“It is a uncommon alternative to get on a rafting journey via the Grand Canyon so near departure. These journeys are normally absolutely booked 1-2 years prematurely. As a substitute, we’re a window of 10 weeks and you’ll be experiencing the journey of a lifetime,” stated Bonnie Cratch, Western River Expeditions Reservations Supervisor.
The 7-Day Grand Canyon per-person charge of $4,295 consists of:
Helicopter: On the journey’s finish, exit at river mile 188 (Whitmore Wash) by way of a brief helicopter trip to the Bar 10 Ranch.Constitution Flight (Return): Scenic flight from the Bar 10 Ranch to the start line (Las Vegas, NV or Web page, AZ).Rafting: Almost 200 miles of implausible surroundings and over 60 rapids.Climbing: Quick walks and longer, more difficult hikes (all non-compulsory).Tenting: Cots, tents, sleeping baggage, chairs, and waterproof baggage.Meals: All meals are supplied for you between departure and return.Transfers: From the Las Vegas Marriott to/from The Boulder Air Terminal. Visitors are accountable forLodging: Resort keep earlier than or after the journey in Vegas, NV, or Web page, AZ.Constitution Flight (Starting): Non-compulsory constitution flight from Las Vegas to Web page, AZ (journey begin level). This flight is routinely added to on-line reservations however will likely be eliminated if visitors notify that they’re driving to the meet-up website in Web page, AZ. Price is ($368) from Las Vegas to Web page, AZ.All taxes & charges: Nationwide Park Entrance Price, all different taxes and costs. 
The desert is arrayed in sensible cactus blooms.Rain and cooler temps are attainable, however typically, skies are clear. The common excessive in April is 82° F, common low is 56° F with lower than half an inch of precipitation.Snowmelt from the rim feeds numerous waterfalls which circulation clear and powerful.Cooler temps improve the enjoyment of off-river hikes.Fewer journeys launch at the moment of 12 months, and group sizes are required to be smaller in April. Because of this April availability is extra restricted than different occasions of 12 months, making for a secluded river expertise. One other standard journey, the 6-Day Grand Canyon journey, additionally has some spots which have opened up in August.
The river rafting season on the Colorado River via the Grand Canyon runs from April into September. The longer 6- and 7-day journeys with the thrills of sophistication III-V rapids are open to visitors as younger as 12. The minimal age is 9 for 3- and 4-day journeys that include class II-III rapids. Western’s unique J-Rig raft offers accessibility for all ranges of rafters on even the most important whitewater rapids within the Grand Canyon. Rafting journeys embody loads of mountain climbing in facet canyons that permit entry to waterfalls, slot canyons, native ruins, rock artwork, and geologic wonders that the 5 million or so informal hikers from the rim will merely by no means see.
Grand Canyon journeys are all the time in excessive demand and fill shortly. To guard the Canyon and maximize one’s enjoyment of nature, the Nationwide Park Service intently regulates the variety of rafting contributors touring via the Grand Canyon annually, creating house limitations and a scramble for reservations.
For particulars on the journeys, Western River Expeditions provides complimentary Expedition Guides in PDF format (https://www.westernriver.com/expedition-guide). The excellent guides embody river maps, overviews, full itineraries, tenting and climate info, particulars on bodily necessities, packing lists, and extra.
For particulars on Grand Canyon holidays, please see: https://www.westernriver.com/grand-canyon-vacation
