What our guests have to say about us!
"Since I have been home, I have told literally every person I have met how awesome this trip was. This has included cab drivers, waitresses, friends, family, and anyone else that would listen (including the lady in the grocery line last night). There are very few things in life that are life changing, this trip, with this company, is one of those items. The word recommend is not expressive enough, if you are considering a trip like this... do it, period. Before we left the canyon, my wife and I have already begun planning our return trip with our two young sons as soon as they are of age (5 and 7 now). I look forward to sharing this experience with my sons in the near future. To WRA and the crew, thank you for a wonderful experience! PS - Team Canada dominated Lava Falls!"
-Braden M.
Grand Canyon 2012
"Our family just finished the June 12-day oar trip down the Colorado River with Wilderness River Adventures, and the guides, Ryan, Lorenzo, Ariel, Steve, Mike, Devon, Amy and "Chango", truly created memories of a lifetime for all of us! The food was superb and kid-friendly (we're talking prime rib one night!), the experience and knowledge of the guides was exceptional, and the stories and geologic history the guides share along the river enhanced the experience immensely. The guides were especially good with our kids, ages 15 and12, from baseball games on beaches, to sand castle contests and talent shows, swimming the small rapids in the Little Colorado, etc. The kids told us it was their favorite vacation ever (not an easy rating to come by)! It was just a true privilege to be a part of this guide group and unique experience, and they have set the "bar" so high on every level, we will absolutely come back with WRA again. This is one experience you won't want to miss...."
-Pam Y.
Grand Canyon 2012
"When I was 15 years old I went on an 8-day motor trip with my mom and sister. I remember it as the best trip I had ever taken. In June 2012, at the age of 50, I took my wife and two teenage kids on a similar trip with Wilderness River Adventures. It turns out it was more similar than I could have imagined. I learned from our guides that WRA is actually the same company that I went on 35 years ago (just a name change)! Our 2012 guides even knew the guides that were on my trip from so long ago. There is real history and knowledge within WRA. They do things much the same way as they did. They have found a formula that works. An amazing river, spectacular canyon, and skilled guides with a sincere desire to make the trip as memorable as possible. Thanks for everything WRA."
-Bruce A.
Grand Canyon 2012
"I did my first Grand Canyon river trip as a private permitted raft/kayak trip in 2010. As I lifted my kayak out of the river on the last day of that trip I knew I needed to do it again and this time I wanted my family to share this amazing experience. I began researching companies. I was looking for flexibility in forming our own group consisting of rafters and kayakers. I chose WRA and was never disappointed. The office staff was always pleasant and helpful. The guides were great on and off the water. We were a group of 16 hand selected friends and family. At the end of our 12 day oar trip every member of our group said it was one of the best experiences they had ever had. We all agreed WRA was a big part of that satisfaction. We all plan on doing it again in the near future and agree we will use WRA."
-Chuck L.
Grand Canyon 2012
"At the end of May we took the eight day Wilderness River Adventures trip down the Grand Canyon with a bunch of friends. The adventure was without a doubt one of the most fascinating experiences of a lifetime! The magnificence of the Grand Canyon with all of its grandeur left an overwhelming spiritual impression on all of us. From the massive canyon walls to the hidden waterfalls, fern grottos and secluded pools to the aqua blue waters of the Little Colorado and Havasu Creek, the scenery was amongst the most beautiful on earth! We called Havasu Creek the new Shan-gri-la! It was absolutely stunning! The WRA staff was fantastic! From booking and greeting us Bonnie and Patty were the best! The river staff catered to our every need and provided both an intriguing history of the area and interesting geological tidbits. Dan was especially awesome! The food had a gourmet flair and was delicious! WRA knows how to do it right! We are already planning our return. The entire experience was breathtaking and powerful!"
-Bruce C.
