What kind of trips do you offer?

We offer 8 and 9-day motorized rafting trips through the Grand Canyon. We also offer 14- and 16-day dory trips through the Grand Canyon. All of our expeditions run the entire length of the Grand Canyon from Lees Ferry, AZ to Pearce Ferry, AZ.

Why are your rafting trips 8, 9, 14 or 16 days? Isn't it possible to go through faster?

We take the time to make sure you have the best experience possible. We refuse to rush you. Our Grand Canyon raft tours become unforgettable trips for every participant. Only when you have looked up at its rim towering a mile above you, explored its many side canyons, ridden the Colorado River’s exciting rapids, and camped on the river’s beaches can you truly appreciate the Grand Canyon. Time never seems sufficient for all there is to see and do on a Grand Canyon river rafting excursion.

The 14 and 16 day rowing trips consist of several dories. What is a dory?

A dory is a hard-hulled boat approximately 18 feet long, carrying a maximum of 4 guests and one guide. The guide sits in the middle of the boat and uses oars to maneuver the boat. The dories provide an extremely graceful ride through the canyon.

Grand Canyon River Rafting – 277 Miles of Adventure

Special Interest Trips

Embark on the ultimate Grand Canyon adventure with our 8-Day Motorized Rafting Trip. Glide through over 277 miles of awe-inspiring landscape, navigating exhilarating rapids and exploring hidden waterfalls. With the comfort of motorized boats, you’ll experience the thrills of the Colorado River while immersing yourself in breathtaking scenery. Enjoy gourmet meals, comfortable camping under the stars, and expert guides who bring the Canyon’s history to life. Whether you’re seeking adventure or relaxation, this journey offers a perfect balance.

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With over 60 years of rafting the Grand Canyon, our intimate knowledge of its breathtaking geologic features, rich historical sites, and hidden wonders make your vacation an experience, not just a Colorado River whitewater trip. Take the opportunity to raft 277 scenic miles through the Grand Canyon on our 8 & 9-day motorized and 14 & 16-day Dory Trips. During your Grand Canyon rafting experience, our guides will take you on tours, including hiking and swimming in side canyons, to running class IV whitewater rapids that spray refreshing jets of liquid diamonds into the air.

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Ecology Trip

Join a river historian for a Grand Canyon adventure filled with gripping tales of early explorers, legendary feats, and enduring mysteries.

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Geology Trip

Explore two billion years of Earth's history on a Grand Canyon river expedition, guided by a renowned geologist through the stunning, ancient landscapes of the Colorado River.

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Hiking Trip

Explore deeper into the Grand Canyon on our exclusive 9-day river trip. Discover hidden side canyons and breathtaking hikes for a once-in-a-lifetime adventure.

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History Trip

Join a river historian for a Grand Canyon adventure filled with gripping tales of early explorers, legendary feats, and enduring mysteries.

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Photography Trip

Capture stunning wildlife, wildflowers, and sunsets in the Grand Canyon with expert guidance—perfect for photographers of all levels in nature’s most beautiful studio.

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Astronomy Trip

Where canyon walls rise by day, galaxies unfold by night. This is more than a river trip—it’s a front-row seat to the universe.

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Ecology Trip

Join a river historian for a Grand Canyon adventure filled with gripping tales of early explorers, legendary feats, and enduring mysteries.

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Geology Trip

Explore two billion years of Earth's history on a Grand Canyon river expedition, guided by a renowned geologist through the stunning, ancient landscapes of the Colorado River.

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What kind of trips do you offer?
We offer 8 and 9-day motorized rafting trips through the Grand Canyon. We also offer 14- and 16-day dory trips through the Grand Canyon. All of our expeditions run the entire length of the Grand Canyon from Lees Ferry, AZ to Pearce Ferry, AZ.
Why are your rafting trips 8, 9, 14 or 16 days? Isn't it possible to go through faster?
We take the time to make sure you have the best experience possible. We refuse to rush you. Our Grand Canyon raft tours become unforgettable trips for every participant. Only when you have looked up at its rim towering a mile above you, explored its many side canyons, ridden the Colorado River’s exciting rapids, and camped on the river’s beaches can you truly appreciate the Grand Canyon. Time never seems sufficient for all there is to see and do on a Grand Canyon river rafting excursion.
The 14 and 16 day rowing trips consist of several dories. What is a dory?
A dory is a hard-hulled boat approximately 18 feet long, carrying a maximum of 4 guests and one guide. The guide sits in the middle of the boat and uses oars to maneuver the boat. The dories provide an extremely graceful ride through the canyon.

