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Upper Grand Canyon Rafting Reviews


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Our guides were incredible

September 4, 2024

Super-fun, knowledgeable, and went above and beyond to make sure we had a great experience. Really appreciate Trevor, Paige, Nicole, and Oliver! The trip as a whole exceeded our expectations in every way.

Tom S
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Highly professional organization

June 12, 2024

Safety, great food and lifetime experiences are their priority.

Richard
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Just go and see for yourself

June 12, 2024

It’s simply impossible to put this experience into words.

David M
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A true bucket list trip!

May 20, 2024

This was one of the most amazing adventures of my life!

Melissa
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Using Rivers and Oceans was so easy to work with.

August 26, 2022

Karen P
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7-day Upper Grand Canyon; a trip of a lifetime that will be forever be in my heart!

July 10, 2022

I had the trip of a lifetime visiting the Upper Grand Canyon (7 days) in July 2022. I cannot stress enough the beauty, isolation, sense of wonder and excitement, excellence in staff, and ease of booking of this trip. This will be forever in your memories, so go ahead and go to the Grand Canyon!

I highly recommend Rivers & Oceans as they helped me assess different booking options, provided timely and relevant information, and were always available by email and phone. They know the river very well and had good suggestions. Due to a time crunch I was able to assess the options and complete the booking in less than 5 business days; Rivers and Oceans was key in helping me doing so. Their customer service is probably in the top 5% percentile out there. Let them guide you through the process and trust their judgement, as they have good experience in the Canyon.

Federico A
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Well oiled machine

May 27, 2022

We had a National Park representative ride with us for a day who described Rivers and Oceans as a “well oiled machine”

Liz K
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Magical and life changing experience!

May 20, 2022

The guides were knowledgeable, friendly, and highly skilled. We would repeat the trip in a heartbeat!

Susan K
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upper grand canyon rafting trip

July 29, 2021

From booking through return home the experience was great. Rivers and Oceans helped line up an adventure of a lifetime. Thanks to the staff as they were flexible through all the pandemic rescheduling and group shuffling.

Bruce M
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Upper Half /Grand Canyon

January 26, 2021

Our trip went down the canyon without a hitch.

It exceeded all my expectations, and was humbling in its magnitude and beauty.

A trip I will never forget!

Everett C
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Magical

October 11, 2020

Our family experienced a Magical once in a lifetime trip!

Gina V
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Check out our Upper Grand Canyon rafting page or more Grand Canyon rafting reviews. Please contact us below for help finding your ideal trip!

With over 100 different Colorado River whitewater options planning the best Grand Canyon rafting trip can be challenging. We can help you narrow down the rafting trip options to those trips that work with your schedule and are still available. Since 1987 our service has been free and we work with 16 Grand Canyon outfitters. The cost is guaranteed to be the same rate you would get booking your trip directly with an outfitter.

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Grand Canyon Rafting Insights for Seniors

November 24, 2024

In this post we discuss our favorite trips options, the type of activity to expect on the rivers, common challenges, amenities and optional times of year for Seniors.

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Navigating Dietary Limitations on Multi-day Rafting Trips

September 21, 2024

Whether you have allergies, follow a specific diet, or prefer certain foods, planning ahead is key to ensuring everyone enjoys the journey. Here’s how outfitters typically handle dietary concerns to make your rafting experience both enjoyable and safe.

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Upper vs. Lower Grand Canyon: Which Section is Best for Your Rafting Adventure?

August 8, 2024

Which section of the Grand Canyon is better, the Upper or Lower? This question arises frequently for guests considering the “Split Canyon trips,” which involve a mandatory 8-10 mile hike on the Bright Angel Trail. Here’s a breakdown to help you decide which section is best for your adventure.

Keep Reading > Upper vs. Lower Grand Canyon: Which Section is Best for Your Rafting Adventure?

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