Grand Canyon 2012
"Our 8 day motor trip from Lee’s Ferry to Whitmore was an extraordinary wilderness adventure for our family of four. The motor trip is a relaxing way to see lots of magnificent scenery, which changed continually as we progressed down the Colorado. With the gear provided by Wilderness River Adventures, camping was easy and comfortable (even for the females in our family, who were new to camping.) Our guides were friendly and knowledgeable about the river and the canyon, and they were also expert boat-handlers. The hot desert climate was balanced by an occasional splash from the rapids. Our guides found lots of fun stops on the river to eat, camp, relax, hike, swim, and see some unique sites. The great memories from this trip will stay with our family forever."
-William D.
Grand Canyon 2011
"We have been rafting on the Colorado through the Grand Canyon twice with Wilderness River Adventures and once with their predecessor company. Every trip has been better than the last. Their Guides and Crew are top notch boatman that provide a safe and exhilarating trip through some of the most beautiful river country in the world. The best part about WRA is that they carry on the traditions, stories and histories of river running in the Grand Canyon. Their story telling about the history of almost every mile of the river is almost as much fun as the rapids. Their guided hikes to the various waterfalls, creeks and Indian Ruins that can only be seen by visitors on river trips make this trip like no other in the world. WRA years of experience is obvious from every aspect including their pre-trip planning, transportation to and from the canyon, and high quality and well maintained equipment."
"If you are considering a trip down the Grand Canyon I would sincerely recommend that you consider a trip with WRA, you will make friends that you will never forget, see things that most others will never see, and you will absolutely have the trip of your life."
-Rick F.
Grand Canyon 2011
"When I took my first river trip with WRA in 1994, I’d never have guessed that now, in 2011, I’d have just finished my 12th. People told me back then that running the Colorado through Grand Canyon would be a life-changing experience, and they were right. They also said that each trip is better than the last, and they were right about that too. The adrenaline rush of the big rapids, the beauty and majesty of the Canyon, and the opportunity to reconnect with nature all combined to make this June’s trip easily the best river trip I’ve ever taken. All my trips have been with WRA, and that’s not an accident. The friendly, knowledgeable and ever-patient reservations team; the great crews past and present I’ve come to know -- I think of them all as “river family,” and I owe them a heartfelt thanks for making it possible for me to experience the Canyon and the Colorado the way I have. I’ll be booking my next trip soon, and I won’t be considering another company; it’ll be WRA all the way!"
-John S.
Grand Canyon 2011
"My husband & I had been on Wilderness River Adventures oar trips in May, June, August, and September, but after our first October oar trip, we knew we’d found our spot – the quiet autumn days (as in crowds – our screams were just as loud!), warm campfires on the beach, huge rides in the rapids in the smaller rafts, and the professional care and attention that we’ve been used to from WRA since we began in 1987. But it’s a secret about October, so please don’t tell anyone!"
-Debbie L.
Grand Canyon 2011
"This year, we lived the Grand Canyon for a week with Wilderness River Adventures… every starry night, every heat wave, every cold splash, every delicious meal, every slot canyon, every kernel of history brought to life by our guides, Zach, Brett, Siobhan and Will. My two teenagers and I moved outside our comfort zone to camp and commune with nature in the awe-inspiring beauty and power of the Grand Canyon. The trip of a lifetime, we rose with the sun and slept under the stars, bathed in the freezing waters of the Colorado River, enjoyed the view of the river from Oscar and loved every minute. We’d do it again every year if we could!"
-Barri L.
Grand Canyon 2011
"We have been on many other continents and have seem many of the world's wonders, but our trip down the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon right in our own backyard, rates in the top three. My husband was initially "along for the ride,"but within 10 minutes he was totally "onboard:. This trip was the most awe inspiring, naturally wonderful experience one could hope for. It was made even better by our captains, Butch and Al, with their swampers Patrice and Brent. Their knowledge of the river, their attention to safety and their genuine "caring attitude" enhanced this awesome trip. So, I recommend you get a bunch of friends together and experience the river with Wilderness River Adventures-you will long remember your trip and will want to return as we do."
-Tianne and Joe K.
Grand Canyon 2011