Over the course of 50 years of providing adventure travel holidays, we have paddled and hiked thousands of kilometers with countless satisfied customers. We've learned how to make your trip very special. Over 70% of our clientele are returning participants! Join us this season for an incredible adventure - challenge yourself, make new friends, experience something new, laugh and create great memories.

Overview

This is an enchanting route - a fun, easy paddle through dramatic red-rock canyons. The river twists and turns through convoluted "goosenecks" as it drains from southern Utah before flowing into the Colorado River at Lake Powell. Most of the river is gentle current interspersed with simple rapids; but, there are a few challenging sets to test our skills.
Along the way we'll see constant reminders of ancient peoples who lived here a thousand years ago - cliff dwellings, rock art, ruins, and carved stone stairways. While the sites are protected, we are allowed to walk freely through them. There are countless opportunities to explore on foot. We can hike to breathtaking lookouts, archeological sites, and up hidden side canyons, and follow ancient trails. We will camp each evening at a scenic site, dine at the river's edge, and sleep under desert stars. We suggest having previous paddling experience to enjoy the San Juan River, and basic canoeing and camping skills are recommended. There are no portages, and there is a constant current. Paddlers with more experience will still enjoy the variety of rapids, the fantastic canyon scenery, and the archeological sites that make the San Juan such a magical place.
Starting at
$2495 CAD
Package Price

Over the course of 50 years of providing adventure travel holidays, we have paddled and hiked thousands of kilometers with countless satisfied customers. We've learned how to make your trip very special. Over 70% of our clientele are returning participants! Join us this season for an incredible adventure - challenge yourself, make new friends, experience something new, laugh and create great memories.

Quick Facts

Paddlesport

  • Canoeing

Activity

  • Whitewater
  • Canoe Tripping

Experience/Service

  • Paddling Trip

Waterway

  • Whitewater Class I
  • Whitewater Class II

Destination

  • North America

Length

  • 8 Days

Accomodation

  • Wilderness Camping

Guided

  • Yes

Outfitted

  • Fully

Special Interest

  • Intermediate

Adventure Level

Easier Challenging

Dates & Packages

San Juan River Canoe Trip

Guides 5:1 ratio

Accommodation
• 7 nights of camping

Meals
• excellent trail meals and snacks - Day 1 lunch to Day 8 lunch
• fresh water
• limited wine with dinner

Canoeing Equipment
• canoes
• paddles, PFDs, throw bags, bailers, etc.

Camping Equipment
• tents: free-standing, custom expedition dome tents - 2 per tent
• "kitchen": tarp, fire box, cooking stoves, utensils, dishes, etc.
• containers for food and group equipment
• river pack for your personal gear

Safety Equipment
• first aid, safety, river rescue, and repair kits
• communications equipment (satellite phone)

What Guests Are Saying

Great interpretation, paddling and a fun group! Each day was so different, with fascinating things to see and do.

- Jim, British Columbia, Canada
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Our team is ready to work with you, from your first call to the office or online booking, all the way to the expedition's final day. We know how to take care of the details so you can just relax and enjoy an incredible experience in some of the most amazing places on earth! With 50 years of experience you know you are in good hands.

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Our Team

Our team is ready to work with you, from your first call to the office or online booking, all the way to the expedition's final day. We know how to take care of the details so you can just relax and enjoy an incredible experience in some of the most amazing places on earth! With 50 years of experience you know you are in good hands.

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Black Feather provides exceptional wilderness adventure holidays for individuals and small groups. We specialize in remote, northern expeditions - from sea kayaking in Greenland to basecamping on the arctic ice at the floe edge, to hiking across incredible tunda and canoeing Canada's wildest and most beautiful rivers, we have the trip for you!

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Black Feather is a leader in gear innovation - many of the items you see in use today were conceived by us! We update our trip equipment constantly, and as our guides come up with better and more streamlined systems we adapt them into our program. You can feel safe and well-taken care of with equipment that supports you in the wilderness!

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Equipment & Outfitting

Black Feather is a leader in gear innovation - many of the items you see in use today were conceived by us! We update our trip equipment constantly, and as our guides come up with better and more streamlined systems we adapt them into our program. You can feel safe and well-taken care of with equipment that supports you in the wilderness!

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