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Discover the quality of equipment that is offered only on a Sheri Griffith Expeditions trip. Comfortable chairs, roomy tents, soft pads and quality sleeping bags are provided free of charge and in good condition.

We provide and prepare all the meals. Our guides are great river chefs. They do all of the work of preparing the highest quality, healthy meals made with fresh ingredients. There is a variety of fruits and vegetables, local meats, and non-meat options. The eve-ning meals are grilled and baked to perfection. We can accom-modate any diet from Kosher to Vegetarian and everything in be-tween.

We provide “A Touch of Class” on every trip. What does this mean? It means that it is our mission to help you be comfortable in the outdoors. We provide enough civilization for almost anyone to be comfortable on our river rafting trips. Great meals, cozy sleeping bags, comfort-able chairs and profes-sional, service oriented guides create a relaxing and comfortable camp setting, complimenting the relaxed pace of the day’s river rafting ac-tivities.

Top QualityEquipment

Relax and Enjoy Great FoodA Touch of Class

Experienced GuidesOur guides are the best in the busi-ness. They have learned from our standards of Service and Safety that come from 42 years of showing guests the wonders of whitewater rafting. Our company’s years of knowledge are passed on to our team through extensive training and workshops. You may rest assured that they all have comprehensive outdoor skills, a strong commitment to the environ-ment, impressive leadership skills and a sharp sense of responsibility.

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No Experience Necessary........................ 1Family Time............................................... 3Map of the Southwest.............................. 5How to Choose a Trip............................... 6

COLORADO RIVER

The Sights of Cataract Canyon................ 9The Highlights of Cataract Canyon......... 10Wild Westwater Canyon.......................... 11

YAmpA RIVER........................................... 12

GREEN RIVER

Majestic Canyons of the Green River..... 15The Gates of Lodore................................. 16

SpECIALTY TRIpS

Women-Only Escapes...............................17Custom Private Tours................................17Sea Kayaking in Canyon Country........... 18Moab Package Tours................................ 18

LuxuRY RIVER TRIpS..............................19

The Armada................................................21General Information/Reservations......... 22

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“Our guides were Amber and Tabitha and they were EXCELLENT! Our lunch was amazing, the trip was full of stories and knowledge of the river and its canyon, my husband and I were very impressed. The skills that both guides displayed, made us feel safe and secure on the river. HUGE THANK YOU TO AMBER AND TABITHA!”— Janette K, Chicago, IL, Westwater Canyon

Sheri Griffith Expeditions’ family trips are exactly the type of vaca-tion you have been looking for…the STRESS FREE type. All trips are organized by professional guides al-lowing you to enjoy precious family time. We include all the gear, so you only need worry about how many pairs of shorts to pack.

The rivers of the Southwest offer the perfect family trips and provide something fun for all family mem-bers. Hiking, water and beach games, and building sandcastles provide quality time and interaction for all. Our guides entertain children with structured activities designed to be educational as well as fun. Your fam-ily will interact with nature, other families and the guides.

Our family trips include:• Guidestrainedwithkidskills• Structuredactivitiesforthekids and adults•Moderatewhitewaterthatisfun for everyone.•Greatcampinglocationswith sandy beaches•A“KidGuide”isdedicatedtokids with games and nature walks•Horseshoes,sandtoysandmore add fun for all ages

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Family Time

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We make your trip…

1. Safer: Our number one priority has always been the safety of our guests since 1971. We call it soft adventure, because it is soft on risk yet high on adventure.

2: Easy: We take care of all the details and make your vacation easy. We can book hotels and activities and provide itinerary recommendations for points of interest in the area. All you need is your clothes.

3. Fun: Our fun-loving professional guides are the best in the business, with an average of 10 years of experience. This is not just their summer job, it’s their life. Our guides notonlyliveinMoab,butworkandplay on the river.

4. High Quality: We provide the highest quality equipment, guides, and food on all of our river expeditions. We take pride in offering “A Touch of Class” to all aspects of our trips. 5. All-Inclusive Trips: All our trips are all inclusive: we include tents, sleeping bags, and sleeping pads for all our guests. All transportation is incorporated, including scenic flights on our Family Vacations on the Green River and Cataract Canyon trips.

