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Grand Canyon6 OR 7 DAY EXPEDITION

Western River Expeditions7258 Racquet Club DriveSalt Lake City, Utah 84121

HOURS: Mon-Fri 7:00am—6:00pm MSTEMAIL: [email protected]: www.westernriver.com

TOLL-FREE: 800-453-7450LOCAL: 801-942-6669FAX: 801–942–8514

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GRAND CANYON 6 - 7 DAY EXPEDITION

From Lake Powell

Little Colorado River

Badger Creek Rapi d

House Rock Rapi d

The Roaring 20’s

Kwagunt Creek Rapid

UnkarHance

Horn CreekGranite

Hermit

Crystal

Waltenburg

Deubendor f

FishtailUpset

Lava Falls

BedrockSpectre

Gem Serie s

Sockdolager

Havasu Creek

Kanab Creek

Mile 0

Mile 188

Whitmore Wash(HelicopterFlight)

Marble

Canyon

Lee’s Ferry

Phantom Ranch

Redwall

Cavern

NankoweapGranaries

Deer Creek

Falls

Stone Creek

ShinumoCreek

ElvesChasmHavasu

Vasey’sParadise

BlacktailCanyon


What to Expect

Get Ready!

☞ Typical Day

☞ Physical Requirements

☞ Western’s J - Rig Raft

☞ Packing List

☞ Payment & Cancellation

☞ Pre-Trip Travel Information

☞ Day-by-Day Itinerary

☞ Camping with Western

☞ Packing Tips




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In the grandest canyon of the Colorado River, experience the excitement, serenity, joy and enchanting

beauty of the river as it transforms this divine chasm and those who venture down it. Go Grand Canyon

rafting 187 miles in 6 days, each day descending deeper into geologic time. The Grand Canyon is ever-

changing, with massive walls that step back to expose eons of natural history, at one place dark and

narrow, and at another lush with waterfalls thundering hundreds of feet in luminous free fall. Daily side

hikes lead you to sparkling streams, pristine pools, green fern glens, and ancient Anasazi ruins. The

astounding scenery through Grand Canyon National Park is enhanced by the thrill of over 60 rapids

where Western’s unique J-Rig rafts will give you maximum excitement and safety.


QUICK FACTS

Grand Canyon 6 or 7 Day: 6days/5nightsor7days/6nights 187miles MinimumAge:12yearsold

Begins and Ends: LasVegas,Nevadaor MarbleCanyon,Arizona(275milesfromLasVegas)

Current Rates, visit:

RATE INCLUDES RAFTING » ComfortableJ-rigraftsallow

flexibleseatingthroughouttrip

HIKING » Shortwalksandlonger,moredifficulthikes(alloptional)

CAMPING » Cots,tents,sleepingbags,campchairs&water-resistantbag

MEALS » Allmealsarepreparedforyoubetweendeparture&return

HELICOPTER » Exitcanyonbyhelicopterattheendofthetrip

SCENIC FLIGHTS » ReturnflightstoLasVegasorMarbleCanyon

Itinerary & Travel InformationDAYS ONE AND TWO »Meetyourcrewandraftsat7:30AMatMarbleCanyon,Arizona,adramaticlaunchpointontheColoradoRiver(optionsfortravelandaccommodationsdescribedonnextpage).Afterashortridetotheriver’sedgeyou’llloadyourduffleintoadrybag,listentoabrieforientationfromyourguidesandsetoffdowntheriver.Driftlazily,relax,andthensavorlunchonawhitesandbeach.MightyHouseRockRapidandtheRoaring20’ssetthepaceforthenextfivedays.VisitVasey’sParadise,aspectacularcascadeofwaterthatsupportsalushhanginggarden,andRedwallCavern,avastchambercarvedbytheriver.HikebreathtakingsidecanyonsorvisitancientAnasazigranaries.

