Western River Expeditions - Grand Canyon - Fredonia, Arizona

kate N.

Honestly one of the best trips of my life and I didn’t want to come home. This outfitter went above & beyond anything I could have expected. Our guides were friendly, knowledgeable, had our safety in mind at all times, and went above & beyond everyday. Food was incredible & more than would be expected while on a camping trip - 3 meals a day, plus snacks, appetizers, & dessert everyday - too much food! Chicken, steaks, pork chops, eggs to order, pancakes, and even ice cream! Thank you to Wiley, Mairead, Shad, & Caden for making this an unforgettable adventure! If you’re thinking about a shorter trip, don’t - take the time, spend the money, and do the six day trip. You won’t forget or regret it!

Mike &. M.

We did the 6 night trip in September 2023. What an experience!! The beauty of the Grand Canyon is breathtaking. Our guides made the trip so enjoyable (Ben, Dan, Paco, and Hank). This trip is no stay at the Hilton. You need to be able to tolerate being outside for a week and all that comes with that, and being cold and hot many times a day. You are well fed and provided for by the guides. There is plenty of space on the boat for your favorite beverages. The river can be intimidating at times, but the boats and guides are trustworthy. The stops and hikes along the way are spectacular! We highly recommend this trip for the adventuresome. Check out our trip on YouTube.
https://youtu.be/XwjZkkYPsw8?feature=shared

Ruthie G. B.

We had a fantastic time as a family rafting and camping in the Grand Canyon thanks to western river expeditions. The food they prepared was incredible, the logistics, pace and safety was top notch. Tents and cots were fine but importantly very easy to build and break down. The views were breath taking. The rapids were fun but we could have used more of the big ones! We loved the bits of history and science our guides shared. Wiley, Nate, Justin and Mireade took incredible care of us, every detail was thought of and planned for, especially allergy needs. Even the pee cups for ladies (trust me, you want them). Thank you again for this bucket list experience!

Sara C.

If you're thinking about an adventure - please consider Western River Expeditions! We just returned from an epic 7-day whitewater rafting trip from Marble Canyon to Whitmore Wash with over 20 friends and all expectations were exceeded. We did dangerous things safely (from ages 14-60), we explored the land (caves, canyons, waterfalls) and learned the fascinating history of the people and geology of the place. A truly unique experience, enabled by our expert guides Evan, RD, Mairead and Jack - who warmly kept us organized, happy, well fed and respectful of the nature surrounding us. Highly Recommend!

Shuttle

ITS A WRAP
187.6 mls on the Colorado River

I would like to thank Western River Expeditions for an absolutely wonderful trip.
Wild riding the rapids on the Colorado, spectacular scenery, interesting history and amazing people.
Thanks to Ronnie and Jeff for steering us so expertly through the waves. Marade and Bill for always being at the awkward points on the trails to help us through.
All the wonderful cooked meals and morning poems/stories to feed us during the day.
Also the group who made the trip, everyone pitching in with fun and laughter.

Would we do it again?
Yes definitely!! But it wouldn’t be the same with different raft buddies, maybe try some where else on the Colorado next time.

May the river continue to run freely.

Melissa

Recently completed the 6-day Grand Canyon raft trip. Amazing trip from start to finish. Western River Expeditions and their guides are excellent. Trip was very well orchestrated from the time of booking through very end of the trip. Website and videos tell you exactly what to expect and how to prepare and it is spot on. Customer service staff were always friendly and willing to answer any questions you call in with. Daniel and Joe (JT) were our raft guides and Mark and Lindsey were the guides on the second raft on our trip. All were excellent, hard working, and always looking out for everyone’s safety. Daniel and Joe were awesome. Super fun and knowledgeable and knew the river well. Meals, snacks, water, and lemonade were plentiful and great. We stayed well fed and well hydrated. Do not experience the Grand Canyon and Colorado River with any other outfitter! Western River Expeditions won’t disappoint! Highly recommend! Thank you for an amazing experience.

Suzette L.

We did the 6 day Western River Grand Canyon trip with our daughter and her family. This trip was beyond phenomenal. The guides on our raft, Wiley and Marade excelled at informing us at every turn about the river and canyon and its history. Our grandkids were fascinated as were we. The food served is abundant and surprising in its quality for a camping setting. A miracle we didn’t gain weight. Make no mistake this trip is work, but so very worth it. You are up at first light and breaking camp greeted by an excellent meal and very good cowboy coffee. Onto the raft by 8:00 for a wonderful day of viewing God’s wonders. The water is cold, invigorating and the rapids are a thrill a minute. We so enjoyed the beautiful hikes and playing in the waterfalls. So much to describe. We couldn’t be happier with our experience and can’t say enough about the experience provided by Western River Expeditions.

LilT

Worth every penny!
Just returned from 6 day Grand Canyon rafting trip.
I didn’t want to come home!
- first class service
- first class equipment
- they practically did everything for us…too much.
- organized and managed way above my expectations.
- I have 30 years of operations management experience and this company gets an A+
- if you want a professionally operated rafting trip, Western is it.
- safety is a priority and I witnessed the driver and crew to be fully aware at all times of any safety issue.
- I brought my 13 year old son and after the first day, they showed me I did not need to be worried.
- the driver and staff had years of experience.
- food was lavish compared to regular camping: steak, spaghetti, fish, chicken, pancakes, French toast, …3 meals a day…plenty of food…again too much!
- plenty of water
- the guides for the hikes get A+
- everyday was a new adventure
The crew was friendly, courteous, helpful, informative, and made a sincere effort to make sure we enjoyed our rafting.
Don’t take the shorter tour of the Grand Canyon. You will want more.
Save the extra money to pay for 6 days.
You will enjoy it!