Coyote Adventures 2010 Tours
The Grand Canyon Trips
- National Parks and Grand Canyon Rafting – 13 day trip
Cost US $3,380 per person - National Parks and Grand Canyon Rafting – 18 day trip
Cost US $3,900 per person
Starting dates from Las Vegas
- 13 day trip - May 10th and May 24th, June 7th and June 21st, July 5th and July 19th, August 2nd and August 16th
- 18 day trip - May 7th and May 21st, June 4th and June 18th, July 2nd, July 16th and July 30th, August 13th
Our Ol’ West tour and adventure begins with your arrival in Las Vegas and then moves through the beautiful national parks of southern and central Utah. The first two national parks are Bryce Canyon National Park and Zion National Park. Though very different, the rock formations are both the current remains of ancient seabed's and date from more than 100 million years ago. Thereafter we will visit Grand Canyon National Park – North Rim.
After these two parks we will travel east to discover the visual treasures of Arches National Park (18 day trip only) and Canyon Lands National Park. The erosion and weathering effects of nature have sculptured astounding formations that are viewable from either or minibuses or on foot.
Toward the end of the first week we will then drive south into Arizona and visit Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park. In this national park, ancient wave action and erosion has left huge rock formations and monoliths, and this area was used extensively in the 50’s and 60’ Hollywood western movies.
Finally, we will drive to Marble Canyon, Arizona, for a briefing from the rafting company.
Our actual departure onto the Colorado River is on day seven from Lee's Ferry, Arizona. The boat trip through the Grand Canyon is unique and a once-in-a-lifetime experience. The canyon was carved by the force of the Colorado river over millions and millions of years and, the river is more than 5,200 feet below the surrounding desert plain. From the beginning of the trip to the end below the tumultuous Lava Falls we will raft almost 200 miles and pass through 205 rapids – large and small. At the end of the trip, we return to Las Vegas.
Grand Canyon Itinerary
13 Day Trip
Day 1
Arrival Las Vegas. Collection by guides either from airport or Las Vegas hotel and travel to Zion National Park. Accommodation at Zion for night.
Day 2
Hiking, including river trail, in Zion National Park. Evening at Zion Lodge.
Day 3
Morning hike or horseback riding near main Zion lodge and travel to Bryce National Park. Accommodation at Bryce for night.
Day 4
Morning hike among Hoodoos “Indian ghosts” at Bryce National Park and travel to Grand Canyon National Park – North Rim. Accommodation at North Rim Lodge.
Day 5
Early morning hike on Kaibab Trail toward Colorado River. Evening at North Rim Lodge.
Day 6
Hike along north rim and through Kaibab Forest. Late morning departure for Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park. Evening at Kayenta motel.
Day 7
Jeep trail visit to Monument Valley and travel back to Marble Canyon, AZ. Evening orientation by rafting guides and evening at local motel.
Day 8
Morning shuttle to Lees Ferry and departure for rafting portion. Float under Navajo Bridge and evening above Red Wall Cavern – huge amphitheater cavern carved in left wall.
Day 9
Grand Canyon. Visit and swim in the crystal blue Little Colorado river arriving from south
Day 10
Grand Canyon. Big rapids day passing Horn Creek, Hermit and Granite Falls rapids. Also, Crystal Rapid – the second most technical and big rapid in canyon.
Day 11
Grand Canyon. Elves Chasm and short hike up to pool and waterfall. Afternoon visit to Deer Creek Falls where water flow of 70,000 cfs empty into the Colorado River.
Day 12
Grand Canyon. Kanab Creek and Upset Rapids before lunch, and afternoon visit to Havasu Canyon. A short hike up toward Beaver Falls and the Indian reservation is a must.
Day 13
Grand Canyon. Lava Falls rapid is the largest rapid in canyon and formed following volcano eruption millions of years ago. End of raft trip and return to Las Vegas via helicopter and airplane.
18 Day Trip
Day 1
Arrival Las Vegas. Collection by guides either from airport or Las Vegas hotel and travel to Zion National Park. Accommodation at Zion for night.
Day 2
Hiking, including river trail, in Zion National Park. Evening at Zion Lodge.
Day 3
Morning hike or horseback riding near main Zion lodge and travel to Bryce National Park. Accommodation at Bryce for night.
Day 4
Morning hike among Hoodoos “Indian ghosts” at Bryce National Park and travel to Grand Canyon National Park – North Rim. Accommodation at North Rim Lodge.
Day 5
Early morning hike on Kaibab Trail toward Colorado River. Evening at North Rim Lodge.