Top 5 Reasons to Choose Sheri Griffith

Expeditions

“Our trip was excellent. Our guides were outstanding, the food they prepared amazing, their directions and interaction with all in our group wonderful. The WARM pineapple-upside down cake and WARM brownies the guides made were awesome. They were all friendly, helpful and fun to be with. .… The pacing of our trip was perfect for our mix of children, parents and even 2 grandparents. Thanks for making some great memories for all of us.”— David Linderman, Colorado Family Trip

“I have experienced this women-only trip twice now and it is terrific. The Sheri Griffith company is excellent, the guides were super and both times the trip brought together amazing women. Rafting, hiking, camping, great food... a fabulous trip start to finish!”— Julie S, Pawling NY, Westwater Canyon

Lengthof Trip

GreenRiver

West- water

Cataract Gates ofLodore

Yampa Sea Kayaking

1–2 days ✔

3–4 days ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

5–6 days ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

7–10 days ✔

Whitewater

mild ✔

Fun ✔

Exciting ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

VERY Exciting

✔High Water in

May & June

✔High Waterin May

Trip Options

Luxury ✔ ✔

Family trips ✔ ✔ in July

& August

Typically less families

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Charters ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

Best time to go

June 2-day: July3-day: July

Summer June May Fall

paddleboats ✔ ✔ ✔

Inflatable kayaks

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motorized J-rigs

Tips fromthe Experts

Typically small trip numbers

Early season

Late season

Camp-ing gear included

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River rafting offers a wil-derness experience, as well as the adventure of a lifetime. A river rafting trip can be enjoyed by the whole family, couples or solo travelers. There are a lot of things to look at when choosing the perfect river rafting journey.

Here are some things you should consider when choosing a trip: the length of time you have, the in-tensity of whitewater you want to experience, and the time of year that is best for you.

mILEAGE CHARTTO mOAB, uTAH

Moab, Utah is where most of our trips begin. Famous-ly nicknamed the “Adven-ture Capital of the World,” Moaboffersnationalparks,gorgeous resorts, amazing scenery and just about ev-ery kind of outdoor adven-ture known on land and river.

Vernal, Utah, is where we begin our river trips through Dinosaur Nation-al Monument. Vernal is ahaven for outdoor enthu-siasts offering spectacular canyons, award-winning fishing and cooler temper-atures. Vernal is also the heart of “Dinosaurland,” home to one of the larg-est quarries of dinosaur bones.

GETTING THERE: Salt Lake International airport (SLC) is a 4-hour drive away. Rental cars are available.

Grand Junction, Colorado airport (GJT) is a 2-hour drive away. Rental cars are available.

Moab, UT airport (CNY) has limited commercial flights daily. Enterprise car rental available.

For more map informa-tion, visit: www.GriffithExp.com/maps

Albuquerque 307

Denver 361

Los Angeles 717

Las Vegas 451

phoenix 413

Salt Lake City 235

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Host Cities How toChoose a Trip

“An awesome rafting experience! If you’re looking for a multi-day rafting trip, you can’t go wrong with Sheri Griffith!”— Fran H., Tampa, Fl, Yampa River

The Colorado River is one of the most famous, exciting and beautiful rivers in the world. This magnificent river runs through six national parks and recreation areas.

Vacations on this prized river offer a combination of outstanding scenery, majestic wildlife, exhilarating rapids and a chance to truly escape.

Sheri Griffith Expeditions hosts trips in two scenic canyons of the Colorado River: Cataract Canyon, in Canyon-lands National Park, and Westwater Canyon, a proposed Wild and Scenic River.

CATARACT CANYON The Colorado River divides Canyon-lands National Park in half. This is a spectacular, remote wilderness with 2000 foot red rock cliffs, 28+ fun and exciting rapids and national park qual-ity hikes.

by Oar BoatThe oarboat is the traditional raft on the Colorado River and is “up close and personal” with the river and its natural power.

by motorized J-RigThis larger more stable raft, maneu-vered by a quiet outboard motor, al-lows you to experience Cataract Can-yon on a shorter timeframe.