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New species spotted in the Grand Canyon: River Guide. Powered by river snacks and shenanigans. Happy Saturday!
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Don’t forget to plan for some FUN this summer!
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It is snowing here at our warehouse in Kanab, UT. We are dreaming of sunny days on the river! 📷: GCE Guest Jeanette R.
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Just a casual float past a few million years of rock history.
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𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲: 𝗛𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗹 𝗥𝗼𝗼𝗺 𝗥𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗺 As part of our all-inclusive experience, Grand Canyon Expeditions books (𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘱𝘢𝘺𝘴) for your hotel room the night before your trip as well as the night you return. New this year: about 90 days before your trip, you'll receive a Google Form by email. Fill it out, and your rooms will be booked and ready when your adventure begins. Easy. Need extra hotel nights? You can request those through the same form. Questions, concerns, or a cool old river story you feel like sharing? Email Taylor at taylor@gcex.com Happy Tuesday!
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We are back to normal hours this week. We are working through messages and emails and will be getting back to everyone soon. We hope your new year is off to a great start! 📷: GCE Guest Sarah F
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If your goals for 2026 look like this we have the perfect trip for you!
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As we close out 2025 we would like to thank you all for being here. We are thrilled to share the Grand Canyon with you all and hope that it brings you as much inspiration and joy as it does us ❤ 📷: GCE Guest Matthew G.
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Today’s throwback (September 2013) comes from our resident photographer, Barry Glazier! Barry is the photography interpreter on our Photography Trip, which offers hands-on workshops, tips on lighting and composition, and access to some of the most stunning spots in the Canyon. We still have space on our April 18–26, 2026 trip if you’d like to join us. All skill levels welcome!
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Jacque's giving a "don't even think about it" face, but really she's just getting ready to tie up the boat 😉🛶 📸Alex N
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Happy Birthday to GCE Guide Andy! We wish you a very happy day! 📷: GCE Guest Dahaus Pictures
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Happy Birthday to GCE Guide Adam B! We hope that you are having an amazing day! 📷: GCE Guest Wayne S.
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We hope Jim is this excited for his birthday! We are wishing him an amazing day! 📷: GCE Guest Ben D.
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“Remember, you are over the Edge of the Wild now, and in for all sorts of fun wherever you go.” ― J.R.R. Tolkien, The Hobbit. 📸Elissa Freeman
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Santa wants to remind you that our office is closed for the holidays. We will be back in the office January 5, 2026. We will return messages and emails then. We wish everyone a wonderful holiday!
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❤️ 📷: GCE guest Ann W.
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When you've been running river long enough, pretty much anywhere can be a nap spot... just ask Art 😂 📸Cindy F & Tory
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We had a two-boat trip open up in 2026. Trip dates are May 28- June 4. This is one of our most popular times of year! This is a special opportunity for a two-boat charter. Please reach out to our office for more information! 📷: GCE Guest James M.
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A little #ThrowbackThursday to July of 2002. This was before we began trailering our boats. We rigged the boats at Lee's Ferry and completely de-rigged the boats and loaded them in the back of the truck at Pearce Ferry. It was a precise load to get all the gear from both boats into the back of the truck! 📷: GCE resident geologist Sue T.
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Just a casual swim through a slot canyon. Totally normal. Very chill. Detours are the whole point. 🏞 📸Julie Siepmann
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National Ugly Sweater Day, river edition 🎄🛶 (This is just a fun sweater concept, not a real product... please don't try to order it 😂)
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Our office will be closed starting December 20th to give our staff a well-deserved break! We will reopen January 5th. Please reach out to our office this week if there is anything we can help you with before the holidays. 📷: GCE Guest Kelly C.
