Colorado River Float Full-Day Trip from Sedona or Flagstaff

Summary

Board your tour vehicle upon pickup from your accommodation in Sedona and begin with a scenic drive up Oak Creek Canyon via a National Scenic Byway. The road winds through pine forests en route to Flagstaff, with the option of hotel pickup there. Marvel at the San Francisco Peaks, Arizona’s highest mountains, en route to the Navajo Nation. The route continues along the Echo Cliffs to the town of Page and Lake Powell where a tunnel takes you through the walls of Glen Canyon to the base of Glen Canyon Dam. After a safety briefing with your river guide, settle into an inflatable river raft and gaze at the cliff walls towering more than 1,000 feet (305 meters) above. Explore ancient petroglyphs, stop for a riverside lunch, and let the raft meander around Horseshoe Bend on its course to Lee’s Ferry. You have time for photos at this historical site, used by early pioneer settlers who inhabited the nearby cabins. See impressive views on a drive through the Navajo Nation en route to the Cameron Trading Post, known for its outstanding selection of American Indian arts and crafts. The cliffs of the Painted Desert provide a picturesque backdrop for this scenic stop before drop-off at your hotel in Flagstaff or Sedona.

Tour info

Duration
12 hours
Group Size
Pricing (From)
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Meeting Point
Dropoff location

Why take this tour?

Join your informative river guides as you board large inflatable rafts specifically designed for your smooth water float trip on the mighty Colorado River. The rafts glide effortlessly along the river as you marvel at massive cliffs towering more than 1,000 feet above. Wind around Horseshoe Bend where the river takes a full meander in its course to Lee’s Ferry. Along the way, you’ll stop to explore ancient Native American petroglyphs or take a quick dip in the Colorado and enjoy a delicious lunch on the banks of the river. Please note our cancellation policy is you must notify us 7 days in advance of your tour to receive a full refund. Departs: Wednesdays and Saturdays – May 1st to October 1st

What’s included?

  • Hotel pickup and drop off

  • Local sales tax

  • The Colorado river fees

  • Professional guides

  • Complementary lunch and bottled water

  • Historic Cameron Trading Post

  • Beautiful panoramic desert southwest vistas along the way

  • Drive through the southwest region of the Navajo Nation Tribal Land

  • Entry/Admission - Glen Canyon National Recreation Area

  • 20% tip for your guide recommended if you enjoyed your tour

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 12h

  • Mobile tickets accepted

Cancellation Policy

    All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.

Operated by:

Great Ventures Day Tours

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Journey with Sedona's original Colorado River tour company in the most comfortable and spacious vehicles.

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