GRAND CANYON RIVER RAFTING TRIP

RANCH AND RAFT

Bar 10 Lodge COLORADO RIVER

To avoid disappointment book at least one year ahead

2010 dates 4 day with Bar 10 Lodge (3 day exclude Bar 10) £938 pp plus park entrance medi vac and 1 % process fee, plus motorcoach to Las Vegas approx £20

May 8, 9, 15, 16, ,22, 30

June 7,13,14,21,27,28; July 4,5,10,11,18,25,26,31

August 1,8,9,14,15,21,22,23,28

Departure 2009 dates as a guide:  May 5,9,10,16,17,23,24,31; June 7,14,15,21,28,29; July 5,6,11,12,19,26,27; August 1,2,8,9,15,16,22,23,24,29,30; September 2,5,6,13,14

Price £1035 per person plus  includes parks and medivac charge, £20 motor coach to Las Vegas £18

On this trip you have the chance to combine the awe inspiring Grand Canyon with a one night’s stay at a cattle ranch before your trip. On the river, the Colorado River's famous white water, though still exciting, is a bit tamer and less challenging. Hidden waterfalls and pools carve their way down to the river. There is abundant flora and fauna to be seen along the river.

Begin your vacation with a beautiful flight from Las Vegas to Bar Ten Ranch. Before you begin your three-day exploration of the Grand Canyon, you'll enjoy an overnight stay at the Bar Ten Ranch perched high on a plateau above the Colorado River. Your stay at the ranch includes horseback trail rides, chuck wagon dinner and evening entertainment before settling into bed in the lodge or outdoors in a covered wagon. After a big country breakfast, a helicopter takes you deep into the canyon where your raft awaits. After orientation and introductions, hold on for Kolb and Mile 207 rapids, both big plunges.

By the third day the J-Rig Rafts enter the Lower Granite Gorge with a series of moderate rapids that include Granite Spring, Diamond Creek and Travertine. You will be able to take some time to hike, explore and play at Travertine Grotto, a fantastic series of hidden waterfalls and pools. Later in the day you will run the biggest rapids of the trip, the "230's." As you near Lake Mead, the river calms and the canyon widens. At mid-morning, you'll transfer to a jet boat for a thrilling hour-long ride down river and across Lake Mead. A deluxe motor coach will be waiting to return you to Las Vegas.

Please call American Round-Up for an up to date tailor made itinerary which can include flights, car hire, hotel, ranch stay or simply just a riding and rafting trip Tel : 01798 865946 or e mail : sales@americanroundup.com