WILD WESTWATER CANYONby paddleboatThis stretch of the river offers an ideal balance of mellow bird watching, ex-hilarating whitewater rafting and per-fect camping. Otters, deer and eagles are not rare in this desert oasis.

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Exhilarating Rapids,Outstanding Scenery

“SGE is a great example of “you get what you pay for”; yes, they are a little pricier than some others, but their trips are well planned, their staff is professional and helpful, the experience can’t be truly described. You will not be disappointed.” — Charles, Southlake, TX, Cataract Canyon

The Sights of Cataract Canyon trip through Canyonlands National Park is our pre-mier trip that offers great whitewater, spectacular hikes and beauty found only on the Colorado River. See red rock spires that tower 2000 ft. above the river. Explore 1000-year- old Native American petroglyphs and granaries found around every bend in the river.

ThewhitewaterinMayandJuneisathrill-seeker’sdream.Thewavesarelargeandthe ride is very exciting. In the later season, the whitewater is still fun but not as big.

The oarboat is the traditional raft on the Colorado River. This type of craft places you “up close and personal” with the river and its natural awesome pow-er. It’s a pure wilderness river trip combining all the comforts needed to enjoy the outdoors. Carrying four to five people, the small rafts put you right in the heart of the action. Only the quiet dipping of the oars in the water breaks the impressive natural quiet of the smooth water sections.

Explore some of the lost can- yons of Cataract Canyon as we motor off Lake Powell. The trip concludes with a flight back over Canyonlands National Park.

Call for a FREE DVD itineraryof Cataract Canyon!

800-332-2439

Highlights:• WildlyFunRapids• IndianRuins•TimetoHikein CanyonlandsNationalPark• Oarboats• 2000ft.RedRock CanyonWalls• ScenicReturnFlight

Trip Lengths:5 Days/4 Nights LeaveseveryTuesday6 Days/5 Nights Specificdatesavailablebyrequest

Host City:Moab,UT(Airportcode:CNY)

Minimum Age:10yearsold

Rapids:III-IV(VinhighwatersofJune)

Boat Options:Oarboat&InflatableKayaks(July&August)

Other trips throughCataract Canyon: LuxuryRiverTrips,pg.19Women-OnlyEscapes,pg.17

TRIP DETAILS

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Highlights:• WonderfulSandyBeaches• HiketoIndianRuins• CanyonlandsNationalPark• MoreStableBoats• 2000ft.RedRock CanyonWalls• ScenicReturnFlight

Trip Lengths:4 Days/3 NightsLeaveseveryWednesday3 Days/2 NightsLeaveseveryThursday

Host City:Moab,UT(Airportcode:CNY)

Minimum Age:8yearsold

Rapids:III-IV(VinhighwatersofJune)

Boat Options:J-rig,PaddleboatsinJuly

Other Trips throughCataract Canyon:ColoradoRiverMultisportAdventurepg.17

TRIP DETAILS

10Toll free: 800-332-2439Toll free: 800-332-2439 www.griffithexp.com/cataract-canyon

If you are intrigued by the beauties of Cataract Canyon and Canyonlands National Park,yetnotanadrenalinejunkie,ourHighlightsofCataractCanyonbyMotorizedJ-Rig is for you! This trip allows those that don’t want too much whitewater to ride on a motorizedpontoon“J-rig,”whichislargerandmorestablethanoarboats.

The first few days we hike to ancient Native American ruins and petroglyphs and marvel at the red rock vistas of Canyonlands National Park. We have time for swimming and relaxing in the afternoon and evening.

After the Confluence of the Green and Colorado Rivers, we meet the beginning of the whitewater. For the next 20 miles, we navigate through rapids with names like North Seas, MileLong,andtheBigDrops.Dur-ing the spring runoff, these rapids can be some of the largest and most powerful on the Colorado River. In late summer and fall, the river drops and the rapids are more moderate yet still exciting.

