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Colorado River - Grand Canyon

The Colorado River through Grand Canyon National Park is one of the premier whitewater rafting trips in the world. Absolutely stunning scenery combined with riotously excessive whitewater make for an unforgettable experience.

Waits for permits to run the river is up to 15 years at the present time, so you really need to use a commercial guide service. Dozens of them are available.

The Basics

Location:

Grand Canyon National Park in northern Arizona

Setting:

Desert Canyon

Difficulty:

Up to Class V

Length:

225 miles

Time to Allow:

5 to 18 days

Season:

Year round, but Spring /early summer is best

Some More Things to Know

To find out about a private party permit, contact:

Grand Canyon National Park
River Permit Office
Post Office Box 129
Grand Canyon, AZ 86023

Guides & Outfitters


		Wilderness River Adventures
		Grand Canyon; Colorado River, Cataract Canyon	888-454-8828


	Whitewater river rafting down the Colorado River is sure to let your spirit soar. Imagine the warm sun soothing your soul, roaring rapids awakening your senses and calm swirling pools restoring your inner peace.


		Canyoneers
		Grand Canyon; Flagstaff	800-525-0924


	World-class Grand Canyon whitewater rafting on the Colorado River. Motorized and rowing trips. Partial or full canyon trips of 3-14 days long. All inclusive trips beginning in either Flagstaff, AZ or the South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park. Since 1956, the most experienced Grand Canyon commercial river company.


		Western River Expeditions Arizona
		Grand Canyon, Cataract & Westwater Canyons, Colorado, Green & Salmon Rivers	866-904-1161


	River runners at any level of experience are bound to find the right whitewater river trip with Western River Expeditions. If you've never run a river or slept outdoors, you are like many of our guests. Relax. We design our trips to be comfortable and accessible to most everyone, regardless of experience. After all, this is your vacation.


		Grand Canyon Expeditions
		Grand Canyon	800-544-2691


	Over 40 years of rafting experience in the Grand Canyon. Grand Canyon Expeditions provides one-of-a-kind rafting excursions down the Colorado River in the Grand Canyon that include everything from hiking and swimming in side canyons to running class IV rapids. Offering motorized rafts or Dory expeditions and special interest trips!

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