Guided River Rafting Trips
from Canyon REO

In addition to our renowned private trip outfitting services, Canyon REO offers some incredible guided trips on some incredible Desert canyon rivers in the SouthWest. To our guided river trips, we bring the same level of expertise and commitment to service for which we've become so well-known and trusted.

For more information about any of the trips below visit our separate Guided Trip web site at http://www.CanyonRio.com.

Salt River

The Salt River glistens with spring runoff from the White Mountains, offering some of the best Class III and IV rapids in Arizona. Our experts guide you around boulders, over gaping holes, and through waves. Between rapids, you'll marvel at the canyon's geology and unique natural beauty, characterized by blooming saguaro cacti, soaring hawks and bald eagles, and ancient canyon walls. The mystical power of the Salt River Canyon's granite gorges, roaring rapids, and brilliant wildflowers is unsurpassed... no wonder this canyon is known as the "jewel of the desert."

Salt River Rafting trips are available from a Half-day up to Five Days.

For more information visit http://www.canyonrio.com/salt.htm.

San Juan River

The San Juan River begins in southern Colorado and joins the Colorado River at Lake Powell in southeastern Utah, flowing through the heart of the Four Corners region. From Bluff to Lake Powell, the river meanders through sandstone canyons filled with archeological sites and signs of ancient inhabitants. You may see herds of bighorn sheep foraging along the riverbanks, as well as many species of birds including eagles, herons, and osprey. The San Juan River exposes the harsh beauty of one of the most remote and spectacular areas in the country.

San Juan River Rafting trips are available in either three-, five-, or seven day lengths.

For more information visit http://www.canyonrio.com/san_juan.htm.

Upper San Juan River, Pagosa Springs

Canyon Rio Rafting brings over 30 years of river rafting experience to Pagosa Springs, where the beautiful San Juan River flows through downtown. The San Juan offers fun and excitement for all ages, with scenic views and whitewater adventure - perfect for families and groups. You can run the river in a guided paddle or oar raft or you can paddle an inflatable kayak. We've got something for everyone!.

Upper San Juan River Rafting trips are ideal for the weekend visitor, available in either two-hour, half-day, or full-day packages.

For more information visit http://www.canyonrio.com/pagosa.htm.

Rio Chama

The Rio Chama, a designated National "Wild and Scenic" River, slices through the high plateaus of northwestern New Mexico. Multi-day adventures begin south of the El Vado dam, where you leave the sandy banks to raft Class II and III whitewater. This spectacular river flows between towering red rock cliffs, alternating with pine-studded hillsides. Enjoy bird life as we drift past baby swallows in nests lining the crags and marvel as our rafts play hopscotch with solitary herons and flocks of geese. These striking surroundings inspired Benedictine monks to build a monastery and chapel on the banks of the river, and their red walls blend with the multi-colored sandstone cliffs reminiscent of Georgia O'Keefe's landscape paintings.

Rio Chama river raft trips are either one-day, or three-days long.

For more information visit http://www.canyonrio.com/chama.htm.

Guide School

Canyon Rio offers potential river guides the best whitewater school in the Southwest! Learn the professional skills you need to be a whitewater rafting guide. You'll learn essential guiding skills in up to Class III whitewater on the scenic Upper Salt River or on the Upper San Juan River and Rio Chama. The course will include hands-on instruction in, paddle and oar-boat techniqes, rescues and emergencies, cheffing on the river, and much more.

For more information visit http://www.canyonrio.com/guide_school.htm.

Kayak School

Canyon Rio offers a fun course for beginning and intermediate kayakers who want to learn or improve their skills such as reading whitewater, bracing, rolling, eddying out, and much more. We also cover basic kayaking safety. Courses are held on New Mexico's scenic Rio Chama and Utah's spectacular San Juan River. Raft support accompanies the class down the river.

For more information visit http://www.canyonrio.com/kayak_school.htm.