The National Park Service has opened a lottery for 450 permits for extended self-guided rafting trips along the Colorado River in Grand Canyon National Park for the year 2026. This weighted lottery runs until February 25 and is aimed at experienced adventurers who meet specific qualifications. The application fee is $25, and granted permits require additional fees. While self-guided options are available, travelers can also choose from professionally-led alternatives or shorter trips.
The Colorado River through [the] Grand Canyon is a highly technical river, not something for the inexperienced to try. At least one member of each trip must have the experience and skills required by the National Park Service.
These self-guided trips are different from the professionally-led trips, which are also available through authorized companies as either 1-day trips or extended trips.
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