On the last day, we view 2000-foot cliffs and explore some of the canyons of Lake Powell. The trip wraps up with a scenic flight back toMoaboverthecanyonyouhavecome to love.

Call and ask about our Julypaddleboat options

COLORADORIVER

Westwater Canyon, one of the last canyons of the Colorado Plateau to be explored, contains many wonders, from river otter and eagles that make the canyon their home to the miner’s cabin and the Western Rio Grand railroad. The canyon walls are spectacular with 1.7 billion-year-old black rock rising out of the river and stand 1200 feet above the water by burning red sandstone cliffs. Westwater’s history is filled with tales of those who passed this way, proven by Native American writings hidden on canyon walls and abandonedMiner’scabinsandout-law caves.

The Wild Westwater Canyon adventure places you in the midst of dramatic desert landscapes. There are two sections to Westwater Can-yon with great contrast between the serene solitude of the upper can-yon’s sandstone walls and the sur-real black granite and impressive rapids of the lower canyon.

This stretch of the Colorado River is free flowing, resulting in a variety of water levels through-out the rafting season. The narrow gorge of Westwater Canyon offers wonderful rapids during the entire rafting season. Run rapids with nameslikeSock-It-To-Me,SkullandLast Chance as you traverse this wild and scenic canyon.

Highlights:• ClassicSplashingRapids• AbundantWildlife•OarboatsandPaddleboats•1.7Billion-Year-OldRocks• 1000-ft.RedRock CanyonWalls•GreatCowboy/ OutlawHistory

Trip Lengths:3 Days/2 NightsSpecificdatesavailablebyrequest2 Days/1 NightCheckonlineforexactdates 1 DayLeaveeveryTuesday.Checkonlineforadditionaldates

Host City: Moab,UT(Airportcode:CNY)

Minimum Age:10yearsold

Rapids:II-IV

Boat Options:Oarboat,Paddleboat

Other Trips throughWestwater Canyon: LuxuryRiverTrips, seepg.19 Women-OnlyEscapes, seepg.17 Raft&ResortAdventure, seepg.17

TRIP DETAILS

11Toll free: 800-332-2439 www.griffithexp.com/westwater-canyon

COLORADORIVER

TherarelyrunYampaRiverthroughtheDinosaurNationalMonumentisaguideand guest favorite. This is the only free-flowing river in the Colorado River drainage, and runsinMayandJune.TheRockyMountainspringrun-offcreatesfunrapidsforinflat-able kayaks and paddleboats.

Raft alongside 2000-foot-high white canyon walls with black tiger-stripes; hike side canyons to prehistoric rock art and abandoned caves. The Yampa joins the Green River at Echo Park for a 180-degree swing around beautiful Steamboat Rock and then continues through the canyons and Split MountainGorge.

The whitewater is exciting and entertaining while the slower river sections offer spectacular scenery to quiet the soul. Ancient American history and geological features fas-cinate your thirsty mind; star-stud-ded nights evoke thought and ap-preciation for our place on Earth.

Because there is limited access to the Yampa River, few people have the opportunity to explore this area. This trip books quickly.

12Toll free: 800-332-2439 www.griffithexp.com/yampa-river

TRIP DETAILS

Highlights:• Fast-PacedWhitewater EveryDay• TonsofWildlife• UntamedRiver• ActiveTripwith PaddleboatsandIKs• HikestoNativeAmerican Caves• VeryRarelyRunRiver• DinosaurNational Monument

Trip Lengths:5 Days/4 NightsCheckonlineforexactdates4 Days/3 NightsCheckonlineforexactdates

Host City:Vernal,UT(Airportcode:VEL)

Minimum Age:8yearsold

Rapids:II-IV

Boat options: Oarboat,Paddleboats,InflatableKayaks

YAMPARIVER

The Green River offers a variety of trips along its 730 mile journey from the WindRiverMountainsinWyomingtothe confluence of the Colorado River in Canyonlands National Park. This historic river has all the elements of a classic whitewater river trip: colorful cowboy, outlaw and Native American history, beautiful beaches and canyons and fun whitewater. We run three great stretches of the Green River.

