a day on the water finish that morning cup of coffee pack your bags the boats are rigged you hop on and launch for another day floating on the magnificent colorado river true the colorado through the grand canyon offers up some of the biggest whitewater in north america many people come for the thrills of the rapids the big drops and while the rapids have earned their reputation and are exhilarating they are only part of the river experience as the days roll on you will find it is in the quiet calm stretches that the river and the canyon work their wonders the grand canyon can change us humble us give us a new perspective on our place in the natural world in the canyon every living thing is on equal footing people come to appreciate their fellow adventurers and some go away with lifetime friendships first-time visitors are awestruck by the beauty of this powerful place and they leave recharged for many people the canyon s spell is unbreakable and they come back again and again our guid
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a day of adventure and discovery we would like to take this opportunity to let you know how much we enjoyed our trip down the colorado with your group the natural beauty of the canyon area combined with a truly great group of people from arizona have made for some memories which we will cherish for the rest of our lives diane and george ciavola rutland vermont during the day we make frequent stops along the river to explore archaeological sites huge caverns and enticing side canyons we will see breathtaking waterfalls deep pools inviting a swim green streamside oases and towering cliff walls at a turn in the trail we may come upon a deer browsing or hear the delightful serenade of a canyon wren every day is one of adventure and discovery of the secrets of the natural world of fellowship of solitude of yourself 6
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an evening in camp after a day of boating and exploring we pull into camp on sandy beaches and eat a delicious dinner we sleep under the stars on comfortable mattresses and diamond provides waterproof cover in case of rain you may want to bring a collapsible fishing pole and gear to try your luck on trout or catfish in the river or you can pitch in with camp chores read relax bathe visit with other trip members or take an evening stroll up a side canyon equipment on a diamond river adventure equipment is the key to trouble-free enjoyment for each passenger we provide coast guard-approved life preserver waterproof tarp tent sanitized sleeping bag mattress pad eating utensils watertight metal box for camera and personal day-use items and waterproof bag for all clothing our modern equipment has been selected by professionals specifically for river running this eliminates guesswork for you and saves the expense of buying gear you might use only once also you don t have to worry about trans
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phone 520 645-8866 · toll-free u.s canada 800 343-3121 · fax 520 645-9536 · www.diamondriver.com food we serve three well-balanced excellent meals each day with snacks between though we regret not being able to change our menu to accommodate individual diet preferences everyone will have a wide choice of foods from our basic menu vegetarians will find breads fruits and vegetables at every meal with dairy products and peanut butter as well in addition those with special dietary requirements such as low-fat meals can enjoy chicken fish or pasta soft drinks diet and noncarbonated drinks are included on every trip just a note to let you know how much i enjoyed my trip last week when people ask me how was it i have been saying on a scale of 1 to 10 when i plan a trip i expect a 7 or 8 and hope for a 9 or 10 this was a 27 it is a shame that so many people are hesitant to take this type of trip because of perceived hardships with camping in the grand canyon as a non-camper i found it
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phone 520 645-8866 · toll-free u.s canada 800 343-3121 · fax 520 645-9536 · www.diamondriver.com put-in x take out helicopter pad regional mileage approximate page page south rim peach springs flagstaff 0 130 250 134 south rim 130 0 141 81 peach springs 250 141 0 120 flagstaff 134 81 120 0 trips full length of grand canyon 8-day motorized trip 12-day oar-powered trip 13-day oar-powered trip upper portion of grand canyon 4-day motorized trip 5-day oar-powered trip 6-day oar-powered trip october only lower portion of grand canyon 5-day motorized trip 8-day oar-powered trip all inclusive special package 7-day motorized trip full length of grand canyon 10-day oar-powered trip full length of grand canyon put-in and take-out options for trips of various lengths are shown on the map partial trips usually require a hike in or out of grand canyon please consult us about transportation logistics for put-ins and take-outs miles from page to denver las vegas los angeles 522 285 640 phoenix salt
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diamond river adventures 916 vista p.o box 1300 page arizona 86040 phone 520 645-8866 toll-free u.s canada 800 343-3121 fax 520 645-9536 www.diamondriver.com info@diamondriver.com photo credits jerry halfman paul mitcheltree leslie diamond randy ryan
