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Dvorak Expeditions
2012 Dates & Rates Schedule
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***************** ARKANSAS RIVER COLORADO *****************
Canyons Length Adult Youth Dates Notes
Pine Creek V 1 day $135 Daily Special Arrangement trip
Numbers (1-6)Weekend IV 1/2 day $ 64 67 Daily Minimum age 18
Numbers-Narrows (1-10) IV 1 day $111 Daily Minimum age 18
Browns/Salida/Bighorn Sheep: II-III 1/2 day $54 $43 Daily Season is May thru September
Browns/Salida/Bighorn Sheep: II-III 1 day $89 $78 Daily
Browns Canyon Overnight II-III 2 day $336 $302 Daily
Browns Canyon & Bighorn Sheep II-III 4 day $671 $613 Daily
Browns Canyon-Royal Gorge II-IV+ 2 day $394 Daily
Browns Canyon-Numbers Class II-IV 2 day $394 Daily
Browns Canyon 2 / Royal Gorge II-IV+ 3 day $521 Daily
Browns Canyon/Bighorn Sheep II-III 3 day $499 $441 Daily
Bighorn Sheep/Royal Gorge II-IV 1.5 day $278 Daily
Royal GorgeWeekend IV-V 1/2 day $ 64 67 Daily Minimum age 18
Royal Gorge IV-V 1 day $111 Daily Minimum age 18
Additional costs: Govn't use fees; weekend cost is $67 - Youth minimum age 5 years SELECTED SECTIONS - Youth price up to 12 years
**************** MULTI SPORT PACKAGES Customized ***************
1/2 day multi sport activity 1/2 day $78 $72 Daily Season is May thru September
1 day combo (2 half day activities) no lodge 1 day $142 $116 Daily
2 day combo (2-3 activities) 2 day $352 $302 Daily
3 day combo (3-4 activities) 3 day $576 $498 Daily
4 day combo (overnight raft+ 2-3 activities) 4 day $807 $696 Daily
5 day combo (overnight raft+3-4 activities) 5 day $998 $893 Daily
All packages can be customized with your choice of activities: Rafting, Biking, Hiking, Horseback, Rock Climb, Fishing, 14,000 ft.Peak Climbing,
4x4 guided. Included lodging - Bed & Breakfast (See web page helpful links). Camping equipment, meals, all activity gear, see special upgrade
options for some activities. Youth Minimum age 5 years -Youth price up to 12 years. Call for more details.
***************** COLORADO RIVER - COLORADO *****************
Gore Canyon IV-V+ 1 day $175 July-Sept Special Arrangements Call
Little Gore Canyon II+ Kremmiling, CO 1 day $100 $83 May-Sept See Family DEALS Section
Little Gore Canyon II+ 2 day $336 $302 May-Sept
Little Gore Canyon II+ 3 day $523 $460 May-Sept
Little Gore Canyon II+ 4 day $672 $615 May-Sept
Additional costs: Govn't use fees; Shuttle - Youth minimum age 5 years - Youth price up to 12 years
***************** DOLORES RIVER - COLORADO *****************
Start Dates listed for any trip length
Ponderosa Gorge II-IV 1 day $122 $111 May-June April 5,8,11,14,19,21,23,27,29,30
Ponderosa Gorge II-IV 2 day $342 $308 May-June May 1,6,7,8,10,11,12,13,19,21,23
Ponderosa Gorge II-IV 3 day $529 $466 May-June 24,26,28,30
Ponderosa/Slickrock II-IV 4 day $678 $621 May-June Jun:1,2,3,6,7,8,9,10,11,12 +
Ponderosa/Slickrock II-IV 5 day $845 $741 May-June Call for earlier & later available dates +
Ponderosa/Slickrock/Hanging Flume II-IV-III 8 day $1,445 $1,256 May-June River Sections can change due to snow-
Ponderosa/Slickrock/Hanging Flume/Gateway 10 day $1,854 $1,623 pack levels for the Dolores. Call for final
Dolores River or San Miguel or Green River * location details. 25 &16 person max.
