Grand Canyon of the Colorado River, Arizona
| Price |
 What's this? |
| Class of Rapids |
II-V |
| Trip Miles |
87 to 280 miles |
| Trip Duration |
4 to 23 days |
| Season |
April to October |
| Raft Type |
Motorized Raft, Paddle Raft, Dory |
| River Sections |
Lee's Ferry to Diamond Creek or Lake Mead |
| Nearby Towns |
Marble Canyon (AZ) |
| Driving Times |
Phoenix (AZ): 4.5 hours |
| Recommended For |
Best of the Best, Multi Day Trip, Scenery, Spring, Fall |
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Rafting the spectacular Grand Canyon of the Colorado River in Arizona
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When John Wesley Powell first ran the Grand Canyon in 1869, few realized the rapids that caused him such consternation would make it one of the world's top whitewater runs a scant century later. Rapids such as Crystal and Lava Falls are topped only by the canyon's beauty as the Colorado River carves its way through time. To do the whole 280 miles takes anywhere from 10 to 23 days, depending on whether or not you have motor support. And if you go with an outfitter, you're guaranteed gourmet fare that is a far cry from the salted pork and flour rations of Powell's rafting days.
— Eugene Buchanan
Tour Operator Trips on the Grand Canyon of the Colorado River, Arizona
* Trip price reflects the average cost per day for a guided rafting adventure on a given river (
= $50-$100/day;
= $100-$250/day;
= $250 or more/day) and accounts for half-day, full-day, or multiday rafting excursions. Lodging, dining, and transportation costs (airfare, car rental/shuttle, equipment rentals, etc.) have not been factored into account. Please note that the trip price classification is intended to be an approximate guideline, as the range of prices on a given river can vary based on amenities, services, and customized add-ons offered through individual outfitters.
