I just got back from a CRATE guided photo trip -- twelve days rafting down the Colorado River from the top of the Grand Canyon to the bottom (280 miles). CRATE exceed all my expectations. Lead guide Walker Mackay was outstanding. Now in his mid-30s, he has been rafting the Grand Canyon since his teens. Very experienced and knowledgeable. He... More

Crate provides a first-class experience. The guides were fabulous, very knowledgeable, experienced, and very helpful. The food was fabulous, complete hot meals for dinner, a big breakfasts and a nice spread for lunch. We hiked difficult trails, found secret hideaways, beautiful scenery and fantastic trills. It was the adventure of a lifetime. Fantastic! More

We went on a 12 day raft trip with CRATE in May, 2012. We took our children. The CRATE people are fantastic. They are easy to deal with, flexible, and aim to please. The guides went out of their way to play games with our children (e.g. washers while we were in camp) and help everyone to have a good... More

just did a 12 day photo trip with them thru GCNP. The trip was excellent in every way - food, activities, rapids and personalities. 5 stars !! Already have a 2nd trip planned. More

Now I understand why people say its a trip of a lifetime. You will never know the experience the canyon bestows upon you 'til you've been there. There are no words to describe it. However, I can describe the service from CRATE. From my first phone call to reserve our spaces to saying good-bye to our crew on the last... More

Met by coach at the Bellagio Hotel two and half hour journey with 13 miles near the canyon over a very rough road. Well worth it though. We were taken by Helicopter to land at the bottom of the canyon.Wow what a flight, great views. Next a 15 mins trip on a small boat on the river. Flown back to... More

Upper Canyon, Lees Ferry to Phantom Ranch, 3 1/2 days of beautiful nature, fun, good food, great people and excellent service 18 hours a day (when do the river guides sleep ?!). Have you ever tried body surfing in the sky blue water of the tributary Little Colorado Rive - a must !! And, don't underestimate the hike up to... More

We are a family of 4 from Australia and we had the most amazing time on this trip. CRATE staff were professional, friendly, knowledgable and took great care of us. We got to experience the GC in so many ways, with the hike down gradually exposing the changing geology, the rafting and rapids having us appreciate the power of nature,... More

We did the 4 hour smooth water rafting with my daughter (9) and it certainly was the highlight of the trip. Amazing to see this place from below, the guide (John) was awesome and truly loved his job (at least it appeared that way!). I was sad when it came to an end and will consider the multiple day trips... More