Ceiba History
Ceiba Adventures was launched in 1985 with unique itineraries to the famed Maya ruins in southern Mexico. That same year, our river trip offerings were initiated on the Rio Usumacinta, the river that forms the border between Guatemala and Mexico.

Ceiba quickly became a well-respected travel outfitter in the region and expanded with a full range of adventure offerings in whitewater trips, Maya archaeology, overland tours, birding excursions and our exclusive caving trips.

Since then, Ceiba has made many first descents on rivers throughout southern Mexico, Belize, and Guatemala. We also have pioneered some of the deepest and most technical caves in the western hemisphere. This experience has prompted the adventure film industry to utilize Ceiba’s expertise to coordinate, organize and assist in many film projects, including Emmy Award winners, over the last two decades.

Our philosophy hasn’t changed since the beginning. All our trips emphasize conservation of both the natural environment and regional ways of life. We strive to intensify the traveler’s experience through contact with local cultures and comprehension of natural wonders. Our well-laid out itineraries are designed for small-group travel, and each is carefully designed to capture the very best in our destinations.

Our base of operations is in the cool pines of Flagstaff, Arizona, the jump off point for trips into the Grand Canyon region. We operate as a travel agent for river trips and adventure travel tours in the Grand Canyon. We have decades of experience in arranging and guiding private journeys in the area.

In 2005 Ceiba Adventures expanded its services into the Grand Canyon river equipment outfitting arena. It seemed only natural with our 25 year foundation in Grand Canyon and managing similar operations in Southern Mexico in the 1980s and 1990s. The National Park Service, USGS Flagstaff, private boaters, river outfitters, independent scientists, and the film industry continue to utilize Ceiba for Grand Canyon outfitting. Our services include river equipment rentals, transportation/shuttles, complete food packing and menu planning, and overall general logistics.

In 2008 we created Ceiba International to become the Adventure Travel outfitter, which runs all of our Maya and Latin American trips and tours. Ceiba Adventures continues to outfit Grand Canyon private river trips, as well as other rivers in the region. You can contact Ceiba International at www.ceibainternational.com

The joy of discovery is in our blood, active adventure travel is in our hearts, and we invite you to celebrate life with Ceiba. We look forward to hearing from you!!

Ceiba’s Owners:
President Scott Davis’s extensive journeys throughout Mexico and the Maya World have established the foundation for Ceiba’s trip offerings. His many years of river guiding experience, 250+ river trips on the Colorado River, and first descents in Mexico, Guatemala, and Belize have all helped spawn his position as River Coordinator for many adventure documentaries. Scott has worked as a sea kayaking guide, caving and climbing instructor, dive master, search and rescue liaison, and continues to be a very active river and mountain bike guide. Scott’s humor, fun-loving personality, endless energy, experience and extensive outdoor knowledge make him a sought after expedition leader.

Scott Davis and Rachel Schmidt	Rachel Schmidt is most definitely Ceiba’s “Jack Of All Trades,” and she wears many hats here. With a degree in Geology and extensive international boating and guiding experience, her resume is simply impressive. She continues to work as a full time guide, keeping her schedule busy with leading river trips in Grand Canyon and mountain bike trips in the high mountains of Colorado. Her consummate patience, knowledge, cool-headedness under pressure, easy laughter and infectious smile all make her the epitome of the Guide’s guide.
Below are just a few of the projects for which Ceiba’s expertise has been utilized:
Paramount Pictures, “Into The Wild,” in conjunction with Adventure Sport Services of Flagstaff. (Ceiba's snout rig used as a National Park Service Patrol Boat.) Ceiba Motor Rigs Used As Support Universal Studios, “The River Wild”. Several of our staff were on the river unit. The Barge   IMAX Pictures, “Journey Through Amazing Caves”. Industrial Rigging at the LCR   ESPN: Expedition Earth, “Rivers of the Maya,” 1st descent of Rio Santo Domingo, Chiapas, Mexico. 5th Gorge, Rio Santo Domingo Dutch Insurance Commercial Grand Canyon Rigged For Camera National Geographic Explorer, "Jungle Kayakers," 1st descent of Cueva Yochibha. This film is an Emmy Award Winner. Outdoor Life Network, "Rivers of the Underworld," 1st descent of Rio El Chich. This film is also an Emmy Award Winner. Gordon Brown Rigged for Filming Underground Rio El Chich   National Geographic “The First Journey,” John Wesley Powell’s first expedition though the Grand Canyon, in conjunction with Adventure Sport Services of Flagstaff. The Crew   The Weather Channel, The New York Times, Outside Magazine, National Geographic Explorer, American Airlines Magazine, Outdoor Life, and Financial Post Business have highlighted our journeys. Ceiba has also worked with Turner Pictures, Merrill Lynch, Johnny Walker Red, Dutch Insurance, American Adventure Productions, Ventana Pictures, Sustacal, Boss Films, and Discovery Channel. Ceiba's Outfitting As you can see, Ceiba has been utilized by a variety of user groups, including film production companies and government agencies. We also continue to offer our services to the Private Boater here in the Grand Canyon and on other rivers in the southwest. Our extended network of outdoor industry experts, employees and Ceiba's unprecedented experience in the adventure travel sector make us the first and only choice for outfitting your river running needs. Give our office staff a call and we'll be happy to work with you and your group! We understand there are choices and thank you for your consideration!! Ceiba Sunset