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Grand Canyon Rafting Trips
Since 1934, Hatch River Expeditions has been the trusted guide for unforgettable Grand Canyon rafting adventures. Our expert guides navigate you through legendary rapids, share stories of the canyon’s rich history and geology, and ensure your safety every step of the way. Whether you seek adrenaline-pumping whitewater thrills or a tranquil journey through majestic landscapes, from thrilling rides through rapids to serene moments floating through flatwater, to exploration of Grand Canyon’s hidden treasures, our trips are perfect for the adventurer in you.
Experience the Grand Canyon like never before—from the river! Motorized rafting trips are the perfect introduction to Grand Canyon rafting for guests of all experience levels.
Drifting at the speed of the Colorado River allows you to take in the sights, but make sure to hold on tight when you get to the rapids! These trips are best for guests with a little more time to spend on the river.
Hike up the side canyons of Grand Canyon to places few others ever visit. Each day you’ll raft down the river to reach new and exciting destinations. These trips are perfect for outdoor enthusiasts with hiking experience!
Hatch River Expeditions are great for…
Active Adults
Did you know the average age of a guest with Hatch is 58 years old?
If you think white water rafting is an adventure sport best suited to young people, think again! More than 75% of our guests are over 50, and 15% are over 70. The people who have the most fun on our trips are usually the ones with a few more life experiences under their belts. Plus, if you’re retired, that means you have the time to truly enjoy an extended stay in Grand Canyon!
No experience necessary
You don’t need to be an expert oarsman to experience the beauty of Grand Canyon’s remote backcountry. In fact, you don’t even need camping experience! Our professional guides handle the tough stuff, leaving you free to take in every inch of incredible scenery and every moment of amazing adventure. We provide all of your essential camping and rafting gear, teach you the basics like how to set up a tent and be safe on the rafts, and provide you extensive information about Grand Canyon and the Colorado River. Our guides even cook for you! As long as you’ve brought your adventure attitude, you’ll do just fine.
Extended Family Trips
Have you always wanted to get the your extended family together for a grand adventure?
At Hatch, we understand better than most how rafting in Grand Canyon can create lasting connections between multiple generations of families. (Our business is literally built on it!) At least a few times a year, a guest tells us that they did this trip as a child and can’t wait to share the experience with their kids. That’s because whether you’re 8 or 80 years old, a Grand Canyon rafting trip is life-changing.
Build lasting memories with your loved ones as you share incredible, once-in-a-lifetime experiences and work together to overcome the trials of living outdoors—all with no distracting devices getting in the way.
Engaging for all ages
Whether you’re hanging on tight through the Colorado River’s famous rapids, splashing and swimming in hidden creeks and swimming holes, camping and playing on sandy beaches, or catching glimpses of the wildlife that calls Grand Canyon home, you’ll never be bored on the river no matter how old you are. Plus, every day your guides will chime in with fun facts about Grand Canyon history, geology, wildlife, and more!
Everyone on a Hatch trip pitches in when it comes to loading and unloading boats and setting up camp, so make sure everyone comes prepared to help. Our guides are excellent at finding ways to keep little hands just as busy as big ones.
Groups and Clubs
Looking for the perfect retreat for your group or club?
There’s no better option for a club trip than a rafting getaway in Grand Canyon. Rafting down the Colorado river is the perfect way to build trust and community among your group’s members. Spend your days riding the Colorado River’s whitewater rapids and exploring Grand Canyon’s hidden wonders. Then in the evenings, share stories and reflect on your adventure with your companions. Every afternoon, you’ll work together to unload the boats and set up camp and then reverse the process every morning—the perfect daily team building exercise!
Ski clubs, geology enthusiasts, hiking groups, women’s groups—we’ve hosted trips for all kinds of people. We’ve even had a few businesses choose Hatch for their company retreats. Your group could be next! Join an existing trip and make friends with other travelers or charter* an entire trip to yourselves. Either way, there’s no better place to bond with your team than Grand Canyon.
*Private charters typically require you to book 16 or 29 guest spaces depending upon availability.
Testimonials
It was an excellent mix of guides and experience. Having Zack who is a walking historical and geological encyclopedia was invaluable. I thoroughly enjoyed each and every guide. They were all very competent and hard workers. Holden did a great job guiding his first trip.
The best trip of a life time, Definitely a "Bucket List Item"
The absolute best 10 days of my life! I cannot praise the Staff of Hatch River enough . The boatman and swamper made me feel safe and were just great people all around. The sights and sound, and tastes are awsome, the experience of the river, rocks and water are memory makers.
The guides navigated the waters so we always were safe. The side canyon hikes were all superb - the water falls, scenery, geology were fantastic...
I still cant talk about it without becoming emotional. The trip was outrageous and magical in every single way. I wont ever forget it. And thank you for supporting my vegan eating choices. HRE is top of the industry.
Kelsey & Holden were pros. Extremely knowledgeable and I felt very safe with them. The rafting was amazing. The daily excursions were fun and beautiful. Better than I imagined.
Hands Down The Best Rafting Company Out There!
Talk about a bucket list experience! Hatch outdid themselves during our private 8-day, 7-night rafting trip down the Grand Canyon! I wouldn’t change a thing about our adventure; it was complete perfection! I HIGHLY recommend Hatch and can’t wait to book another trip with them!
Upon post trip re reading of the “Trip Overview” and “Typical Day” documents you sent, I must say they were both accurate and precisely what we experienced. It was an exciting, spectacular, and professionally guided 7 days!
Sean, Dan, and Holden were exceptional guides! If there was anything we needed, they did all the could to accommodate us. This was my 3rd Hatch trip and they keep getting better!
Wow. Hatch knows what they’re doing. You all have this down to a science, and your formula is spot on. I was not expecting to be comfortable on this trip (I’ve only ever camped for a few days at a time before), but at the end of 6 days I was ready to keep going for a full 12! Right on Hatch!
All of the guides on our trip were amazing. Kelsey is a natural leader and the rest of the guys all brought something special to the trip. We will definitely be booking again in the future.
Weather Forecast
Wondering what to bring and wear on the Colorado River? Check the weather before your trip so you can make last minute adjustments!
7 Day Forecast
Get the 7 day forecast for Phantom Ranch at the bottom of Grand Canyon.
How to Prepare
Learn how to manage weather conditions you many encounter rafting in Grand Canyon.
Get our Guide to the Grand Canyon!
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Get Our Short Guide to the Grand Canyon!
Did you know that Crash Canyon is named after a historic airline collision? Or that John Wesley Powell's crew abandoned him at Kanab Rapid and hiked out of the canyon?
Download our 40-page Short Guide to Grand Canyon for the inside scoop on the most exciting campsites, rapids, and points of interest you can access from the river. We've included fun facts and fascinating stories for:
- 91 campsites
- 67 rapids
- 46 points of interest
Get Our Short Guide to the Grand Canyon!
Did you know that Crash Canyon is named after a historic airline collision? Or that John Wesley Powell's crew abandoned him at Kanab Rapid and hiked out of the canyon?
Download our 40-page Short Guide to Grand Canyon for the inside scoop on the most exciting campsites, rapids, and points of interest you can access from the river. We've included fun facts and fascinating stories for:
- 91 campsites
- 67 rapids
- 46 points of interest