Close to Page, AZ, the Horseshoe Bend rafting experience is often described as one of the best ways to experience the joys of the Colorado River and watch the Glen Canyon Dam from a different angle. Interested in enjoying waters of the Colorado River beyond Lake Powell? You are on the right page.
If you are a rafting enthusiast, Horseshoe Bend Rafting should be a must on your list. The calm and beautiful scenery and the wilderness river adventures shape up a perfect half day rafting trip for anyone, regardless of age and ability.
When booking a bend rafting trip with us, you will be sure to watch at the amazing desert rock formations of Tower Butte and Rainbow Bridge, and explore the incredible depths of the Antelope Canyon, the Colorado River's famous Horseshoe Bend. There are many wilderness river adventures awaiting for you! Below, we are sharing more details on the Horseshoe Bend day trip.
Note: The price of the half day horseshoe bend rafting trips does not include the park entrance fee of $15 (included in the National Park Service fee list).
The itinerary for the Horseshoe Bend rafting tour starts with your check in at the River Headquarters in Page prior to departure. Then, you are transported in a bus through a two mile tunnel that exits at the base of Glen Canyon Dam. After we pass the tunnel and the total 15 miles of the ride, you hop in the river raft with sandstone walls standing 700 feet above you.
As you step in the 32-foot raft and start your Horseshoe Bend half day raft trip, you will sit back and relax, listening to the stories of the Colorado River in Glen Canyon, learn about the human history of the region and even make a beach stop at the Petroglyph beach, where you can take a short hike to a petroglyph panel (the petroglyph area is fascinating). You can also take a quick dip in the river on Petroglyph beach before continuing your trip.
Once you are back in the raft, the wilderness river adventures will continue with a trip through the iconic Horseshoe Bend. Here, you can look for rainbow trout in the clear waters, watch the birds in the great blue nesting on the banks, and possibly hear the big horn sheep. The end of the half day rafting trip is at the historic Lees Ferry, where you go back to the bus for the ride back to River Headquarters. This is where the trip ends and where you go back to the motor coach for a ride back to the base..
The Horseshoe Bend kayaking experience can be booked here, Glen Canyon float trips and half day rafting trip excursions are family-friendly, and available for ages four and older. Your kids will love the chilled water and lemonade which is our treat during the wilderness river adventures!
Note: The price for Adults (ages 16 and older), Children (ages 4-15) are different.
Your half day Horseshoe Bend rafting trip sums up 15 miles of wilderness river adventures in half day! That is why it is known as one of the most popular Glen Canyon float trips and ideal half day river adventures. If you have children ages four and older, you can take them along the way and experience a magnificent ride.
The half day Horseshoe Bend tour starts from Page, AZ and offers a smooth and relaxed day horseshoe bend rafting at the Glen Canyon National Recreation Park . If you have never seen the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area before but you have been to the Grand Canyon National Park or went on some rafting trips before, it is a must-see.
The rafting trips Glen Canyon has to offer are great in many ways, whether you are living in Arizona or are arriving as a tourist. For your raft trip, you can wear anything and enjoy the scenery at the Canyon National Recreation Area.
Lees Ferry is located at 32 miles from Page, Arizona, via Highway 89 South and Highway 89A west. The best way to book your rafting trip is by contacting us a couple of weeks prior to departure and going to our river headquarters where we can explain more about our trips Glen Canyon and more activities you can take along the way.
The half day rafting trip lasts for 6 hours, and typically starts in the morning around 9am and ends around 3pm. The departure and arrival hours are standard in the schedule.
For more information about the Horseshoe Bend rafting experience, contact the National Park Service.
