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Motorized Grand Canyon River Rafting
Experience the Colorado River’s famous whitewater on motorized rafts
Grand Canyon whitewater rafting on motorized rafts
On a motorized trip with Hatch River Expeditions, you can see 188 miles of Grand Canyon in a single week. You’ll spend each day traversing the rapids of the Colorado River and stopping to explore side canyons, marvel at waterfalls, play in swimming holes, and discover other hidden places along the way. Each night, you’ll camp on a sandy beach along the river corridor.
Our professional guides take care of operating the boats, leading the hikes, and even cooking your meals, so you can focus on what’s really important: enjoying every minute you spend in Grand Canyon.
Our Motorized Grand Canyon Rafting Trips
7 Day Full Canyon Motorized 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
Everyone! If you can take a week off and want to spend it in the outdoors, this trip is for you!
(Minimum age 8 years old)
4 Day Upper Canyon Motorized 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)
4 Day Lower Canyon Motorized 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 Motorized Grand Canyon Rafting Trips
7 Day Full Canyon Motorized 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
Everyone! If you can take a week off and want to spend it in the outdoors, this trip is for you!
(Minimum age 8 years old)
4 Day Upper Canyon Motorized 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)
4 Day Lower Canyon Motorized 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
Wow! What an amazing experience! I have been telling all my friends and family about my adventure and a Hatch devotee. Special shout out to our guides Kelsey, Carlos and Jeremiah for making the trip so memorable.
Mary S.
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.
Demae R.
I loved it! It was the right amount of days for me. I was telling my daughter, "For the amount we paid for the trip, we received way more than what we paid for." I realize Mother Nature had something to do with it too.
Gene M.
Josh and JP were terrific guides - I felt safe and confident with their knowledge of the river. They are also excellent cooks and have the best river stories! I would 100% recommend this trip to friends and family!
Jane S.
Stress free, great float, wonderful hikes and really a extraordinary experience.
Charlie D.
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Motorized Trip Stats:
Our most common motorized trip make up is 29 passengers on two boats with three guides. Occasionally a trip goes out with 16 passengers on one boat with two guides. This is a great option for specialty and charter groups!
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Grand Canyon trips per year:
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Maximum passengers per trip
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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