We did the 6 day motor raft experience.
We’re Fred and Alexandra Thevenin, the current owners and operators of Arizona Raft Adventures (affectionately “AzRA” for short). This rafting trip is perfect for those who are short on time or want a taste of a true whitewater experience a mile deep in Grand Canyon. Take a road trip to Peach Springs, Arizona, home of the Hualapai Indians at the gateway to the Grand Canyon. If you’re staying in a vacation rental, pick ups can be arranged at the nearest hotel, casino, or grocery store.With Pick up and drop off in Las Vegas, Nevada:One day Grand Canyon rafting trips run every day from March 15 to October 31Yes. Contact Us. Enjoy the scenery of the Canyon for 19 more river miles and arrive at Pearce Ferry, where you will take a bus ride back to Peach Springs, arriving the Hualapai Lodge between 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. Snacks, water, and soft drinks are always available. Mehrtägige Touren, Rafting & Tubing, Wander- & Campingtouren. Arizona River Runners is proud to be an authorized concessioner of the National Park Service and partner with Leave No Trace: Center for Outdoor Ethics. After the rapids, the reset of the river trip will be smooth water and incredible Grand Canyon views.During the day, you will hike and explore a beautiful side canyon with a series of waterfalls called Travertine Grotto, run more rapids, and enjoy a picnic lunch on a sandy beach.Lunch typically consists of deli-style sandwiches with chips, fruit, cookies, and trail mix. We strive to make Grand Canyon river trips a reality for those with an adventurous spirit and desire to see the canyon up close.
The rafting crew from River Runners certainly helped to contribute to that experience. I was on the 6 day river trip.
Price includes all river related safety gear, transportation from the Hualapai Lodge to the Colorado River and back, picnic lunch, beverages and snacks.
Both of our families have been rafting since the early ‘60s, and both Lou and Rob Elliott (Alexandra’s grandpa and dad) and Paul Thevenin (Fred’s dad) ran their first Grand Canyon trips in 1965. Contact Information Login About Us Arizona River Runners is proud to be an authorized concessioner of the National Park Service and partner with Leave No … If you have food allergies, let us know. If you’re rafting in the spring or fall, you’ll want to bring layers to keep warm. We especially want to call out: 1) Riley, the runner with the most amazing storytelling, teaching and problem-solving abilities. Explore our trip types or contact our helpful staff to find a Grand Canyon itinerary that’s just right for you. On the day of your trip, you will check-in at 7 a.m. From the Hualapai Lodge, you will take a bus ride to the Diamond Creek put-in on the Colorado River.For $90 per person you can add a helicopter lift out of Grand Canyon to your trip. Sun protection is a must as you’ll be spending a long day out in the Arizona sun. Then, challenge the mighty Colorado River’s varied rapids on a 40-mile (64-kilometer) journey through the canyon, taking a side hike to a travertine waterfall along the way.