DAYS THREE AND FOUR »Asyoudescenddownthroughtheinner-gorgeyou’reonyourwaytoHance,Horn,Granite,HermitandCrystal…allrapidsrespectedfortheirhugewaves.Western’sknowledgeableguidesleadshorthikestohiddenElvesChasmandtopoundingDeerCreekFalls.

DAY FIVE »SpendsometimeexploringtheazuregreenwatersofrenownedHavasuCanyonwherecountlesstranquilpoolsbeckonyoutofindyourownprivatepieceofthiswaterparadiseorexploreotherpossiblesidecanyonsandwaterfallsthroughoutthissectionofthecanyon.AfterdiningonWestern’sfamouseveningcuisine,capturethedazzlingglowofthesunonthecanyon’stoweringwallsbeforeitslipsintothehorizon.

DAY SIX OR SEVEN »Vulcan’sAnvil,avolcanicconemid-river,signalstheapproachofLavaFalls,theColoradoRiver’smostnotoriousrapid.Latemorning,you’llmeetyourhelicopterthatwilltakeyouoverthecanyonrimtoBar10Ranchforashowerandlunch,beforeyourreturnflighttoMarbleCanyonorLasVegas.

Note: This itinerary is provided as a sample. Daily activities and sights will vary based on weather conditions and guide preferences. Itinerary will also vary based on length of trip selected (6 or 7 days).

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A Typical Day on the RiverAftermeetingyourguidesyouwillbegivenatriporientationthatwillincludehowandwhereyoucansitontherafts,howtoholdon,andsafetyprecautionswhileontheriver.

Atypicaldaywillincluderaftingforafewhoursatatime,stoppingforscenicside-canyonhikes,bathroombreaks,lunchandpossibleswimmingopportunities.Visitingwithnew-foundfriendsandlearningriverloreandgeologyfromourwell-trainedguidesaddstotheenjoymentofeachday.

Afterafulldayoflearningandfunwearriveincamp.Guestswillbeallowedtofindtheirfavoritecampsiteandthenreturntotheraftsforthefamous“fireline”-thewayweloadandunloadrafts.Yourhelpinpassingthegearofftheboatisgreatlyappreciated;however,ifyouhavephysicalrestrictionsorlimitationsthatwouldprohibityoufromparticipatingyouarenotrequiredtohelp.

Thefirsteveningincamp,theguideswillgiveademonstrationonhowtoeasilyassemblethecotsandtentsandwillbeavailabletohelpyouifyouneedadditionalassistance.WesternRiverprovidescots,tents,sleepingbags,sheets,campchairandwater-proofgearbagsforallguests.You’llhavenoneedtoworryaboutbringinganyofyourowncampingequipment.

Whileyourelaxattheriver’sedge,yourguideswillpreparedinner.Everynightisdifferent,butthemenumayincludeitemssuchasgrilledchickenbreast,steakwithsautéedonions,pastaorfreshfish.

Atnight,whetheryouchoosetosleepinyourtentorunderthevastcanopyofstars,thefreshnightairandtherhythmoftheriverwilllullyoutosleep.

Eachmorning,yourguideswillprepareadeliciousbreakfast.You’llhaveachancetoenjoyeatingbeforereturningtoyourcampsitetotakedownyourtentandcotandpackupyourbelongingsinyourdrybag.Afterbringingyourbagdowntotheboats,guestsparticipateinthefirelineonceagainandyouareoffonanotherfun-filleddayofadventure.

Rafting Trips vs. Other VacationsThesettingandpaceofaraftingadventuregivesyousomethingyoudon’tfindinothervacations.OnaWesternRiverExpedition,youwillquicklydiscoverwhysomanyarecallingthis“thebestvacationoftheirlives.”It’sthecombinationofdriftingovertranquilpoolsofwaterundertheshadowsoftoweringrockformations,theexhilarationandthrillofrollingwavesandcrashingwhitewater,theexplorationofseldom-seenwaterfallsandNativeAmericanhistory,thepeacefulmomentsofreflectionasyougazeupatthestar-studdedskyandthefreshfeelingofrenewalasthemorningsunslowlyfiltersthroughwindingcanyons.Allthisprovidesanindescribablesenseofbelonging.Asenseofonenesswithyourselfandthosearoundyou.Asenseofadventure,reflectionandrenewal.Comediscoverthedifference.




