3-Day Camping Trip, All Meals

Three days of Grand Canyon rafting on the Colorado River with a helicopter flight. From $1855 per person, beginning and ending in Las Vegas.

Overview

This three-day trip starts and ends in Las Vegas, with round-trip transport from Las Vegas included and the exact meeting point shared by the supplier before the trip. Aramark Destinations, operating through Wilderness River Adventures, runs it as a single connected journey: transport out, hiking, whitewater rafting, camping, a helicopter flight over ancient lava flows, and a jetboat and coach ride back to the city.

Days on the river are built around whitewater rapids and hikes with canyon views. Nights are spent camping under the stars, with guides cooking all the meals on the river and sharing stories about canyon legends, geology, astronomy and stargazing. Soft drinks and drinking water are provided.

Beyond the core itinerary, optional extras can be arranged at the ranch end of the trip: horseback riding, ranch experiences, skeet shooting, UTV tours and cowboy entertainment. The tour suits travellers in good physical condition who want a multi-day canyon experience without organising gear or logistics themselves. Sleeping bag, cot, tent, camp chair, waterproof storage for clothes, cup and life jacket are all included, which keeps the packing list short.

What's Included

Itinerary

1. Transport from Las VegasTransportation from and back to Las Vegas is part of the package, and the supplier shares the exact meeting point before the trip.
2. Travel to the canyonTransportation out from Las Vegas is part of the package. The exact meeting point is shared by the supplier in advance of the tour.
3. Hikes and canyon viewsThe trip includes hikes through the Grand Canyon. Depending on the trip format, some participants face a 10-mile hike in or out of the canyon.
4. Whitewater raftingDays on the river centre on whitewater rapids, with guides handling the boats and meals. All meals on the river, soft drinks and drinking water are provided.
5. Camping under the starsNights are spent camping, with tents, cots and sleeping bags supplied. Guides share stories about the canyon's geology, legends, astronomy and stargazing.
6. Helicopter over lava flowsA scenic helicopter flight carries the group over ancient lava flows.
7. Optional ranch activitiesOptional extras include horseback riding, ranch experiences, skeet shooting, UTV tours and cowboy entertainment. These are arranged separately from the core tour.
8. Jetboat and coach returnThe group travels out by jetboat and then transfers to a coach for the ride back to Las Vegas.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points from the listing will shape how this trip goes, from fitness demands to what ends up in your dry bag.

• Fitness matters. The listing states attendees must be in good physical condition. Some partial trip formats require a 10-mile hike in or out of the canyon, so honest self-assessment before booking is wise.
• Camping gear provided. Tent, cot, sleeping bag, camp chair and a life jacket are all included, along with a cup and waterproof storage for clothes. That removes most of the bulk from your packing.
• All river meals. Every meal on the river is cooked by the guides, with soft drinks and drinking water supplied. Alcohol is not included, though it can be packed or ordered from Fred's Liquor Store.
• Sun protection. The not-included list reads like a packing checklist: sunscreen in quantity, sunglasses, a hat, lip balm and moisture lotion all appear. Lightweight clothing and hiking boots are on you to bring.
• Age minimum. Rafters must be 12 or older for oar trips. Families with younger children will need a different product.
• Personal items. Toiletries, prescription medication, a small mirror and personal items are your responsibility, per the packing list. A camera with extra batteries is worth carrying for the helicopter and river sections.

Common issues. The main constraint is physical: the listing requires good conditioning, and partial trip formats involve a 10-mile hike in or out of the canyon. The exact meeting point is only shared by the supplier in advance of the tour, which can make planning the first morning less certain. Optional ranch activities such as horseback riding, UTV tours and skeet shooting sit outside the core package, and alcohol is not included. No traveller reviews are available for this tour yet, so there is no reported feedback on group size, weather cancellations or pace.

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