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Rafting
on the Colorado with the Hualapaï Indians  The River Runners was founded in 1975, when the company first began by giving one-day whitewater rafting trips. The trips take place on the Hualapai Indian reservation, a Sovereign nation, along the banks of the Colorado River.
Your meeting point is early in the morning in the lobby of the "Hualapai Lodge" in Peach Springs, Arizona (Historic Route 66) You begin with a bus ride down to Diamond Creek. Launching out into the water in your pontoon, you will encounter your first set of Class 3 rapids…
The entire descent takes place in the beautiful gorges of the Grand Canyon in the heart of the Hualapai Indian reservation.
Numerous rapids, abundant nature, and the friendliness of your Hualapai Indian Guides will make this an unforgettable experience!
Your trip ends at Quatermaster point . A helicopter transports you back to the airport, where a bus is waiting to escort you back to the Hualapai Lodge.
The Rafting Season is from March to October - Children must be at least 8 years of age.
SCHEDULE
07:30 am- Check-in at front desk in Hualapai Lodge
08:00 am - Depart from the Hualapai Lodge
7:00 pm - Return to the Hualapai Lodge
RATES
OPTION 1
A day of rafing without lodging : $ 300 per person for one day including all taxes.
OPTION 2
One night at the Hualapai Lodge followed by one day of Rafting:
1 night at Hualapai Lodge + Rafting: |
| 1
adult/room |
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$390.00/
adult |
| 2
adults/room |
$345.00/
adult |
| 3
adults/room |
$335.00/
adult |
| 4
adults/room |
$325.00/
adult |
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OPTION 3
One night at the Lodge + one day of Rafting + second night at the Lodge:
1 night + Rafting + 1 night: |
| 1
adult/room |
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$480.00/
adult |
| 2
adults/room |
$395.00/
adult |
| 3
adults/room |
$365.00/
adult |
| 4
adults/room |
$355.00/
adult |
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Children less than 16 years old sleep for free in their parents' room.
YOUR RAFTING INCLUDES
- Round-trip transportation to and from the River
- Hualapai Indian Guides
- Waterproof bag for your camera & personal belongings
- Food, Snack, and Beverages Attention: Only the lunch on the river is included, you must take care of your other meals on your own.
- Helicopter Uplit (weather permitting)
- Life Jackets (must be worn at all times)
- Souvenir
- Lodging at the Hualapai Lodge
PERSONAL GEAR AND PACKING LIST
Recommendation: only bring what is strictly necessary because space on the boat is limited.
We recommend the following personal gear :
- Shorts (lightweight, fast drying material)
- T-shirt
- Rain Jacket/Poncho (for use through rapids)
- Tennis/athletic shoes or river type sandals
- Lightweight jacket/polar fleece sweatshirt
- Lightweight pants (for sun protection)
- Hat with retention strap or visor
- Sunglasses with a strap
- Sun Block (with at least 15 to 30 SPF).
- Small bag to hold belongings
- Camera
FAQ
Who are the River Guides ?
Our guides are qualified with hundreds of miles of river experience. Each guide has a background in natural history and will help make every trip an unforgettable experience.
Do I need to be strong ?
Our trip is an outdoor activity with exposure to the elements. We consider our river trip to be mildly strenuous requiring some effort. You do not need to be an experienced rafter, hiker or swimmer to enjoy our trip. Children must be at least 8 years of age.
Are Food & Beverages provided ?
Each raft will have an ice chest providing water, juice, soft drinks and snacks throughout the trip. Sandwiches and chips will be served for lunch. No alcoholic beverages allowed.
What about First Aid & Life Jackets ?
A first aid kit is standard equipment on every raft. All boat persons are trained in CPR, First Aid and Swift Water Rescue. Hualapai Tribal Regulations as well as National Park Regulations mandate the wearing of life jackets by all persons in a watercraft at all times.
What are the Sanitary Facilities ?
Portable toilets are available at the Peach Springs airstrip and Diamond Creek (launch point). During our excursion on the river, we will stop at Spencer Canyon to utilize our environment friendly compost toilet. Restrooms are also located in the Hualapai Lodge and Grand Canyon West (trip termination point). We strongly recommend using the toilet at one of these sites.
How safe are the motor boats ?
Our motorized river rafts are specifically designed for traversing the Colorado River. The can hold up to 8 passengers to accommodate large groups and families.
HUALAPAI LODGE
Address
900 Historic Route 66
At the corner of Historic Route 66 and Diamond Creek Road
Peach Springs, AZ 86434
Tel: 1 (928) 769-2230 or toll free 1-888-255-9550
Fax: 1- (928) 769-2372
“The Diamond Creek Restaurant” is located inside the Hualapai Lodge.
The reasonably priced menu features local favorites such as the Hualapai Taco and Stew with Hualapai Fry Bread, as well as Baja Fresh Grill items such as the One Pound Burrito and of course, all the American favorite menu selections.
The restaurant is open seven days a week for breakfast, lunch and dinner |
