Motorized Grand Canyon River Rafting

Experience the Colorado River’s famous whitewater on motorized rafts

Rafting the Grand Canyon is the Ultimate Adventure

Grand Canyon whitewater rafting on motorized rafts

On a motorized trip with Hatch River Expeditions, you can see 188 miles of Grand Canyon in a single week. You’ll spend each day traversing the rapids of the Colorado River and stopping to explore side canyons, marvel at waterfalls, play in swimming holes, and discover other hidden places along the way. Each night, you’ll camp on a sandy beach along the river corridor. 

Our professional guides take care of operating the boats, leading the hikes, and even cooking your meals, so you can focus on what’s really important: enjoying every minute you spend in Grand Canyon. 

Our Motorized Grand Canyon Rafting Trips

7 Day Full Canyon Motorized Trip

Overview of features

  • Raft 188 miles from Lees Ferry to Whitmore Wash
  • 1 night of pre-trip lodging (complimentary for double or more occupancy)
  • Helicopter ride out of the canyon
  • Return flight to Marble Canyon or Las Vegas
  • All meals on river included
  • Camping and rafting equipment included

Who loves this trip

Everyone! If you can take a week off and want to spend it in the outdoors, this trip is for you!

(Minimum age 8 years old)

4 Day Upper Canyon Motorized Trip

Overview of features

  • Raft 89 miles from Lees Ferry to Phantom Ranch
  • 1 night of pre-trip lodging (complimentary for double or more occupancy)
  • Hike 9.5 miles from the river to the South Rim on the Bright Angel Trail
  • All meals on river included
  • Camping and rafting equipment included

Who loves this trip

Hikers! If you’re fit, love to hike, and prefer a shorter trip, this option is for you!

(Minimum age 12 years old)

4 Day Lower Canyon Motorized Trip

Overview of features

  • Hike 9.5 miles from the South Rim to the river on the Bright Angel Trail
  • Raft 99 miles from Phantom Ranch to Lees Ferry
  • Helicopter ride out of the canyon
  • Return flight to the South Rim or Las Vegas
  • All meals on river included
  • Camping and rafting equipment included

Who loves this trip

Hikers! If you’re fit, love to hike, and prefer a shorter trip, and want to fly in a helicopter, this option is for you!

(Minimum age 12 years old)

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Our Motorized Grand Canyon Rafting Trips

7 Day Full Canyon Motorized Trip

Overview of features

  • Raft 188 miles from Lees Ferry to Whitmore Wash
  • 1 night of pre-trip lodging (complimentary for double or more occupancy)
  • Helicopter ride out of the canyon
  • Return flight to Marble Canyon or Las Vegas
  • All meals on river included
  • Camping and rafting equipment included

Who loves this trip

Everyone! If you can take a week off and want to spend it in the outdoors, this trip is for you!

(Minimum age 8 years old)

4 Day Upper Canyon Motorized Trip

Overview of features

  • Raft 89 miles from Lees Ferry to Phantom Ranch
  • 1 night of pre-trip lodging (complimentary for double or more occupancy)
  • Hike 9.5 miles from the river to the South Rim on the Bright Angel Trail
  • All meals on river included
  • Camping and rafting equipment included

Who loves this trip

Hikers! If you’re fit, love to hike, and prefer a shorter trip, this option is for you!

(Minimum age 12 years old)

4 Day Lower Canyon Motorized Trip

Overview of features

  • Hike 9.5 miles from the South Rim to the river on the Bright Angel Trail
  • Raft 99 miles from Phantom Ranch to Lees Ferry
  • Helicopter ride out of the canyon
  • Return flight to the South Rim or Las Vegas
  • All meals on river included
  • Camping and rafting equipment included

Who loves this trip

Hikers! If you’re fit, love to hike, and prefer a shorter trip, and want to fly in a helicopter, this option is for you!

(Minimum age 12 years old)

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Motorized Trip Stats:

Our most common motorized trip make up is 29 passengers on two boats with three guides. Occasionally a trip goes out with 16 passengers on one boat with two guides. This is a great option for specialty and charter groups!

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Grand Canyon trips per year:

29

Maximum passengers per trip

11/10

Quality of Guides

7/10

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