Grand Canyon Whitewater Rafting Self-Drive Tour
4.5
48 Ratings
Peach Springs
Embark on a thrilling self-drive tour of the Grand Canyon and experience the adrenaline rush of white water rafting down the mighty Colorado River. Hold on tight as you navigate through seven sets of rapids and marvel at the stunning cliffs. Don't miss this unforgettable adventure!
Duration:
17 hours
Cancellation:
30 days
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Highlights
- Hualapai Lodge - Make your own way to Hualapai Lodge to start the drive to the Colorado River for your white water rafting experience.
- Grand Canyon National Park - Your native Hualapai guide will steer you through class 3 to class 6 rapids on your 40-mile (64km) journey through the Grand Canyon. Stops are made throughout the trip so you can discover hidden canyons and waterfalls, including Tavertine Waterfall. A boxed lunch is included which you can enjoy in the solitude of the canyon. Be sure to bring your camera for incredible photo opportunities!
- Lake Mead National Recreation Area - As you raft down the mighty Colorado, you’ll flow from the Grand Canyon National Park into the Lake Mead National Recreation Area where the tour ends at Pearce Ferry, Arizona.
From here, if you upgraded to include transportation to/from Las Vegas, your driver will meet you here for your ride back to Sin City.
What's Included
- All taxes, fees and handling charges included
- Delicious lunch provided
- Expert local guide
- Convenient round-trip transportation from Las Vegas (if option selected)
- Exhilarating White Water Rafting tour
What's Not Included
- Hotel pickup and drop off (unless option selected)
- Gratuities
- Rescheduling within 30 days of date of travel will result in a USD$25 fee per person
Additional Information
Embark on an exhilarating journey as you navigate the powerful Colorado River, edged with the towering cliffs of the Grand Canyon. This exclusive one-day whitewater rafting experience is unrivaled in Nevada or Arizona. Seven sets of rapids will test your mettle, with each wave inciting a surge of adrenaline. An unforgettable, heart-pounding adventure, you’ll cap off the day at the beautiful Travertine Falls before reaching your final stop at Pearce Ferry in Arizona.
- Minimum age is 8 years
- Transportation option is only available from Las Vegas. Transportation is not available from Flagstaff or Sedona, Arizona.
- Please note: rescheduling within 30 days of date of travel will result in a USD$25 fee per person.
- Important: In order for local operator to confirm this tour ALL traveler names must be provided as they appear on a government issued ID such as a driver’s license or passport. Your tour will not be confirmed unless all names are provided.
- All travelers MUST bring a government issued ID on the day of the tour
- We recommend you wear shorts and a T-shirt made with fast-drying material and a swimsuit underneath. Also, wear tennis shoes or river-type sandals (not flip-flops) and sun block.
- We recommend you bring a light backpack, a hat with a retention strap, sunglasses, waterproof or Ziploc bag for your camera, and money (for souvenirs and tips). Please do not bring valuables.
Location
Hualapai Lodge
Arizona 66
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel at least 31 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 30 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
Customer Ratings
4.5
(48 Ratings)
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I9457swjohnh
Oct 3, 2023
excellent tour - They drove me from Las Vegas and back around 2.5 hours each way. Everyone involved was great my van driver from Vegas to the lodge and I conversed entire way, the bus driver down to the river shared stories let us get off to take pictures of the canyon. The Hualapai boat captains were thoroughly knowledgeable and professional. The was more physical than my "mature" body expected hopping up and down off the motorized rafts and crawling up the canyon to visit a spring. But well worth time and money adventure.
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Tonya_n
Jun 1, 2023
Worth every penny - This was an amazing trip, so glad we did this! We went 5/31 and it was cold, so dress accordingly. Between the 40 degree water and the wind, it can be cold. Be prepared for a long day from the long bus ride into the canyon and the long ride out, but again worth the experience! Kyle, our guide through the canyon, give great perspective on the history and beauty of a wonderful landmark. Memories my family and I will cherish for a lifetime.
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Marian_m
Apr 22, 2022
Spectacular adventure! - We had a great trip! Dale was safe, knowledgeable and fun guide. The views were spectacular, the rapids were exhilarating! Be prepared to get wet and for the 45 degree water.
I recommend packing lots of sunscreen, hand sanitizer and a change of clothes for the bus ride back.
Plan on the trip taking all day! It was the best day of our vacation.
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Joanna_t
Sep 24, 2021
Loved it! - Riding the rapids was so exciting. Our raft guide made sure we were safe while having maximum fun! The water is quite bracing at first but feels nice an a warm day. Then after lunch it is a calm, slow ride to the pick up area. Bus driver was wonderful too! Just remember there are no restrooms while on the River. The ride to and from the river is very bumpy because of dirt roads. If you get motion sickness take precautions.
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Pamela-mcg
Aug 18, 2021
A must do Grand Canyon experience - Loved every minute, our guide Trent was terrific, knowledgeable, adventurous, expert and funny and made our trip more than we could have imagined. Trent made the rapid's exciting, fun and told us stories of interesting parts of the canyon as we passed. We felt completely safe and loved the cooling off of the water even though we were completely soaked. The waterfall was a highlight too. We would highly recommend this all day tour. The 2nd half floating down stream after lunch could be a bit shorter if there was another place to disembark.
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Jessica_j
Jul 28, 2021
A Must Do experience! - The entire experience was AMAZING! Our guide Elias was very nice and handled the Colorado river and it’s rapids with ease. Definitely a “must do” experience!!!
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Hemini_p
Oct 12, 2020
Excellent - It was excellent and amazing experience!! Our guide Kevin was knowledgeable and funny and very helpful!! We had lot of fun and i will recommend this tour!!
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Jeffrey_w
Jul 10, 2020
White water experience. - Excellent adventure. Well worth the price. Guide was competent, friendly, & made every attempt to accommodate..
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Mark_olbrych
May 8, 2021
Good time on the colorado - Guides were great. Very helpful and nice. Great equipment. Distance a little bit long and flat at mid point.
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Kathleen_s
Sep 28, 2021
Viator should be avoided at all costs!!!!!! - Booked with Viator believing they were an honest company. Had an amazing river trip and loved having the Hualapai tribe take us down the river. However, Viator doubled the price and when questioned and asked for their "meet the price" refund, they began giving every excuse in the book, even sending me an empty website with no trips whatsoever on it. I will never book with them again!!! Do your homework when you find a tour and avoid Viator!!!
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