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The Grand Canyon offers serenity, reflection, joy… and occasional character development. Saturday Shenanigans, respectfully. 😂
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Fun Fact Friday: Did you know that Grand Canyon National Park covers over 1.2 million acres? That's larger than the entire state of Rhode Island! 📸Francis McNulty
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Part of our management team is in Salt Lake City for the America Outdoors Conference. They met up with some crew members that are living in Salt Lake City for dinner. Our crew loves a meal where someone else does the cooking and the dishes!
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Sun, cliffs, and Havasu doing its thing: hidden oasis in the desert vibes.
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Bucket list: Eat spaghetti with a canyon sunset in the background... check ✅ 📸Martin Ufford
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It's 41°F at our warehouse right now. Meanwhile, we are dreaming of surprise river concerts by Den in the middle of the canyon corridor. (Summer lives in our head year-long) #saturdayshenanigans 📸 Bonnie P
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Clocked out in spirit. Physically still in the office. Spiritually on a rock in the Canyon. Happy Friday! 📸Heather Merritt
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Happy National Cookie Day to those who celebrate! Our chartered coach makes a stop at Jacob Lake Inn on the way to Lees Ferry. Jacob Lake Inn is known for their amazing cookies. We think all river trips should begin with a cookie! 📷: GCE Guest Karin B.
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Happy Birthday to GCE Swamper Sedona! We hope that you are off doing something fun for your birthday!
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For this week’s Saturday Shenanigans, we’re throwing it back to 2018. Captain Emily is absolutely sending it into a Hermit wave… and every time you zoom in, the chaos gets better. 😂 #saturdayshenanigansgcex
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Wishing you a wonderful holiday ❤ 📷: GCE Guest Brian C.
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Friendly reminder: We’re here today! Closed Wednesday–Friday for Thanksgiving Back Monday, Dec 1. Wishing you a happy holiday filled with gratitude, good food, and zero dish-duty. 📸Ed Speer
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We love an aerial view of camp! Can you name the camp? 📷: GCE Guest Briddick W.
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Sunshine, blue water, and a father-daughter laugh fest. Hard to beat Canyon moments like this. 📸JP
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Happy Birthday to GCE Guide Art. Art is also our manager and is involved in every aspect of our trips. We hope that you have an awesome birthday Art!
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Happy Birthday to GCE Guide Ana! We hope that you have an amazing day! 📷: GCE Guest Oca Hoflein
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Happy Birthday to GCE Guide Dave! Wishing you an awesome day and an even better year!
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Our 2027 dates are open for booking. Join us for the adventure of a lifetime!
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Happy Birthday to GCE's Taylor. Taylor is our reservation specialist and if you have done a trip with us you would have worked with her to get your hotel room booked. She is also the person behind most of our #saturdayshenanigans so for her birthday we thought we should post a photo of Taylor up to some of her own shenanigans! We hope you have an amazing day Taylor!
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#grandcanyonexpeditions #2027season
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Happy Birthday to GCE's Marketing Manager Allison! Here she is with her husband Chase. We hope that you are having the best day!
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Our office is closed in honor of Veteran’s Day. We will be back tomorrow!
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Diamond Peak at night. We love this amazing shot from GCE Guest Reid M!
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One of the best parts about a Grand Canyon river trip? All campsites come with an amazing view! 📷: Allen A.
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We are dreaming of peaceful days on the river ❤ 📷: GCE Guest Mike L.
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A sure sign that our season is over is that the vehicles are parked in the warehouse! Our river crew has finished their fall work and left for their winter adventures. The office staff is still here taking reservations for next year. April will be here before we know it!
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The 2027 season will be available to book in t-minus two weeks…
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Spooky skies, open spots, and zero tricks (unless you count the rapids). Ready to book your next scare-free getaway? 2026 is available now! Wishing you a fun, safe and happy Halloween from Grand Canyon Expeditions!