4-DAY GATES OF LODOREThis is one of the most popular trips Sheri Griffith Expeditions runs. This is a journey into the spectacular wil-derness of Dinosaur National Monu-ment. This trip offers lots of activities and action. You can choose between paddling with friends in a paddleboat, taking on the rapids in one of our in-flatable kayaks or relaxing in one of the oarboats.

5-DAY FAmILY VACATIONS ONTHE GREEN RIVERThis trip offers a chance for the whole family to escape with exceptional bonding opportunities, fun whitewa-ter, charming camp sites on sandy beaches, stunning geological features, and ancient and recent western his-tory. River rafting offers quality time and experiences for strengthening family relationships. There is adven-ture time, quiet time, interaction and reflection time and lots of play time.

SEA KAYAKING CANYON COuNTRYThis trip is a graceful float through a bounty of southwestern vistas and cliffs of red rock sandstone. Spectacu-lar buttes and mesas rise over 1,500 feet above the river floor. This trip is perfect for paddling. We explore on foot some of the secret side canyons, looking for Indian ruins and traces of lost civilizations.

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Classic Whitewater,Colorful History

“We have an unknown distance yet to run,an unknown river to explore. What fallsthere are, we know not; what rocks besetthe channel, we know not; what wallsride over the river, we know not..”— John Wesley Powell

Highlights:• Kid-FriendlyRiver• OutlawCabinHideouts• 5000ft.CanyonWalls• 1000-Year-OldNative AmericanWritings• WarmRiverforSwimming• GreatSandyBeaches forGames• 50+ModerateRapids

Trip Lengths:5 Days/4 NightsLeaveseverySunday.Chartertripsalsoavailable.

Host City:Moab,UT(Airportcode:CNY)

Minimum Age:5yearsold

Rapids:II-III

Boat Options:Oarboat,InflatableKayak

Highlights:• RapidsEveryDay• ActiveTrip• WaterfallHikes• AbundantWildlife• StunningScenery• DinosaurNational Monument• 2000-ft.CanyonWalls• ClassicOutlawHistory

Trip Lengths:4 Days/3 Nights Checkonlineforexactdates

Host City:Vernal,UT(Airportcode:VEL)

Minimum Age:8yearsold

Rapids: II-IV

Boat options:Oarboat,Paddleboats,InflatableKayak

The Green River is the perfect family river trip with warm water for swimming, big sandy beaches for playing and easy to moderate whitewater for excitement.

This trip is planned entirely for families. We travel at a family’s pace, hand pick family-friendly guides and offer family-friendly meals. We take along sand toys for amusement. This hidden jewel of the American West has outlaw hideouts, homesteads, Indian Ruins, and sandy beaches shaded by ancient cottonwood trees. There are over 50 exciting rapids with big rolling waves that get bigger each day.

This stretch of the Green River has been our premier family trip for 25 years. It offers multi-generational families an opportunity to bond in the great outdoors.

The Perfect Family Vacation!Playful rapids, lots of water fun, sandy beaches for sandcastles, nature hikes for learning, and marshmallows for roasting are just a few of the activi-ties lined up for your family vacation. Camp on beautiful beaches shaded by cottonwood trees, hike to old outlaw hideouts and glimpse shy wildlife. Our “Kid Guide” offers games, fun-to-learn outdoor skills, and nature walks. Parents can join in or grab a little private time for themselves.

The Gates of Lodore is an absolute paradise with few people, 1000-foot cliffs and wildlife around every bend. The entrance to this Green River adventure truly looks like you’re entering a giant red rock fortress as the canyon walls shoot hundreds of feet up from the valley floor. The trip has much more to offer than just gorgeous scenery; the canyon is filled with fun rapids every day, waterfall hikes and a native herd of big horn sheep that can be seen on most trips.