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Western’s J-Rig RaftNamedafterWestern’sfounder,JackCurrey,the“J-Rig”isapatentedcraftofferingthemostflexibleandcomfortablerideontheriver.Ifyou’reathrillseeker,youcansitupfrontwherethewaveshithardest,orrideaftformoreprotection.Thereareplentyofcalmsectionsalongtheriverwhereyoucanmovefreelyaroundtheboatandtradeseatingpositionsthroughoutthetrip.

A Whitewater“gusto”seatingwithsafetylines

B “Adventure”seatingatopfoodcoolers

C Paddedseatingatopdryfoodstorageboxes

D Storageareaforguestluggageandtripequipment

E Icewaterandlemonadecoolers

F 4-Cycleoutboardmotorprovidesquietpropulsionwithlowemissions

G Extramotorsandspareparts

H Firstaidsuppliesandsatellitephone

I Compartmentedneoprenerubbertubeshave20separateairchambersandarecapableofsupporting66,000lbs.

J Coldbeveragedragbagkeepsdrinksaccessiblethroughouttheday

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Camping With Western River ExpeditionsWhetheryou’reaveterancamperorexperiencingsleepingintheoutdoorsforthefirsttime,Westernmakescampingsimple.Allyouneedtoworryaboutispackingyourpersonalitemsinasoft-sideddufflebag.We’llsupplytherest:

Comfortablecotsmakesleepingandrelaxingontherivereasy.

Roomytentsarealwaysavailableandeasytosetup.Youmaybelikemanyofourriverguestswhoprefertosleepunderthevastcanopyofstars.Ifyouhaven’teverexperiencedcampinginthedesertyou’llbesurprisedathowdryandcomfortableeverythingstayswhensleepingunderthestars.

Freshlylaunderedsleepingbagsandsheetsprovidewarmthoncoolevenings.

Water-resistantbagsprotectyourpersonalbelongingsfromexposuretosandandwater.

Apersonalday-usebagkeepsimportantitemshandyduringtheday.

Campchairsoffercomfortableseatingwhileincamp.

Asturdyvinylgroundclothkeepsyourgearandcampingareasclean.(notshownabove)

TOILET FACILITIES

Westernusesaportabletoiletandhandwashsystemthatissetupeachdayincampinasecludedlocationthatassuresprivacy.Thetoiletisavailablefromthetimewepullintocampuntilweleavethefollowingday.Anorientationconcerningeverythingfromrapidsafetytobathroomswillbegivenatthebeginningofyourtrip.




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Western River Expeditions7258RacquetClubDriveSaltLakeCity,Utah84121

HOURS:Mon-Fri7:00am—6:00pmMSTEMAIL: [email protected]: www.westernriver.com

TOLL-FREE:800-453-7450LOCAL: 801-942-6669FAX:801–942–8514

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TEMPERATURES AND PRECIPITATION – GRAND CANYON:

MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT

MeanMax.Temperature 71 82 92 101 106 103 96 84

MeanMin.Temperature 48 56 63 71 79 75 70 58

Precipitation(inches) .79 .47 .36 .30 .84 1.4 .97 .65

Ourprimaryconcernisparticipantsafety.Thenatureofanoutdooradventureinvolvessomephysicalexertionandalsopossibleexposuretoweatherconditionsthatcanfluctuategreatlyduetoheat,sun,wind,orrain.Wedohaveexperienceaccommodatingpersonswithawiderangeofphysicalchallenges,disabilities,ormedicalandhealthconditions.However,wehavefoundthatforsomepeoplethefactofage,weight,lackofconditioning,heartorotherdisease,canendangerthemselves,otherguestsorcreateadditionalhardshipthatdiminishesthesuitabilityorenjoymentofthistypeofvacation.Pleaseconsidertheseconditionsinmakingyourchoiceofriveradventures.Pleasecheckwithyourphysicianpriortoyourtripifyouhaveanymedicalorhealthconditionorifyouaretakinganymedications,andthennotifyusofhowwecanbetterhelpyouwiththeseconditions.Ingeneral,participantswillneedtomeetthefollowingphysicalrequirements:

FitintoaType5LifeJacket(maximumchestsizeis52”)requiredbytheNationalParkService

Abilitytosecurelygripropesprovidedforhandholdswhilerunningtherapids

Enoughagilitytoclimbonandofftherafts—thiscouldbeasmuchasa2-3footreachandoftenonwetandslipperysurfaces

Abilitytonavigateuneventerrainonhikesandincamp

Carryyourowndrybagwhichwillincludeyour20-pounddufflebagalongwiththesleepingbagandgroundcoverweprovide

Ourprincipleobjectiveisforyouandyourfellowgueststohaveanenjoyableandfulfillingexperience.Ifyouareconcernedaboutanyoftheserequirements,pleasecallourfriendlystafftofurtherdiscusswhichtripisrightforyou.Ourwillmorefullydescribesomeoftheinherentrisksinvolvedintheseactivities.Welookforwardtohavingyoujoinusontheadventureofalifetime.

Physical Requirements for Rafting Trips

ParticipantAcknowledgementofRisksForm

www.westernriver.com/trips/grand6day/weather☞

Wealwayshopeforgoodweatherbutyoushouldbepreparedforthepossibilityofcoolerweatherandstorms.Thisisapplicabletoalltripsthroughouttheseason.ThefollowingchartshowsaveragesforthemonthsofMarchthroughOctober.Temperaturesandprecipitationwillvary.Arainstormoracoolfrontcanhappenanytime.Youcanfindcurrentweatherforecastsat:

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DUFFLE BAG Allofyourpersonalitemsshouldbepackedintoasoft-sideddufflebagapproximately12”x13”x24”insize.Markitwithyourname.Duetoaircraftweightallowancesandraftspace,pleaselimityourgeartoroughly20pounds,notincludingbeverages(seenoteregardingbeveragesonpage11).

DAY BAGUponarrivaltotheriver’sedge,youwillbeprovidedawater-resistantdaybag(approximately7”x13”).Inthisdaybag,youwillwanttoputthoseitemsyouwishtoaccessduringtheday(raingear,camera,medications,sunblock,lipbalm,riverguidebook,etc).Werecommendpackingtheseitemsinasimpleplasticgrocerysackinsideyourduffleforeasytransfertoyourdaybagatthelaunchsite.

GEAR BAGAlsouponarrivalatthelaunchsiteofyourtrip,youwillreceiveawater-resistantgearbag.Thisbagwillcontainyoursleepingbag,sheetandgroundtarp.Youwillputyourdufflebaginsidethisbag,rollthetopdownandclipitsecurelytoavoidgettingyourpersonalgearwet.Yourpersonalgearbagwillbeavailableatcampeachnightofyourtrip.

CLOTHING ITEMSTwo-piece rain suit or “paddle gear”(Notjust

forrainstorms-offersprotectionagainstthe50°Fcoldwaterandwind-chillwhenrunningrapids–especiallyearlyinthemorning.)

2-3swimsuits(2-pieceswimsuitandquick-dryingshortsrecommendedforwomen)

2-3quick-dryingshirts

2paircomfortableshortsandunderwearforcamp

2pairsocksforuseincaseofsunburnorfootinjury

1pairquick-dryingpants(optional-forsunprotection)

Lightweightfleecetop

Sturdywatersandalsormulti-sportshoethatcangetwetwithgoodtread&supportforhikes.Itiswisetoconsiderabackuppairofsandalsorshoesincaseofdamage.