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Happy guides and guests below Horn Creek Rapid! 📷: Tony B.
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In honor of National Cat Day we would like to share our very own cat. This is Mr. Kitty (AKA Zach). Here he is pictured alongside his feline doppelganger! 📷: GCE Guest Betsy S.
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Captain Emily takes "diving into Quality Control" very seriously with her boat inspections. 😂 📸Kaia Craig #saturdayshenanigans
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Happy Birthday to GCE Guide Hannah! We hope you have an amazing day! 📷: GCE Guest Vicky C.
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Ready to wander where you feel most alive? 2026 trips are open now. #grandcanyonexpeditions
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10 seconds in Grand Canyon………..
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We love this photo of these guests playing cards by fairy lights. What a fun evening activity! 📷: GCE Guest Audrey H.
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Morning adventures, afternoon adrenaline, and a relaxing camp under a sky of stars… that’s a Canyon kind of day. 🌄 #TravelTuesday #GrandCanyonExpeditions #LifeOnTheRiver 📸 C. Chupik, K. Craig, K. Giesen, K. Glazier, N. Haynes, J. Neu, K. Oliver, G. Savadove, D. Siepmann, E. Speer, B. Webb
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Did you know that travel can provide a mental reset? It breaks the routine and reduces stress. This can increase creativity, improve mood, and boost cognitive function. It’s time to start planning your 2026 trips!
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Happy Birthday to GCE Guide Den! We hope that you have a very sparkly day! 📷: GCE Crew Sue T.
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River life is the best life ❤️
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One of the best views in Blacktail Canyon is looking up! 📷: GCE Guest Kim O.
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Sugar, spice, and a little bit of sand (it's fine, it's extra texture 😉)... You haven't lived until you've had dessert baked in a Dutch oven at the bottom of the Grand Canyon. #NationalDessertDay #GrandCanyonExpeditions
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Our office is closed for the holiday today. We will be back tomorrow and will return any messages then. 📷: GCE Swamper Robert L.
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Happy Birthday to GCE Guide Brendyce! We hope you are this excited for your special day! 📷: GCE Guest Reid M.
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The best memories aren't always found on maps; they're made between the walls of the canyon. We've got space in 2026, and trust us, this view is better in person. #TravelTuesday 📸Gail Stakes
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It's not too soon to think about seeing Spring flowers in Grand Canyon! We have space in April and May for 2026. That is the best time catch blooms like this one! 📷: GCE Guest Ann
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River guides or body guards? It looks like our guides in the background are on high alert! Happy #saturdayshenanigans ! 📷: GCE Guest Darin D.
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Fall clean-up check in! Watch until the end for the blooper reel 😂
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Yesterday we posted a timelapse of our dory boats getting unloaded. Here is a timelapse of the motor boat off that same trip (with a special cameo by Brendyce 😂)
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Our last trip of the season came off the water last week. The first thing that has to happen when they return is to unload the boats off the trailer so they can be emptied and cleaned. This time lapse shows our dories being unloaded off their trailer!
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Launching into 2026 like… Who’s ready to make a splash? Tag your adventure buddy who’d be first off the rock. #grandcanyonexpeditions
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Happy birthday to GCE Guide Dustin! When Dustin isn't wrangling guests on the river he works as a cowboy wrangling cows. We hope you have a very happy day Dustin!
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These folks are showing us the best way to cool off on a hot day on the river! 📷: GCE Guest Jim N.
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Not your average Tuesday snack... Dutch oven cornbread, Canyon-style 🏜💛 📸Rusty Ford
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Granite Narrows is the narrowest section of the Colorado River through Grand Canyon. It’s fun to measure it with the boats! 📷: GCE Swamper Courtney H.
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Happy Birthday to GCE Guide Orion! He is spending his birthday cleaning up a trip that came off yesterday. Maybe for his birthday present he won't have to clean the groovers! 📷: GCE Guest Anna Marie N.
