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    Western River Expeditions - Plane to Page

    Western River Expeditions

    4.9(139 reviews)
    273.4 mi

    This was an amazing trip...the beauty of the Grand Canyon cannot be captured by pictures or videos…read more Mile after mile after mile of soaring canyon walls, intricate rock formations, breathtaking side canyons with blue lagoons and stunning waterfalls...but this trip is not for everyone. There is a 'roughing it' component that some (weaker, softer) folks might not find appealing. The guides were excellent. Maraide, Jason, Noah and Kelly were professional, knowledgeable, helpful, and worked tirelessly to make the trip fantastic. From geological explanations to Eggs Benedict, from masterful boat handling to side canyon hikes, from really caring about the Canyon and us...they were priceless. Best parts: our guides...very rough rapids in the nose of the boat...Havaseu creek...Deer Creek Falls...tuxedoed waiters (Jason and Noah) serving passed hors'd'ouvers on day 5...ICE CREAM on day 4...sleeping under starry nights...the incredible beauty and exclusivity of looking up from the Colorado River to sheer rock walls over a mile up... Worst parts...100 degrees to 60 degrees in an instant (if it rains there is little shelter)...rain and hail during monsoon season (happened days 1-3 only)... (90 degrees at night (dip in the river to cool off...always worked)...the bathroom situation (not a big deal for experienced campers. Crew actually made it 'no big deal')...cost (it ain't cheap)... Would I do it again? Not likely, but, would I recommend it once...HELL YES.

    This was my sixth trip down the Grand Canyon with Western Rivers, and my husband's eighth trip. Mom…read moreand dad add additional trips to make nine or ten family trips down the Grand Canyon, starting with burro exits in 1981. I guess it's a family thing now to integrate new members with a Canyon trip and test the mettle of the young ones coming up in life. Instead of burro rides, the helicopter ride out of the Canyon is a big thrill to look forward to at the end of the trip. We always travel with Western Rivers as they are meticulously well organized, they put ice in the lemonade and we think they have the very best river guides. It goes without saying that all river guides in the Grand Canyon are extraordinarily awe inspiring, and we marvel at their skill, competence, endurance and expertise. We used to sleep on tarps in the sand; Western is innovative and created comfortable mesh cots that now lift us off the sand. We didn't use the tents, but we do like the chairs. We like that Western has innovative rafts that allow you to ride the snout, face forward on the ice coolers, or relax in the relatively dry comfort of the "chicken coop" in back. Food tastes better outdoors after a day exposed to the elements, and the river guides never fail to exceed expectations with delicious nutritious and well rounded hearty fare. Even the coffee is amazing! The guides have always been great at offering a variety of well paced and well spaced activities, from frolicking in waterfalls, to exploring cultural sites to invigorating hikes after breakfast. We love it when the guides spontaneously break out in song or begin reciting poetry, adding to the beauty, grandeur and magic of any given moment. Don't hesitate for a second to book with this time-tested company, which has now given us three generations of adventure, collective stories and family bonding experiences. If it's on your bucket list, do it now!

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