8 Day Motorized Expeditions Guest Comments

I returned from the 8 day motorized trip just a few weeks ago, at the beginning of September 2012. It was incredible: the sights, the sounds, the rapids - everything about the whole 8 days gave me a whole new perspective on life. Already myself and a few others who met for the first time on this trip are making plans to do it again in a couple of years. Also wanted to say a big thank you to our guides, Art & Jalynda, and our Swampers, Katie & Margeaux for looking after us so well and making the trip as memorable as it was. Thanks guys!

My husband I did the river raft for 8 days to celebrate our 30th wedding anniversay. We both love the Grand Canyon & we have both hiked twice & I muled once while he hiked with the guys in the group. This trip was lots easier & the food & guide was wonderful. If your not a water person and/or can't swim like myself, sit towards the back & you will have no issues. I eventually made it up front of the raft for a feww rapids & OMG what a thrill. I went down the Little Colorado before my husband which he thought I'd never do & that's with a couple of broken toes when I ran into the suitcase 2 days before the trip. Ready to do again for our 35th & 40th.

I did this trip in September, 1978 and I'm still talking about it. I also have the original (9-day-trip application and confirmation letters and invoice, along with the information letter indicating where we should stay (Royal Las Vegas Motor Hotel--does it even exist today?) and what to bring (only what will fit in one small water-proof bag). Back then the trip only cost $505.00. I also have some very old pictures showing some of the rapids, camp sites and tour guides. This trip. I'll never forget. I'm 66 yrs old now.

We did this trip in June of 2009. Two years later, all of us who were on the boat are still talking about it. Definitely a trip of a lifetime, primarily due to the personal attention of our guides, Butch & Tricia Shimpp.

Their knowledge of the river, it's history, geology, flora & fauna was amazing. Great cooks, and funny to boot!

We did the eight day motorized trip with guides Beav and Roger in July 2009 and have not stopped thinking about it since! It was without a doubt the most worry-free vacation of our lives. Fantastic food, fabulous scenery, amazing new friends, and adventure. We are so pleased that we chose GCEX and have sent several new customer their direction over the last few years. Words can't describe this adventure of a lifetime!

Last spring, April 2011, we had the privilege of visiting the GCE warehouse in Kanab, Utah - where we witnessed first-hand why these trips are both fabulous and safe.

The folks at GCE, top to bottom, simply are the best.

And that's why we went back - AGAIN - last week.

So now:
It's our son, Matt, with six trips.
Four guided trips and two Privileged trips as a swamper.
It's Dad with five trips.
It's our son, Chris, with three trips.
And it's Mom with two trips.
Always an experience to remember!
So our connection with GCE continues.
Gary St. Peter
The St. Peter Family

WOW! My husband and I did the 8 day motorized trip in July of 2010. I was so excited leading up to the trip, during the trip and still to this dayI get excited talking or thinking about it. Our guides Irv...aka Sean Connery, Adam and swampers Travis and Jeri were AMAZING. The sights, the sounds(or lack there of), adventure, people, food, etc....all of it was top notch. We will be back again!

We got back from our trip on 9/17/10, and all I can say is this had to be one of the most incredible trips I have ever been on. GCEX certainly knows how to do it right! Our guides Benjie and Dave, our swampers Eric and Idaho, and our fellow guests were all fantastic. It's hard to describe the feeling of the Canyon from that perspective - absolutely breathtaking. Thank you all for the unforgettable memories.

Marie and I did the GC rafting with Bob and Donna two years ago! No words to express the joy we experienced. Marie was afraid to go and now considers this our greatest trip to date and we have been to many places.
Itold Bob i would bring he and donna to laconia to speak about the GC. i am a member of a group who bring lecturers to laconia. if he reads this, the offer still stands.
Ihope i live long enuf to do this with my new grandson and he can meet Bob and Donna. Sorry this took so long but that proves it is absolutely memorable!

I took this amazing trip 26 years ago in 1984 when I was only 13 years old. Now 26 years later married and have two daughters and I would love to give them and my husband the same experience I had. I am so glad this company is still in business. I remember we had the best guides, I can only remember one of there names, (Lars Niemi). I would love to post some pictures from 1984. I will be booking this amazing trip for my family in the future. I even remember they brought ice cream out to us the last day of the trip and it was the first time I had ever had guacamole.

Our love affair with GCE and the Grand Canyon began several years ago. It has resulted in some half-dozen return trips with GCE and with our youngest son, a Geology major turned medical student, also doing his share of additional volunteer trips for some of GCE's honored guests: native Americans whose ancestors were indigineous peoples to the Canyon.

This spring, we even had the privilege of visiting the GCE warehouse in Kanab, Utah - where we witnessed first-hand why these trips are so fabulous AND so safe.

The folks at GCE, top to bottom, simply are the best.

That's why we're going back - AGAIN - in 2011.

The St. Peter Family

My rafting trip was so amazing! i loved it so much that i never wanted to leave. My guides were so much fun and loved to have a great time. My favorite part would have to be seeing the shooting starts at night. I probably saw about 2 to 3 every night. If your contemplating about whether to go or not, I would recommend just doing it. You will not be dissappointed!!