Classical Music Journey 27th Annual II-IV 7 day $2201 $2,150 June 2-8, 2012
Classical Music Journey 27th Annual II-IV 4 day $1,350 $1,250 June 2-5, 2012 4 Day not available on Green River option
Additional costs: Govn't use fees; Shuttle, Transportation - Youth minimum age 5 years - Youth price up to 12 years
*****************SAN MIGUEL RIVER - COLORADO *****************
Noorwood Canyon II-III 1 day $122 $111 May-June April 5 thru July 14
Norwood & Horsefly Creek 2 day $342 $308 May-June Minimum persons 6 to reserve date
Norwood & Horsefly Creek 3 day $529 $466 May-June
Norwood & Horsefly Creek & Ledges 4 day $678 $621 May-June
Norwood & Horsefly Creek & Ledges 5 day $845 $741 May-June Call for earlier & later available dates
Additional costs: Govn't use fees 25 & 16 person max.
Excellent custom fly-fishing trips; see fishing section for rates - Youth minimum age 5 years - Youth price up to 12 years
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Dvorak Expeditions 2012 'Nine' River Schedules
*****************GREEN RIVER - UTAH*****************
Canyons Length Adult Youth Dates Notes
Desolation & Gray Canyons II-III+ 5 day $936 $846 May-June All start dates are 5 or 6 day
Maximum 25 persons 6 day $1051 $946 May-June May: 5,26
Jun 2,9,16,30 July 7,14,21,28
Aug: 4,18,25 ; Sep: 1,8
Call for optional dates
Classical Music Journey 27th Annual 8 day $2,390 $2,285 July 21-28, 2012
Philharmonic string quartet will perform daily concerts on this unique wilderness journey Gourmet food and wine, outstanding river experience.
Maximum 20 participants (Rafting / kayaking)
Green River "Yoga" Journey 6 day $1,795 $1,750 Sept 1-6, 2012 Call for optional dates
Deborah Koehn of www.yogaadventures.com will be your teacher during this truly unique opportunity to become one with nature and the river environment.
Chukar Partridge Hunts (River & Dogs) 5 day $1,605 Sept-Nov Call for dates Sept-Nov.
Contact our office for more details on these special arrangement trips (hunts) 800 824-3795 - Youth minimum age 5 years - Youth price up to 12 years
Additional costs: Air Shuttle from Grand Jct, CO or Green River UT and Govn't use fees; Gratuities not included in cost.
*****************GUNNISON RIVER GORGE * COLORADO*****************
Gunnison Gorge II_III Delta, CO 1 day $269 $232 May-Sept May:20,27
"Black Canyon National Park" 2 day $505 $452 Jun; 2,5,9,10,15,18,20,24,30
3 day $820 $725 Jul: 8,15,18,21,29
Additional costs: Govn't use fees Nat.Pk Fee. See custom fishing trips for separate rates. Aug: 1,15,18,26,29
Youth minimum age 5 years - Youth price up to 12 years Maximum persons 8-10 Sept: 2,6,9,12,15, 19,22,23,26
Oct. call for dates
**************MIDDLE FORK OF THE SALMON - IDAHO**************
Salmon River - Middle Fork "Wilderness Area 6 day $1,795 $1,595 Jun-Sept Jun: 3,12,21,30
Boise to Boise (Start/finish) 5 day $1,895 $1,895 Jul: 8,16,24, Aug 1,9,17,25
Concession with Idaho River Journeys; Minimum age 12, additional cost Govn't use fees. Sept: 2,10 Maximum 20 persons
www.IdahoRiverJourneys.com Special fly fishing trip in Sept.
*************NORTH PLATTE RIVER - COLORADO & WYOMING*************
Northgate Canyon 1 day $113 $98 May-July Groups only 10 or more
2 day $336 $332 May-July Daily options May thru July
Additional costs: Govn't use fees Nat.Forest Fee 3 day $523 $460 May-July
Youth minimum age 10; River permit by Routt & Medicine Bow National Forest. Excellent fly fishing expeditions;
see separate section for rates. Youth minimum age 10 years - Youth price up to 12 years
*****************RIO CHAMA * NEW MEXICO*****************
Rio Chama Canyons " Wild & Scenic" 2 day $336 $332 April-Aug Apr; 27
Additional costs: Govn't use fees Nat.Pk Fee 3 day $523 $460 May: 4,5,21
Excellent kayak instructional trip for beginners; see separate section for rates. Jun: 14,21,28
Youth price up to 12 years Jul: 20,21,27,28
Maximum 20 persons Aug: 10,11,+ Call for additional dates.
