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Navigate Grand Canyon's thrilling whitewater on a fleet of oar powered rafts
Full Canyon Oar Powered
12 Day Oar Powered Rafting Expedition in Grand Canyon
Full canyon oar powered trips with Hatch are the perfect way to see the full length of Grand Canyon at the same leisurely pace as the Colorado River. This 12 day trip is filled with rafting, camping, hiking, and exploring—all the things that make up a great adventure vacation! Each day, your guides will navigate your small rafts through the canyon’s rapids, making stops so you can visit the stunningly beautiful and fascinating places hidden in Grand Canyon’s depths. Along the way, you’ll learn all about Grand Canyon history, geology, wildlife, current events, and more. Every evening, you’ll find a riverside camp and sleep under the stars.
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- 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 to Las Vegas or Marble Canyon included
- minimum age 12 years old
“It was an absolutely amazing trip. If I had un-unending resources, I would do it over and over, with Hatch.” – Art L.
2025 Regular Rate
Cost per person
$5857
2026 Regular Rate
Cost per person
$5857
What to Expect
A Colorado River rafting trip is an active vacation in a wilderness environment. To ensure you have the best experience possible, we recommend showing up with an adventure attitude, ready to roll with the rapid’s waves and whatever other challenges may arise. You’ll spend days hanging on through the Colorado River’s famous (and chilly!) rapids and scrambling down Grand Canyon’s unmaintained trails. At night you’ll camp on sandy beaches or rocky ledges between the canyon walls. There are no hotel accommodations or hot showers. The beauty of this type of vacation is the journey and discovery that comes along with it.
Learn more about what to expect on a Grand Canyon rafting trip with Hatch:
Transportation and Lodging
Hatch Books:
- Your pre-trip lodging in Marble Canyon, AZ
- Your helicopter ride out of the canyon and return to Marble Canyon or Las Vegas at the end of your trip
You Book:
- Transportation to Marble Canyon - make sure to arrive the night BEFORE your launch date!
Get your trip packet!
Looking for specific details about what to pack, where to go, and how to prepare? Download the Full Canyon Oar Powered trip packet for the complete run-down.*
*If you’ve already booked, check the “View Info and Documents” section of your Activity Manager for this information. Your Activity Manager link is in your email!
Full Canyon Oar
Experience the thrill of whitewater rafting in Full Canyon
Sample Itinerary
Get an idea of what your trip could look like. Note: This is a sample only. We can never guarantee specific stops.
Head on out to Cliff Dwellers Lodge in Marble Canyon, AZ. The hotel is located directly next to Hatch River Expeditions warehouse and about 20 miles to the launch point of Lees Ferry. Have a margarita and a meal at the Cliff Dwellers Restaurant and relax before your grand adventure.
Meet Hatch River Expeditions crew in front of the restaurant at Cliff Dwellers Lodge at 8:30 a.m.. Pick up beverage orders and be ready for a short orientation. At this point you will receive your dry bags so have your duffels packed and ready. Another orientation will take place after the drive down to Lees Ferry where guides will discuss information about raft logistics and river safety. Hop aboard and get ready for tiny splashes of the Paria Riffle and on to the larger torrents of Soap Creek! Experience the fun of the Roaring Twenties where you will find a rapid about every mile or so. Some highlights ahead are Vasey’s Paradise and the beautiful beach at Redwall Cavern.
Take a swim through the pristine waters of the Little Colorado River and drop through tremendous Hance Rapid. A stop at Phantom Ranch might be in store if time allows.
You have now entered the Inner Gorge and the most ancient section of the Canyon. See the diversity of ecosystems throughout the Canyon with side hikes to places such as Elves Chasm or Deer Creek Falls.
The paradise of Havasu Canyon might be in store where you can sit back and relax by the turquoise waters. Lava Falls is ahead so get ready for this infamous rapid!
At Whitmore Wash get ready for your helicopter ride out of the Canyon to Bar 10 Ranch. These usually begin around 7:00 a.m. and the flight lasts about 10 minutes. Have your camera ready because you will be seeing the Grand Canyon from above. Arrive at Bar 10 Ranch and get ready for a fixed wing aircraft flight followed by a shuttle ride back to Las Vegas or Marble Canyon.
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 may encounter rafting in Grand Canyon.
Phantom Ranch, US
7:19 am,
Jan 18, 2025
40°F
clear sky
Up for a hike?!
Up for a hike? Choose the Upper or Lower Canyon portion of this trip and hike the Bright Angel Trail!
Upper Canyon trips leave the river near Phantom Ranch and finish with a hike from the river to the South Rim.
Lower Canyon trips start with a hike from the South Rim to the river before their rafting adventure begins.
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.
Linda T.
It was an absolutely amazing trip. If I had un-unending resources, I would do it over and over, with Hatch. I am recommending you to all of my friends and maybe I will get a chance to do this again with Hatch. You never know!
Leslie C.
This trip was a lifetime dream come true
Art L.
All of the guides were amazing! Shout out to Holden, Jimmy, Dave, Zach (and Jennings!!) They all made the trip so memorable! We got lucky with weather, but it was all about the people!
Cindy L.
Third white water rafting trip with three different outfitters Hatch was GREAT!!!
David P.
Wish a bit more ice had been allocated for cocktails in the evenings. Drinks with no ice aren't very palatable. I understand the need to have enough ice for keeping the food fresh but resupply from the motorized trips worked well. So the system to restore a modest amount of ice each night would be a big improvement.
Geof G.
Couldn’t have imagined a better experience. Great weather, great crew, and great passengers that have all become friends.
Devon S.
The guides were quite informative and worked together very well. They truly were a team. I felt in some ways like family. Missing them already!
Nana L.
Great food, amazing logistics, wonderful team.
Julie S.
You poop in a bucket with 25 people you just met. You sleep on the ground. You get wet and cold then dry, then wet and cold again. You get sand in your coffee, your food, your sleeping bag, your eyes, ears and every other human orifice. Yet in spite of that, it still turns into a wonderful, magical vacation. We had a great time and hope to do it again. Thank you.
Mike C.
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