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Randyforgt Jan 17th, 2016 11:13 PM

September rafting the Grand Canyon?
 
1st tvisit and prefer a 2 or 3 night rafting cheap-my budget for 2016 does not allow for a 7day rafting trip.Any suggents for companies to look at websites? Is September a good month for rafting? Could I do October instead?

Gilbert56 Jan 25th, 2016 11:32 AM

Not sure how many rafting companies offer this trip, but not many - this is your only option - helicopter to Whitmore Wash, then spend 3 days/2 nights rafting to Lake Mead. Cost approx. $1300 to $1400. This trip is offered by Western Expeditions.

Unless you are willing to spend more time and more money to see the river from River Mile 0 Lees Ferry you will be missing out on some awesome scenery and the biggest and best rapids on the river.

J62 Jan 25th, 2016 11:56 AM

I agree with Gilbert. The best part is through the national park

A non motorized trip takes 2 weeks. You can do a half trip and either hike in ( 1/2 day hike down from bright angel. ) for the 2nd half or home out (5000' elevation gain after floating the 1st half


Motorized rafts can do the whole length in a week.


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