minimum age 5 years - Youth Dates subject to change call
*****************RIO GRANDE - TEXAS & MEXICO*****************
Lower Canyons below Big Bend National Park 7 day $1,048 $943 Mar/Apr/Nov Mar:3,10,17,24, 31; Apr: 7
Santa Elana & Colorado Canyon in Big Bend 4 day $672 $614 Nov. 21,22,23,24 (4 day start dates)
Spring Break dates 2011 1 day $141 $131 By arrgmnt Groups only 10 or more
Additional costs: Govn't use fees Nat.Pk Fee Maximum 20 persons
Minimum age 5; Groups of 8 or more are required to confirm trips in the Big Bend area. Excellent Spring Break trips March / April and
Thanksgiving. Weather is warm. Excellent kayak instructional trips for beginner to intermediate levels. See separate rate section.
Youth minimum age 5 years - Youth price up to 12 years
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DVK 2012 Instructional Courses & Camps
*INSTRUCTIONAL (Kayak * Raft * Guide Training * Swiftwater)*
Canyon - River - State Length Your Gear Our Gear Level B-I-A Notes
Arkansas River - Private Instruction II-V 1/2 day $89 $158 B,I,A, 1x1 instruction May-Sept.
Arkansas River - Private Instruction II-V 1 day $173 $242 B,I,A, 1x1 instruction May-Sept.
Arkansas River in Colo. II-IV 1/2 day $69 $121 B,I,A, group 2 or more May-Sept
Arkansas River in Colo. II-IV 1 day $116 $168 B,I,A,
Arkansas River in Colo. II-IV 2 day $243 $295 B,I,A,
Arkansas River in Colo. II-IV 3 day $320 $378 B,I,A,
Arkansas River in Colo. II-IV 4 day $404 $457 B,I,A,
Arkansas River in Colo. II-IV 5 day $494 $546 B,I,A,
Colorado River - Little Gore Canyon II-III 2 day $446 $515 B,I Raft supported trips May - Sept.
Colorado River - Little Gore Canyon II-III 3 day $630 $693 B,I
Dolores River - Ponderosa/Slickrock & 3 day $630 $693 B,I,A Raft supported trips May - June
Hanging Flume Canyon & 5 day $873 $936 B,I,A
Gateway Canyon II-IV 8 day $1,363 $1,426 B,I,A
Snowpack regulates runnable flows annually 10 day $1,790 $1,853 B,I,A
Green River - Desolation & Gray Canyons 6 day $1,243 $1,348 B,I Raft Supported trips May- Sept.
Utah II-III (Air shuttle additional) 5 day $1,128 $1,233 B,I
Gunnison River - Gunnison Gorge II-III 1 day $310 $378 A,I May-Sept (Designated dates)
Gunnison River - Gunnison Gorge II-III 2 day $536 $614 A,I
Rio Chama - Chama Canyons II+ 2 day $446 $515 B May-Aug ( Designated dates)
New Mexico 3 day $630 $693 B
Rio Grande - Texas/Mexico Lower Canyons II-III 7 day $1,260 $1,328 B,I, March April November
Colorado and Santa Elana Canyons II-III 4 day $704 $772 B,I,
Salmon River - Middle Fork Idaho III-IV 6 day $2,189 $2,294 I,A July-August
*****************CERTIFIED GUIDE TRAINING COURSES & SEMINARS COLORADO*****************
Course Type Length Price Location River Dates
GuideTraining/Orientation-Raft for employment 14 day $720 Colo/Utah Multiple May 3-16, 2012
Guide Training (Raft) non-employment 14 day $1,335 Colo/Utah Multiple May 3-16, 2012
Guide Whitewater Rescue Tech (WRT-1) 3 day $385 Nathrop Arkansas May
Included in course costs Value $375
Teenage Whitewater Skills Camp◆ 22 day $2050 Colo/Utah Multiple June 7-28, 2012
Teenage Whitewater Skills Camp 11 day $1,150 Colo/Utah Multiple June 7-17, 2012
Special arrangement for 1/2 courses - Start date may adjust TBD Colo/Utah Multiple * June 17-28, 2012
Additional costs: Airport pick-up shuttle, Govn't use fees, * Air shuttle to Green River Optional TBD. Incidental purchases,