The Gates of Lodore Canyon contains the first major set of rap-ids encountered by John WesleyPowell and his men on their 1869 expedition. The river is narrow and fast paced. We run the rapids in paddleboats, inflatable kayaks and oarboats. The scenery is an amaz-ing combination of Rocky Moun-tain forest tapering into the rug-ged beauty of the desert. Abundant wildlife including deer, bighorn sheep, eagles, trout and hawks can be seen around every bend.

We purposely travel slowly, about 10-15 miles per day, so we have ample time to explore the can-yons and take in the surrounding nature and its wildlife. The camps are well-maintained, which makes for easy and relaxing camping.

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The women-only trips feature a balance of adventure and rejuvenation. Experience some of the most inspiring moments in your life in one of the most beautiful places on earth as you recognize strengths and build friendships. Smell flow-ers, sage, and the earth after a desert rain without the interference of polluted air. View landscapes that even the best photograph will never be able to capture. Listen to the quiet music of the river. The smells, sights, sounds and touches of the river and her canyons open a new sense: the sense of SELF. Trips change year to year. Check our website for cur-rent information:

Our 5-day trip is a graceful float through a bounty of southwestern vistas and cliffs of red rock sandstone. No experience is necessary, as touring kayaks are easy to paddle, comfortable to travel in and very stable. There’s time to explore the canyons and ponder the ancient Indian writings and trappers’ inscriptions on the canyon walls. Your time is spent play-ing on and in the river and relaxing on your leisure vacation.

The Green River progresses slowly through white, yellow, brown and red canyon walls with hairpin switchbacks ac-centedbytoweringbuttesandmesasrising1,500feetabovetheriver.Becausefewpeopletravelhere,LabyrinthCanyonis the perfect trip for those who want a quiet getaway.

5-DAY SIGHTS OF CATARACT CANYON (Colorado River)Joinlike-mindedwomenandstrongfemaleguidesforanadventureintoCanyonlandsNationalPark.

5-DAY SEA KAYAKINGIN CANYON COuNTRY(Green River)PaddletheGreenRiveronthelongeststretchoffree-flowingflatwaterintheAmericanSouthwest.Noexperirencenecessary.

pAGE LAmBERT’S RIVER WRITING JOuRNEYAuthorPageLambert’sriverwritingjourneysarefunandenlighteningtrips.Tripchangeslocationeveryyear.

LABYRINTH CANYON ON THE GREEN RIVERTrip Length: 5 Days/4 NightsCheckonlineforexactdates

• PeacefulFloat• SolitudeofKayaking• 2000-ft.RedRockCanyons• FewPeople,IncredibleScenery

All the river expeditions in this brochure can be chartered for your own private group. We can help you choose and customize a trip that will work the best for your group. All trips include our outstanding service, attention to detail, comfort and professional guides and staff. On a charted trip, you can pick your menu to accommodate different diets and preferences including kosher, vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free. Let us help create and host your next gathering. You won’t be disappointed. The only way to know all the options for your perfect vacation is to give us a call!

• Chooseadate• Chooseariversection• Chooseyourownfood• Choosewhogoeswithyou• Minimumaslowas 8 people• Ifyouhavemorethan 18 people, you go FREE!• All-inclusivetrips

CHOOSE YOURPERFECT TRIP

TRIP DETAILS

TRIP DETAILS

COLORADO muLTI-SpORT ADVENTuRE — Cataract Canyon Day 1: AsunsetHummertouronslickrock,lodginginMoab Days 2–3: JetboatridedowntheColoradoRiver,worldfamous

Cataract Canyon rapids on the Colorado River, beautiful river-side camping,

Day 4: Lake Powell hikes, scenic flight over Canyonlands NationalPark,lodginginMoab

Day 5: CanyoneeringsecretsidecanyonsofMoab

mOAB ADVENTuRE VACATION — Westwater Canyon Day 1: AsunsetHummertour,Dinner,andhotelinMoab Day 2: Breakfast,lunchanddinner,whitewaterraftingin WestwaterCanyon,hotelinMoab Day 3: Breakfast,LunchandDinner,Canyoneeringand hotelinMoab Day 4: Breakfastandmountainbiking