Comfortablefootwearforcamp(someguestsprefertochangeoutofwetsandalsorshoesintoflipflopsorotherlightweightshoes)

Hatforsunprotectionwithstringorhatclip

Glovesforprotectionwhilegrippingropes

Water clarity can vary from clear to very silty. Clothing may become discolored. Please pack accordingly.

PERSONAL ITEMS Personalhygieneproducts-toothbrush,toothpaste

Plentyofsunscreen

Sunscreenlipbalm

After-sunmoisturizinglotion

Biodegradablesoapandshampooinsmallbottles

Sportwaterbottlewithcliporcarabiner

Smalltowelandwashcloth

BandanaorBuff

Smallpackoftissuesand/ormoisttowelettes

Smallheadlamporflashlightwithextrabatteries

Insectrepellant(smallcontainer)

Sunglasseswithsafetystrap

Camera–waterproofdigitalcamerawithextrabatteriesandmemorycardsrecommended.

(Note:onlinepost-tripphotosharingwillbeavailableforthosewithdigitalimages.Youwillbegivenaccessinformationviaemail.Pleaseensurewehaveyouraccurateemailaddressonfile).

Smalltravelpillow

Medicationifneeded(coolstorageisavailable)

MajorcreditcardandphotoIDincaseofevacuationandforsouvenirsatBar10Ranch

Cashforgratuities(Yourguideswillmakeeveryefforttoseethatyourtripisenjoyableandsuccessful.Gratuitiesforguidesareappropriate,greatlyappreciatedandatyourdiscretion,asagestureofthanksfortheirprofessionalismandservice.Asuggestedguidelineis10percentofthetripcost.Thecommonpracticeistogivethegratuitytothetripleaderonthelastnight.Itwilllaterbedividedequallywiththerestofthecrew).

COLD WEATHER ITEMS

(EspeciallyApril,earlyMay&lateAug-Sept) Neoprenesocksforriver-Woolsocksforcamp

Stockingcap,fleeceorwoolgloves

Thickfleecejacketand/orlightweightdowncoat

Lightweightlongunderwearforsleeping

Paddler’s“SplashJacket”and/orsplashpants

OPTIONAL PERSONAL ITEMS 2large(3”-4”)carabinersforclippingday

usebagandwaterbottletoropes

Afewclothespinsandsmallpieceofropefordryingclothes

Comfortablelounge-wearforcampandsleeping

Sarong(longclothwornlikeaskirt,wrappedatthewaist)

Mile-by-MileRiverGuideBook(seeredrockoutfitters.com)

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TransportationfromMarbleCanyon,Arizonatoriver

Helicopterflightoutofthecanyon

CharterreturnflighttoLasVegasorMarbleCanyon

Professional,licensedguides

Allmealsbetweentripdepartureandreturn

Alleatingutensilsandsouvenircup

Unlimitedwaterandlemonade

Freshlylaunderedsleepingbagandsheet

Cot28”x74”andgroundcover&Tentsfortwo

Water-resistantdrybagforsleepinggear(andyourpersonaldufflebag)

Water-resistantday-usedrybag(7”diameterx13”)forpersonalitems

Customrafts

USCoastGuardapprovedwhitewaterlifejackets

WildernessFirst-Aidkit

SanitaryFacilities

Items provided by Western River Expeditions

Get Ready in One Order: Red Rock OutfittersThroughseveraldecadesofexperienceontheriver,Westernknowswhatclothingandgearwillkeepyousmilingeverysecondofyouradventure.Specifically,we’vebundled“The Works” forhim,forherandoneforgearingeneral.GetaFREEitemwitha“Works”purchase.Foryourconvenience,youcanorderalltheseitemsonlinewithWestern’sretaildivision: redrockoutfitters.com☞

www.RedRockOutfitters.com

1-855-245-1658

Be Prepared for Any Weather:Weatherisalwayspresentonarivertrip...Temperaturescanfluctuatedaily,andmayevendisobeypredictedweatherforecasts!Itiswisetocomepreparedforanything,butwerealizethereareweightandsizelimitationsforpacking.Whilewecannotpredictitall,hopefullywe’vegivenyoutheproper insights and information to prepare you for the adventure of alifetime!

