River Rafting as a leisure sport has been a feature of life along the whitewater rivers of Idaho, Oregon, Colorado and Utah for sixty years. The Grand Canyon's major rapids set this trip apart and famous ones like Hance, Horn Creek, Granite, Crystal and Lava Falls even raise the hair on the necks of seasoned river runners. This trip is full of visual thrills too. 

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WORLD CLASS SCENERY. The awesome beauty of Grand Canyon continues in the lower 100 miles of the canyon, but the Colorado River's famous rapids, though still exciting, are a bit tamer and less challenging. Massive sandstone cliffs conjure up imaginary shapes. Hidden waterfalls and pools carve their way down to the river. Wildlife is abundant, with frequent sightings of elusive Blue Heron, soaring hawks and eagles, and majestic Big Horn sheep. As the canyon opens, the nights are littered with stars. One of the great features of this 3-day trip is its ease of access from Las Vegas.

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Day 1: You'll enjoy a beautiful flight from Las Vegas to Bar Ten Ranch, where a helicopter takes you deep into Grand Canyon to join your crew and rafts. After orientation and introductions, hold on for Kolb and Mile 207 rapids, both big plunges. Day 2: Their J-Rig rafts enter awesome Lower Granite Gorge with a series of moderate rapids that include Granite Spring, Diamond Creek and Travertine. We take some time to hike, explore and play at Travertine Grotto, a fantastic series of hidden waterfall and pools. Run the biggest rapids of the trip, the "230's." Day 3: As you near Lake Mead, the river calms and the canyon widens. At mid-morning, you'll transfer to a jet boat for a thrilling hour-long ride downriver and across Lake Mead. A deluxe motor coach will be waiting to return you to Las Vegas.  CODE: WRE

Price Includes:

• Charter flight from Las Vegas to Canyon Rim
• Helicopter transportation into the Canyon
• Rafting, Hiking, Camping
• Top quality tents and cots, Comfortable camp chairs
• Sleeping bags and sheets
• Water-resistant gear bags
• Personal dry bag and storage box
• All meals on the river
• All rafting equipment
• Licensed Guides
• All Meals while on the river
• Minimum age 9.

Combine the awesome beauty of your Grand Canyon vacation with a one night stay at a working cattle ranch before your trip. On the river, the Colorado River's famous whitewater, though still exciting, is a bit tamer and less challenging. Massive sandstone cliffs conjure up imaginary shapes. Hidden waterfalls and pools carve their way down to the river. Wildlife is abundant, with frequent sightings of elusive Blue Heron, soaring eagles, and majestic Big Horn sheep. At night, the canyon walls unveil a heaven of innumerable stars. One of the great features of this Grand Canyon vacation 4-day trip is its ease of access from Las Vegas.

Before you begin your three day exploration of the Grand Canyon, you can enjoy an optional overnight at the Bar 10 Lodge, a working cattle ranch perched high on a plateau above the Colorado River. Remote from paved roads & power lines, the lodge sits above Whitmore Canyon where mule trains once carried supplies to the river. Your transition from civilization to wilderness includes horse back trail rides, chuck-wagon dinner and evening entertainment before settling into bed in the lodge or outdoors in a covered wagon. After a big country breakfast, a helicopter takes you deep into the canyon where your raft awaits.

ITINERARY
DAY ONE Begin your Grand Canyon vacation with a beautiful flight from Las Vegas to Bar Ten Ranch. Before you begin your three-day exploration of the Grand Canyon, you'll enjoy an overnight stay at the Bar Ten Ranch, a working ranch perched high on a plateau above the Colorado River. Your transition from civilization to wilderness includes horseback trail rides, chuck wagon dinner and evening entertainment before settling into bed in the lodge or outdoors in a covered wagon.
DAY TWO After a big country breakfast, a helicopter takes you deep into the canyon where your raft awaits. After orientation and introductions, hold on for Kolb and Mile 207 rapids, both big plunges.
DAY THREE Our J-Rig rafts enter awesome Lower Granite Gorge with a series of moderate rapids that include Granite Spring, Diamond Creek and Travertine. We take some time to hike, explore and play at Travertine Grotto, a fantastic series of hidden waterfalls and pools. Run the biggest rapids of the trip, the "230's."
DAY FOUR As you near Lake Mead, the river calms and the canyon widens. At mid-morning, you'll transfer to a jet boat for a thrilling hour-long ride down river and across Lake Mead. A deluxe motor coach will be waiting to return you to Las Vegas.

