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If you have ever considered rafting the great Colorado River, the
opportunities are endless. From the Grand Canyon National Park, the
National Park Service of the U.S. Department of the Interior, the
following list of contacts is a good starting point for what may be
the thrill of a lifetime. River Concessioners
A variety of trips are offered by commercial outfitters. Most are
seven to 18 days in length and involve a variety of craft: paddle
rafts, motorized rafts, and dories. Those interested may contact the
companies directly for more details. The following concessioners
have been permitted to operate in Grand Canyon by the National Park
Service.
Aramark-Wilderness River Adventures
P.O. Box 717, Page, AZ, 86040
(800) 992-8022; (928) 645-3296; FAX (928) 645-6113
Arizona Raft Adventures, Inc.
4050-F E. Huntington Drive, Flagstaff, AZ, 86004
(800) 786-RAFT; (928) 526-8200; FAX (928) 526-8246
Arizona River Runners, Inc.
P.O. Box 47788, Phoenix, AZ, 85068-7788
(800) 477-7238; (602) 867-4866; FAX (602) 867-2174
Canyon Explorations/Canyon Expeditions
P.O. Box 310, Flagstaff, AZ, 86002
(800) 654-0723; (928) 774-4559; FAX (928) 774-4655
Canyoneers, Inc.
P.O. Box 2997, Flagstaff, AZ, 86003
(800) 525-0924; (928) 526-0924; FAX (928) 527-9398
Colorado River & Trail Expeditions, Inc.
P.O. Box 57575, Salt Lake City, UT 84157-0575
(800) 253-7328; (801) 261-1789; FAX (801) 268-1193
Diamond River Adventures, Inc.
P.O. Box 1300, Page, AZ 86040
(800) 343-3121; (928) 645-8866; FAX (928) 645-9536
Grand Canyon Discovery, Inc.
4050 East Huntington Drive, Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(800) 786-7238; (928) 526-8200; FAX (928) 526-8246
Grand Canyon Dories
P.O. Box 216, Altaville, CA 95221
(800) 877-3679; (209) 736-0805; FAX (209) 736-2902
Grand Canyon Expeditions Company
P.O. Box 0, Kanab, UT 84741
(800) 544-2691; (435) 644-2691
Hatch River Expeditions, Inc.
P.O. Box 1200, Vernal, UT 84078
(800) 433-8966; (435) 789-3813; FAX (435) 789-4126
Moki Mac River Expeditions, Inc.
P.O. Box 71242, Salt Lake City, UT 84171-0242
(800) 284-7280; (801) 268-6667; FAX (801) 262-0935
O.A.R.S. Grand Canyon, Inc.
P.O. Box 67, Angles Camp, CA 95222,
(800) 346-6277; (209) 736-2924; FAX (209) 736-2902
Outdoors Unlimited
6900 Townsend Winona Road, Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(800) 637-7238; (928) 526-4546; FAX (928) 526-6185
Tour West, Inc.
P.O. Box 333, Orem, UT 84059
(800) 453-9107; (801) 225-0755; FAX (801) 225-7979
Western River Expeditions, Inc.
7258 Racquet Club Drive, Salt Lake City, UT 84121
(800) 453-7450; (801) 942-6669; FAX (801) 942-8514
Colorado River One-Day River Trips
White Water Raft Trips —
Hualapai River Runners offers all-day trips in the western end of
the canyon. Trips originate at Diamond Creek north of Peach Springs,
Ariz., a drive of about 160 miles (4-5 hours) from the South Rim.
For more details call (800) 622-4409 or (928) 769-2210.
Smooth Water Raft Trips —
Half-day trips on the Colorado River from Glen Canyon Dam to Lees
Ferry are provided by Wilderness River Adventures. Call (800)
528-6154 or (928) 645-3279 for more information.
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July
2006