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Happy Birthday to GCE Guide Corey! We hope you have the best birthday! 📷: GCE Guest Max C.
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POV: You thought it was just dinner, but then… CAKE. (Birthdays on the river hit different: cake service + bonus entertainment from your guides. 😂) 📸Matt Green
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We agree! Now booking for 2026! 📷: GCE Guest Bryan P.
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The Great Blue Heron: master of patience, balance, and looking fabulous on a rock. Bonus fact: despite their size, they only weigh about 5-6 pounds! If you could be any canyon bird for a day, which would you choose? 🌐https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Great_Blue_Heron/overview (more information) 📸 Max Varverakis
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Stadium Seating Grand Canyon Style! 📷: GCE Guest Deborah R.
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Today marks our final river trip launch of the 2025 season! We can’t believe how fast summer has flown by, and we’re already looking forward to another incredible season ahead. A huge thank-you to our guests, guides, vendors, and crew; none of this would be possible without you. From all of us at Grand Canyon Expeditions, we’re grateful for every mile, every laugh, and every memory made this year.
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We have had a busy week! These boats are moving out of the warehouse and headed to Lee’s Ferry for our last 4 launches of the season. Three are on the water and our last trip of our 2025 season launches tomorrow!
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There has been some rain in the scar area from the Dragon Bravo fire on the North Rim of the Grand Canyon. Flooding brought ash into the river and turned it black. One of our guides was on the rim near 27 mile and captured these photos! 📷: GCE Guide Dustin W.
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Happy birthday to GCE driver Brian! His birthday was actually July 31st but we had to wait for this picture of him to get off of a river trip! We hope you had an awesome day Brian! 📷: GCE guide Mark S.
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Happy birthday to GCE Guide RJ! RJ is also a geologist. We are wishing him a very happy birthday full of lots of fun!
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It’s National Read a Book Day! Some of our guides (Like Capt. Bobby here) keep a river library handy... because nothing pairs better with whitewater than a little light reading…😂🌊 #NationalReadABookDay #GrandCanyonExpeditions
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Happy Birthday to GCE Guide Tyler! He is launching on a trip today! We wish him an amazing birthday and a great trip! 📷: GCE Guest: Brian C.
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Redwall Cavern ❤ 📷: GCE Guest Terrill J.
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Saturday Shenanigans Repost (it was so good, we had to repost it here!) Is there any place better for a dance party than the bottom of the Grand Canyon? We’ve got the Bee Gees’ ‘You Should Be Dancing” in mind… What song would you cue up for the soundtrack? Drop it below! 👇🏼 #reposts #grandcanyonexpeditions 📸Jim N
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It's officially September, the last month of our 2025 season! We’ve ridden rapids, made memories, and shared the canyon with incredible guests. And the view downstream? It only gets better from here. 📸Rusty Ford #TravelTuesday
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Isn't it nice to pull into camp after a fun day on the river? 📷: GCE Guest Jessica P.
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Happy Birthday to GCE Guide Don (AKA Bacco)! We hope you see something really cool for your birthday! 📷: GCE Guest Nancy S.
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How we’re jumping into the long weekend 🙌 (We will be out of the office for Labor Day on Monday, Sept 1, but back to answer your questions and chat on Tuesday the 2nd!)
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On some of our dory trips we walk our guests around a rapid. This happens often at Bedrock Rapid. We do this for a couple of reasons- the first is that the boats can be easier to manuver with less weight in them. The second is that some rapids are places where we really don't want people to end up in the water. Whether guests will walk around a rapid or ride in the boat depends on water levels, weather and other factors. In this video the guests on shore filmed Lew running Bedrock Rapid. We love their supportive cheers at the end! Did you walk around any rapids on your trip? 📷: GCE Guest Mark V.
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Happy National Peach Day! 🍑 We think the 𝑝𝑒𝑎𝑐ℎ𝑖𝑒𝑠𝑡 way to celebrate is with Dutch Oven peach cobbler next to the river... but if you can't swing that, eating peach cobbler outside in the shade would probably work too. 😁 #DutchOvenBaking #GrandCanyonExpeditions
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