“What will the weather be like on my Grand Canyon River Trip?” Weather By Months April TEMPERATURES: AVERAGE DAYTIME TEMPS: 82° F AVERAGE NIGHTTIME TEMPS: 56° F April is generally a little cooler than the other months. This is still early spring, and depending on how our winter season went it can be a little colder. Early April has the …
Take A Hike and Explore the Grand Canyon
Take A Hike – and Explore the Grand Canyon on our 9 Day Hiking Trip Imagine – you are on a whitewater rafting trip down the Grand Canyon. You are enjoying the sun and the thrill of each rapid. You stretch a little, ready for another adventure. The guide pulls the boat up to a beach and nods. “This is …
Our 2020 Dates are Open
Our 2022 season dates are now open! We have 8-day, 9-day, 14-day and 16-day trips available. What do we include on our trip? 2 night stay at the Residence Inn by Marriott, the night before and after your trip. (some restrictions may apply) Transportation from Las Vegas to Lee’s Ferry on day 1, and from Pearce Ferry back to Las …
5 Tips for Bathing in the Colorado River
When reading your Grand Canyon Expeditions packing list you might think to yourself, “Will I get a chance to shower or bathe on the river?” The answer is yes! Although, it may not be what you expect… Usually the best time to bathe is at camp in the evening. After you’ve set up your camp, you will have some downtime before dinner …
4 Ways to Prepare for a Grand Canyon River Trip
4 Ways to Prepare for a Grand Canyon River Trip Listed below are some ways to prepare for a trip down the Colorado River. We firmly believe that though it doesn’t take much to get ready for a River Trip, it’s nice to have a written guide to help you out. When traveling with Grand Canyon Expeditions, basically all you …
One Week Until Our 2017 Season Launch!
The 2017 River Season Is Almost Upon Us! Monday, March 20th was the official first day of spring, bringing with it flowers, sunshine, longer days and of course RIVER RUNNING! On April 4th the first trip of our season launches and everyone at Grand Canyon Expeditions is excited! Our warehouse has been pretty quiet since 2016 fall cleanup. We’re ready …
GCE Eats – A Small Guide to Meals on the River
A lot of our guests worry about what they are going to eat on the river. “We’re camping, aren’t we? What are meals like?” To most people camping consists of hot dogs, quick meals and snacks that are easy to make with no effort. Not when you travel with Grand Canyon Expeditions; GCE travels with an extraordinary kitchen setup. We have a …
Grand Canyon Dory Trip
A dory tour is one of the first ways the Grand Canyon was explored. A dory can be made of wood, aluminum, or fiberglass. These boats make for a very memorable and exciting trip. After a motorized trip you may want to spend a even more time in the canyon, and the dory is a great way to slow down …
Save the Confluence
Legislation was proposed yesterday (August 29, 2016) on the Navajo Nation to approve and allow the Grand Canyon Escalade gondola tramway to be developed in the Grand Canyon. The tramway is proposed at the Confluence where the Colorado River and the Little Colorado River join. Please move with us to oppose this development! http://savetheconfluence.com/petition/ Photo Credit GCE Guest Margarey …
How a Grand Canyon Rafting Trip Can Change Your Life
What can you expect when you are planning a Grand Canyon white water river rafting trip with your family and friends? Excitement, anticipation and lots of laughter are in your future if you go on a Grand Canyon rafting trip. You are also likely to be flooded with emotions during your expedition. The Grand Canyon has a way of doing …
What You Need to Know About the Grand Canyon
Every year, millions of tourists flock to the Grand Canyon to witness one of the most beautiful natural sights imaginable. Featuring scenic landscapes along with a huge variety of activities in store for its visitors, there is a reason why the Grand Canyon is still one of the most visited places in Arizona. For first time visitors, most are completely …