Rain Gear vs. Paddle Gear

Key Feature:Neoprenerubber“gaskets”aroundwrists&neck.Bestincoldweather&whitewater.

PROS:•Nothingbetterforstayingdry

•Idealwhenweatherremainscold

•Blockswaterfromalldirections

•Bestforwhitewater

CONS:•Hot&sweatyinwarmweather

•Pulloverstylecanbedifficult

•Specializedpurposelacksversatility

•Nohoodforrainstorms

Key Feature:Easytowear,versatile,bestinwarmerweatherandrain.

PROS:•Keepsyourelativelydrywithout

the“sweatchambereffect”

•Blockswind-chillafterrapids

•Versatilepurpose/easytowear

•Bestforrain,shieldswhitewater

CONS:•Notwaterproofduringlargerapids

•Gettingcoldcanbeathreattofun




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Things to bring: Duffelbag(approx.12”x13”x24”),packedwithpersonalitemsoutlinedonthepackinglist

Extradrinks,ifdesired.(see“Beverages”onGeneralInformationpage).

•MarbleCanyonconveniencestore(acrossfromairstrip).

•LiquorStoresinLasVegasdaybeforecharterflight.

Extrasnacks,ifdesired.(Snackswillbeprovidedduringthetrip).

PhotoID,amajorcreditcard,andcashforgratuities.

Things to leave: (NOTTOBRINGONTHERIVER)

SuitcasescanbeleftatMarriottstorage,orincaratMarbleCanyon

Electronicdevices

Jewelry

FINAL CHECKLIST: The morning of your trip: Checkoutofyouraccommodations&eatagoodbreakfast.(Boxed

breakfastprovidedifoncharterflightfromLasVegas).

Meetinthemorningat:

•4:45AMinMarriottlobbyforbustransfertotheBoulderTerminalandaflighttoMarbleCanyon.OriginalpictureI.D.isrequiredforallpassengers18andolder.

•MarbleCanyonAirstrippavillion(ifnotoncharterflight):7:30AM

Comedressedandreadytoraft(seediagrambelow):

Gear provided: Large water-resistant gear bagcontaining a sleeping bag, sheet, and ground tarp. Onceyouaredressedandreadyfortheriverthatday,youshouldpackyourpersonalduffelsoitisreadytoplaceinsidethislargerubberbagonceyougettotheedgeoftheriver.Youcanaccessitagainthatnightatcamp.(Inaccessibleduringtheday).

Small day bagtoholdpersonalitemsyouneedthroughouttheday(sunscreen,lipbalm,rainsuit,camera,snacks).Saveyourselftimebypackingtheseitemsinaseparategrocerybag,readytograbfromyourduffelbagandplaceinsidethedaybagonceyougettotheedgeoftheriver.

Lifejacket / PFDwillbehandedoutandproperfittingwillbedemonstratedbyyourguideswhenyoumeetthemattherafts.

BIG SMILE

RETENTION DEVICE(S)

LIP BALM & SUNSCREEN

River guides invented these thirty yearsago for hats and sunglasses. They work!

A smile is a curve thatsets a lot of things straight

LIFE JACKET / PFDAvailable at the river’s edge, with the rafts

WATERPROOF CAMERAOr use a waterproof / sandproof case

QUALITY RAIN GEARGood quality rain gear is handy in your day bag for rain, but especially for rapids!

