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Rafting the Grand Canyon

Rafting the Grand Canyon offers a phenomenal variety of vistas, camps, waterfalls, rapids, side canyons, archaeological ruins, and other attraction sites to enjoy and explore. Allowing time to visit these places is the essence of every Outdoors Unlimited Grand Canyon Rafting trip.

Our paddle and oar powered whitewater trips take a minimum of 13 days to traverse the 70 named rapids and numerous unnamed riffles through all 240 miles of the Colorado River through Grand Canyon National Park down to Lake Mead.

Our crew will guide you through the booming rapids, lead explorations into hidden canyons and explain about the lives of the native peoples who made the Grand Canyon their home.

Trip Distance

Full Canyon: 280 Miles (450 Kilometers)

Upper Canyon: 88 Miles (141 Kilometers)

Lower Canyon: 192 Miles (309 Kilometers)

Trip Duration

Full Canyon: 13-15 Days

Upper Canyon: 5-7 Days

Lower Canyon: 8-10 Days

Start Planning Your Grand Canyon Rafting Trip

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To start planning your Grand Canyon rafting adventure, check out our trip types. When you are ready, begin the reservation process by viewing our Dates & Rates.

I’ve done a lot of paddling trips in my life, both individual and commercial, and this experience stands out, not just because of the venue, but because of the quality of the experience provided. Your company provides a spectacular value, an exceptional experience, and the trip of a lifetime. I am an OU customer for life. Paddling the Grand with anyone else won’t happen for our river running family.

—Justin H. Rapid City, S.D.