• All Meals while on the river
• Lodging: One day and one night at Bar Ten Ranch
• Scenic Flight: Charter flight from Las Vegas to Canyon Rim
• Horseback: Riding instruction and guided horseback ride
• Rafting, Hiking, Camping
• Helicopter transportation into the Canyon
• Top quality tents and cots
• Sleeping bags and sheets
• Water-resistant gear bags
• Personal dry bag and storage box
• All meals on the river
• All rafting equipment
• Licensed Guides
• All Meals while on the river
• Minimum age 9.

As the Colorado River winds its way between the Shivwits and Hualapai plateaus, it cascades into the lower gorge of the Grand Canyon creating a world of excitement and unexpected beauty. You will travel 97 miles from Whitmore Wash to South Cove on Lake Mead which includes stretches of exciting rapids and smooth flowing water. The last 34 miles of your trip are spent traveling between the sheer walls and graceful tiers of the upper stretches of beautiful Lake Mead.

Tour West has arranged a unique river expedition to give you access to this marvelous region of the Grand Canyon. Your trip originates in Las Vegas, Nevada, one of the entertainment capitals of the west. The first night of our 3 night package is spent near the rim of the Grand Canyon at the scenic Bar Ten Ranch.

You will meet at 11:00 am the first morning of your trip at the McCarran airport in Las Vegas. You will then fly to the Bar Ten Ranch.

Included in your stay at the ranch:

Your land arrangements include:
Scenic flight from Las Vegas to Bar Ten Ranch
1st night lodging with 3 homestyle meals
Activities at the ranch including:
horseback riding, volleyball, ranching demonstrations, horseshoes, & a country western program.
Helicopter ride from ranch to river
Sightseeing river trip
Expert guide service
Complete camping equipment
(cot, sleeping bag, foam pad, duffel bag, utensils, chair)
Three meals per day, plus snacks
Transfer by bus from Lake Mead to Las Vegas airport
Class II river with some class III rapids
Type of boat used on this trip: S-Rig

ITINERARY
DAY 1-2: Meet your crew and rafts at Marble Canyon, a dramatic launch point on the Colorado River, just below Glen Canyon Dam near Page, Arizona. Drift lazily, then relax and enjoy lunch on a white sand beach. Mighty House Rock Rapid and the Roaring 20's set the pace for the next five days. Visit Vasey's Paradise, a spectacular cascade of water that supports a lush hanging garden, and Redwall Cavern, a vast chamber carved by the river. Hike up beautiful side canyons or visit Anasazi granaries. DAYS 3-4: After a leisurely swim in the warm, turquoise waters of the Little Colorado, you're on your way to Hance, Horn, Granite, Hermit and Crystal.all rapids respected for their huge waves. Short hikes lead to Elves Chasm, a wondrous maidenhair fern grotto, and to pounding Deer Creek Falls, where you may take a much longer scenic hike. DAY 5: Spend most of the day swimming and sunbathing in the warm azure green waters of famous Havasu Canyon. Or take a relaxing hike further up the canyon to several deep pools and waterfalls. Don't forget your camera! DAY 6: Vulcan's Anvil, a volcanic cone mid-river, signals the approach of Lava Falls, the Colorado's most notorious rapid. By noon, you'll meet your helicopter that will take you over the Grand Canyon rim to Bar Ten Ranch for a shower and lunch, before your return flight to Marble Canyon or Las Vegas.

Your land arrangements include:

• Rafting: Nearly 200 miles of amazing scenery and over 60 rapids
• Hiking: Short walks and longer more difficult hikes (optional)
• Scenic Flight: return flight to Las Vegas or Marble Canyon
• Camping: Top quality tents and cots
• Sleeping bags and sheets
• Water-resistant gear bags
• Personal dry bag and storage box
• All meals on the river
• All rafting equipment
• Licensed Guides
• All Meals while on the river
• Minimum age 12.

