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Specialty Trips At the end of any Holiday trip you will return having learned something new. Some of our guests even find a new life direction. On the specialty trips, our guides are joined by experts in their fields, James Aton and Dan Miller on the Desolation Canyon Interpretive trip, and the owners of Kayak Utah for the Kayak School in Desolation Canyon. Enjoy the romance of the Green River on our "Couples Retreat" or the comradery of just the girls while learning new skills and forming new friendships on the Women's White Rim Trail Trip.

On the Fall Extended Hiking/Rafting trip in Canyonlands National Park through Cataract Canyon, ample time is given to hike, hike, hike and explore the mysteries of the river canyons. For the Singles and the young at heart, join us for the Singles & Adults only trips where you are guaranteed like aged folks. Three amazing trips to choose from, The Yampa River, The Colorado River through Cataract Canyon or the Main Salmon in Idaho. Whether you want to giggle and party or give yourself some much needed quiet time, the Womens Retreat is just that, a gift to yourself. Powered by an all female crew, discover the girl within and the power of the canyons calling! New understanding occurs without effort in this natural setting, after all, you are on vacation!

Specialty Trips


Singles, Couples - Adults Only Trip:
Main Salmon River

Paddling Fun!

For the young at heart only, enjoy a river trip where you can come alone, with a friend or a group of friends and know that you will be with like minded & aged company! Don't get us wrong, we LOVE kids, but sometimes you just don't want to vacation with them. Enjoy the Main Salmon in Idaho. This premier trip offers worldclass Whitewater and stunning wilderness scenery. Join us for an adventure of a lifetime! Click here and read more about our Main Salmon River trip.

Kayak Work Shop: Desolation Canyon

Native American Trip Are you looking for more than an adventure vacation? Then this kayaking experience through some of the most magnificent wilderness canyons of the Southwest is the answer. Prior kayaking experience is not necessary but a kayak swimming pool class which can be found at most colleges and universities is suggested to help speed your learning on the river. You should be in excellent physical condition and comfortable around water. Karan Estee and her partner from Utah Kayak School provide all kayaking equipment. Click here and read more about our Desolation Canyon river trip.
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Couples Retreat: Lodore Canyon

Couples Retreat

Invest in your relationship while enjoying a spectacular vacation together. In this Couples' River Retreat, enjoy the magical environment of the river, the excellent cuisine prepared by our world-class river guides, and time to be together with your partner. Facilitators, Tiffany Wood and Nelson Reese, will offer fireside discussions and experiential processes that will deepen your connection and strengthen your skills of communication. Topic highlights include: " The greatest key to influence. " Dispelling the myth that compromise is the key to a successful relationship. " The key to ending all upsets. " Discerning your "sweetheart's message" especially when they are being a jerk. " Using Play as a vehicle to higher states of consciousness. Of course, there is the option for alone time to simply enjoy each other's company without the interruptions and busyness of everyday life. Share an adventure that will enrich your connection for a lifetime. Lodore Canyon Green river trip.

Fall Extended Hike/Raft Trip: Cataract Canyon

Dollshouse Hike in Canyonlands

Even if you've already experienced Cataract Canyon, you haven't seen it like this. Come join us as we approach Cataract Canyon from the Green River, allowing an extended eight days for exploring slot canyons, Cottonwood studded canyon bottoms and ancient Indian dwellings. Some of the highlights of this trip will include hiking from Water Canyon to Dollhouse, enjoying the depths of Dark Canyon and not to be forgotten the raging whitewater of Cataract Canyon. Cataract Canyon river trip.

Desolation Interpretive Trip: Green River

Exploring Desolation Canyon

Come float Desolation Canyon with author James M. Aton and photographer Dan Miller whose book The River Knows Everything: Desolation Canyon and the Green will be released right before the trip.”

Aton, Miller, and other river interpreters will accompany guests on a five-day river trip exploring the canyon's geological, pre-history and historic past. You can expect evening discussions filled with historic tid-bits as well as hikes to natural bridges and ancient rock art sites. Desolation Canyon river trip.

Women's Mountain Bike Trip: White Rim Trail

Girls on the White Rim

Gather the girls and join us on a 4-day White Rim trail mountain bike ride. Enjoy the comraderee of fellow lady bikers in this magical place. Energetic beginner or intermediate, it’s all about attitude and having fun! Get your girlfriends together, and experience breathtaking views, world class biking in Canyonlands National Park and incredible meals prepared by professional female guides. Bring your own bike or rent one from us. Enjoy goodies from Luna Bar, Specialized and Adventure Women. Click here and read more about our White Rim Trail bike trip.

Women's River and Yoga Retreat

Women's Retreat

Our Women's River Retreat is a vacation that is simply different. It's an investment in yourself. A chance to renew both body and soul. Spectacular river canyons offer secluded beaches where your facilitators will share the ancient art of hatha yoga and the healing techniques of massage therapy. You'll experience excitement and comradery as you run the rapids with women guides who understand the nature of the journey. Join us for a wilderness experience that will enrich your life long after you return home.


Naturalist Trip: Yampa River & Lodore Canyon

Naturalist TripJust over a century ago John Wesley Powell led the first group of scientists into the incorrigible territory now known as the Colorado River plateau. Since Powell's original journey, naturalists from around the globe have visited Canyonlands to study its remarkable variety of plants, animals, and geologic landscapes. This trip is an opportunity to join Holiday guides in an exploration of natural history. Whether young or old, if your excited by discovery, this trip will be at the top of your "best vacations list"! Click here and read more about our Yampa River and Lodore Canyon river trips.






[ Naturalist Trip | Kayak School | Couples Retreat | Fall Extended Hike/Raft | Desolation Canyon Interpretive Trip | Singles - Adults only Trip | Women's White Rim Mountain Bike Trip | Women's River and Yoga Retreat ]

Last Update: Feb 2009




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