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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.

Before I knew it, I was completely at ease on the water, at camp and sleeping under the stars. I credit our fantastic crew for making this possible. Their professionalism and dedication to our every need made for a smooth transition. Watching the efficiency at which we set up camp every night was a sight to behold. The logistics and planning that allowed for the gourmet meals that were served was top notch and on point. I also found a new sense of confidence in myself in doing things I simply didn’t think I could do. I will recommend this trip for the rest of my life.

—Tim W., Henrico, VA