Your land arrangements include:

• Rafting: Nearly 200 miles of amazing scenery and over 60 rapids
• Hiking: Short walks and longer more difficult hikes (optional)
• Scenic Flight: return flight to Las Vegas or Marble Canyon
• Camping: Top quality tents and cots
• Sleeping bags and sheets
• Water-resistant gear bags
• Personal dry bag and storage box
• All meals on the river
• All rafting equipment
• Licensed Guides
• All Meals while on the river
• Minimum age 12.

For the next five days you will run exciting rapids like Houserock, Hance, Sockdolager, Hermit, Granite Falls, Crystal, and Lava Falls, and see beautiful side canyons and swimming holes including Little Colorado, Elves Chasm, Deer Creek and Havasu Creek. Each morning you will be greeted by the beautiful song of the Canyon Wren and the smell of hot coffee brewing in the kitchen. Your guide will prepare you a hot breakfast every morning which includes fresh fruit and fruit juice. For lunch you will have sandwiches with all the trimmings. Tour West provides cold water and lemonade at all times as well as candy bars and fruit for snacks during the day. At night all your gear will be unloaded, this includes your personal duffel bag and your cot. While you are setting up your camp your guide will be preparing a hearty dinner of steak and potato or halibut and wild rice. Each dinner also has a vegetable with a fresh tossed salad and your choice of dressing. After dinner you are free to explore the canyon or sit on your cot and watch a beautiful sunset and listen to the music of the river.

On the sixth morning you arrive at Whitmore Wash around 8:00 AM where you will meet by helicopter and flown up to the Bar 10 Ranch where you will meet your plane and be returned to Las Vegas or Marble Canyon.

YOUR VACATION INCLUDES:

Your land arrangements include:

• 1st night at the Marble Canyon Lodge
• Transfer to river
• Sightseeing river trip
• Expert guide service
• Complete camping equipment
  (cot, sleeping bag, foam pad, waterproof duffel, utensils, tent, chair)
• Three meals per day, plus snacks
• Class III river with some class IV rapids
• Departures Limited to 25 Passengers. Minimum age 12.

You'd be amazed how many unforgettable moments can occur in one 12-night period when you're Grand Canyon rafting on the Colorado River.

ITINERARY
The twelve night oar powered Grand Canyon trip combines world class white water with breathtaking scenery to make one unforgettable river experience.
Your trip begins at the Marble Canyon Lodge, in Arizona, where you spend the first night preparing for your trip. You meet your guide at 8:30 PM for an orientation meeting where you can ask questions and get any last minute items. You can also purchase beer and wine at Marble Canyon.
The following morning around 8:30 AM you pack your duffel bag and depart for Lees Ferry where the boats will be waiting for you. After your bags are packed on the boat everybody gets on and your rafting trip begins.
For the next twelve days you will run exciting rapids like Houserock, Hance, Sockdolager, Hermit, Granite Falls, Crystal, and Lava Falls. The oar powered trip provides more time for exploration. You will see beautiful side canyons and swimming holes including Little Colorado, Elves Chasm, Deer Creek and Havasu Creek.. Each morning you will be greeted by the beautiful song of the Canyon Wren and the smell of hot coffee brewing in the kitchen. Your guide will prepare you a hot breakfast every morning which includes fresh fruit and fruit juice. For lunch you will have sandwiches with all the trimmings. Tour West provides cold water and lemonade at all times as well as candy bars and fruit for snacks during the day. At night all your gear will be unloaded, this includes your personal duffel bag and your sleep gear. While you are setting up your camp your guide will be preparing a hearty dinner of steak and potato or halibut and wild rice. Each dinner also has a vegetable with a fresh tossed salad and your choice of dressing. After dinner you our free to explore the canyon or sit at camp and watch a beautiful sunset and listen to the music of the river.
On the twelfth morning you arrive at Whitmore Wash around 8:00 AM where you will meet by helicopter and flown to the Bar 10 Ranch where you will meet your plane and be returned to Las Vegas or Marble Canyon.

• 1st night's accommodations at the motel (double occupancy in same party)
• Transfer from Marble Canyon to Lee's Ferry
• Sightseeing river trip with expert guide service
• Three Meals a day while on the river
• Your camping equipment will include a high quality, waterproof gear bag, top quality sleeping bag, comfortable folding cot, deluxe tent, ground cloth and ammo box.
• Return travel at end of trip to Marble Canyon or Las Vegas by helicopter & charter flight
• Departures Limited to 25 Passengers. Minimum age 12.