TRIP COSTS

Note: contribution guidelines can change at any time. Only full payment locks in the rate at the time.
To make a payment, see ways to do so at the PAYMENT page.

GENERAL PARTICIPANTS

General participants on Global Grand Canyons (GGC) trips are passengers/paddlers on a raft or experienced boaters in charge of paddling their own kayak or rowing a raft. General participants who wish to be in charge of a kayak or raft must have adequate prior experience, provide references, and provide a damage deposit. Those with limited river running experience usually will ride on a raft as a passenger or help paddle a raft, and may have the opportunity to be in a kayak or IK at times on easier sections of river. Full paying general participants are not required to help with camp chores, but do set up their own tents. All participants must agree to abide by the trip leader decisions and sign an assumption of risk agreement.

Our normal rates are generally lower than is typical in this industry, partly because our main goal is conservation of these rivers and we often enlist "helper guides" on our trips. Helper guides can be local residents learning more about boating who help with camp chores or security, and/or experienced guides from other rivers who wish to do the trip at a reduced rate in exchange for offering their expertise on the water. We also sometimes grant reduced rates to certain participants with limited financial means who can help with safety or publicity, such as to safety kayakers (if needed), to journalists or filmmakers who can help with publicity, to anti-dam activists who will be instrumental in protecting the river, and to citizens of the country where the river is located who will advocate for protection. Please send an inquiry if you would like to be considered for a reduced rate, but consider the basic cost to cover expenses of a trip always must be met (Outfitting Service).


CONTRIBUTION SCHEDULE FOR GENERAL PARTICIPANTS
General contribution levels are:

Mexico Expeditions:
$1800 for Usumacinta (7-8 days; includes Bonampak tour & bungalow first night)
$1800 for Jataté (7-8 days; rafts and kayaks)
$1400 for Lacanjá (7 days; self-support kayak/IK)
$1400 for LaVenta (7 days; self-support kayak/IK)
$2600 for Tutuaca-Aros (12 days)
$2000 for Aros only (8 days)
$2600 for Conchos (12 days)


Peru Expeditions:
$2600 for Marañon (Upper) (10-11 days; UpperGC+InnerGorge; includes flight Chagual-to-Trujillo)
$2800 for