Our River Expedition Trips
“Top 3″ River Expeditions
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Inca Trail Multi Sport |
Zambezi Discovery |
Zambezi River Expedition |
Upcoming Trips
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Matsiatra River Expedition |
Destination New Mexico |
Rio Cotahuasi Expedition |
All River Expeditions
Below are all the River Expedition trips Global Descents offers. In addition we also offer trip extensions, with a variety of activities and attractions. If you would like to request a privately guided or a custom specialty trip, please call us at 1-800-775-6976 or Contact Us.
Africa River Expeditions & Trip Extensions
![]() Matsiatra River ExpeditionMatsiatra River Expedition The river’s source is in the central highlands and it heads west through increasingly isolated terrain towards the Makay range before joining the ever changing Mangoky River. The scenery will be spectacular and each day will present new wonders and challenges for the expedition team. Starts: April 21st 2012 | Length: 14 Days | Cost: $4,450 US | Details: Matsiatra River Expedition |
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![]() Zambezi DiscoveryZambezi Discovery September 28 – October 5, 2012 Dubbed the adventure capital of Africa, the area surrounding Vic Falls offers a range of activities, from bungee jumping over the Zambezi to sunset safari canoe cruises on the river’s mellower stretches; and just downstream of the falls courses one of the most thrilling and adventurous river [...] Starts: September 28th 2012 | Length: 8 Days | Cost: $3,150 US | Details: Zambezi Discovery |
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![]() Zambezi River ExpeditionZambezi River Expedition October 5 – October 13, 2012 The Zambezi River’s Victoria Falls has awed visitors with its grandiosity and its beauty for time memorial. A world heritage site and one of the seven natural wonders of the world, “Vic Falls” remains protected under the auspices of the Mosi-Oa-Tunya National Park in Zambia. Starts: October 5th 2012 | Length: 8 Days | Cost: $2,950 US | Details: Zambezi River Expedition |
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![]() Zambezi DiscoveryZambezi Discovery October 12 - October 19, 2012 Dubbed the adventure capital of Africa, the area surrounding Vic Falls offers a range of activities, from bungee jumping over the Zambezi to sunset safari canoe cruises on the river’s mellower stretches; and just downstream of the falls courses one of the most thrilling and adventurous river trips [...] Starts: October 12th 2012 | Length: 8 Days | Cost: $3,150 US | Details: Zambezi Discovery |
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![]() Zambezi DiscoveryZambezi Discovery October 26 - November 2, 2012 Dubbed the adventure capital of Africa, the area surrounding Vic Falls offers a range of activities, from bungee jumping over the Zambezi to sunset safari canoe cruises on the river’s mellower stretches; and just downstream of the falls courses one of the most thrilling and adventurous river trips [...] Starts: October 26th 2012 | Length: 8 Days | Cost: $3,150 US | Details: Zambezi Discovery |
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![]() Zambezi River ExpeditionZambezi River Expedition November 2 – November 10, 2012 The Zambezi River’s Victoria Falls has awed visitors with its grandiosity and its beauty for time memorial. A world heritage site and one of the seven natural wonders of the world, “Vic Falls” remains protected under the auspices of the Mosi-Oa-Tunya National Park in Zambia. Starts: November 2nd 2012 | Length: 8 Days | Cost: $2,950 US | Details: Zambezi River Expedition |
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![]() Zambezi DiscoveryZambezi Discovery November 2 – November 9, 2012 Dubbed the adventure capital of Africa, the area surrounding Vic Falls offers a range of activities, from bungee jumping over the Zambezi to sunset safari canoe cruises on the river’s mellower stretches; and just downstream of the falls courses one of the most thrilling and adventurous river [...] Starts: November 2nd 2012 | Length: 8 Days | Cost: $3,150 US | Details: Zambezi Discovery |
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Asia River Expeditions & Trip Extensions