COLORADO RIVER muLTI-SpORT ADVENTuRE (Cataract Canyon) Trip Length: 5 Days/4 NightsIncludes 2 nights lodging in Moab, all meals, and flight over Canyonlands Park! Sunset Hummer Tour, Canyoneering

mOAB ADVENTuRE VACATION (Westwater Canyon) Trip Length: 4 Days/3 NightsIncludes 3 nights lodging in Moab, all meals, Westwater Canyon rafting, Sunset Hummer Tour, Mountain Bike Riding, Canyoneering

TRIP DETAILS

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Sheri Griffith Expeditions is renowned for combining luxury comforts with the most beautiful scenery in the world. Our Expeditions in Lux-ury trips are the only trips of their kind on the Colorado River. From the oversized tents, linen-covered tables and gourmet meals prepared by your chef to the mind-boggling vistas and spectacular sunsets of the west, the contrast between the rugged nature of the river and the eve-ning comforts of your personal bungalow is the perfect way to enjoy the outdoors.

Our camps are on beautiful sandy beaches. Spend your days rafting through the pristine Colorado River canyons; as early evening draws near, pull up to a private beach that will be quickly transformed into your river hotel. While the camp staff finishes setting up your tents,

our private river chef begins the evening’s dining presentation. Sleep-ing quarters are oversized tents that house comfortable cot beds, tables and night lights. Enjoy a cool beverage on the riverbank in comfy chairs. After coffee and breakfast, the camp attendants will take down the camp and off we’ll go on the day’s adventure. A beautiful outdoor adventure full of enjoyment wrapped in Luxury.

ThistripincludestwonightsstayinMoab,Utah.Formoreinformation, visit our website.

Looking for something special for your family or group? Give us a call (800) 332-2439. We would love to charter

a luxury river trip to your exact needs.

BReAkFAsTColorado river eggs benedict, topped with a zesty hollandaise sauce, tomato and fresh basil served with Canadian bacon*, skillet-fried baby red potatoes & herbs, and freshfruit.

LuNCHItalian hoagies with Genoa salami, pro-sciutto, smoked gouda, and provolone cheese topped with fresh veggies and herbs and drizzled with a special Italian red wine dressing. Served with a variety of fresh fruit, chips and cookies.

DiNNeRAppetizer– Toasted crostini topped with roma tomatoes, fresh basil and melted buffalo mozzarella, wrapped in pro-sciutto.Salad—Mixed spring greens with pears, gorgonzola & walnuts, with blush wine vinaigrette.Entrée—Grilled pork tenderloin* with honey-dijon sauce, grilled asparagus, and couscous.Dessert—Fresh-baked brownies with fresh berries and whipped cream.

*All meats are from a local butcher in Moab, and all vegetables are either locally garden grown or bought from the local market.

Highlights:• AmazingScenery• PamperedCamping• ColoradoRiverRafting• LinenCoveredTables• OversizedTents,Cots, andNightlights• CrewSettingup/Taking DownCamp• ProfessionalRiverChef• FineDining

Colorado River through Cataract CanyonTrip Length: 5 days/4 nightsIncludes2nightsinMoab,pre-triporientationdinner,andscenicflightoverCanyonlands!

Family Luxury Trip, Majestic Canyons of the Green RiverTrip Length: 5 days/4 nightsIncludes2nightslodginginMoab,pre-triporientationdinner,andscenicflightovertheGreenRiver!

Host City:Moab,UT(Airport:CNY)

Minimum Age:5yearsold

Rapids:III–V

Boat Options:Oarboat&Jrig

19 20Toll free: 800-332-2439 www.griffithexp.com/luxury-expeditions

“Simply the best! I cannot say enough nice comments about Sheri Griffith River Expeditions. They are top quality from equipment to guides to safety. The guides are personable, have years of experience running the river, work their butts off, and have great fun! Our tents, rafts, food, river bags, were all in great condition and wonderful. Safety was their highest priority. I felt very confident with this outfitter taking this type of adventure trip.”— Jane F., Marietta, GA, Luxury Cataract Canyon

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Different types of rafts offer different experiencesDepending on water levels, you choose whether you want 1) Total involvement (paddleboats and inflatable kayaks), 2) Close and personal with the rapids (oarboats) or, 3)Highandalittledryer(J-rigs).Weofferthe

most choices with the experience to back them up. Raft types are listed under each trip.