MEDICATION(if needed)

HAT FOR SUN PROTECTION

QUICK DRY SHORTS

SUNGLASSESThey’re not just for Hollywood looks

Wide-brimmed hat, baseball cap or visor

COMFORTABLE SHIRTBest with UPF for sun protection

STURDY WATER SANDALS OR SHOESNo flip flops, mukluks, cowboy boots, spurs, etc.

Makes sitting on the raft more comfortable

WATER BOTTLE WITH A CLIPAlways drink lots of water in the desert

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Pre-Trip Travel InformationPriortothestartofyourraftingadventure,youmaychoosetomeetineitherLasVegas,NevadaandtakeacharterflighttoMarbleCanyon,ArizonawhereyourtripbeginsoryoumaymeetusdirectlyinMarbleCanyon.

OPTION 1: MEETING IN MARBLE CANYON, ARIZONA

Yourguideswillmeetyouat7:30AMattheMarbleCanyonAirstripjustacrossthestreetfromtheMarbleCanyonLodge.Complimentaryparkingisavailableattheairstrip.YouwilllikelybedrivingtoMarbleCanyonthenightpriortodeparture.YoumightconsiderusingAztecShuttleServicefromLasVegas.ModestaccommodationsareavailableattheMarbleCanyonLodgeandmaybebookedonlineatorbycalling(928)355-2225.MentionthatyouareaWesternRiverguestandrequestourdiscount.Makereservationsearlyasthepropertydoesfill.

OPTION 2: MEETING IN LAS VEGAS, NEVADA(additionalcharterflightcostapplies).FlightreservationsarehandledbyWesternRiverExpeditions.MeetinthelobbyofTheLasVegasMarriott,325ConventionCenterDrive,LasVegas,NVat4:45AMforbustransfertotheBoulderTerminalandaflighttoMarbleCanyon.OriginalpictureI.D.isrequiredforallpassengers18andolder.HotelReservations(24Hours):Blockspace&ratesareonlyguaranteedupto30dayspriortotripdeparture,andarethenofferedonlyifhotelspaceisstillavailable.ReserveonlineasaWesternRiverguest,orcall1-800-228-9290–Besuretomentionthegroupcode:WRE

TheLasVegasMarriottisconvenientlylocatedneartheConventionCenterMonorailStationthatgoestotheheartoftheLasVegasStrip.AlightgrabandgobreakfastisavailableforWesternRiverguestsstayingattheLasVegasMarriott.Returntimeforguestsonthecharterflightis3:00PMbacktotheLasVegasMarriott.

Post-Trip TravelYourrivertripendsatWhitmoreWash(mile187)mid-morningonthelastday.You’llbidfarewelltoyourguidesandboardahelicoptertoexitthecanyon.Ascenic10-minutehelicopterridewilltakeyoufromtherivertoBar10RanchneartherimofGrandCanyon.AtBar10RanchyouwillhavetheopportunitytoshowerandhavealightlunchbeforeboardingtheaircraftforyourflighttoLasVegasorMarbleCanyon-destinationmustbepre-determined(returnflightisincludedinthetripcost–originalpictureI.D.isrequiredforguests18andolder).YouwillreturntoLasVegasorMarbleCanyonbyabout3:00PM.(Pleaseinformuspriortoyourtripifyourreturnplanschangeforanyreason).

www.marblecanyoncompany.com

TheLasVegasMarriottoffersfreeparkingforguests.Baggagestorageisalsoavailableforanominalfee.StorageforguestsnotstayingatTheLasVegasMarriottisslightlymoreperbag.




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Payment & Cancellation PoliciesPAYING YOUR BALANCE

Payment in full is due 90 days prior to trip departure and may be paid by check(preferably) or credit card. For your convenience,weofferanautomaticpayment servicetochargethebalanceduetoyourcreditcard90dayspriortotripdeparture.Wereservethe right to cancel your reservation if full payment is not collected by the due date.