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what you need to know about the trips beginning the full-length and upper portion river trips please plan to arrive in page arizona on or before the day of the trip departure you will probably need lodging in page and diamond can assist with reservations if you wish a deposit is required to hold rooms at your motel you will receive a waterproof storage bag that contains a sleeping bag and waterproof tarp for use on your trip your duffel bag will fit inside the waterproof bag in addition you will receive a waterproof box 12 x 6 x 7 inches for your camera raingear sunscreen and other small items you wish to keep close at hand on the boat we will instruct you how to pack your belongings for the river trip note if you fly into the page airport courtesy shuttle service is available through your motel if you arrive in page by car or camper you can drive directly to your motel the evening before departure we host a get acquainted meeting in page members of the diamond organization will answ
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what you need to know about the trips grand canyon arizona south rim this small village on the rim of grand canyon national park offers all visitor facilities including public campground grocery store service station cafeteria and restaurants hotels and motels reservations for rooms and meals can be made by contacting grand canyon lodges grand canyon az 86023 phone 303 297-2757 888 297-2757 grand canyon airport is located ten miles from the south rim several commercial flights arrive daily from las vegas rental car and taxi services are available at the airport motels located near the airport include the squire inn 928 638-2681 quality inn 928 638-2673 and grand canyon inn 928 638-9203 for each passenger diamond river provides coast guardapproved life preserver waterproof tarp tent sanitized sleeping bag mattress pad eating utensils watertight metal box for camera and personal day items and a waterproof bag for all clothing what to bring along diamond river recommends that you bring a
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commonly asked questions i ve never been rafting before which trip should i take all of our river trips are suitable for beginners be sure you are in very good condition if you choose a trip where you are required to hike in or out at phantom ranch children need to be 8 or older for motor trips 12 or older for oar trips are there bugs mosquitoes and other critters bugs and mosquitoes are rarely a problem bring some repellent just in case there is a slight chance you may encounter a scorpion or snake just as in all parts of the southwest it is likely you will not see any and even less likely they would hurt you they usually make themselves scarce what if i can t swim swimming skills are not a requirement everyone wears a life preserver at all times on the boats will i have clean drinking water we carry an extremely efficient water purifier utilizing filters and ultraviolet light for plenty of clean good-tasting drinking water i m 70 years old can i handle this trip quite possibly m
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reservation form this form is for all trips except the special package see reverse side of this form for special package reservations please complete this form and mail to us with your deposit an early reservation can insure a choice of trip date no less than 90 days before our trip date you will be sent river trip instructions a list of what to bring car storage information charter flight data and reservation forms maps statement of account and all other information pertaining to your river trip this packet will serve as your ticket you will not need any further documents please check refer to trip dates on opposite page trip date 2005 full-trip motor full-trip oar 2006 1st choice 1st choice upper-portion motor upper-portion oar 2nd choice 2nd choice lower-portion motor lower-portion oar passengers on full-length trips lee s ferry to diamond creek at the end of the trip i will arrange to depart peach springs by i plan to arrive in page by charter flight to page charter flight to
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special package reservation form for 2005 and 2006 please use this form to book the package specials only use the regular reservation form on the reverse side of this form to book from the regular schedule special package best of the rapids we arrange everything lees ferry to whitmore 188 river miles includes motel in page the night before the trip transportation from page to lee s ferry everything you will need on the river trip helicopter from the river to bar-ten ranch and a charter flight to page or las vegas at the end prices are based on double room occupancy at motel in page singles will be charged $40.00 extra for a single room no agent commission and no discounts on these dates please check here for the 2005 or 2006 dates and type of trip 2005 2006 7-day motorized $1,855.00 7-day motorized $1,910.00 may 9-15 may 15-21 may 21-27 may 30-6/5 may 28-6/6 june 11-17 june 15-21 june 22-28 june 28-7/4 june 20-29 july 1-7 july 7-13 july 19-25 july 25-31 july 11-20 aug 6-12 aug 19-25
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