The San Juan winds and snakes among marvelous red rock mosaics in the most convoluted canyon of the Colorado River Plateau The “Goosenecks of the San Juan” is a particularly famous stretch — the river twists so intensely here that it actually journeys seven river miles through a section measuring just two miles as the crow flies!
The easily accessible Pre-Puebloan cave ruins and rock art make the upper San Juan especially outstanding. Some of the vivid petroglyph panels in this canyon are even visible from the river side hikes are numerous and can include a visit to a polished, sandstone-walled swimming pool. The San Juan’s warm, gentle water, predictably sunny weather, scenic waterfalls, and beach camping make this a fantastic vacation for families with children as young as five.
Trip Details
Duration
3-6 Days
Location
San Juan River
Season
March - July
Trip Type
Oar
Nearest City
Moab, UT
Physical Condition Required
Good
Destination(s)
Utah, United States
Rated Classes
II
Minimum Age Limit
5
Distance Traveled
27-84 Miles
Inflatable Kayaks
Available with Instruction Provided
Dining
All Meals Included
About Liquor
Beer/Wine Provided and/or BYOB for Evening
Rates
$640.00 - $1,077.00per personCurrency Converter (Rates shown are in US Dollars. Rates and terms are subject to change.)
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Trip Itinerary
Days 1-3, 4 or 6: Gather at Recapture Lodge in Bluff, Utah and meet your guides for a scenic drive to Sand Island. Hike at Butler Wash to view petroglyphs and Moki Stairs carved into the cliffs 800 years ago. Spend some time getting to know the river in a classic dory or in a playful inflatable kayak. Camp on pristine sand beaches with riverside feasting beneath the stars. Campfires, music, stories and jokes, swimming, Frisbee or a nature walk. Hike to River House, one of the most impressive Native American cliff dwellings found on any river in North America. Travel over the famous Mormon Trail and cross the Comb Ridge monocline. Hike to the Mule Ear diatreme before a whitewater descent of Four-Foot Rapid, Eight-Foot and Ledge Rapids. Enjoy views of Monument Valley, float past Mexican Hat and enter the Mendenhall Loop. Pass exquisite works of water and rock like the Tabernacle and Second Narrows.
Notes
Special Departures:
Archeology Trip 6 Days April 20 $1327 Examine this archeological treasure chest with interpretive discussions facilitated by a guest archeologist.
Reservation Policy
A $250/person deposit is required at the time of reservation. The balance is due 60 days prior to departure.
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