Grand Canyon Whitewater is a premier rafting outfitter offering unforgettable guided whitewater rafting adventures through the Grand Canyon on the Colorado River. With decades of experience, they provide professionally guided multi-day expeditions featuring breathtaking canyon scenery, exciting rapids, riverside camping, and expert interpretation of the Grand Canyon’s history, geology, and wildlife.
Grand Canyon Whitewater offers:
Every trip is led by professional river guides who provide a safe, educational, and memorable experience while navigating the famous whitewater rapids of the Colorado River.
Trip pricing varies depending on:
Visitors are encouraged to contact Grand Canyon Whitewater directly or check the availability calendar for current trip schedules and pricing.
Ready for the adventure of a lifetime?
Contact Grand Canyon Whitewater to reserve your guided Colorado River rafting expedition and experience one of the world’s most iconic river journeys.
We offer guided, multi-day whitewater rafting trips in Grand Canyon National Park, ranging from 4 to 15 days. Go through our Rafting Trip Planning Guide or call our office to find the best fit for you! A classic Grand Canyon adventure is a 7 or 8 day motor trip. To find the best fit for you, take our trip quiz!
One myth is that reservations must be made several years in advance. Availability tends to vary from year to year. While it is true that some trip types sell out faster than others, we take reservations throughout the season and often book guests on trips just a few months ahead of time. Generally, how far in advance you need to book a trip depends on what trip type you are interested in, how large your group is, and how restricted your dates are. Give us a call or check availability here.
After reviewing GCW’s booking policies, you can secure a reservation by making a $400 non-refundable deposit per person. The remaining balance is due 120 days before your trip departure. You can book trips online or by calling the office at 800.343.3121. For trips with a hike in or hike out of the canyon, please call our office to book, so we can have an in-depth conversation about whether it’s the right fit for you.
The packing list varies depending on what trip you book. You will find our recommended packing list and other useful details in The Trip Info Packet. You can request a Trip Info Packet for a specific trip online or by contacting our office. Once you have reserved your trip, it can be found in most emails you receive from us.
Grand Canyon Whitewater provides all food, camping, and rafting gear for your trip. Aside from a few items like rain gear and river shoes, you’ll likely already have many of the things you’ll need.
If you have to cancel, besides missing out on an awesome vacation, you also risk losing your full trip fare.
Our policy: Cancellations from the time of booking until 61 days prior to departure will forfeit the deposit. Cancellations within 60 days of departure will forfeit full fare. GCW will not transfer reservations from one year to the next.
We encourage every guest to purchase travel insurance. We expect you to do your part and help protect your investment, as we have a strict cancellation policy.
For your convenience, we often refer people to Travelex or, for international guests, World Nomads. You’re encouraged to do your own research and consider travel insurance for trip cancellation/interruption, emergency medical expenses, trip delay, baggage delay, etc. Remember to insure your flight to and from the area as well.
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