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Glen Canyon Raft Tour: Scenic Float and Archeology
4.8
89 Ratings
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Experience the awe of Horseshoe Bend Rafting Trip. Explore Petroglyph Beach, Glen Canyon, and ancient Puebloan stories. Book your adventure now!
Experience the awe of Horseshoe Bend Rafting Trip. Explore Petroglyph Beach, Glen Canyon, and ancient Puebloan stories. Book your adventure now!
Duration:
5 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Wilderness River Adventures - Begin your journey at Headquarters (199 Kaibab Rd) with a safety briefing, signing of a risk acknowledgment form, and showing proof of entry fee. Free parking is available. Restrooms and light refreshments for purchase are on-site. The bus departs from headquarters to Lee’s Ferry.
- Lees Ferry - The raft sets off…
- Wilderness River Adventures - Begin your journey at Headquarters (199 Kaibab Rd) with a safety briefing, signing of a risk acknowledgment form, and showing proof of entry fee. Free parking is available. Restrooms and light refreshments for purchase are on-site. The bus departs from headquarters to Lee’s Ferry.
- Lees Ferry - The raft sets off from the dock for a 3-hour water adventure, including a restroom break at Petroglyph Beach, mile 10.
- Petroglyphs - At Petroglyph Beach, numerous ancient carvings depicting various symbols and animals are etched into the walls of Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. These petroglyphs are accessible only via the Colorado River.
- Horseshoe Bend - The Colorado River has carved a roughly 1,000 ft (305 m) deep, 270º horseshoe-shaped bend in Glen Canyon.
- Lees Ferry - The raft returns to Lee’s Ferry, where an Aramark bus will shuttle guests back to Headquarters in Page.
- Wilderness River Adventures - Guests will return to WRA headquarters.
What's Included
- Interpretive Guide
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Interpretive Guide
- In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- National Park Entry Fee- must be purchased prior to check-in
- Lunch
- National Park Entry Fee- must be purchased prior to check-in
Additional Information
The trip begins in Page, AZ with boarding our bus and driving to Lee’s Ferry. Once at Lee’s Ferry join your guide on your raft for the morning. You will start your trip by motoring up to Petroglyph Beach and its fascinating archeological site. Look up in awe at the soaring cliffs above Horseshoe Bend as you learn the stories of the Ancestral Puebloan…
The trip begins in Page, AZ with boarding our bus and driving to Lee’s Ferry. Once at Lee’s Ferry join your guide on your raft for the morning. You will start your trip by motoring up to Petroglyph Beach and its fascinating archeological site. Look up in awe at the soaring cliffs above Horseshoe Bend as you learn the stories of the Ancestral Puebloan people who lived in the area. Enjoy floating while taking in the views of Glen Canyon. Afterward, you’ll enjoy a bus ride back from Lees Ferry to Page, passing the Vermillion Cliffs, Marble Canyon, Navajo Bridge, and geologic wonders along the way.
- Buses are NOT ADA compliant, passengers must meet guide at Lees Fery.
Location
199 Kaibab Rd
Kaibab Road
Blue building on the corner with a big wave on the top. Please arrive to check in 45 minutes prior to the departure time.
Customers also need a National Park Pass. You must bring your pass to the check in. If you do not have a National Park Pass you can purchase one in the local area.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(89 Ratings)
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Ambergt3340to
Aug 23, 2025
Best way to see Horshoe Bend! - Candi was our guide for our half day rafting trip through Horseshoe Bend. First this is such a nice 3 hour tour. Candi was the perfect guide. She was full of great info and stories and provided cool visuals. She helped take photos, and was fun to chat with. You will have a great time, and I think most of the guides are good, but ask for Candi, you will not be disappointed.
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G3702lajennac
Aug 22, 2025
Worthwhile even at 103 degrees! - We went on one of the hottest days of the year, but it was still a wonderful experience. Our guide, Holly, was very knowledgeable, prepared, and did a wonderful job of sharing her love for the canyon. We would gladly go again!
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Javier_g
Aug 22, 2025
Great trip! - It was an awesome experience, we enjoyed it all the way. Although it was a uncommon rainy day there was any delay.
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Maria-luisa
Aug 20, 2025
Stunning! - It was just an indescribable experience! Our guide Jalen (hopefully spelled correctly) was great! He was motivated, funny and told us exciting facts about the river but also personal experiences. We could see wild horses and experience the breathtaking scenery. Worth every euro for us and we would do it again! Also the transport by bus was flawless!
Thank you - Everyone should book this trip (if they can and are here)!
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N2880nkdianem
Aug 20, 2025
Spectacular Scenery and an Amazing Guide! - This trip to Horseshoe Bend exceeded my expectations! The scenery was absolutely spectacular and did not disappoint. But the highlight of the experience was Holly, our guide. She was delightful—knowledgeable about the history and geology of the area, and she wove in fascinating stories from books she had read. I would love to take this tour again, perhaps in a different season, and I would definitely ask for Holly. She’s the best!
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Laurenglaccum
Aug 20, 2025
Must do on a vacation to Page! - Holly was an incredible, thorough guide for our float, who has a knack for storytelling in the way she taught us about the landscape and expert boat skills. We saw wild horses as well as desert bighorn sheep on the way, which was awesome. Loved our time on the beach and the ability to view the petroglyphs off the trail. Must do on a vacation to Page!
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Leroyc3
Aug 20, 2025
Anniversary trip - Holly was our guide and provided wonderful background, explainations of what we saw and attentive to passengers.
Holly was great.
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S8197desophiad
Aug 3, 2025
Peaceful Float and an Outstanding Guide - We had a wonderful time on our Colorado River trip “Horseshoe Bend” with Wilderness River Adventures. The float was calm and scenic, and our guide, Jazmine, was amazing — super knowledgeable, friendly, and made the whole experience even more memorable. We spotted desert bighorn sheep, wild horses, and even a great blue heron along the way. It felt like we drifted through a live nature documentary… just without the narrator or snacks. Highly recommend this trip — and especially Jazmine!
Sophia and Matthew Del Real
Merced, CA
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Jacquelynn_h
Jul 31, 2025
Colorado river raft trip with the boys- great memory - We had a great time with Kelly! Super knowledgeable and had all kinds of extra items that made the trip enjoyable and special, from cooling towels, historic pictures and a 80 million year secret surprise souvenir. We had a mom’s trip with our teen boys. Swimming in the 40 degree water was a highlight! We enjoyed the petroglyphs. It was a nice day after doing Zion hikes yesterday. On to Bryce tomorrow. Even though it’s July- it was cool on the water! So cool to be in Horseshoe bend on the water.
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Skraps33
Jul 30, 2025
Awesome, calm exploratory rafting trip! - This was an awesome experience, Kris was very knowledgeable in the geology of the area, its history, and the history of the local tribes. She made it a very enjoyable experience.
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