Is white water rafting Grand Canyon worth it?

The Grand Canyon white waters will definitely have you paddling for your life as you wade through those class IV+ rapids. The thrill just keeps getting intense as you await the guide's signal that your team is about to drop 15 feet in less than 10 seconds. For some, they just call it a “wild ride”.



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Top 10 Things I Wish I'd Known Before Rafting the Grand Canyon
  • Colorado River Rapids Are Dangerous. ...
  • Skin Needs to Be Protected. ...
  • Bring Plenty of Alcoholic Beverages. ...
  • The Bathroom Situation is Very Primitive. ...
  • Some Optional Gear Is Worth Its Weight in Gold. ...
  • Your Eyes Need Protection. ...
  • Know That You Are Going to Get Wet.


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Options include motorized rafts, oar rafts, paddle rafts, and dories. To help narrow down your list of potential trip options, selecting a raft type that meets the desires of your group is a good place to start. However, your physical abilities and the length of your vacation time will affect your options as well.

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View Grand Canyon Safely In areas where there is a railing or fence, do not climb over the barrier. Keep an eye on all of the people in your group, especially small children. Make sure that your travel companions have both feet firmly planted on pavement or developed trails at all times. Know where the edge is.

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How Many Grand Canyon Deaths Happen Per Year? An average of 12 deaths happen at the Grand Canyon every year. The odds of dying from falling off the rim in the Grand Canyon are 1 in 1.8 million visitors.

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Here are some of the park's top hazards of which you should be aware.
  • Viewpoints. Because the rim of the Grand Canyon sits about a mile above the Colorado River, there are many places to see incredible views. ...
  • Flash Floods. ...
  • Heat. ...
  • Dehydration. ...
  • Heat Exhaustion. ...
  • Heat Stroke.


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The Grand Canyon is rated Class IV with few Class V rapids and numerous Class I – III rapids as well.

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Seat– Stay on the outer rim of the boat for the best balance, unless your guide instructs you to get down. Paddle– Believe it or not, sticking your paddle in the water provides an extra bracing point.

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If you're only visiting the South Rim, three days at Grand Canyon National Park is plenty of time, though you can see several viewpoints and hike into the canyon with even just one or two.

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