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One Day Grand Canyon Rafting Reviews


4.9 out of 5 stars (based on 63 reviews)

Unbelievable

October 19, 2022

I did the one day Grand Canyon trip on Sunday Oct 2, 2022. Sofie one of the two guides on the raft said the water was about a 7 out 10. The rapids were class 3,5 & 7. I was up front and was soaked most of the time. I loved it.

We were on the water 5.5 hrs. half was rapids and the other time was motoring looking at the canyon walls in awe. Around every bend was nature at its finest. When we stopped for Lunch Sophie called the main office on the satellite phone letting them know we were all safe. I really liked that. The bus driver was very nice and stopped multiple times on the 20 mile trip into the canyon explaining about the cactus, all the wild flowers and rocks. I was by myself as my sons flight was canceled due to the hurricane. The guides never made me feel like a fifth wheel.

I would do this trip again in a heartbeat.

David S
Verified

Great Trip!

September 19, 2022

This was an awesome trip! This first hour or so was driving to the bottom of the canyon to the Colorado river…..unbelievable scenery. Then you get on your assigned boat….for the first half of the trip you hit rapids and they are a lot of fun….not that scary. After that you go to the waterfalls which was fun, different, very scenic. The last four hours you have a gentle ride back to the pick up spot….again scenery like most people have never witnessed. They could have spiced up the last 4 hours by allowing alcohol or making frequent stops to swim/recreate or maybe use the motor boats to get you back faster. Also, I read in reviews you might need rain gear due to the cold. We went in August….no rain gear needed….it was very warm at the bottom of the canyon. In fact don’t forget the sun screen. It is a long day….we did not get back to our car until 8pm, so it was a full 12 hr day. We really enjoyed it.

karl W
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One Day Whitewater Rafting

August 29, 2022

Friendly staff, great rapids, amazing hike to waterfall… would book again in a heartbeat!

Margaret
Verified

Professional group that made planning the trip easy

August 14, 2022

Corale
Verified

This white water rafting trip far exceeded my expectations!

August 6, 2022

Beth
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Beautiful excited experience.

July 25, 2022

Timothy
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1-Day Grand Canyon Rafting

July 2, 2022

The experienced staff makes sure every rider is safe and has an enjoyable experience with the utmost care for the rafter and their family.

Susan N
Verified

Amazing trip!

June 23, 2022

We had an incredible experience due to our excellent guides. Our guides were knowledgeable with excellent leadership skills. We experienced a shift in the weather, but our guide TJ and his crew keep us all safe. I was nervous, but not scared, we were informed of the weather’s patterns. Our guides were knowledgeable, and experienced. They genuinely cared about everyone having a great time. My guide had the ability to read the water, he made a quick decision to rearranged a few of us to properly balanced the draft and to provide us a safe passage through the rapids. Our guides worked as a team. They made my trip memorable and amazing. THANK YOU, loved the experience! I will always remember this amazing trip. Also, the views were incredible.

Lee
Verified

Wonderful Experience

June 20, 2022

Avery
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It is sooo worth it!

May 26, 2022

This trip made our vacation! We got to go river rafting in the grand canyon! How many people get to say that? It was soo much fun! Our guide put our needs first and made sure to give us such a blast! Lunch was great and well thought out! Do not hesitate to do this!

Amy
Verified

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