Looking for that perfect Spring 2010 Rafting and Hiking Trip?

We do our absolute best to make your trip with us the absolute best of your life. Whether you have traveled the world or are taking your very first vacation, we want to deliver an unforgettable rafting and hiking experience in Arizona. Below was a letter we received from veteran travelers who shared their experience with us:

Of course the Canyon was spectacular and the weather was absolutely perfect and the food was superb and the whitewater exhilarating, the real treat on this trip was the care, commitment, and passion exhibited by your employees, Pam in reservations and our guides Travis, Kenny, and Chelsea and the countless others behind the scenes.

We have been fortunate to travel worldwide to many exciting and wonderful destinations but the experience is always bet defined by the people who take care of you and the new friends that you make on the journey. From my first call to ARR when I had all my questions answered by Pam I felt that I was in good hands with the people that genuinely cared about their customers. I knew that was the case after meeting our guides, getting our welcome briefing and being the first boats loaded and on the river.

While I knew whitewater rafting through the Grand Canyon would be a lifetime experience what I did not expect was to be in the company of Guides whose displayed passion for their work would be so compelling. Our lead, Travis, has an incredible knowledge of both the history and geology and willingly shared his love of the River and Canyon. Even more significant was his engagement and safety of each and every customer on the trip. Kenny was an encyclopedia of geological history and led us on some incredible hikes taking the time to show us many details of ancient life and Canyon formation. He is not only one of the most personable and gracious people I have ever met but also one of the hardest working. Chelsea was the perfect complement to these two guys. She worked harder than any two guys and probably would have done all the work if Travis and Kenny let her. But that was not the case…these three operated as a team with a common goal…to share their home in the Canyon and passion for their work. The fact that all three played guitar and sang every evening was a wonderful bonus!

I know that none of this would be possible without the commitment and dedication of a management team that has truly broken the code…hire the best employees, operate with quality equipment, and recognize there is no substitute for passionate customer service. I thank you and all of your team for a truly perfect vacation.
-Gordon & Gail -- Peachtree City, GA

Take advantage of our April 2010 “Hikers Special” by going to to www.raftarizona.com and clicking on “Browse Our Specials”, or call 1-800-477-7238 for the adventure of a lifetime!

Grand Canyon April "Hikers Special" Rafting Trips from Arizona River Runners

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Arizona River Runners adds New Grand Canyon Rafting – Spring 2010 - “Hikers Special” to Rafting Schedule

(Grand Canyon, Arizona) - Enjoy the Canyon in a whole new way as the spring bloom adds even more color and beauty to an already amazing landscape. Those willing to hike more will be treated to additional breathtaking viewpoints and unforgettable side-canyon experiences as this special three-part trip is available to guide travelers into the lesser-seen side of the Grand Canyon. With extra time each day passengers will experience the astounding views of hidden waterfalls, ancient Indian ruins and magnificent overlooks. The Colorado River provides not only the excitement of the biggest whitewater in North America but you can also savor calm moments on the river to reflect and renew.

Arizona River Runners is offering three new spring trips! All three trips will allow you more time for additional side-canyon hiking and discovery in the milder temperatures of the desert in April. Exploring the Grand Canyon by river is an experience unlike any other. This is the only time these special trips are being offered during the 2010 season!

April 3-14, 2010, 12-day motor powered trip. This 12-day/11-night adventure travels a total of 225 miles through the Grand Canyon. The trip begins at Marble Canyon, and ends at Diamond Creek. This trip discovers the rush of excitement from rafting the Colorado River whitewater. Escape completely on a worry-free vacation with no schedules and no stress - where time stands still!

April 3-8, 2010, 6-day motor powered trip. You can experience 87 river miles during your 6-days and 5-nights of some of the most spectacular views and gorgeous sandstone rock formations of the upper Canyon. On day six you will start the 7.5 mile final hike out of the Canyon on the Bright Angel Trail to the South Rim. Great trip for those wanting more hiking and it fits perfectly into a weeklong vacation.

April 8-14; a 7-day motor powered trip. After an exhilarating 7.5 mile morning hike from the South Rim to the river just below Phantom Ranch you will spend the next week exploring the 138 river miles to Diamond Creek. You will have the opportunity for more off-river time to take in the spectacular vistas and side stream hikes. This trip is great for those who realize that you not only enjoy the spectacular rapids of the “inner gorge”, but also the many sights there are to explore along this section of the Grand Canyon corridor.

Go to www.raftarizona.com and click on “Browse Our Specials”, or call 1-800-477-7238
for the adventure of a lifetime!