Rafting Tours
Whitewater Raft Tours
Whitewater raft trips on the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon last from 3 days to 21 days and require reservations well in advance. For more rafting information visit the Grand Canyon National Park Web site.
Smoothwater Raft Tours
This tour includes transportation from the Grand Canyon South Rim to Glen Canyon Dam (Lake Powell), just outside Page, Arizona.
Your raft adventure will begin on the Colorado River at the base of the Glen Canyon Dam. With the dam soaring 583 feet above, you will board a motorized pontoon raft for your 15 mile journey down a calm stretch of the Colorado River.
Raft through one of the most beautiful parts of the Western United States. As you follow the route of Major John Wesley Powell through Glen Canyon, your tour guide will tell the story of the area's soaring sandstone cliffs, crystal blue-green waters, and abundant wildlife.
See ancient petroglyphs while taking a break on the bank of the river. Take another break to enjoy a sandwich buffet on a sandy beach. The river portion of the trip ends at historic Lees Ferry. You will then be returned to the South Rim in the late afternoon/early evening.
This trip operates seasonally and is an all-day adventure that lasts approximately 12 hours. This tour includes ground transportation (motorcoach, minibus or comfortable van) between the Grand Canyon South Rim and Glen Canyon Dam for $189 per adult and $169 for children age 4 to 11. (Children under age 4 are not permitted on this trip.) Click here for more information on the Colorado River Smooth Water Raft Excursion.
Canyon River Adventure
Your day will begin with a continental breakfast at the Grand Canyon Airport. You will then board a fixed wing aircraft and fly over portions of the Grand Canyon and Glen Canyon. Before landing in Page, enjoy views of Lake Powell and the enormous Glen Canyon Dam. After landing you will join a guided tour of Antelope Canyon in a 4-wheel drive vehicle. Be ready to take incredible photographs of the slot canyons here. You will then be brought to the base of the Glen Canyon Dam where you will board your large pontoon raft to begin your 15 1/2 mile journey down the Colorado River. Your guide will teach you all about the geology of the canyon as well as the water foul and marine life that used to and still do live here. Your will get off the raft two times, once to see ancient petroglyphs on the canyon walls, and then again for lunch, which is also provided. When your trip ends at historic Lee's Ferry you will be transported back to the park via motor coach or van. Unfortunately children under four are not allowed on the trip. Make reservations through Xanterra Central Reservations, or Grand Canyon Airlines.
Reservations
We do not offer the option to make reservations online for Grand Canyon rafting tours; however, we are happy to process your request online via our Reservation Request Form.
Please note this is only a request for a reservation and not a confirmation.
We will do our best to accommodate your request; however, we cannot guarantee availability. A reservation agent will contact you in reference to your inquiry via telephone or e-mail.
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