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Dorothy Y
2024.09.16
Verified
A great river trip with great guides
Our crew was professional ,super friendly, knowledgeable about the natural history of Lodore Canyon and really fun!This was an epic trip and Holiday Expeditions made us feel like family as they showed us the beauty of the river and canyons. We saw beaver, otters, bald eagles, and big horn sheep, oh my!!!I will definitely book another river trip with this amazing family owned company.
Donna Dobson
2024.09.03
Just got back from doing Gates of Lodore and WOW !!! Just beautiful and had the best guides . Drake , Michelle and Tally were great. Made new dinners Curry was the best !! Totally recommend this trip .
Thanks so much for the kind words, Donna! Hope to float with you again.
Jon Gay
2024.07.30
I just came off the Green River with Holiday. Four days in the Gates of Ladore. Our guides were Amazing! Ben, London, Ellie & Sid. What a great trip! Holiday is awesome. Love this company and their expertise. We had a very diverse group and I feel like we all came out as life-long friends.
The guides know their stuff. They were able to answer questions about geology, ecology, history (both modern and ancient), the river itself and it's rapids. They shared a ton of fun stories, excerpts from books, and even poems. They knew the river (and the rapids) like they were a part of it, and it was a part of them.
The guides worked 24/7 to make this trip amazing. I'm not sure how they felt, but we (the guests) felt like things went so so smooth.
Oh and did i mention the beauty of the Gates of Ladore? I've been a lot of places and I'm not sure there's a more beautiful place in the world. Wow!
I will recommend Holiday to anyone and everyone. Five stars no question! And... ill be floating with them again very soon!
Thank you so much for the kind words, Jon, and so happy to hear you had a great trip. We look forward to floating with you again soon!
Leo Scheibe
2024.07.28
My group did the Lodore Canyon section 4 day trip. We all had a wonderful time! Our guides were stellar - bringing joy, expertise, and playfulness into our journey. I enjoyed seeing the little details that were thought out throughout our trip, from the way the utensils were laid out, the stories and poems shared about the river, and camp set-up. Not to mention, all of the guides are great cooks! I'm not used to having people make life so easy in the Backcountry, it was like a little Backcountry resort haha. It was great to be on the river, thank you Holiday, and to our guides - Abby, Em, Drake, and Justin. You guys rock!
If you're looking to book a relaxing, interesting, and fun trip Lodore Canyon with Holiday is the way to go! If you are wanting something more active, I'd consider their bike trips (my friends loved the one they did) or maybe a different section/trip in the rivers.
Thank you so much for the kind words, Leo! We hope to float with you again!
Katy T
2024.07.23
Verified
Fantastic family rafting and camping trip in Utah. Brilliant, friendly team at Holiday River provided for all our needs.
Our family just had a two day rafting adventure in Westwater with Holiday River, it was unforgettably fabulous and I can’t recommend enough. Our raft was just for the 4 of us and our very friendly oarsman Alex. We travelled in a group with two other rafts and really enjoyed meeting other adventurous souls and socialising together. Alex, Jack and Connor created delicious meals, including a three course dinner with salmon and fillet mignon at a wild camp on sand by the river, magical! The company provided everything we needed to camp and we found individual cliff top pitches with privacy and a view. The rafting was exhilarating but always felt safe owing to both Alex’s skill with the oars and Jack’s preparatory briefing. My only regret is not doing a longer trip!
David S
2024.07.22
Verified
Couldn’t be more perfect
The Westwater Canyon three day trip was better than my wildest dreams! The staff (Jack, Connor and Alex) were excellent - experts in river rafting, great cooks, wonderful storytellers, and just good people. The scenery was out of this world and going down the river was awe-inspiring. And the rapids were so much fun. The food was delicious. Can’t say enough good things about Holiday River Expeditions. They are the best in the business. We will be back for another family adventure.
Mindy Pidek
2024.07.18
I highly recommend using Holiday for your next white water adventure. The staff was fantastic, food was amazing, and such a wonderful once in a lifetime experience!
Thank you so much for the kind words, Mindy. We're thrilled you enjoyed your trip and hope to float with you again soon!
Jason R.
2024.07.14
Verified
Excellent experience by all members of our large (15) group for a 3 day rafting in Westwater Canyon. We all had a blast, ate fresh cooked 5 star meals/drinks daily. Mixed group of adults + kids 7-17. Staff was attentive to everyone. Highly recommend.
Thanks for joining us Jason! So glad to hear your group enjoyed the experience. That is always the goal!! Until next time, Go With The Flow!
Laylasumm
2024.07.14
Verified
Best trip ever!!!!
This trip was probably the best thing I have ever had the privilege to experience! The river was absolutely breathtaking and it really made me appreciate what nature has to offer. Our amazing guides, Ben, Nellie, Gavin and Syd truly made the journey unforgettable! I am 10000% going to be doing another trip with Holiday and I cannot wait!
