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Arizona
Raft Adventures
4050 E. Huntington Drive
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(800) 786-7238 (928) 526-8200
(928) 526-8246 fax
Founded 1965
Motor, Oar, Paddle & Kayak Support – 6 to 16 days
AzRA has been creating personal adventure for people in the
Grand Canyon for over 40 years. You choose from three raft types,
nine trip lengths, and 100 launch dates. Our guides average
14 years professional outdoor experience, know the Grand Canyon
inside and out, and love sharing their favorite place in the
world with you. We minimize our impact on the environment the
best we can and give generously to help restore and protect
the earth. We will work hard to provide you personal value and
exceed your expectations every chance you give us.
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Arizona
River Runners
P.O. Box 47788
Phoenix, AZ 85068
(800) 477-7238 (602) 867-4866
(602) 867-2174 fax
Founded 1970
Motor, Oar & Kayak Support – 3 to 13 days
What can you say about one of nature’s most spectacular resources, the Grand Canyon? Nobody since John Wesley Powell’s original expedition has been able to tame it, or improve upon it. It is without a doubt one of the Earth’s most spectacular sights.
Arizona River Runners brings a rich tradition to people seeking the ultimate adventure. Thousands of people for nearly thirty-five years have traversed the mighty Colorado with Arizona River Runners. Nearly all who come seek the fun of the whitewater rafting; most walk away with a feeling of tranquility and awe when they become part of the nature and wonder of the Grand Canyon.
Arizona River Runners offers complete packages that include transportation, equipment and food. All you need to bring is your personal items and a zest of the great outdoors. Our guides are all experienced and colorful, while our equipment is the latest in outdoor adventure gear. We offer trips in both motorized and oar powered versions with your choice of full-length trips or popular shorter excursions.
Experience one of nature’s greatest wonders with Arizona River Runners and be like the thousands of others who have redefined the word fun, and have learned to respect the awesome power of the Grand Canyon.
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Canyon
Explorations &
Canyon Expeditions
PO
Box 310
Flagstaff, AZ 86002
(800) 654-0723 (928) 774-4559
(928) 774-4655 fax
Founded 1987
Oar, Paddle & Kayak Support – 6 to 16 days
Canyon
Explorations/Expeditions is exclusively an oar and paddle
trip company created to provide a unique experience in Grand
Canyon. Designed for individuals seeking a participatory river
trip style through Grand Canyon National Park, our river trips
offer hands-on boating options. Our two trip styles are The
Hybrid Trip and The All Paddle Trip. The
CanX experience is enhanced by our flexible on-river itinerary
and long trip lengths. Combined, these key features create
opportunities for extended hiking in the canyon’s backcountry
and exploring less traveled routes.
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Canyoneers
PO
Box 2997
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(800) 525-0924 (928) 526-0924
(928) 527-9398 fax
Founded 1936
Motor, Oar & Kayak Support – 3 to 14 days
In 1938 a young adventurer named Norman Nevills led the first
paying passengers down the Colorado through Grand Canyon, establishing
river-running as an adventure vacation and himself as a renowned
whitewater boatman. After Norm and Doris Nevills were killed
in a 1949 plane crash, Norm's protégé Frank Wright
carried on, renaming the company Mexican Hat Expeditions for
the little southeastern Utah settlement where the Nevills had
lived. In 1957 the present owner, Gaylord Staveley, acquired
the company, and in 1970 incorporated it as Canyoneers, Inc.
Many years ago, one of our guests wrote: "traveling with Canyoneers is like traveling with friends." We have always tried to make it so. We invite you to browse our web pages, and to obtain our free full-color catalog. We can be reached by mail, e-mail, 24-hour fax, or telephone.
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Colorado
River & Trail Expeditions
PO
Box 57575
Salt Lake City, UT 84157
(800) 253-7328 (801) 261-1789
(801) 268-1193 fax
Founded 1971
Motor, Oar, Paddle & Kayak Support – 4 to 12 days
David and Vicki Mackay met on a Grand Canyon river trip in 1968.
