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Live music and whitewater rafting… Could there be a better world-class adventure vacation?

We have a great slate of music trips for 2026! Holiday River Expeditions is thrilled to continue our musical journey with veteran artists the Del Sol Quartet, The Pickpockets, Pompe n’ Honey, Ben Weiss, and Theoretical Blonde, as well as welcome newcomers The Wasatch Valley Drifters and The Last Wild Buffalo!

Join Del Sol on the Yampa River and get swept away to another world through their ethereal string playing. If bluegrass is the soundtrack to your soul, then float through Lodore Canyon with either The Pickpockets, Theoretical Blonde, or Ben Weiss and Friends, and hear their expansive catalog of heartfelt originals and classic favorites.

Or, strap on your dancin’ sandals and head out with Pompe n’ Honey as they play their unique brand of swing and folk on the Yampa River. If thrills are what you seek, we have The Last Wild Buffalo and The Wasatch Valley Drifters joining us on two separate exciting rides through Westwater Canyon.

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Pompe ‘n Honey on the Yampa River

Starting Price: $1,575
Minimum Age: 8
Meeting Location: Vernal, UT

  • 2027 dates TBD
  • Have a dance party with local SLC band, Pompe ‘n Honey’s 20th century swing and folk music
  • Expect to hear everything from gypsy jazz to swing influenced by blues and country sounds
  • Experience the spectacular Yampa River with adventurous hikes, picturesque campsites, and thrilling whitewater rapids
  • Enjoy adventure all day, and wind down with live music performances at camp each evening

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Members of the Del Sol Quartet on the Yampa

Starting Price: $1,575
Minimum Age: 8
Meeting Location: Vernal, UT

  • 2027 dates confirmed! June 5-9, 2027
  • Let the Bay Area’s pre-eminent string ensemble complement nature’s own ongoing concerto of rocks, water, and canyon
  • Sunrise concerts and evening rehearsals with sublime violins and cello
  • Consistent class III-IV whitewater throughout the trip
  • Stunning canyon geology, diverse hiking options, and excellent stargazing in this certified Dark Skies Park

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Westwater Canyon with The Last Wild Buffalo

Starting Price: $1,225
Minimum Age: 8
Meeting Location: Green River, UT

  • July 16-19, 2026
  • Live, intimate concerts from a dynamic and powerful group of musicians
  • Exciting Class III & IV whitewater rapids, such as Skull, Big Hummer, and Funnel Falls
  • Striking wilderness canyon with rare billion-year-old black rocks
  • Swim in the Colorado River, paddle inflatable kayaks, or try a stand-up paddle board

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Theoretical Blonde in Lodore Canyon

Starting Price: $1,575
Minimum Age: 8
Meeting Location: Vernal, UT

  • July 23-26, 2026
  • Experience amazing live musical performances in the natural amphitheaters of Lodore Canyon
  • Theoretical Blonde is a group of best friends whose sound takes cues from bluegrass, jazz, Americana, country, jam band, and singer-songwriter traditions
  • Lodore Canyon’s stunning red canyon walls and bright green water offers the perfect backcountry setting for live music
  • Let Holiday’s guides handle the hard work while you dance and sing along with some wonderful music

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Pickpockets Bluegrass and Stargazing in Lodore Canyon

Starting Price: $1,575
Minimum Age: 8
Meeting Location: Vernal, UT

  • August 6-9, 2026 – SOLD OUT! Add to the waitlist.
  • Enjoy the unique blend of Bluegrass originals and familiar covers from Dante, David, Alec, Jake, and Aiden
  • Joining the band this year will be our star guide, Tom Beckett, to lead us in stargazing during the band’s intermissions
  • A good blend of flat water and mellow class III-IV whitewater rapids
  • Hike to incredible overlooks, wander to waterfalls, and paddle an inflatable kayak through playful whitewater rapids

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Green River Rafting with Ben Weiss and Friends

Starting Price: $1,575
Minimum Age: 8
Meeting Location: Vernal, UT

  • August 7-10, 2026
  • Enjoy intimate concerts in the Spectacular Lodore Canyon with musicians who know how to have a good time
  • Rapids every day, including the infamous Hells Half Mile
  • Camp along the river while professional guides take care of all the work
  • Play in inflatable kayaks, hike to hidden waterfalls, and hear thoughtful interpretation from our expert guides

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Westwater Canyon with the Wasatch Valley Drifters

Starting Price: $1,225
Minimum Age: 8
Meeting Location: Green River, UT

  • September 4-7, 2026
  • Intimate nightly concerts and impromptu jam sessions during the day
  • Exhilarating Class III & IV whitewater, such as Funnel Falls, Skull, and Sock-It-To-Me
  • Enjoy the wonderful fall weather and changing colors of the foliage
  • See wildlife like river otter, bald eagles, and bighorn sheep, and hike to unique historic sites

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Featured Review!

Having the live music really brought a whole new level to our trip that was already amazing. Getting to know the musicians and to watch them play in some of the most picturesque spots was truly a highlight of the trip. All of us had serious “pinch me” moments — it felt a bit surreal that we were so lucky!

I think the best was when they played in the cave and we all got to watch with the amazing view behind them.  However I also really liked the more mellow low key moments where they’d just pick up an instrument and play a bit on a random beach or camp spot.

It was such a great reminder to create experiences with the people you love that allow you to connect with nature and each other away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and that it is so important to do that more frequently. I also think it’s such a great reminder to go out of your comfort zone, do something new, take it all in and enjoy all the moments!

  • Gala S., Pickpockets on the Yampa River, June 2023

 

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Why Choose Holiday?

No one loves music and river trips quite as much as our guides! There is always some innocent begging and friendly jostling among our crew to determine who gets to guide these extra fun trips.

With hidden amphitheaters, evening concert light shows, and music barges on flat water stretches, our guide team knows how to put on a good show, and they always remember to pack their dancing shoes (or sandals). No matter which band you choose to float downstream with, you can trust Holiday to make sure everyone has a great time.

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