Did You Know the Most All-Inclusive Rafting Trip in Grand Canyon is Run by Hatch River Expeditions?

It can be tricky to plan an adventure vacation in a remote location. Luckily for you, Hatch has done everything we can to make our trips as turnkey as they can be. So, what’s the most all-inclusive rafting trip in Grand Canyon? 

 

Hatch’s 7 Day Full Canyon Motorized Rafting Trip in Grand Canyon!

 

This trip is our most popular, most accessible, and easiest-to-plan.
Here’s the rundown of what it includes:

 

Convenient, Local Lodging

You won’t spend hours on a bus getting to Lee’s Ferry the morning your trip starts. Instead, you’ll wake up already close to the river at a lodge in Marble Canyon. You can sit down to a delicious breakfast, and have plenty of time to gather your things without being rushed.

Orientation begins right outside in the parking lot at Cliff Dwellers Lodge, then you’ll load into vans for a 15-20 minute scenic drive to Lee’s Ferry where your boats are waiting. 

What’s included:

Hatch books and pays for your room, so you don’t have to worry about extra logistics or fees. 

• One night stay (the night before your launch date) is included in the cost of your trip.
• Rooms are typically at Cliff Dwellers Lodge, but may overflow to another area lodge.
• Included rooms are double occupancy. If you’re traveling alone or you’re the odd person in a group, we’ll pair you with another trip participant of the same gender. 
• For an additional fee, we may be able to book you a single room if there is one available at the lodge.

How do you get there? 

Many guests, especially if they’re in the Southwest, drive their own vehicles to Marble Canyon and park at our warehouse (next door to Cliff Dwellers Lodge) over the course of the trip. 

If you’re from a bit farther away, we recommend using Las Vegas as your hub. You can fly into Harry Reid International airport and book a ground shuttle with Bar 10 Transportation directly to Cliff Dwellers Lodge. 

 

Rafting and Camping Gear

You won’t need to worry about life jackets, sleeping bags, tents, dishes, or other rafting and camping essentials. We provide good quality, easy to use, commercially laundered gear at no extra charge. 

That means, you’ll only need to worry about your own personal gear—clothes, shoes, sunscreen, cameras, and things of that nature. Don’t worry, we’ll provide you with a comprehensive packing list tailored to your trip style to help you decide what to bring. We have even more packing tips on our website, and we’re always available to answer your questions if you aren’t sure about something.

What’s included:

LIFEJACKET: A Type V adjustable PFD (or personal floatation device) that will be custom fitted to you and then stay with you throughout the trip.

DAY DRY BAG: A water tight bag (8” diameter and 20” long with a 16L volume) that you can use to store the gear you need to access and keep dry throughout the day. 

NIGHT DRY BAG: A water tight bag (18” diameter and 31” long with a 127L volume) that will contain your sleep kit and a duffel bag of everything you don’t need during the day. 

COT: A collapsible aluminum frame cot with a mesh bed surface (74” long, 28” wide, 15” off the ground)

SLEEP KIT: Everything you need for a good night’s sleep

• Sleeping bag – rectangular, polyester bag (35” by 84”), rated to 45°F
• Pillow – full sized, made of synthetic polyblend material
• Pillow case and sheet – cotton poly blend
• Ground cloth – a tarp that can be spread under you, or pulled over you for short bursts of inclement weather when you don’t have a tent set up

TENT: One easy to assemble, 3-person, dome-style tent for every two people; fits two cots inside 

CHAIR: A folding camp chair

KITCHEN: A fully equipped camp kitchen, including cookware and reusable dishes and cutlery

HATCH MUG FOR YOU TO KEEP: A souvenir 18oz, double wall, vacuum insulated coffee mug with a paracord handle that can be clipped around your gear

 

Top Tier Food

After our guests finish their trips, they tend to rave about 3 things: the guides, the Grand Canyon, and the food! We provide 3 delicious, balanced meals every day on the river, along with snacks and basic beverages. The guides do all the cooking, and they have learned to be excellent camp chefs! 

As an added bonus, we don’t charge extra if you have dietary restrictions. For a sample menu and full details about the dietary accommodations we are able to make, we recommend reviewing our risks and requirements page.  

What’s included:

BREAKFAST

• Eggs (made to order), breakfast meats, sides like pancakes or English muffins, cereal, and fresh fruit

LUNCH

• Build your own sandwiches with a variety of breads, meats, cheeses, spreads, condiments, and veggies
• Plus chips, cookies, candy, dried fruit, and other snack items on the side

DINNER

• An appetizer course, such as: cheese and crackers, chips and guacamole, antipasto items
• An entrées course, consisting of: a main protein, a salad, and vegetable and starch-based sides. For example: Grilled salmon with spinach salad, steamed asparagus, and seasoned rice
• A dessert course, such as: Dutch oven brownies or cake

SNACKS

• Items such as nuts, trail mix, and fresh and dried fruits are available throughout each day

BEVERAGES

• Coffee, tea, milk, and juice with breakfast, and decaf or herbal hot tea after dinner upon request
• Filtered water and lemonade/Gatorade available all day
• Guests are welcome to bring their own specialty beverages such as alcohol or soda

 

An Easy, Exciting Exit

On the last day of your trip, get ready for a once in a lifetime experience—flying in a helicopter over the Grand Canyon. Hatch trips camp at the beach beside the helicopter pad, and are the first ones out of the canyon. You’ll catch one final glimpse of the place you’ve called home for the last week, then turn your eyes toward the Bar 10 Ranch. This guest ranch is the perfect place for a layover before the next leg of your journey—they even have showers!

From the Bar 10 Ranch, you’ll board a plane that will take you either back to Marble Canyon (if you left a car there at the start of your trip) or to Las Vegas (if you chose that as your hub). Some guests even choose to extend their vacations with an extra day or two in Las Vegas.

           

What’s included:

• Helicopter flight out of Grand Canyon
• Plane flight back to Marble Canyon, AZ or Las Vegas, NV

 

The Adventure of a Lifetime

There is nothing like a rafting trip in Grand Canyon. It is truly a life-changing experience. The views are incredible, the magical hidden places you’ll visit feel like stepping into another world, and the bonds you form with others on your trip can last a lifetime. The fact that this is the most all-inclusive trip in Grand Canyon turns out to just be a bonus.  

What’s included:

• a bunch of amazing memories

 

Learn more about a 7 Day Full Canyon Motorized Rafting Trip with Hatch River Expeditions on our website. Or, if you’re ready, book yours today!