Experience the Grand Canyon up close and personal with a whitewater rafting and helicopter adventure, led by experienced Hualapai River Runners guides. Just a scenic 2-hour drive from Grand Canyon West.
Hualapai River Runners
Available at Peach Springs, AZ
AZ 900 Highway 66
Peach Sprigns, AZ 86434
ONE-DAY RAFTING WITH HELICOPTER LIFT
2026 Rafting Season begins on Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Just a two-hour drive from Grand Canyon West on Historic Route 66, this one-day motorized rafting tour takes you through the breathtaking beauty of the Colorado River.
Navigate exciting rapids before transitioning into a scenic, tranquil float through the heart of the Grand Canyon. Along the way, enjoy a moderate guided hike to the beautiful Travertine Cavern Falls, and savor a relaxing lunch on a sandy riverside beach. Cap off your adventure in spectacular fashion with a breathtaking helicopter ascent from the canyon floor to the rim.
Please note: All participants must be at least 8 years of age.
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.
Experience Hualapai Traditions
- 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.
What to Pack
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.
In preparation for your rafting trip on the Colorado River in the Grand Canyon, we recommend the following personal gear.
- Shorts (lightweight, fast-drying material)
- T-shirt (lightweight, fast-drying material)
- Hat with visor and strap
- Rain jacket/poncho (for use through rapids)
- Tennis/athletic shoes or water shoes
- Lightweight jacket/polar fleece sweatshirt
- Lightweight pants (fast drying material for sun protection)
- Sunglasses with a strap
- Extra socks and shoes
- Swimsuit (optional)
- Refillable water bottle
- Bandana
- Towel
- Sunblock (SPF 50+)
