Colorado
Experience the Grand Canyon from below on a whitewater rafting trip. All you need is one day — the Hualapai River Runners offer the only 1-day motorized whitewater rafting tours of the Colorado River. The more adventurous can embark on a 2-day paddling excursion and stay overnight on the banks of the mighty Colorado River.
Whitewater
rafting Trip
Highlights
- Conquer exciting rapids
- Lunch along the banks of the river
- Hike to the Travertine Cavern Falls
- Spot local wildlife
- Learn about the Hualapai Tribe and their connection to the Grand Canyon and the Colorado River from certified Hualapai Tribe river guides.
During your adventure, you’ll get one-of-a-kind, authentic insights into the lifestyle, culture and traditions of the Indigenous people who call the Grand Canyon and the Colorado River home.
- The shelters and homes the Hualapai built along the walls of the Grand Canyon.
- The tribe’s history, including the 1874 La Paz and how the Canyon served as a refuge.
- The significance of the Colorado River for the Hualapai and the Yuman language family tribes.
- The “Spirit Mountain,” Wikahme myth.
- The geology, plant and animal life on the river and through the canyon on your bus trip to the bank.
- Hualapai historical sites along the river.
Whitewater Rafting Tickets
one-DAY
RAFTING
The only one-day rafting trip on the Colorado River.
STARTING FROM $429
TWO-DAY
RAFTING
Ride the rapids and stay the night on the Colorado River.
STARTING FROM $799
Rafting Adventures
One-Day Rafting Adventure
The One-Day Rafting Adventure departs from Peach Springs, Arizona. Experienced guides will lead you down the Colorado River on a motorized whitewater raft through some rapids, followed by a peaceful float. Adventures include a. moderate hike to Travertine Cavern Falls and lunch along a sandy beach. All rafters must be 8 years of age or older.
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Two-Day Rafting Adventure
The Hualapai River Runners’ two-day rafting trip departs from Peach Springs, Arizona, and offers a jam-packed two-day itinerary run by experienced guides. Adventures include camping in Spencer Canyon (with a provided steak dinner!), a hike to Travertine Cavern Falls, and rafting the rapids, followed by a smooth float down the Colorado River.
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What To
Pack
In preparation for your rafting trip on the Colorado River in the Grand Canyon, we recommend the following personal gear.
Cameras
All cameras should have straps. We recommend keeping your camera in a zip lock bag, even when it is in your Ammo Can (we supply the Ammo Can). Disposable waterproof or panoramic cameras are excellent choices for your trip.
Where to stay
You can stay at the Hualapai Lodge, situated on the longest remaining stretch of the original historic Route 66 and the starting point for all of the Hualapai River Runners’ whitewater rafting adventures. The hotel offers comfortable standard and double suites, a concierge to help you plan your adventures, an onsite restaurant and a trading post.
If you’d like to extend your trip and travel two hours to Grand Canyon West to walk the sky at Skywalk, explore Eagle Point and Guano Point, Zipline and more, you can stay at the Cabins at Grand Canyon West. Your reservation includes one complimentary general admission ticket to Grand Canyon West (available at check-in). These rustic cabins can accommodate up to six guests and feature a mini-refrigerator and microwave, plus an expansive porch with wooden benches and seats.