Day 6
Hike along north rim and through Kaibab Forest. Late morning departure for Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park. Evening at Kayenta motel.
Day 7
Jeep trail visit to Monument Valley and travel north to Moab, Ut. Evening at Line Camp Steak House & Inn.
Day 8
Visit and short hikes in Canyonlands National Park and Arches National Park. Evening at Line Camp Steak House & Inn.
Day 9
Visit National Bridges National Monument and travel to Kayenta for evening.
Day 10
Visit to Canon de Chelly and 13 century Indian ruins: travel back to Marble Canyon, AZ. Orientation by rafting guides and lodging at local motel.
Day 11
Morning shuttle to Lees Ferry and departure for rafting portion of trip. Float under Navajo Bridge and visit to Red Wall Cavern – huge amphitheater cavern carved in left wall.
Day 12
Grand Canyon. Visit and swim in the crystal blue Little Colorado river arriving from south
Day 13
Grand Canyon. Big rapids day passing Hance, Horn Creek, Hermit and Granite Falls rapids. Also, Crystal Rapid – the second most technical and big rapid in canyon.
Day 14
Grand Canyon. Elves Chasm and short hike up to pool and waterfall. Afternoon visit to Deer Creek Falls where water flow of 70,000 cfs empty into the Colorado River.
Day 15
Grand Canyon. Kanab Creek and Upset Rapids before lunch, and afternoon visit to Havasu Canyon. A short hike up toward Beaver Falls and the Indian reservation is a must.
Day 16
Grand Canyon. Lava Falls rapid is the largest rapid in canyon and formed following volcano eruption millions of years ago. “it’s a ten”.
Day 17
Grand Canyon. Parashant Wash rapid and Diamond Creek.
Day 18
Separation Canyon rapid and end of raft trip. Return to Las Vegas via jet boat and bus.
Transportation
Transportation and Equipment
From the arrival point of Las Vegas or the Las Vegas airport, all passengers will be transported via vans or min-busses. These passenger vans will be driven by local staff and guides, and the vans will be equipped with ice coolers for soft drinks and water. Our vans will proceed through the famous national parks of southern Utah, including Zion and Bryce National Parks. We will then proceed by van to southeastern Utah and Arizona concluding the first
part of our tour in Marble Canyon (southwest of Page, AZ).
After a briefing and dinner in Marble Canyon, private buses will be used to transport passengers and baggage to Lees Ferry – the launch point of the Grand Canyon portion of the trip. At the end of the raft experience, all participants will transported back to Las Vegas by helicopter and plane or via bus.
For the river portion of the trip, all passengers will be supplied with life preservers, a waterproof tent, a ground cloth and a sleeping pad. We will also provide all passengers with eating utensils and a waterproof box for personal effects and camera. This waterproof box will accessible during the day both on the boats and during our stops. The boats are made of heavy neoprene rubber and are virtually unsinkable with their air tight compartments, and they
are powered by outboard motors.
What to bring on the River – Personal gear
- Personal toiletries (water-proof sun lotion, chapstick, soap and towel, shaving kit)
- Hat (tie-on)
- Sun glasses with strap
- Personal sleeping bag optional*
- Swimming suit
- Kleenix or handkerchief
- T-shirts and shorts (synthetic)
- Light jacket or long sleeved shirt
- Water sandals with straps (not flipflops)
- Light rain suit - top and bottom
- Camera and film
- Flashlight
- Small canteen or water container
- Day pack or fanny pack
- Ziplock bags for dry/delicate items
- Liquor or beer (optional)
Note: You should pack light (max. 25 lbs). A canvas or soft duffel bag will suffice. Camera equipment and film must be packed in waterproof container or sealable plastic bag.
*sleeping bag, cushion pad and folding cot included.
Lodging and Food
Lodging
National Parks Tour - All lodging will be either in national park historic lodges or similar in the environs of the national parks. The national park lodges were all built around the turn of the 20th century and are in the center of the most beautiful part of the respective parks. The accommodations are either in the main lodge, or in rustic cabins.
Grand Canyon Rafting - We will sleep under the stars while camping on the edge of the Colorado River. Tents are provided for bad weather, but there is rarely rain, and with the heat and dryness of the canyon most passengers never use the tents.
Food
National Parks Tour - No meals are provided. All participants will order and pay for their preferred food and drink.
Grand Canyon Rafting - A full breakfast and all meals will be included and prepared by our guides. Further, snacks and drinks will be served on the boat at mid-morning and mid-afternoon. Fresh water will be available in abundance. Beer, wine and liquor is allowed but not included. If desired, such drinks can be stowed in the boats ice coolers.