Georgie White did arrange for passengers to be airlifted to and from her parties from points outside park boundaries. We believe there will be more of this in the future. The average trip from Lee s Ferry to Temple Bar is approximately two weeks. From Lee s Ferry to Phantom Ranch about 4 days. If motors are used extensively the time to Temple Bar can be cut to 7 to 9 days depending on the river flow.
Commercial operators vary on the prices charged for a tour through the Grand Canyon.
Three hundred dollars may sound quite high for a two week trip, however, looking from the operator s viewpoint this is not excessive. The logistics for these expeditions become quite involved. Transportation for boats necessitates either large trailers or trucks. Once unloaded drivers must transport these vehicles to the termination point whether it be Temple Bar or Diamond Creek. Transportation for guests also becomes involved.