Self-Drive 1-Day Grand Canyon Whitewater Rafting Tour
Overview
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17 hours
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Experience a thrilling adventure as you raft down the mighty Colorado River along the sheer cliffs of the Grand Canyon. This is the only one-day white water rafting trip in Nevada or Arizona. You'll go through seven sets of rapids challenging you to hold on at every wave encounter. It's a wild and thrilling ride that you'll remember your entire life. You'll enjoy Travertine Falls ending your day at Pearce Ferry in Arizona.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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.
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel at least 30 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 30 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
What‘s Included
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Lunch
Local Guide
Round-trip transportation from Las Vegas (if option selected)
White Water Rafting tour
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
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
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!
Options
Tour+Transport from Las Vegas
Tour includes roundtrip transportation from Las Vegas
Starting point:
Las Vegas, NV, USA
Pickup included
Self Drive Tour Only
Self drive to the departure point
Starting point:
Hualapai Lodge, 900 AZ-66, Peach Springs, AZ 86434, USA
Reviews
50 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Beautiful day
U9875EHcharliec,
Jun 2, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was so enjoyable…. The first half of the trip was rapids. We were in a motorized boat so all we had to do was hang on. We stopped for lunch which they provided then the second half was a very relaxing enjoyable ride through the canyons on the Colorado River. AMAZING
Awesome experience
debbiehD9741ZH,
May 10, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic day spent on the Colorado River with Kyle as our guide. Although the bus getting to the river was very bumpy, Tom our bus driver was very informative, with many stops to look at various plants and explanations of the terrain. The rapids included a class 7 which was awesome. Tour was pricey buy worth it.
excellent tour
I9457SWjohnh,
Oct 3, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00They 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.
Worth every penny
Tonya N,
Jun 1, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00This 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.
Spectacular adventure!
Marian M,
Apr 22, 2022
- Review from Viator
5.00We 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.
Viator should be avoided at all costs!!!!!!
Kathleen S,
Sep 28, 2021
- Review from Viator
1.00Booked 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!!!
Loved it!
Joanna T,
Sep 24, 2021
- Review from Viator
5.00Riding 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.
A must do Grand Canyon experience
pamela-mcg,
Aug 18, 2021
- Review from Viator
5.00Loved 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.
A Must Do experience!
Jessica J,
Jul 28, 2021
- Review from Viator
5.00The 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!!!
Good time on the colorado
Mark Olbrych,
May 8, 2021
- Review from Viator
4.00Guides were great. Very helpful and nice. Great equipment. Distance a little bit long and flat at mid point.
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