As their relationship grew, so did their desire to make river
running a permanent part of their lives. In 1971, they founded
Colorado River & Trail Expeditions. "We included the
word, ‘trail’ in our company name," explains
Vicki, " because we wanted to emphasize off-river hiking
and exploration in conjunction with the river trips." Today,
the Mackay's are still actively involved in the day-to-day management
and operation of their company . . . and off-river hiking is
still a big part of every river trip!
If you appreciate personal service, attention to detail, old-fashioned friendliness, and the extra time for off-river hiking, you will enjoy rafting with Colorado River & Trail Expeditions. We’re a small company that is big on professionalism and quality. We love what we do, and we consider it a privilege to be able to share this "Grand Experience" with others.
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Grand
Canyon Discovery
4050
E. Huntington Drive
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(800) 786-7238 (928) 526-8200
(928) 526-8246 fax
Founded 2003
Motor, Oar, Paddle & Kayak Support – 6 to 16 days
Grand Canyon Discovery provides extraordinary opportunities
through content rich experiences on the Colorado River through
the Grand Canyon. Our trips are generally longer than other
outfitters because you and the experience deserve not to be
rushed. We encourage participation and helping you stretch your
appetite for adventure. We care about you, each other, and the
environment and we never stop striving for excellence. We love
what we do, we make our work fun every day, and you get extraordinary
service and value because of it. Please join us for an unforgettable
adventure through the Grand Canyon.
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Grand
Canyon Dories
PO
Box 216
Altaville, CA 95221
(800) 877-3679 (209) 736-0805
(209) 736-2902 fax
Founded 1969
Dory, Oar & Kayak Support – 5 to 19 days
Nearly 30 years ago – when most western rivers were relatively
untouched, and only a handful of people had ever journeyed
through the Grand Canyon by boat – the writer, conservationist,
and pioneer boatman Martin Litton founded Grand Canyon Dories.
With the belief that spectacular places like the Grand Canyon
deserved to be explored in an extraordinary way, he built
a company that devoted a little more time and a lot more attention
to each river trip. Martin hired well-educated guides who
truly loved the rivers and their history, and renounced the
inflatable raft for a different kind of river running vessel:
the dory. Today, Grand Canyon Dories is one of the most highly
regarded outfitters in the Canyon.
Why a dory? It’s a beautifully handcrafted wooden boat
– a work of art as much as a river vessel. But the dory
is not just a joy to behold; it’s also a joy to ride.
During tranquil stretches, the ride is so soothing the dory
has been called a "floating lounge chair." But in
whitewater, it becomes a thrilling and bold roller coaster
– rocketing off every crest, and then firmly landing
in an explosion of glistening spray. Seasoned river runners
will tell you that the dory is the only way to go.
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Grand
Canyon Expeditions
PO
Box O
Kanab, UT 84741
(800) 544-2691 (435) 644-2691
(435) 644-2699 fax
Founded 1964
Motor & Dory – 8 to 14 days
To many, the most thrilling event on a Grand Canyon voyage is riding the rapids. But no less thrilling are the many opportunities to explore the other wonders of the Canyon…to play in the pools and waterfalls of the warm tributary streams; to walk the winding, endlessly varied side canyons; to sit in the shade of a tamarisk tree and watch the river swirl past. Life on the river is pleasant. Days of exciting rapids, exploration, and sleeping under the stars will seem to pass much too quickly!
We look forward to each trip as an opportunity to share with
our guests the enormous depth and beauty of the Grand Canyon,
and as the beginning of new friendships. As you travel through
the Canyon with us we hope that you will find…as we have
on every expedition…that new values and new dimensions
have been added to your life.
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Grand Canyon Whitewater
PO Box 1300
Page, AZ 86040
(800) 343-3121 (928) 645-8866
(928) 645-9536 fax
Founded 2011
Motor & Oar – 4 to 13 days
A Grand Canyon Whitewater rafting trip is more than just another vacation, it will be your adventure-of-a-lifetime. Rafting in the Grand Canyon is a unique experience that allows you to become intimate with the Natural Wonder in a way hidden to most visitors. Grand Canyon rafting trips unite thrilling whitewater rapids and unrivaled beauty with a sense of tranquility seemingly lost in the world today.
