Follow the path of the likes of Butch Cassidy, the mysterious "D. Julien", Flatnose Curry and Major John Wesley Powell, who called the canyon wilderness "A region of wildes application". Today, Desolation and Gray Canyons remain some of the wildest desert canyons in the US. A place of Fremont Indian pictographs, abandoned homesteads, shadow-filled grottos and the Green River, which builds strength through more than 60 rapids, including two newly formed in 1987. The progression of rapids, from unnamed riffles (Class I) to the more challenging Three Foreds, Steer Ridge and Coal Creek (Class III) make this a perfect place to learn the skillls and art of kayaking or rafting. Whether learning to boat yourself or relaxing on a raft guided by Dvorak's crew you will remember this canyon trip.
Special Family Trips available "Kids Go Free".
Trip Details
Duration
5-6 Days
Location
Green River, Desolation & Gray Canyons
Season
May - June
Trip Type
Paddle & Oar
Nearest City
Grand Junction, CO (Air - In/Out)
Physical Condition Required
Good
Destination(s)
Utah, United States
Rated Classes
II-III+
Guest Capacity
25
Minimum Age Limit
5
Distance Traveled
86 Miles
Inflatable Kayaks
Yes, With Instruction Provided
Hard Shell Kayaks
Yes, With Instruction Provided
Additional Activities
Fishing, Swimming, Off River Hiking/Exploring, Volleyball, Horseshoes, Petroglyphs, Pictographs, Ruins, Historical Hikes
Dining
All Meals Included (Lunch - Lunch)
Special diets can be accommodated with prior arrangments. Vegetarian options available.
About Liquor
Wine Provided or BYOB for Evening
Rates
$795.00 - $995.00per personCurrency Converter (Rates shown are in US Dollars. Rates and terms are subject to change.)
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Trip Itinerary
Green River Wilderness Canyons Itinerary: Pre-trip meeting at the Grand Vista Hotel night before your trip begins (7:30pm). Shuttle to West Star Aviation terminal at airport and departure at 8:00am (arranged by Dvoraks). 45-minute flight to mesa above the Green River. Van transport down to river launch beach. Packing gear into rafts and departure around 10:30am.
The next five days and nights will be continuious on river camping with all meals provided. Guides will prepare your meals and set up camp each night. Many side canyon hikes, viewing of ruins, historical sites, petroglyphs, pictographs. There are opportunities to relax, swim, play in the waves, inflatable kayak and some days allow for early camp to spend some time with your group: camp games, naps and reading, writing etc.
On day six, finish your trip after lunch and it takes about an hour and a half to pack up boats, gear and the van trip back to Grand Junction will take approximately 1.5 hours. You should be back at the hotel by 6:00pm or earlier. Plan your departure for the next day as not many late flights are available after 6:00pm. There are alternate options for pre-flight out of Green River Utah that will put you only 20 minutes from the take out site back to your vehicle if you drive in from the west coast. No major airport is available in Green River.
This Package Includes
All Boating Equipment
Meals, Lunch through Lunch
Ground Transportation and Air by Arrangement
Reservation Policy
25% deposit required.
Cancellation Policy
If cancellations made more than 45 days prior to the trip, a non-refundable $50. Under 45 days up to 14 days prior to trip, the 25% is not refundable. Under 14 days, no refund is given.
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