OARBOATSInflatablerafts(approx.16–18feet inlength) with guides that maneuverthemwithasetofoars secured toaframeinthemiddleoftheraft.Thisisconsidered to be a more stable craftthanapaddleboat

pADDLEBOATSTheseareinflatablerafts(approx.16ft.inlength)mannedbyguestsand theirpad-dles. A guide gives instruction and navi-gatesfromthebackofeachboat.Everyonemustparticipatetomaneuvertheraft.

J-RIG RAFTSThese 23-ft. rafts are motor-ized and move faster downriver.Theyaremuchlargerthanother rafts and are consideredto be the most stable. (onlyusedonourCataractCanyon3and4daytrips.)

INFLATABLE KAYAKSSmall inflatable rafts, manned by 1 or2peoplewith theirdouble-bladedpad-dles.Therearenoguidesinthesecrafts,kayakersfollowinstructionsfromguidesinnearbykayaksorrafts.

Reservation InformationYou may make your reservation by telephone: (800) 332-2439 or online at: www.GriffithExp.com Reservation packetAfter making your reservation, you will receive a res-ervation packet that will include a trip itinerary with a packing list, helpful travel hints, travel insurance information, and a guest registration form.

DEpOSITThe initial $300 per person DEPOSIT ($150 per per-son for two-day trips) is non-refundable. The FINAL PAYMENT is due 45 days prior to departure and isalso non-refundable in all situations. The balance can be paid by check, VISA, MasterCard, Discoveror American Express. For your convenience we can automatically charge the final balance to your credit card 45 days prior to departure.

What is NOT Included in Trip Fares: 1. Transportation to and from your home. 2. Lodging and meals prior to or following your expedition. (Except where noted) 3. Government user fees (about 6% of trip cost) 4. Guide gratuities are always appreciated and typically range from 15-20% of trip fare.

Responsibility and LiabilityAll outdoor experiences involve risk, and we all must recognize that accidents or illnesses may occur. We cannot guarantee your safety. We place final respon-sibility for your safety firmly on your shoulders. You have to pay attention to what you are doing.MotherNature controls the water level, the weather, and the elements, so there is a risk involved in rafting and camping.Beforeyourtripdeparts,youwillbeaskedto sign an Assumption of Risk and Release Form.

CANCELLATION pOLICYSince you have reserved space for which we have a limited number of seats, our non-refundable policy applies in every instance. We highly recommend that you purchase Travel Insurance to protect your vacation investment.

NON-pERFORmANCEWe make every effort to follow through on our plans. However, we reserve the right to make changes in the itinerary or possibly cancel a trip if necessary for rea-sons including but not limited to weather conditions, water fluctuations, insufficient reservations, chang-es in international relations, or other factors beyond our control.

Health IssuesIf you are of an adventurous spirit and in reasonably good health, you should have no problem enjoying any of our trips. If you take medication, you should bring a good supply and inform your guide of all medication that you are taking.

moab packaged ToursMoab Package Tours’ itineraries are considered fi-nal 45 days prior to the start of the expedition. Any changes to the itinerary after 45 days will incur a pro-cessing fee of $20 per change.

Returning GuestsReceive Lifetime Discounts

Joinusononerivertripandfromthenon, you’ll receive a 10% discount on river journeys forever. Really. Our guides love to host returning

guests too, so be sure to request your favorite guide when making your reservation.

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P.O.Box1324•Moab,UT84532USAPhone: (435) 259-8229

Fax: (435) 259-2226Email: [email protected]

Toll-free: 1-800-332-2439

Visit us on the web at:www.GriffithExp.com

Sheri Griffith Expeditionsp.O. Box 1324moab, uT 84532 uSA

Our Mission: To enhance people’s lives through outstanding outdoor adventures

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