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Green River Rafting through the Gates of Lodore

  • Airport near Vernal, UT, United States
  • Boats, Barges & Small Ship Cruises
“We most enjoyed the quality of the trip itinerary, the professionalism of the boatmen, and the organization of the daily… ”
Colorado , Dinosaur National Monument , Green River , Gates of Lodore , Vernal , Utah , Uinta Range , Split Mountain , North America, Colorado, Utah, United States

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Period offered: May-September. The provider (view their profile) can provide you with specific departure dates, final prices, and other information.


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from $799* per person4 DaysMay-September
Comfort accommodations Exertion level: 5
Operator: O.A.R.S. 24 people max
Set aside as an American treasure in 1938 under the National Park Service, Dinosaur National Monument is an open-air archive of ancient Native American sites and far-out fossils unearthed by wind, water and time.  Within the monument, the Green River winds its way through three distinct canyons: Lodore, Whirlpool and Split Mountain all of which contains geological curiosities and rich human history. Lodore was the first major canyon encountered by John Wesley Powell and his men on their 1869 expedition. At its start, the river twists through a catacomb of scarlet slot canyons, yawning valleys and lush ledges of emerald evergreen and brush. Exploration is the mission of the day as the Green promises dozens of side hikes, relaxing nights on the beach and moderate whitewater perfect for young families and laid-back vacationers.

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Locations visited/nearby

Colorado , Dinosaur National Monument , Green River , Gates of Lodore , Vernal , Utah , Uinta Range , Split Mountain , North America, Colorado, Utah, United States

2 testimonials about this trip

  1. Reviewer: S. Yeres located in San Francisco, CA USA
    We most enjoyed the quality of the trip itinerary, the professionalism of the boatmen, and the organization of the daily schedule. The pace was excellent and helped the group build toward harder paddling and longer days. The meals were all excellent - fresh and well prepared. I especially enjoyed that each evening the guides would prepare us for the next day, read stories and poetry and sing. The overall atmosphere had a wonderful balance of relaxation and attention to safety/well-being of the group.
  2. Reviewer: J. White located in Portage, MI USA
    The guides were excellent. They provided many opportunities to try new things but always with safety oversight. My 9 year old and 12 year old boys had a great time. The guides also had lots of interesting information and stories and they were very fun! The food was excellent with good variety. The equipment was all in good shape and we liked having a variety of rafts (regular, paddle boats, duckies) to use during the trip. That really added an element of variety and interest to the trip. We enjoyed every aspect of the trip.

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  • Reviewer: J. Turner and A. Runyon located in Toronto, ONT Canada
    We loved our trip with Oars to Peru and now we only want to do more active vacations. We did like our comfy hotels at the end of the day and the great food but really enjoyed the outdoor aspects. Great Job!

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Special information

  • This is a custom departure, meaning this trip is offered on dates that you arrange privately with the provider. Additionally, you need to form your own private group for this trip. The itinerary and price here is just a sample. Contact the provider for detailed pricing, minimum group size, and scheduling information. For most providers, the larger the group you are traveling with, the lower the per-person cost will be.
  • You need to form your own private group for this trip. It will be scheduled for a date you arrange with the provider. The itinerary here is just a sample.
  • May accommodate certain types of disabilities. Contact the operator for more information.
  • Family oriented trip.
  • Offers some solo-only/singles departures.

Itinerary

    Scenic ride from Vernal, Utah to Dinosaur National Monument
    Raft through the towering Gates of Lodore
    Challenge some of the river’s most exciting and famous rapids like Upper and Lower Disaster Falls
    Hike up Winnie’s Grotto to beautiful oases and side canyons
    Sit back and soak in the remote splendor of Lodore – its soaring red rock cliffs sprinkled with deep green junipers and piñon pines
    Feast on delicious meals, relax on sandy beaches
    Charge rapids like Harp Falls, Triplet Falls, and Hells Half Mile
    Hike to Rippling Brook -- the perfect place for a cooling shower
    View petroglyphs at the confluence with the Yampa River
    We pick up speed as we enter Split Mountain Canyon and the river’s gradient becomes considerably steeper. Four or five major rapids deliver plenty of whitewater excitement during our last day on the river
    Shuttle from Split Mountain to Vernal

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