendary, ranging from playful "riffles" to "big and splashy" to "absolutely thrilling!" Side canyon hiking and off-river exploration will take you to places of wonder, where you can frolic in waterfalls, swim in turquoise pools, stand amazed upon scenic overlooks, or relish the cooling shade of hidden grottos. The recommended minimum age is 12 years old.

The 8-day motorized expeditions down the Colorado River cover the entire 280 miles of the Grand Canyon from Lee's Ferry to Lake Mead. You'll have the opportunity to hike in many beautiful side canyons with cascading waterfalls, natural swimming pools, and lush vegetation. We will visit interesting historical sites, study unique geological features, and marvel at the ever-changing vistas and panoramas that are revealed at each twist and turn of the river. In addition to the amazing scenery and educational aspects of the trip, there is plenty of whitewater excitement! We'll run more than 200 rapids during the course of the expedition, Hermit, Crystal and Lava Falls. We'll also enjoy periods of profound peace as the rafts drift quietly through narrow corridors of polished granite.

Transportation

Travel down the Colorado River aboard our custom-designed 37-foot expedition raft propelled by a quiet 4-stroke outboard motor. Each raft accomodates 12-14 passengers plus the guide and a helper. Generally, there are two rafts on each trip. Guests are encouraged to rotate between the two rafts so they get acquainted with other passengers and the entire crew. The rafts are roomy and comfortable. IN between rapids, you can walk around, lean back on the side tubes, or even stretch out on the flat deck area in front of the raft. When we go through the rapids, we like to have everyone sit up front on the flat deck space. The price includes round-trip motor coach transportation from Las Vegas. Note: In addition to regular camping gear, sleeping cots are provided on the deluxe motor trips.

Recommended Gear List

We Provide

Delicious Meals, beginning with lunch the first day
Assorted non-alcoholic beverages, including 2-3 cans of Coke products/day
Plates, cups, utensils
32 oz water bottle
Waterproof bags for clothing and personal items
Ammo cans for photo equipment and incidentals
"Sleep kit" with freshly laundered and sanitized sleeping bag, thick foam pad, and ground cloth
Tents in case of inclement weather
Nice camp chairs
Cots
Coast Guard approved life preservers
Optional round-trip transportation fo/from Las Vegas

NOT INCLUDED
Lodging before/after the river trip
Alcoholic beverages, customer preferred soft drinks or juices
The cost of emergency evacuation and medical care beyond first-aid
Grand Canyon National Park Entrance Fees (added to your trip invoice)

WHAT TO BRING (please limit personal gear to 30lbs)
1 Pair Long Pants & Long Sleeved Shirts
2-3 Short Pants
4-5 Short Sleeved Shirts - ie: T-Shirts, Tank Tops, Etc.
Bathing Suit(s)
Socks & Underwear
Sweatshirt or Light Weight Fleece Pullover
Jacket
Rain Suit
Aquatic/Rubber Sandals
Athletic Shoes
Hiking Boots (optional)
Hat
Toiletry Items - ie: toothbrush, toothpaste, non-detergent bidegradable soap and shampoos, ect.
Sun Protection Items
Sun Glasses
Day Pack
Pillow and Sheet (optional)
Camera, Film or Memory Card, Extra Battery
Miscellaneous - ie: small flashlight/headlamp, headache tablets, band-aids, neosporin, ziplocks, and 2-3 small trash bags to line our dry bag or for dirty or wet clothing.

Meeting/Departures Location

Las Vegas - Grand Canyon
Best Western McCarran Inn
4970 Paradise Rd
Las Vegas NV 89119
USA

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Cancellation Information

All Grand Canyon trips are run through our partner company, Colorado River & Trail Expeditions. Their cancellation policy is as follows: cancellations made more than 90 days prior to the date of your trip are refundable less a 17% service charge. Cancellations made less than 90 days and more than 60 days prior to the date of your trip are refundable less a 34% service charge. Cancellations made within 60 days of your trip are non-refundable.
CRATE reserves the right to cancel, delay or reschedule any trip due to weather or river conditions, or due to a lack of sufficient reservations. In the event of cancellation or rescheduling by us, deposits and payments will be totally refunded or applied to another trip according to your wishes.

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June 2013