Grand Canyon Rafting with Something Extra

Specialty Rafting Trips in Grand Canyon

Private Charter Grand Canyon Trip Near Nankoweap

Combine Your Grand Canyon Rafting Adventure With Your Special Interest or Hobby

We figured out a way to make rafting in the most incredible place you’ve ever been even better! Our specialty trips give you an opportunity to do more than just see Grand Canyon. Now you can raft, camp, explore, bond with friends and family, AND get an in depth education or practical experience on a subject you love. 

In the past, Hatch has offered specialty trips to chartered groups with interests in art, photography, geology, and more. Now, we’re extending that same opportunity to the public. Availability for specialty trips is limited. If you see your dream trip on our list, sign up right away!

Specialty Grand Canyon Trips

Geology Focused Rafting

On this 7 day full canyon adventure, you’ll focus on Grand Canyon’s unique geology. Stops will focus on sites of geological significance, and your guides will teach you about the billions of years of exposed rock layers that make up the canyon’s walls. Among the highlights are discussions of unconformities that represent huge spans of time missing from the geologic record, what the environment the Colorado Plateau was like when different sedimentary layers were deposited, and how more recent volcanic activity changed the canyon’s landscape.

Geology Focused Rafting

Geology Focused photo credit Kiki Turnbull 2

Trip overview:

  • Geology focused interpretation provided by hand-selected guides with higher education degrees and geology experience
  • 188 miles of rafting from Lees Ferry to Whitmore Wash
  • Pre-trip stay at Cliff Dwellers or another lodge (double occupancy provided complimentary)
  • Helicopter ride & return flight to Las Vegas or Marble Canyon included
  • Minimum age 8 years old

Want to Travel with Only Your Personally Selected Guests?

We often host special interest groups on privately chartered trips. If you are a member of a club, business, or educational group, consider booking a private charter!

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