Self-Drive 1-Day Grand Canyon Whitewater Rafting Tour
Las Vegas, United States of America
Experience a thrilling adventure as you raft down the mighty Colorado River along the sheer cliffs of the Grand Canyon. Also included in this exciting white water rafting day trip from either Flagstaff or Las Vegas is a 4,000-foot (1,200-meter) helicopter transfer to the West Rim of the Grand Canyon.
If you already have a car, this is the perfect one-day Grand Canyon white water rafting tour. Drive yourself from Flagstaff or Las Vegas to Peach Springs, Arizona, home to the Hualapai Indians at the gateway to the Grand Canyon. Here, you will check in and transfer by van to the Colorado River for your 5.5-hour white water rafting adventure.
Your native Hualapai guide will lead you through class 3 to class 6 rapids on your 40-mile (64-km) journey through the Grand Canyon. (Note: The Grand Canyon operates on a 1-10 scale of rapids instead of the worldwide I-VI classification.) 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! If option is selected you tour will end on board a six-seat, A-Star helicopter for your a quick 4,000-foot transfer to the West Rim of the Grand Canyon.
Return by van to Peach Springs and your awaiting car for your return journey to Las Vegas or Flagstaff.
Need transportation from Las Vegas? Round-trip transportation is available, see below for details.
disappointed thought u actually paddled thru the rapids did not realize it was motorized,lot of money,would not do it again
Review by: Patricia H, August 2016
We had an amazing time. We plan to do it again sometime. Totally worth the money spent. Our boat driver was Gina, we LOVED her!!
Review by: Hazelan J, July 2016
This was a trip of a lifetime with my family. It was more than I expected: cliff diving, rock repelling, etc, etc. Joseph our trip leader was the BEST!!!!!!!!!!!!! He was so responsive to our needs and always answered our questions no matter how silly. We loved the whole experience and the helicopter ride was a 1st and only wished that it was longer.
Review by: lmlobnitz, May 2016
Trip of a lifetime!
Review by: Stephen C, August 2015
Fantastic day of adventure for all the family which will stay with us for many years!
Review by: EVELYN B, July 2015
It as AWESOME!! It was everything we were hoping for and more. I would recommend this trip to anyone looking for a white water rafting trip, I am 63 years old and this trip was FANTASTIC!! I is a trip for all ages.
Review by: douglas m, July 2015
Beautiful scenery , well organized raft trip. Only drag was not oared raft so they motor through the rapids. Safer while taking away some excitement compared to other raft trips. Great for novices
Review by: Nina L, May 2015
The drive down to the canyon was spectacular with blooming cacti. I would recommend fast drying clothes and a chnge of clothes at this time of the year. The ride after lunch got chilly for the people in jeans. The ponchos did not bring enough protection. Everthing else was stellar and worth the mone
Review by: Evelyn S, April 2015
Was a fabulous experience , staff and guides great. A fantastic lunch on the shore and a excellent hike to a water fall. I highly recommend this to everyone.
Review by: Pamela W, April 2015
This tour was amazing!
Review by: Mrs k j B, March 2015
Was a fabulous experience , staff and guides great, however we still have not recieved our photos which were promised
Review by: Martha R, September 2014
It was just anazing! Great people n our boat, stopped and learned about the cay onto from our guide. Great trip
Review by: Margaret M, September 2014
This was an extraordinary day. Just being on the Colorado River IN THE GRAND CANYON is beyond imagining. The ride was fantastic and the vistas incredible and constant. There were 6 people on our raft plus the two river guides--they both were terrific. We did 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 rated rapids, and we were asking for more. This is a wild ride in the rapids and extremely calm between them. You definitely will get completely soaked, and the water is a year-round 45 degrees. Be sure to follow the what-to-wear and what-to-bring guidelines in the tour details. I would do this again and again and again.
Review by: Alison S, August 2014
This was the best day of our trip. The rapids were amazing we got soaked but we loved it. The canyon was beautiful and our guide was great even pulled over after lunch so we could jump of the cliffs and swim in the river. But to top all that the helicopter ride was spectacular .
Review by: Andreas K, July 2014
Great, great, great! Wonder,why I had to become 76 to raft in the Gr.C., to climb ropes to a waterfall, and to even swim(volunterely)for half a mile down the Colorado.
Review by: David H, July 2014
One of the most enjoyable memorable experieces of my life. Good Times the entire day.
