Ranch & Raft - Tavaputs Ranch/Westwater Canyon, Colorado River
The ranch is located in the remote wilderness of the Tavaputs Plateau, in east-central Utah. Access to the ranch is provided by small plane. In addition to recreational activities, the ranch trip offers a rich history of early American ranch life for visitors to experience and enjoy.
Westwater's rapids on this trip are created when the swift flowing Colorado River is forced through Granite Canyon, a narrow seam of polished black schist capped with red slickrock towers. Virtually unknown 20 years ago, Westwater has become a favorite choice for its pace, rhythm, and intensity.
Trip Details
Duration
4 Days/3 Nights
Location
Tavaputs Plateau, Westwater Canyon-Colorado River
Season
July - August
Trip Type
Paddle & Oar
Nearest City
Green River or Moab, UT
Physical Condition Required
Good
Destination(s)
Utah, United States
Rated Classes
I-IV
Guest Capacity
4-25
Minimum Age Limit
8 Years
Distance Traveled
18 Miles
Inflatable Kayaks
Available with instruction provided.
Hard Shell Kayaks
No rentals available. Experienced kayakers may bring own boat.
Additional Activities
Ranch activities include horseback riding, 4x4 tours, walking/hiking, games, and relaxing. Rafting activities include swimming, off-river hiking/exploring, horseshoes, wildlife viewing, and historic/Native American sites.
Dining
All meals provided starting with lunch the first day through lunch the last day.
About Liquor
BYOB for Evening
Rates
$1,115.00 - $1,080.00per personCurrency Converter (Rates shown are in US Dollars. Rates and terms are subject to change.)
Additional Rate Info
$1,115; Group/Youth Rates: $1080 ** $7 per person BLM fee
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Trip Itinerary
Sample Itinerary: This itinerary illustrates a four-day trip at Tavaputs Ranch and rafting through Westwater Canyon on the Colorado River.
Day 1: Horseback Riding, Hiking, Wildlife Viewing Fly into Tavaputs Ranch from Green River. Unpack at the ranch house, and enjoy the first of several country style meals prepared at the ranch. After lunch, guests can enjoy horseback riding, walking, or simply relaxing in the mountains. An evening campfire completes the day before retiring.
Day 2: Horseback Riding, Hiking, Wildlife Viewing Tavaputs Ranch is surrounded on all sides by wilderness. This region plays host to an abundance of wildlife including deer, elk, birds of prey, bears, and many other varieties of animals. More horseback riding, 4 X 4 tours, walking, and exploring give guests the opportunity to view some of this wildlife.
Day 3: Scenic Flight, Whitewater Rafting Fly to Green River and transfer to passenger van for shuttle to the put-in at Westwater Ranger Station. Relaxing float to Little Hole Canyon's natural amphitheater where shards of Indian pottery can be seen. In favorable conditions a short hike up Little Dolores Canyon reveals a beautiful desert waterfall and swimming hole. Camp near Little Dolores.
Day 4: Rapids of Westwater Leisurely breakfast before rapids of Westwater. Rapids one right after another ... Marble, Staircase, Hunter's, Funnel Falls, and Surprise ... lead to Skull Rapid, one of the Colorado's fiercest drops. Finish with Bowling Alley, Sock-it-to-me and Last Chance.
This Package Includes
Full course meals starting with lunch the first day ending with lunch the last day.
Transportation to and from the meeting point (including flights).
Qualified guides.
Necessary equipment like lifejackets, waterproof bags, etc.
Reservation Policy
A deposit is required within five days of making a reservation; balance is due 60 days before your trip begins.
Cancellation Policy
If cancellations are made prior to 90 days before the trip, monies will be refunded less a $50.00 service charge per person. If cancellations are made within 90 days and outside of 45 days of the trip date monies will be refunded less a $100.00 service charge per person. Cancellations made within 45 days of the trip date are non refundable. Prior to 45 days to trip date, Holiday Expeditions will transfer reservations to another trip in the same year with a $25.00 service charge per person.
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