About this experience
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.
At a glance
- Duration: 5 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 5 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Local guides to help you plan
Horseshoe Bend: Plan the Overlook, Not Just the Photograph
Treat parking, exposed approach, rim safety, river context, and current National Park Service guidance as part of the visit.
What is included
- Interpretive Guide
- Air-conditioned vehicle
Not included
- Lunch
- National Park Entry Fee- must be purchased prior to check-in
Itinerary and highlights
Check-in at Headquarters (199 Kaibab Rd) safety orientation, sign risk acknowledgment form, provide proof of entry fee. Parking available at no cost. Restrooms and light refreshments for purchase are available. Bus leaves headquarters for Lee’s Ferry.
Raft departs from the dock and begins 3 hours on the water (includes restroom break at Petroglyph Beach, mile 10)
Petroglyph beach numerous petroglyphs, depicting a variety of symbols and animals, are etched into the walls of Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. These ancient carvings can only be accessed via the Colorado River.
The Colorado River created a roughly 1,000 ft (305 m) deep, 270º horseshoe-shaped bend in Glen Canyon.
Raft arrives at Lee’s Ferry, Aramark bus shuttles guests back to Headquarters in Page
Guest will arrive back at WRA headquarters
Meeting and pickup information
- 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.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Wilderness River Adventures
Accessibility and practical details
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Buses are NOT ADA compliant, passengers must meet guide at Lees Fery.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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