![]() Zanskar River ExpeditionZanskar River Expedition India’s Zanskar River, a remote Himalayan tributary of the Indus, harbors one of the most spectacular navigable gorges in the world. Hailed as the “Grand Canyon of the Himalaya,” a journey down the Zanskar is a thrilling whitewater adventure. Starts: August 21st 2012 | Length: 11 Days | Cost: $3,050 US | Details: Zanskar River Expedition |
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![]() Siang River ExpeditionSiang River Expedition The Siang River descends from atop the sacred Buddhist site of Mount Kailaish, the River Yarlung Tsang Po flows nearly a thousand miles across the barren tundra of the Tibetan plateau. Starts: December 5th 2012 | Length: 11 Days | Cost: $3,600 US | Details: Siang River Expedition |
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South America River Expeditions & Trip Extensions
![]() Rio Cotahuasi ExpeditionRio Cotahuasi Expedition June 3 – June 13, 2012 At over twice the depth of Arizona’s Grand Canyon, the Cotahuasi is the deepest canyon in the world! Measuring 11,587 feet from river to rim, this scarcely-explored Peruvian wilderness remains one of the most pristine environments on Earth. Starts: June 3rd 2012 | Length: 11 Days | Cost: $2,950 US | Details: Rio Cotahuasi Expedition |
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![]() Rio Cotahuasi ExpeditionRio Cotahuasi Expedition June 17 – June 27, 2012 At over twice the depth of Arizona’s Grand Canyon, the Cotahuasi is the deepest canyon in the world! Measuring 11,587 feet from river to rim, this scarcely-explored Peruvian wilderness remains one of the most pristine environments on Earth. Starts: June 17th 2012 | Length: 11 Days | Cost: $2,950 US | Details: Rio Cotahuasi Expedition |
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![]() Inca Trail Multi SportInca Trail Multi Sport June 30 – July 12, 2012 Until very recently, the Rio Apurimac remained a scarcely known river through one of the deepest canyons in the world and the uppermost source of the Amazon River. Starts: June 30th 2012 | Length: 11 Days | Cost: $3,300 US | Details: Inca Trail Multi-Sport |
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![]() Inca Trail Multi SportInca Trail Multi Sport July 12 – July 22, 2012 Until very recently, the Rio Apurimac remained a scarcely known river through one of the deepest canyons in the world and the uppermost source of the Amazon River. Starts: July 12th 2012 | Length: 11 Days | Cost: $3,300 US | Details: Inca Trail Multi-Sport |
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![]() Inca Trail Multi SportInca Trail Multi Sport August 2 – August 12, 2012 Until very recently, the Rio Apurimac remained a scarcely known river through one of the deepest canyons in the world and the uppermost source of the Amazon River. Starts: August 2nd 2012 | Length: 11 Days | Cost: $3,300 US | Details: Inca Trail Multi-Sport |
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![]() Inca Trail Multi SportInca Trail Multi Sport August 23 – September 2, 2012 Until very recently, the Rio Apurimac remained a scarcely known river through one of the deepest canyons in the world and the uppermost source of the Amazon River. Starts: August 23rd 2012 | Length: 11 Days | Cost: $3,300 US | Details: Inca Trail Multi-Sport |
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![]() Rio Futaleufu River ExpeditionRio Futaleufu River Expedition November 23, 2012 – November 30, 2012 The Rio Futaleufu is certainly one of the world’s premiere whitewater rafting rivers. It winds its way through the lush Chilean rain forest and is corralled only by sleek granite cliffs. The Futaleufu boasts one Class IV-V rapid after the other. Starts: November 23rd 2012 | Length: 8 Days | Cost: $2,950 US | Details: Rio Futaleufu Expedition |
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![]() Rio Futaleufu River ExpeditionRio Futaleufu River Expedition December 7, 2012 – December 14, 2012 The Rio Futaleufu is certainly one of the world’s premiere whitewater rafting rivers. It winds its way through the lush Chilean rain forest and is corralled only by sleek granite cliffs. The Futaleufu boasts one Class IV-V rapid after the other. Starts: December 7th 2012 | Length: 8 Days | Cost: $2,950 US | Details: Rio Futaleufu Expedition |