*****************SWIFTWATER RESCUE - ALL COURSES IN COLORADO*****************
Course Days Cost City River Dates
Whitewater Rescue Technician WRT 3 day $370 Nathrop Arkansas April: 28-30, May 23-25, July 29-31
Swiftwater Rescue Technician SRT-1- NFPA 3 day $425 Nathrop Arkansas April: 28-30, May 23-25, July 29-31
Whitewater Rescue Technician WRT 3 day $370 TBA
Swiftwater Rescue Technician SRT-1- NFPA 3 day $425 TBA
Whitewater Rescue Technician WRT 3 day $370 Ft.Collins Poudre May 26-28, 2012
Swiftwater Rescue Technician SRT-1- NFPA 3 day $425 Ft.Collins Poudre May 26-28, 2012
Whitewater Rescue Technician WRT 3 day $370 Almont Taylor June 1-3, 2012
Swiftwater Rescue Technician SRT-1- NFPA 3 day $425 Almont Taylor June 1-3, 2012
SRT- Advanced (Prerequisite SRT-1) 3 day $425 Nathrop Arkansas August 1-3, 2012
Pro-Qualification Rope/ Water 2 day $320 Nathrop Arkansas TBA
Technical Rope Rescue TRR 5 day $655 Nathrop Colorado April 13-17 & Oct 5-9, 2012
Recertification of any course before expiriation (3 years) is half tuition. Verification card of prior course required.
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Fishing & Family Trip Schedule
*****************CUSTOM FLOAT & WADE WALK FISHING EXPEDITIONS*****************
Colorado Wyoming Idaho
Canyons Length Type Cost 2 Anglers Notes
Arkansas River - Colorado Float 1/2 day Float-raft $205 $236 May- October Minimum 2 anglers
Arkansas River - Colorado Float 1 day Float-raft $263 $362 May- October
Arkansas River - Colorado Float 2 day Overnight $484 May combine with rafting trip
Arkansas River - Colorado Wade 1/2 day Wade/Walk $158 $221 Minimum 2 anglers
Arkansas River - Colorado Wade 1 day Wade/Walk $205 $326
Colorado River - Little Gore Canyon - Glenwood 1-4 day Float-raft $210 per day May- Oct
Dolores River - Colorado "Spring trips" 1-5 day Float-raft $242 per day May-June (See River Sec for dates)
San Miguel Float 1-3 day Float-raft $242 per day May-June (See River Sec for dates)
Gunnison River - Gorge Colorado Float 1-3 day Float-raft $475-525* per day May-Jun, Jul, Aug, Sept (See River sec)
Lower Gunnison River - Colorado Float 1 day Float-raft $242 per day May-Sept
North Platte River - Colo/Wyoming Float 1-3 day Float-raft $242 per day May-July
Uncompaghre River - Colorado Wade only 1 day Wade/Walk $175 per day May -Sept. Call for details
Salmon River - Idaho Middle Fork w/Instruction 5 day Float-raft $1,990 Sept. 2-6 or 10-14, 2012
Float trips are 2x1 guide/ratio on each craft: raft, drift boats available request info. Wade walk trips are 1x2 ratio
DOW site for purchase of fishing licenses prior to your trip. These prices do not include any tackle, license, flies, lures or instruction.
Special arrangements and add ons are available. Contact the office at 800 824.3795
JUNE "Stonefly hatch Gunnison @ $525 per day per person
***************** FAMILY RAFTING PACKAGES & KIDS GO FREE *****************
River & Location Length Adult Youth Special Rate Start Dates
Green River- Utah Desolation & Gray Canyons 6 day $1051 FREE -$946 May19, Jun:16; Jul;7,28; Aug 11
Dolores River - Colorado 5 day $845 FREE -$741 May 8-12 or, 19-23, 2012
Rio Grande - Texas/Mexico 7 day $1048 FREE -$943 March 17-23, 2012
FREE FARE RULES: (1 guardian per child 12 and under for free fare); No exceptions or changes on special dates.
Govm't Fees, taxes, air shuttle and add on costs per trip/person do not apply for the free fare on youth 12 and under.
