Choosing Your Trip

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Lees Ferry to Pearce Ferry —7 days & 6 nights on the river

This 280 mile trip travels through the entire length of grand canyon, running all the rapids. It's the most convenient, most relaxing trip because there's no need to hike into or out of the canyon at the beginning or end. Just come to Flagstaff, that's all you need to do: we'll take you to the river, down the river, and back to Flagstaff after the trip. We'll be on the river, running all the famous Grand Canyon rapids, making some short trips to side-canyon attractions, and camping at night on big sandy river beaches, with huge and hearty outdoor meals prepared by your guides from an on-board larder of fresh and frozen meats, vegetables and desserts.

193 miles from Bright Angel Beach to Pearce Ferry — timed hike into the canyon, 5 days & 4 nights on the river

From river mile 87, Bright Angel Beach, through the end of the Grand Canyon, the Best of the Grand combines the canyon's most exciting rapids with super scenery, great camping, short side trips, and hearty outdoor meals. You must be willing and able to hike as far as 9 miles (depending on the trail selected) of maintained trail down from the rim to meet the boat on time.

193 miles from Bright Angel Beach to Pearce Ferry, 1 day hiking into the canyon, 1 night at Phantom Ranch, 5 days & 4 nights on the river

You will hike to Phantom Ranch on your own, at your own pace, hiking as far as 9 miles (depending on the trail selected) where you will enjoy the rest of the day plus dinner and a good nights rest prior to meeting the boat at Bright Angel Beach. Once on the boat, you will journey from river mile 87 (Bright Angel Beach) through the end of the Grand Canyon. The Best of the Grand with Phantom Ranch combines the canyon's most exciting rapids with super scenery, great camping, short side trips, and hearty outdoor meals with an overnight stay at the historic Phantom Ranch.

87 miles from Lees Ferry to Bright Angel Beach, 2 days and part of a third on the river, 1/2 day hiking out of the canyon

As far as we know, this is the shortest ''grand canyon river trip'' that is truly in Grand Canyon, covering the first 87 miles. It's designed for those who want an introduction to Grand Canyon river running, or whose time is very limited. We'll camp two nights on big sandy river beaches, with huge and hearty outdoor meals, prepared by your guides from an on-board larder of fresh and frozen meats, vegetables and desserts. But you must be willing and able to hike up 9 miles (about 5,000 feet elevation change) of maintained trail out of the canyon after you leave the boat. Much of the steep hike will take place during the heat of the day.

87 miles from Lees Ferry to Bright Angel Beach, 2 days & 2 nights on the river, 1 day & night at Phantom Ranch, 1 day hiking out of the canyon

Here's a variation on the Upper Grand trip that will make your trip more enjoyable. This trip follows the same schedule as the Upper Grand , but rather than beginning the hike out late in the morning after arriving at Bright Angel Beach, you spend that night in the canyon at Phantom Ranch. This option gives you added perspective on the canyon, a little more relaxation, and most importantly, the early start needed to hike much of the long steep trail to the rim before the heat of the day sets in.

Lees Ferry to Pearce Ferry —13 days & 12 nights on the river — motor powered (2003 only)

This 280 mile trip travels through the entire length of grand canyon, running all the great rapids of the canyon. This trip is motor powered allowing extra time to add special emphasis on hiking many of the side canyons and great trails within the canyon. Led by our experienced guides, this trip provides a very special exploration of the Colorado River and its canyons. Camping at night will be on big sandy river beaches, with huge and hearty outdoor meals prepared by your guides from an on-board larder of fresh and frozen meats, vegetables and desserts.

87 miles from Lees Ferry to Bright Angel Beach, 5 days & 4 nights on the river, 1 day hiking out of the canyon

CanyonOars Upper travels 87 miles through the upper portion of Grand Canyon, running all the upper rapids. Using our new inflatable row boats, enjoy our four-passenger 18 foot inflatable boats and experience a sublime Grand Canyon adventure. By using a motor-powered pontoon boat as our support boat, we are able to carry more of our fresh water and food. You must be willing and able to hike up 9 miles (about 5,000 feet elevation change) of maintained trail out of the canyon after you leave the boat. Much of the steep hike will take place during the heat of the day. Minimum age for trip is 12 years old.

193 miles from Bright Angel Beach to Pearce Ferry, 8 days & 7 nights on the river, 1 day hiking into the canyon

From river mile 87, Bright Angel Beach, through the end of the Grand Canyon, the CanyonOars Best combines the canyon's most exciting rapids in our four-passenger 18 foot inflatable boats with super scenery, great camping, short side trips, and hearty outdoor meals. You must be willing and able to hike as far as 9 miles (depending on the trail selected) of maintained trail down from the rim to meet the boat on time. By using a motor-powered pontoon boat as our support boat, we are able to carry more of our fresh water and food for the trip. Minimum age for trip is 12 years old.

280 miles from Lees Ferry to Pearce Ferry, oar powered, 12 days & 11 nights on the river - (combine the CanyonOars Upper and CanyonOars Best)

This 280 mile trip travels through the entire length of grand canyon, running all the rapids. Canyoneers began running the Grand Canyon in wooden row boats 65 years ago. We've switched to inflatable row boats now, but join us in our four-passenger 18 foot inflatable boats and experience a sublime Grand Canyon adventure. By using a motor-powered pontoon boat as our support boat, we are able to carry more of our fresh water and food for the 12 day trip. Minimum age for trip is 12 years old.

Note: Not all trip types are available each year. Please see the appropriate individual trip information for trips offered in each year. Thank you.