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Colorado River & Trail Expeditions - Day Trips

Grand Canyon National Park, AZ 86022
800-253-7328
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Type: Tours
Owner description: Offers the greatest vacations in the world. CRATE has been operated by the original owners for over 40 years. The company is family owned and operated... more » Owner description: Offers the greatest vacations in the world. CRATE has been operated by the original owners for over 40 years. The company is family owned and operated and specializes in working with groups, individuals, couples, and families. CRATE operates its rafting trips with smaller group sizes and considers off-river hiking an important part of Grand Canyon rafting, the rafts are comfortable and not overcrowded. CRATE offers many options with its Grand Canyon rafting tours rangeing from 3-14 days in length and include paddle, rowing, motorized, and raft & ranch options. They offer complete Grand Canyon trips that travel all 277 miles of the Colorado River in the Grand Canyon as well as partial rafting trips to or from Lee's Ferry, Phantom Ranch, Diamond Creek and Pearce Ferry. In addition to Grand Canyon the company also offers all-inclusive rafting tours in Utah and Alaska. « less
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013 NEW

We did an 11-day rafting/hiking trip with CRATE--it was amazing! CRATE takes smaller groups than other companies, the food is great, an the equipment is well maintained. The trip and activities far exceeded our expectations. The best part however is the guides. They were professional, knowledgeable, and always safety conscious. The crew of Dewey, Ben, Kyndl and Jillian was awesome... More

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Bartlesville, Oklahoma
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2013

I was guided on an 11-day rafting and hiking expedition on the Colorado River through then entire Grand Canyon. It was truly an exceptional experience with a professional company who truly cared about our encounter with both the river and canyon. I chose the motorized trip so I could focus on the hiking within one of the true wonders-of-the-world. For... More

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Liverpool, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 September 2012

It was truly an excellant trip.Throughly professional outfit all round.Chilled people, who know their job,which is taking care and making sure everyone was taking in the whole experience,be it the white water excitement, geology, history, geography, enviromental issues facing the river. Food was superb, meat, salads,hot chocolate fudge cake,fruit, Hot /cold drinks, plentiful. Equipment,totally adaquate. Tips..take an extra handy sized... More

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Oceanside, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 September 2012

We did the upper portion of the Colorado... 5 days... and had a blast. CRATE guides were tops, caring for the group in every way. We hit RAIN...lots of it on 2 of the days, and still felt spoiled! Great food, gear, explanations about the canyon's history. Glad we went with a smaller company and loved the combo of the... More

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Littleton, Colorado
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 September 2012

Just returned from our 11 day private motorized rafting and hiking trip down the Grand Canyon. The trip was truly exceptional and memorable! CRATE guides were professional, knowledgeable and treated us like family! Their passion was as big and as inspiring as the canyon itself. Great meals. Our 26 participants could not come up with enough superlatives to describe the... More

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Dublin, Ireland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 August 2012

My friends and I originally wanted to do a paddling trip but we organised it too late and we had to resort to a motorised rafting trip. But I have no regrets whatsoever! Coming from France (I didn't really really know what to expect) I met very nice and fun people of every age which made the trip really worthwhile.... More

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Benicia CA
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 August 2012

This trip is one of the best things my son and I have ever done. The Canyon itself is the star of the show (of course) but the CRATE raft guides provided the perfect combo of adventure (hikes and exploring) and comfort (good food and just the right blend of daring and safety on the raft.) Top notch.

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Cleveland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 August 2012

2 weeks ago I had one of the most amazing vacations of my life, a rafting trip through the Grand Canyon with CRATE. The hike down to the boat was quite a struggle (especially for a non-hiker), but it was more than worth it. Our 5 day, 4 night trip was filled with delicious meals, amazing scenery, and endless fun.... More

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Pelham, New York, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 August 2012

My husband kept waiting for our youngest to turn 12 so we could take them all camping and rafting down the Colorado River and see the birdseye view of the Grand Canyon. CRATE made the trip perfect! I have 7 children 12-18, and we brought them all along with Grandpa Fred, 86. I am not a big fan of camping... More

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Benicia, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 August 2012

OMG, this really is one of those trips that exceeds all expectations and you leave with your head spinning, realizing what an adventure you were just on and then trying to fiqure out how to explain it. The hike down to the river from the rim was great. Tip: Have mules take the heavy stuff down, so you can enjoy... More

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