The Grand Canyon by river is one of the world's very special experiences

Link to a step-by-step guide for booking a Grand Canyon river trip
Link to read a brief history of Grand Canyon river running
Link to a "State of the Canyon" article by Larry Stevens, Ph.D.
Access program for people with disabilities and other special populations
Great river trips outside the Grand Canyon
Related and informative links


A Grand Canyon river trip includes exhilarating rapids interspersed between serene flat water floats, daily explorations up magical side canyons, interpretive talks by knowledgeable and entertaining guides, and great camping in a setting of unique and incomparable beauty. If you would like to share in the mystery, excitement, and sublime wonder of North America's premier backcountry whitewater river adventure, the Grand Canyon's professional river outfitters are here to help.

Your journey toward a Grand Canyon river adventure begins right here. But to reserve space on a specific trip, you'll need to contact one of the individual river outfitting companies directly. Each has a long and colorful history in the Grand Canyon. Each is licensed and regulated by the National Park Service.

There are several things to consider when choosing the river trip that will best match your personal tastes and expectations. So please, explore these pages at your leisure. There is a wealth of information at your fingertips. And when you're ready, take a look at the Grand Canyon River Outfitters to learn more about the individual outfitting companies. Then give the outfitter you've selected a call. We are ready to help you plan your visit to America's grandest of canyons, the Grand Canyon!

Please note: Due to limited availability, the National Park Service restricts recreational boating opportunities on the Colorado River within Grand Canyon National Park to one trip per year per individual.  Because of this regulation, the Grand Canyon river outfitters cannot accept a reservation from any individual who has or will participate in any other full or partial canyon commercial or non-commercial river trip within the same calendar year.






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