KW1
2024.07.07
Verified
A dreamy adventure float trip
Thanks to the Holiday crew this was a dreamy float trip for our entire family. We made an effort to spend each day floating with a different guide which enabled us to get to know each one more personally and hear their perspectives regarding the river, canyons, geology, etc. Each of the guides on our float were truly amazing, Sherpa (thanks for the spiritual flute moments and geological lessons), Zoe (thanks for being so attentive to the kids’ band-aid needs and the thoughtful readings), Abbie (we all loved your kind demeanor), Emily (glitter sparkled our day) any Brian (we enjoyed your endless energy and fun costumes/music). These guides work so hard from sunrise to sunset to allow for an enjoyable experience. The food was absolutely delicious and healthy.
Camper63705347279
2024.07.05
Verified
Magical 50th birthday trip with family and friends
We can't thank everyone at Holiday River enough for the unbelievable trip! Beautiful views, sandy beaches, wildlife sitings, safe but fun river runs, educational and inspirational moments.We booked all of the spots on the Yampa 5 day bluegrass band trip for my husband's 50th birthday. Karen in the office helped answer all of our questions. And the crew could not have been more unbelievable!! Em led the charge and kept us on schedule along with fun moments. Brian was the best bartender and entertainer always introducing something new to surprise us. Sherpa taught us about the things we saw and led me on the most amazing silent float. Zoey taught my boys' how to read the river, row and how to read a river map. Abbie made everyone feel special and always had a joyful smile on her face.Can't recommend this trip enough. Every detail is thought through and the little touches make the whole experience very special. Big kudos to this company!
Sean Walsh
2024.07.02
These guys are great, my wife and I had a great mountain bike ride with them through Canyonlands - October 2022
I had such a great time with this company in 2022, I came back for another trip. This time my daughter and I went on a rafting trip through Ruby & Westwater Canyon, and we were not disappointed. This company has outstanding guides who are professional and experienced. You can trust them to take you on amazing outdoors adventures - June 2024
Thanks for joining us. We’re glad you had a fun trip.
Tim R
2024.06.23
Verified
Great experience!
Incredible experience. I took the trip with two of my sons. The guides were great, the food was great. Very impressive how they planned and executed the trip. Would definitely go again with Holiday River expeditions.
GeorgeC
2024.06.18
Verified
Rafting Time
This is my 4th trip with HRE and nobody else keeps you as safe, fed, and entertained as these professionals do. Jackie, Sherpa San, Ezra, and Brian took good care of us. The Yampa River was flowing at a great level and the scenery was amazing. Having the friends and families along and unwinding with each other is what is really special about river trips.Thanks again Dave and Darlene for bringing us folks together.
Gary S
2024.06.09
Verified
Spectacular ladore
What a great trip. The guides: Jacqueline, London, Tristan and LB, were great, informative and FUN. The scenery was spectacular. Campsites were really nice and the food was good. They accommodated me trying to get a group of friends together and gave us a good group discount. Holiday is the best!
Durango Dee
2024.06.02
Verified
Gates of Lodore - Great Company - Wonderful Guides
This was our third trip with Holiday expeditions. We chose the Gates of Lodore this year. The reservoir did a release the day before, so we were floating at 7200 cfs rather than the usual 800 cfs of water. It was a WILD ride!!! I was glad I had the wet suit as the water was about 42 degrees. The Guides are expert and amazing. They did their best to keep us all safe and comfortable. Our trip leader Jacqueline is knowledgeable, VERY skilled and just delightful. The same for Mary and Drake. Mary was our trip leader last year. We were happy to ride with her again! The Guides are always cheerful, smiling and helpful. Truly special, extraordinary people. Wildlife: We saw big horn sheep, an otter, and other wildlife. The campsites, hikes, scenery, rock formations, all stunning. In addition, Drake made dinosaur pancakes for the children one day of the trip. What an artist! What a man! The experience of a lifetime.
Katherine A
2024.05.27
Verified
Fantastic Trip!
Holiday River Expeditions did an amazing job from start to finish. The guides were extremely knowledgeable, friendly and just wonderful. They helped make the trip all the more enjoyable. Their laughter and positive attitudes made its way into the whole group. The food was great too. Highly recommend for a Utah River trip and will definitely use them again.
stuart
2024.05.26
Verified
Holiday knows river rafting. Just do it.
Holiday’s outstanding, experienced guides made my wife’s and my first 5-day rafting trip a vacation we’ll never forget. We felt we were in good hands from beginning to end, being led by multi-skilled people who knew the river well and how to manage a group perfectly. The hikes were great, too. Thank you Sienna, London, Drake, and Sammy!
Ligia Clawson
2024.02.27
Unbelievably life changing experience for my adult family!! Spectacular views, just beautiful and soulful experience. The staff to die for awesomeness, fun, informative and kind. I don’t have words for the food, beyond just yummy! To the moon delicious! We’re bound to go again 😵💫😵💫❤️❤️❤️❤️
So glad you enjoyed the trip Ligia!! We look forward to having on the river with us again soon. Until then...Go With The flow!