Grand Canyon Whitewater provides everything you will need for your rafting adventure from sensational guides to state-of-the-art equipment. Grand Canyon Whitewater offers both Motorized and Oar-Powered trip ranging from 4 to 13 days in length. We offer full Canyon trips as well as trips that have hike-in or hike-out opportunities.
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Hatch
River Expeditions
HC
67 Box 35
Marble Canyon, AZ 86036
(800) 856-8966 (928) 355-2241
(928) 355-2266 fax
Founded 1929
Motor, Oar, Paddle & Kayak Support – 4 to 16 days
"History" and "tradition" are words that have different meanings to different people. To us, they are important words that represent much of what we stand for at Hatch River Expeditions. The Hatch name has been synonymous with river running since the late 1920’s. Bus Hatch, the founder of Hatch River Expeditions, introduced a new breed of outdoor adventure vacations and was the pioneer of the commercial river running industry. Over sixty years, three generations and half a million customers later, the Hatch family is still upholding Bus’s tradition of offering the finest whitewater river running experiences.
Today, the third generation of river running Hatches are carrying on the traditions of the early "Hatch boys" with state-of-the-art equipment, delicious, freshly prepared meals, an experienced, professional and friendly staff, plus a commitment to the service and safety of our guests. We have a great love of river running and the outdoors. Whether you're looking for adventure, scenery, solitude or just plain fun, our trips offer it all. When it’s time for you to choose a guide service for your river running vacation, remember the Hatch tradition of experience and quality. See you on the river!
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Moki
Mac River Expeditions
PO
Box 71242
Salt Lake City, UT 84171
(800) 284-7280 (801) 268-6667
(801) 262-0935 fax
Founded 1969
Motor, Oar, Paddle & Kayak Support – 6 to 14 days
As kids growing up in Safford, Arizona, we played in the desert along the banks of the Gila River. Dad was a professional Scouter working for the Boy Scouts of America. He and his colleague, Mac Ellingson, always looking for "boy building" activities, hit upon float trips on the Colorado River through what was then Glen Canyon. They contacted and hired a couple of local guides named Kent Frost and Bert Loper to guide them from Hite, Utah to Lees Ferry, Arizona. Dad and Mac (or "Moki Mac" as he came to be known) continued running the trips every summer, expanding to other rivers each year. We "Quist kids" were included as time progressed. So, here we are today, still running the rivers. We were incredible lucky to have had those past experiences and consider it a privilege to be in a position today to introduce others to "our" wonderful rivers.
We offer trips on the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon.
This 280-mile trip is offered as a fourteen-day oar powered
trip or an eight-day motorized run. Six or nine-day options
are available for the oar-powered trip. Over the years, we have
explored every nook and side canyon of the Green River's Desolation
and Gray canyons, Stillwater and Labyrinth canyons, and the
Colorado River's Cataract, Westwater and Grand Canyons. These
river canyons are like a second home to us. Check out our varied
schedule of trips, and join us for an unforgettable Moki Mac
river vacation.
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O.A.R.S.
(Outdoor Adventure River Specialists)
PO
Box 67
Angels Camp, CA 95222
(800) 346-6277 (209) 736-4677
(209) 736-2902 fax
Founded 1969
Oar, Paddle & Kayak Support – 5 to 15 days
In 1969, O.A.R.S. became the first small-raft, oar-powered outfitter to operate commercial river trips in the Grand Canyon. Today, they’re one of the world’s most experienced and respected rafting companies, offering more trips in more locations than any other river outfitter. O.A.R.S.’ wide selection of itineraries on over 20 western rivers features trips for all ages and experience levels – even children as young as four – and includes special programs for families, businesses, groups, and more.
One quality that sets O.A.R.S. apart from other rafting companies is the personal attention that you’ll receive on every trip. O.A.R.S.’ guest to guide ratio is the lowest in the rafting industry: 4:1 on multi-day trips, 6:1 on one-day trips. This low ratio allows your guides to focus on your specific questions and interests, giving you a personalized and in-depth experience.
