CANYONEERING IN ARIZONA
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DAY 1 – ARRIVE PAGE, ARIZONA Upon arrival into Page, Arizona, you will be met by your Epic Private Journeys guides, including Kevin Jackson, and transferred to the starting point of your adventure. En route, you will be fully briefed on the programme ahead. This will also give you the opportunity to learn some more background information about the areas we will be exploring, and ask any questions in relation to your adventure. Upon arrival at the top of the canyon rim we will conduct a full gear review and present a physical introduction to canyoneering. We will proceed to navigate through Upper Waterhole Canyon with a variety of rappels and hiking sections. We will exit the canyon with an hour hike up and over the canyon rim while we make our way back to the vehicle. Following today's adventure we are transferred to our accommodations, the beautiful Amangiri resort which opened in October 2009. Overnight – Amangiri – Twin share – Full board basis excluding alcoholic beverages
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DAY 2 – RAPPEL NINE MILE CANYON AND KAYAK THE COLORADO RIVER Starting early, we commence the day with a full brief of the day’s activities. Following this, we will transfer to the canyon entrance and stop to peer over 300 m (1,000 ft) into the canyon below. After a short hike we reach a series of rappels affording magnificent photo opportunities. Our aim is to work our way to the floor using a series of two and three hundred foot rappels. Our last rappel is 46 m (150 ft) and brings us to the Colorado River. Here we marry up with our inflatable kayaks and enjoy a short float to our awaiting camp amidst spectacular scenery. Overnight – Camp on Colorado River – Twin share – Full board basis, including select alcoholic beverages |
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DAY 3 – KAYAK THE COLORADO RIVER AND RETURN TO PAGE After a warm breakfast at camp, and time to enjoy the morning, we will paddle the last 13 km (8 miles) enjoying the unique beauty of our surrounds. Various narrow passageways have exceptionally pretty rock formations with the curved, delicately coloured rocks, characteristic of this region, illuminated by the penetrating sunlight. Lunch will be enjoyed at a riverside beach. We plan to be off the river by 2.00 – 3.00 pm to allow all participants time to travel to their onward destinations. The logistics of these connections will be tailored to suit. END OF ARRANGEMENTS
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