Review by: Mischelle T, July 2014
My kids and I had the most fantastic day white water rafting down the mighty Colorado River into the Grand Canyon. The Hualapai River Runners have been providing tours for 42 years, and it shows. The large motorized rafts were great, and our guide was young and enthusiastic. There was a delay to the day's start while guides readied the rafts' motors, and also an unexpected lengthy delay on the return drive due to 2 other rafters taking a wrong bus. That said, the white water was great, the picnic lunch was perfect, the bonus stop to view a sky-lit cave and waterfall was awesome, and nothing can compare to the grandeur of the canyon setting. The day exceeded my lofty expectations. What a fantastic adventure!
Review by: Caroline O, July 2014
It was a fantastic trip and well worth the money spent._br/_
Andre the guide was brilliant and informative. _br/_
Took 2 girls of 13 and 15 they had a ball - rafting before lunch and gentle ride down the river after - stunning._br/_
Tips : wear a swimming costume you get very wet. _br/_
Take lots of suncream as v hot in summer_br/_
Take change of cloths for end as helicopter does not like you being wet_br/_
You have a 2.5 hour drive at the end to get back to lodge but fine if you know and you might have to wait for up to an hour for the bus to get you back after the helicopter ride.- the only down side_br/_
The only thing I would say they were a little disorganised at the beginning get the boats on water, but it was fine.
Review by: Stephen N, July 2014
Started with a bang! An hour drive down a very bumpy, narrow road to the river. From there we were met by the rafting staff who were excellent. The morning included navigating the rapids and stopping to travel to a waterfall. Beautiful! The rapids were fun. After lunch, the afternoon was spent sailing along the Colorado River at a leisurely pace enjoying the views of the Grand Canyon. I was with a really good group of people from different countries which made the experience all the more enjoyable. The day ended with a treat as we were airlifted by helicopter out of the canyon. Brilliant! Great day!
Review by: john e, December 2013
could not have been better, the best day trip i have ever had. Made even more special by the local indians who were our guides.
Review by: Elizabeth G, December 2013
This was one of the most awesome experience we had on our trip out West. Would recommend highly.
Review by: Reid M, December 2013
Rafting the rapids was definitely a highlight of our trip. A must for anyone who wants to say they saw the Grand Canyon!
Review by: Ana Catalina F, July 2013
Great experience, well organized (for the most part), meant for those with a sense of adventure, simply and fun. The staff could have been friendlier. But overall worth the $$$! :)
Review by: Malcolm B, July 2013
Fantastic day out. Well worth doing again. Company was great and the guide was very helpful.
Review by: Davis V, July 2013
Rafting Tour was the best. Our guide, Tyler, was awesome. We enjoyed the cold water rising over our heads, as the boat plunged down over each rapid, filling the boat with water. Hell of a trip. Tyler provided stories at various points in the trip. Great day of fun wrapped with a some knowledge.
Review by: Lee H, July 2013
Lots of fun! Very warm day but the water was approximately 46 degrees so it kept us cool. The helicopter ride at the end was a great conclusion to a very enjoyable day.
Review by: Ashok S, June 2013
Fun activity. Expensive.
Review by: Sheila R, August 2012
We had a fabulous time and I'd out it on the "must do before I die" list. The experience went off as described... Things that need improvement: timeliness (we had routine and extensive delays without information about the reason), raft guides should have more of an outgoing personality - they need tobe both personable and knowledable, and lastly there should be a team leader who can explain what to do and when (a bit of confusion at the start of the rafting trip). I really enjoyed our bus driver - she had a few issues to handle and did so very professionally.
Review by: Frank R, August 2012
Unbelievable, this is the best rafting trip on the planet. Plan on having the time of your life. Be sure to take the Skywalk add- on as it''s an awesome experience.
Review by: Rick D, July 2012
This rates as one of the most exciting/fun things I have ever done with my family!! Our Hualapai boat guides were awesome, and took us to some very special places, sharing with us many stories from their tribal history. Warning: you will get soaked to the bone over and over again ... it was so fun and exhilarating. You cannot say you have seen the Grand Canyon until you have done this. I hope do it again someday.
Review by: Frank R, July 2012
Unbelievable, this is the best rafting trip on the planet. Plan on having the time of your life. Be sure to take the Skywalk add- on as it''s an awesome experience.
Review by: nigel j, April 2012
Fantastic - the highlight of our USA holiday
Review by: roxanne n, July 2011
The best trip ever!
Review by: Jon N, May 2011
We had a wonderful time. Our guide Brian was great fun and knowledgeable. The scenery was fantastic!
Review by: Nels P, May 2011
They fail to mention the 1 hr ponding dusty ride from your car drop to the river.They fail to mention that the water temperature is 42 degrees F in the spring and you will get hypothermia if you don't wear good rain gear. They fail to mention that after the helicopter drop you have a 2 hr 45 min ride back to your car. They fail to mention that some of the guides believe they are U-Boat commanders.
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