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Outdoors
Unlimited
6900
Townsend Winona Road
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(800) 637-7238 (928) 526-2852
(928) 526-6185 fax
Founded 1969
Oar, Paddle & Kayak Support – 5 to 15 days
With 40 years of Grand Canyon whitewater experience, Outdoors
Unlimited continues to offer the best of oar and paddle-powered
rafting adventures. Our oar boats are designed with your comfort
and safety as their highest priority, carrying a maximum of
five passengers. Our paddle rafts carry no baggage, enhancing
their speed and maneuverability as they dance down the river.
Six passengers power these craft with a guide at the stern.
Our talented guides are safe, knowledgeable, and personable.
You'll find their skills in the kitchen the equal of their
mastery on the river and our equipment and food second to
none. Join the Outdoors Unlimited family for the experience
of a lifetime.
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Tour
West
PO
Box 333
Orem, UT 84059
(800) 453-9107 (801) 225-0755
(801) 225-7979 fax
Founded 1969
Motor, Oar, Paddle & Kayak Support – 3 to 12 days
The year 2000 marked the 31st year that Tour West has been providing whitewater rafting trips throughout the West. While many things have changed in the river running business, our philosophy has remained the same. A river trip is more than a vacation; it is an experience! Very few people go on a river trip and come back unchanged. We feel fortunate to be able to be a part of that experience.
Tour West is a family-owned business. The founder, Frank Stratton, was a school teacher and farmer before he became involved in the river industry. His friend invited him to come on a raft trip through the Grand Canyon and the rest is history. They organized a company and began providing rafting trips to the public. Our trips follow strict adherence to the operating requirements established by Grand Canyon National Park, interpretation of the human and natural history of the canyon, operating safely, protecting the environment, keeping abreast of changes in the industry, and using state of the art equipment. We feel it is our duty to hire the best personnel available so that our customers are treated in a courteous, respectful, and dignified manner.
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Western
River Expeditions
7258 Racquet Club Drive
Salt Lake City, UT 84121
(800) 453-7450 (801) 942-6669
(801) 942-8514 fax
Founded 1958
Motor – 3 to 6 days
For over 40 years, Western River Expeditions has guided guests on thrilling rafting trips through the most amazing canyons in the country. Personal attention to passenger comfort and safety is combined with first class equipment and skilled river guides. The powerful Colorado, rollicking Green River and the surging Salmon River are the focus of Western's adventures. Every professionally guided trip includes everything you need on the river, including technically designed rafts, gourmet camp meals, and deluxe camping equipment.
Western's 3 to 6-day river trips are wonderfully exciting but also comfortable and accessible to almost any one, regardless of experience. Come join Western River Expeditions for the most memorable adventure of a lifetime.
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Wilderness
River Adventures
PO
Box 717
Page, AZ 86040
(800) 992-8022 (928) 645-3296
(928) 645-6113 fax
Founded 1961
Motor & Oar – 4 to 14 days
Wilderness River Adventures, as a company, has over 50 years
of combined river experience. Formerly operated by Sanderson
Brothers Expeditions and Fort Lee Company, we have joined
to form one of the foremost whitewater outfitters in the country.
Our guides are among the most experienced in the industry
with many of these young men and women having run over 100
trips through the Canyon. We are owned and operated by ARAMARK
and have operations throughout the National Parks system,
including Lake Powell Resorts and Marinas, Denali National
Park, Mesa Verde, Shenandoah and Ellis Island, among others.
We are proud to be associated with the Grand Canyon outfitters
who offer "the premiere multi-day whitewater rafting
vacation on the planet." Second to none, a Grand Canyon
river trip is one of the most sought after experiences in
the world. Wilderness River Adventures offers a wide variety
of trip options including motor and oar powered rafts, full
or partial trips; and we provide all the necessary equipment
one would expect when considering a trip of this magnitude
and adventure. We’ll assist you with your travel arrangements,
logistics, accommodations and any other special considerations
you may need.
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