CANCELLATION & REFUNDS

Thecancellationpolicyappliesatthetimeofdeposit.DetailsregardingcancellationsandtravelchangesforeachtripcanbefoundatWesternRiver.comoronyourreservationconfirmation.Ifyoumustcancelanyreservation,thecancellationpolicyappliesineveryinstanceandtherewillbenoexceptionsforanyreason.Westernwillnotissueanyrefundforarrivinglateorleavingatripearly.WesternRiverExpeditionsisnotresponsibleforanyexpensesincurredinpreparationforanycancelledtripsorforcostsincurredduetotraveldelays,flightcancellations,orillness.Ifyouareconcernedaboutthepossibilityofhavingtocancel,youmayfindinformationaboutcancellationcoverageandpolicydetailsat:

westernriver.com/cancellation☞

BEVERAGES »Waterandlow-calorielemonadeareavailableinunlimitedquantitiesontheboats,andincamp.Westerndoesnotprovidebeer,liquor,orsodapop.Eachguestmaybringonecase(24)ofadditionalcannedbeverages.For guests flying on the charter flight from Las Vegas to Marble Canyon, all beverages other than liquor must be purchased after your flightattheServiceStation/ConvenienceStoreacrossthestreetfromtheairstripatMarbleCanyonLodge.LiquorisnotavailableattheMarbleCanyonLodge,andmustbepurchasedinLasVegasbeforeyourflight.Liquorwillbeincludedinthe25lbslimitperpersonortherewillbe$15charge.TSAregulationsrequirethatliquorbeunder140proofandstoredintheoriginalcontainer.Glasscontainersofliquormaybestoredinaprotectedplaceontheboats,butglasscontainersofbeerandsodaarenotallowed.

VALUABLES » YouwillwanttohavephotoID,amajorcreditcard,andsomecashforgratuities.Allothervaluablesandjewelryshouldbeleftathomeorinasafetydepositboxatyourhotel.Inaddition,asasafetyprecautionwesuggestthatyounotwearringsontheriver.Also,eachyearafewofourgueststravelingonairlinesarrivewithoutluggage.Withthisinmind,wesuggestyoucarrywithyoumedications,prescriptionglasses,andanythingyoumaynotbeabletoreplacetheeveningbeforeyourtripdeparts.

EXTRA LUGGAGE » Transferallyourpersonalclothingandgearwhichyouwillneedontheriverexpeditiontoasmalllightweightdufflebag.Identifydufflebagwithlabel,andleaveanyextrasuitcasesatyourhotel.GuestsoftheLasVegasMarriottmayleaveluggageattheirhotelforanominalfeeperbag(non-guestsslightlymore).Ifyouarestayingatanotherpropertyyoushouldcheckwiththathotelregardingluggagestorage.PleaseDONOTBRINGSUITCASESonyourrivertrip-ordufflebagswithhardbottomorwheels.Aspartofyourcampingequipmentpackage,weprovideawater-resistantbaginwhichyouwillplaceyourdufflebagaswellasthesleepingbagthatweprovide.

General Information

IMPORTANT NOTICES:

Grand Canyon National Park Conservation Fund Thisisanoptionalfee.Tohelpprotecttheriversandcanyon,youwillnotethataonedollarperday,perperson,contributionforeachdayyouareontheriverhasbeenaddedtoyourinvoice.

One Trip per Year Rule: DuetohighdemandintheGrandCanyon,theParkServicelimitsgueststoonlyonerivertripthroughGrandCanyonperyear.ThisappliestobothPrivateandProfessionallyGuidedtrips.

Park Entrance Fees forGrandCanyonNationalParkareperperson,butmaybewaivedwithposessionofaGoldenEagle,GoldenAccess,GoldenAge,orAmericatheBeautifulpasses.Sendcopyprooftouswithyourfinalpayment.

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