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![]() Rio Futaleufu River ExpeditionRio Futaleufu River Expedition December 21, 2012 – December 28, 2012 The Rio Futaleufu is certainly one of the world’s premiere whitewater rafting rivers. It winds its way through the lush Chilean rain forest and is corralled only by sleek granite cliffs. The Futaleufu boasts one Class IV-V rapid after the other. Starts: December 21st 2012 | Length: 8 Days | Cost: $2,950 US | Details: Rio Futaleufu Expedition |
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![]() Rio Futaleufu River ExpeditionRio Futaleufu River Expedition December 28, 2012 – January 04, 2013 The Rio Futaleufu is certainly one of the world’s premiere whitewater rafting rivers. It winds its way through the lush Chilean rain forest and is corralled only by sleek granite cliffs. The Futaleufu boasts one Class IV-V rapid after the other. Starts: December 28th 2012 | Length: 8 Days | Cost: $2,950 US | Details: Rio Futaleufu Expedition |
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![]() Rio Futaleufu River ExpeditionRio Futaleufu River Expedition January 11, 2013 – January 18, 2013 The Rio Futaleufu is certainly one of the world’s premiere whitewater rafting rivers. It winds its way through the lush Chilean rain forest and is corralled only by sleek granite cliffs. The Futaleufu boasts one Class IV-V rapid after the other. Starts: January 11th 2013 | Length: 8 Days | Cost: $2,950 US | Details: Rio Futaleufu Expedition |
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![]() Colombia Multi-SportColombia Multi-Sport Imagine paragliding into a majestic canyon deeper than the Grand Canyon and landing in front of your raft, rigged and ready to explore amazing rapids and remote villages. This is just one of the adventures you’ll enjoy in a week of exploration of one of South America’s last frontiers…Colombia! Starts: January 12th 2013 | Length: 8 Days | Cost: $2,250 US | Details: Colombia Multi-Sport |
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![]() Colombia Multi-SportColombia Multi-Sport Imagine paragliding into a majestic canyon deeper than the Grand Canyon and landing in front of your raft, rigged and ready to explore amazing rapids and remote villages. This is just one of the adventures you’ll enjoy in a week of exploration of one of South America’s last frontiers…Colombia! Starts: January 19th 2013 | Length: 8 Days | Cost: $2,250 US | Details: Colombia Multi-Sport |
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![]() Colombia Multi-SportColombia Multi-Sport Imagine paragliding into a majestic canyon deeper than the Grand Canyon and landing in front of your raft, rigged and ready to explore amazing rapids and remote villages. This is just one of the adventures you’ll enjoy in a week of exploration of one of South America’s last frontiers…Colombia! Starts: February 2nd 2013 | Length: 8 Days | Cost: $2,250 US | Details: Colombia Multi-Sport |
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![]() Colombia Multi-SportColombia Multi-Sport Imagine paragliding into a majestic canyon deeper than the Grand Canyon and landing in front of your raft, rigged and ready to explore amazing rapids and remote villages. This is just one of the adventures you’ll enjoy in a week of exploration of one of South America’s last frontiers…Colombia! Starts: February 9th 2013 | Length: 8 Days | Cost: $2,250 US | Details: Colombia Multi-Sport |
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![]() Colombia Multi-SportColombia Multi-Sport Imagine paragliding into a majestic canyon deeper than the Grand Canyon and landing in front of your raft, rigged and ready to explore amazing rapids and remote villages. This is just one of the adventures you’ll enjoy in a week of exploration of one of South America’s last frontiers…Colombia! Starts: February 16th 2013 | Length: 8 Days | Cost: $2,250 US | Details: Colombia Multi-Sport |
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North America River Expeditions & Trip Extensions
![]() Destination New MexicoDestination New Mexico June 1 – June 8, 2012 Global Descents is fortunately based in northern New Mexico, a place rich in history, with a spectacular landscape that beckons those who love adventure, all complimented by a colorful mix of culture. It truly is the “Land of Enchantment”. Starts: June 1st 2012 | Length: 8 Days | Cost: $2,000 US | Details: Destination New Mexico |
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