Arizona Raft Adventures (AZRA) has been providing unforgettable Grand Canyon rafting experiences for over three generations. Specializing in professionally guided Colorado River expeditions, AZRA offers multi-day rafting adventures that combine exciting whitewater, scenic hiking, riverside camping, and expert interpretation of the Grand Canyon’s geology, history, and wildlife.
Whether you’re seeking an active paddle adventure or a comfortable motorized rafting trip, Arizona Raft Adventures delivers unforgettable journeys through one of the world’s most spectacular natural wonders.
Arizona Raft Adventures offers:
Their experienced river guides focus on safety, education, and adventure while helping guests experience the Colorado River from a unique perspective.
Trip prices vary depending on:
Visitors are encouraged to contact Arizona Raft Adventures directly for current trip dates, availability, and pricing information.
Experience the beauty, history, and excitement of the Colorado River with Arizona Raft Adventures.
Visit azraft.com to explore available rafting trips, check departure dates, and reserve your next Grand Canyon adventure.
No. Because the Grand Canyon is so massive and remote, there are very limited locations to access the river. The total stretch of river we run is 227 river miles, starting at Lee’s Ferry and ending at Diamond Creek. Between those two locations, the only way to access the river is to hike in or out of Grand Canyon along the Bright Angel Trail. Our adventures range from 6-16 day trips. If you are looking for a one day trip, contact Rivers and Oceans at (928) 526-4575 or Advantage Grand Canyon at (888)244-2224-two travel agents that will help you find one-day rafting options in the area.
We offer a full canyon option (14-16 days), an upper canyon option (6-7 days) and a lower canyon option (9-10 days) in both our Classic Adventure and All-Paddle Adventure. Our Motor Adventure is only available in a full canyon option, and is 8-10 days in length.
All of our non-motorized options traverse the full 227 river miles (which is considered the full canyon option), and to shorten that adventure, guests can hike out of the Canyon on the Bright Angel Trail at river mile 89 or they can hike into the Canyon on the Bright Angel Trail at river mile 89. Upper canyon guests begin their adventure with those booked on the full canyon, and lower canyon guests join them halfway through and finish the trip with the full canyon guests.
We offer three different trip types: Our Classic Adventure, which features 5 oar boats and 1 paddle boat, our All-Paddle Adventure, which requires everyone to paddle 100% off the time, every day of the adventure and our Motor Adventure, which features 1 or 2 of our 32’ pontoon-style motor rafts. With these options, you’re sure to find a good fit for yourself or your group!
Classic Adventure: recommended minimum age is 12
All-Paddle Adventure: recommended minimum age is 16
Motor Adventure: recommended minimum age is 10
If you have a kiddo under our recommended minimum age that you’d like to take down river with us, you will need to get approval from management after an interview process. We urge all guardians to be very honest about their assessment of their children’s abilities and outdoor skills. We also urge you to keep in mind that this is not your standard vacation to just get your kids on. It is a risky backcountry adventure with risks around every corner. It is important that you, as the guardians, think about those risks, and make appropriate decisions about your child.
There is no maximum age for any of our adventures, but we do ask that all of our guests, no matter the age, take into account that any of our adventures are physically demanding. See our Risks & Rewards page for more details.
No, as each guest wears a Coast Guard approved lifejacket while on the river. Although it is helpful to know how to swim on a Grand Canyon rafting adventure, it is certainly not required. Many non-swimmers come with us each year.
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