Whitewater classifications vary with each river. Generally class II-III levels apply. Youth minimum age 5 years - Youth price up to 12 years
*****************FAMILY RAFTING SPECIAL GROUP RATE TRIPS *****************
River & Canyon Length Location Class Rapids Special Rate Start Dates
Colorado River - Little Gore Canyon 2-4 days Colorado Class II-III May 20, June 23,31, July 29
San Miguel River - Canyons 2-3 days Colorado Class II-III+ May 14, 27 & June 3
North Platte River - Northgate 2-3 days Colo/Wyo Class II-IV May 13,19,26, June 2
Rio Chama 3 days New Mex Class II May 21-23 or July 20-22, 2012
PERSONS IN Family GROUP 2 DAY 3 DAY 4 DAY
Family of 3 $779 $1,143 $1,515
Family of 4 $992 $1,381 $1,963
Family of 5 $1,206 $1,796 $2,380
Family of 6 $1,418 $2,115 $2,817
These trips are designed for family reunions, small families. If you have a large group, youth organizations give us a call for discounted rates.
Group Discounts: (5% for groups of 6-9) (10% for 10-19) (15% for 20-29) (20% for over 30+ and each 21st person is FREE)
Additional Costs: Govmn't use fees, fuel sur-charges, conservation donations, equipment rentals, transportation air, shuttles, upgrades to packages.
Discounts & commissions for agents (12%) do not apply to the Salmon River or outside venders connected to our pkgs.
Special discount packages are reduced percent or non commissionable.
Printed date Dec. 2011 MORE Questions call 719 539-6851 office or Email: info@DvorakExpeditions.com
Bill Dvorak’s Kayak & Rafting Expeditions, Inc. is an authorized concessionaire in Big Bend National Park and a recreation partner with the Pike San Isabel, Routt,
Medicine Bow, White River National Forests , Bureau of Land Management and Colorado State Parks.
Colorado River Outfitters License #1 Colorado Fishing Outfitters License #796 Equal Opportunity Employer
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*****************RESERVATIONS & CANCELLATIONS*****************
“MOTHER NATURE” is still in control out West, so please realize that we cannot control her weather patterns or the water flows.
But we can recommend all things to make your trip a well prepared for and comfortable experience regardless of the changes that may occur.
We reserve the right to change river sections, move to adjacent rivers or postpone the trip if water levels, weather conditions or circumst-
tances arise which are beyond our control. Client's river skills and abilities can also determine whether a particular river or trip is substituted.
PLEASE READ OUR CANCELLATION POLICY CAREFULLY, as it applies in every instance. If you are concerned about the loss of monies
paid due to late cancellation, we recommend that you purchase a trip cancellation insurance policy. The websites for more information are;

www.dvorakexpeditions.com/common-questions/prepare-to-go - www.travelexinsurance.com/Home.aspx.

All cancellations must be received in writing, email and/or fax 719 539-3378.
DEPOSIT REQUIREMENTS
ONE DAY: $25 non-refundable deposit per person is required when making reservations. The total is due 45 days prior to your trip. Charge card
numbers will be accepted for deposit confirmation on short notice bookings. When cancellation is made 2 days prior to departure, all monies
are refunded LESS a $25 per person fee. 2 days notice, no monies are refunded (this includes credit card charges).
MULTI-DAY: Advance reservations and deposit is recommended. Space availability is not guaranteed without deposit. Minimum deposit when
confirming a reservation is 25%. Final balance of trip cost is due 45 days prior to trip start date. Cancellation made 30+days prior to departure
will forfeit 10% of trip cost.Cancellation made between 30 and 10 days forfeit 25% of trip cost. With less than 10 days written notice, NO monies
are refunded (this includes credit card charges). Makes Checks payable to Dvorak Expeditions, Inc.
RESPONSIBILITY
We request that you read and sign the acknowledment of risks & liability release prior to your trip. Please complete the health
questionnaire. Because of the risk associated with river trips, including possible personal injury, property loss and financial
loss in the event of cancellation, we strongly urge all trip participants to obtain vacation insurance. Dvorak Exp. Inc and corp's
will assume no responsibility for injury to trip members, damage/loss of belongings, or for time or expense incurred.
All participants must complete the waiver(s) prior to any activity associated with Dvorak Expeditions Inc.
Bill Dvorak Kayak & Rafting Expeditions Inc.
17921 US Highway 285 Nathrop, Colorado 81236
719 539-6851 office 800 824.3795 reservations
719 539-3378 fax

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