Utah and Colorado Rafting through Westwater Canyon - Colorado River
Often called a miniature Grand Canyon, this segment of the Colorado River is the answer for the person who only has three days but wants it all ... world-class whitewater and a wilderness canyon so stunningly beautiful you'll have no choice but to leave the world behind.
A century ago, pioneer river explorers Thane Galloway and John Wesley Powell developed two distinctive rowing styles. Your guides will employ both to meet the challenge of Westwater's rapids. Galloway's forward-facing style will be used in most of the rapids that demand precise boat placement, including Funnel Falls and Sock-It-To-Me. Powell's reverse style is used for Skull rapid where a powerful thrust is required to break through a diagonal wave feeding right into Skull Hole.
Trip Details
Duration
1-3 Days
Location
Colorado River
Season
May - September
Trip Type
Paddle & Oar
Nearest City
Green River or Moab, UT
Physical Condition Required
Good
Destination(s)
Colorado, United States Utah, United States
Rated Classes
I-IV
Guest Capacity
4-25
Minimum Age Limit
8 Years
Distance Traveled
18-52 Miles
Inflatable Kayaks
Available with instruction provided.
Hard Shell Kayaks
No rentals available. Experienced kayakers may bring own boat.
Additional Activities
Swimming, Off River Hiking/Exploring, Horseshoes, Wildlife Viewing, 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
$150.00 - $550.00per personCurrency Converter (Rates shown are in US Dollars. Rates and terms are subject to change.)
Additional Rate Info
1-Day: $150, Group of 15 or more: $140 2-Day: $395, Group/Youth Rate: $355 3-Day: $550, Group/Youth Rate: $495 $7 per person BLM fee
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Trip Itinerary
SAMPLE ITINERARY: This typical itinerary illustrates a three-day Westwater Canyon trip. The two-day Westwater Canyon trip follows Day 2 and Day 3 itinerary.
Day 1: Meet at Holiday Expeditions headquarters, in Green River, Utah before two-hour ride to the put-in at Loma. Float leisurely through the desert scenery of Ruby Canyon. For those interested, inflatable kayaks provide the opportunity to experience the river on a solo basis. A side hike up Rattlesnake Canyon reveals a variety of desert plants and wildlife. Camp at Black Rocks where 1,000 year old ebony colored schist provides the background setting.
Day 2: Peaceful floating and more time in the inflatable kayaks before reaching Westwater Ranger Station. The river enters the narrow canyons that give Westwater the nickname, "the Little Grand". Small rapids begin to materialize along the otherwise peaceful stretches of the Colorado. Camp at one of the many beaches within Westwater Canyon.
Day 3: Encounter rapids of Westwater - one right after another - Hunter's, Funnel Falls, Surprise and . . . THE BIG ONE: Skull Rapid. Observe bald eagle, great blue heron and snowy egret habitats. Short trip back to Green River.
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.
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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