Grand Canyon Colorado River Oar-Rafting Tours

Grand Canyon whitewater rafting on motorized rafts

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Grand Canyon whitewater rafting on small, oar powered rafts

Oar-powered trips move at the pace of the Colorado River, meaning you can travel 188 miles in 12 days. Each day your fleet of small rafts will tackle the rapids contained between the walls of Grand Canyon. Along the way, you’ll stop to venture into side canyons, stand beneath waterfalls, swim in creeks and pools, and discover other treasures. Every night, you’ll camp on a sandy beach beside the river.

Skilled Hatch River Expedition guides row our oar powered rafts, lead hikes, and cook your meals, leaving you free to take in all the wonders of Grand Canyon.

Our Oar Powered Grand Canyon Rafting Trips

12 Day Full Canyon Oar Powered 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
    • People with time! If you’re retired or can spend a little extra time on the river, this trip is for you!
    • (Minimum age 12 years old)
6 Day Upper Canyon Oar Powered 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)
7 Day Lower Canyon Oar Powered 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)

Our Oar Powered Grand Canyon Rafting Trips

12 Day Full Canyon Oar Powered 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
    • People with time! If you’re retired or can spend a little extra time on the river, this trip is for you!
    • (Minimum age 12 years old)
6 Day Upper Canyon Oar Powered 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)
7 Day Lower Canyon Oar Powered 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)

Testimonials

Oar Powered Trip Stats:

Our most common oar powered trip make up is 24 guests on 6 passenger boats plus a baggage boat, but sometimes a trip will have fewer passenger boats. There is one guide to row each boat. These trips book quickly, so sign up early!
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Grand Canyon trips per year

24

Maximum passengers per trip

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Guide to passenger ratio

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