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Top 3 Horseshoe Bend float trips and kayak tours (2026)

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We compared all 7 Horseshoe Bend float trips and kayak tours Viator lists and kept 3, picked the way every tour here gets picked. You ride below Glen Canyon Dam on smooth water.

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Horseshoe Bend float trips and kayak tours, compared by the exact option

Tour Craft Water Ages Start Departs Hours Rating Price
1. Horseshoe Bend Float Trip in Page by Wilderness River Adventures
 motor raft smooth water, no rapids ages 4 and up Page headquarters 10 a.m., selected dates 5 h ★ 4.9 198 reviews from $149.51 per adult
2. Horseshoe Bend Kayak Tour with Ancient Petroglyph Viewing by Colorado River Kayak Tours
 guided kayak smooth river water ages 8 and up Lees Ferry ramp daily, 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. 4 h ★ 5.0 32 reviews from $199 per person
3. Colorado River Float Full-Day Trip from Sedona or Flagstaff by Great Venture Tours
 motor raft smooth water, no rapids ages 6 and up Sedona or Flagstaff hotels seasonal Thursdays; no available departures 10 to 12 h ★ 4.9 16 reviews from $372.39 per adult

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The 3

Our most recommended Horseshoe Bend float trips and kayak tours

Ranked by reviews. Wilderness River Adventures' motor raft starts from $149.51 per adult for a 5-hour outing, including bus transfers from Page. Children can join from age 4. Colorado River Kayak Tours starts from $199 per person for a 4-hour guided paddle, ages 8 and older. You meet at Lees Ferry for the included upriver boat shuttle. There's no pickup from Page.

Horseshoe Bend Float Trip in Page#1 Page bus included No paddling

Horseshoe Bend Float Trip in Page

The Page float has the most reviews of the three. You board a motor raft at Lees Ferry after an included bus ride from Page. You'll pass Horseshoe Bend and stop at Petroglyph Beach. Your guide handles the boat throughout the trip, so you don't need river experience and can keep your camera ready.

5 hours Horseshoe Bend river corridor · by Wilderness River Adventures
★★★★★ 4.9 (198 reviews)

5 hours 10 a.m. on selected dates guide and return bus transfer 199 Kaibab Rd., Page; arrive 45 minutes early ages 4 and up free cancel until 24 h before departure

The catch: You pay park entry separately and bring proof to check-in. Lunch isn't included. The buses aren't ADA compliant; wheelchair users must arrange to meet the guide at Lees Ferry.

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Horseshoe Bend Kayak Tour with Ancient Petroglyph Viewing#2 11 guests maximum Upriver shuttle included

Horseshoe Bend Kayak Tour with Ancient Petroglyph Viewing

Your motorboat shuttle carries you upriver from Lees Ferry with the guide and kayaks. You paddle back through Horseshoe Bend and stop to see petroglyphs. The group has at most 11 guests, so this is the smaller guided option. Snacks and water come with the trip; you won't pay separately for the shuttle or paddling equipment.

4 hours Horseshoe Bend and petroglyphs · by Colorado River Kayak Tours
★★★★★ 5.0 (32 reviews)

4 hours 8 a.m. and 1 p.m., daily guide and kayak equipment upriver boat shuttle; snacks and water Lees Ferry Boat Ramp; directions texted the day before ages 8 and up; tandem required under 12 free cancel until 24 h before departure

The catch: You'll need your own ride to Lees Ferry and a moderate level of fitness. Park entry is extra. Your dry bag and phone case aren't supplied.

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Colorado River Float Full-Day Trip from Sedona or Flagstaff#3 Hotel pickup Lunch included

Colorado River Float Full-Day Trip from Sedona or Flagstaff

Great Venture's river day trip from Sedona or Flagstaff is seasonal. You'll need an available departure on your travel date before building your itinerary around it. When it runs, the day lasts 10 to 12 hours with 3 hours afloat. Hotel pickup and lunch are included, along with river fees.

10 to 12 hours Glen Canyon and Horseshoe Bend · by Great Venture Tours
★★★★★ 4.9 (16 reviews)

10 to 12 hours seasonal Thursdays at 6:30 a.m.; no available dates guides and river fees; lunch included Sedona or Flagstaff hotel pickup; ready 5 minutes early ages 6 and up; your own booster through age 8 all sales final operator confirms after booking

The catch: No departures appear in the available booking calendar; the displayed price doesn't establish an available trip. All sales are final, and at least four guests are needed for a departure. Don't build your itinerary around the seasonal Thursday time alone.

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Which one

Which Horseshoe Bend river trip is right for you

A family on a tight budget gets the lowest guided price on the Page float, from $149.51 per adult. Children 4 to 15 pay less. There's no paddling for you to manage. The price includes the bus from Page; your park entry and lunch cost extra.

A day without a car in Page fits the Page float if you can reach its headquarters. You meet at 199 Kaibab Rd. and ride the bus to Lees Ferry. Hotel pickup isn't included. For photos without a paddle in your hands, this is the better pick.

An active day on the river favors the guided Horseshoe Bend kayak tour, from $199 per person. You get the upriver boat ride and paddling equipment in that price. The trip takes 4 hours with at most 11 guests. You'll need your own ride to Lees Ferry; there's no pickup from Page.

Great Venture's river day trip from Sedona or Flagstaff is seasonal. You'll need an available departure on your travel date before building your itinerary around it. No departures appear in the available booking calendar. Hotel pickup and lunch are included when it runs.

Close, but not on the list

  • Horseshoe Bend Kayak Rentals with Backhaul Service unguided paddling after an upriver shuttle, from $140 per person; 7 reviews at 4.86, below the 10-review minimum for this list; kayak rental may cost extra · dates and prices ↗

Good to know

Know before you go

  • Meeting points The Page raft leaves from 199 Kaibab Rd.; arrive 45 minutes early. Parking there is free. Your kayak guide meets you at Lees Ferry Boat Ramp and texts directions the day before. Great Venture's seasonal hotel pickup covers city limits in Sedona or Flagstaff and includes the Village of Oak Creek.
  • Park entry The Page raft excludes park entry at $15 per adult; bring your pass or proof of payment. The guided kayak also leaves park entry to you. At Lees Ferry a private vehicle pass costs $30 for 7 days; a valid America the Beautiful pass covers entry. Great Venture includes river fees.
  • Ages and limits The Page raft takes children from age 4; the guided kayak starts at age 8. Children under 12 share a kayak with an adult. Great Venture accepts ages 6 and up; you must supply a car seat or booster through age 8. Both the kayak and full-day float need moderate fitness and aren't recommended during pregnancy.
  • Your gear A backpack can travel on the Page raft at your feet or on your lap. Hard coolers aren't allowed. Your kayak dry bag and phone case aren't included; bring your own protection for camera gear. Pack sun protection and a refillable bottle for your time on the water.
  • Page time Page time is Mountain Standard Time without daylight saving. Set your phone to Phoenix time for every departure. Navajo Nation time runs an hour ahead from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November. The clocks match during the rest of the year.
  • Booking and weather The Page raft and guided kayak allow free cancellation until 24 hours before departure through the booking page. Both bookings go through instantly; Great Venture needs the operator's approval after booking. Wind can stop a kayak trip. Don't enter narrow side canyons when storms threaten; flash floods can arrive before rain reaches you.

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People also ask

  • Where is Horseshoe Bend on the Colorado River?

    Horseshoe Bend lies on the Colorado River in Glen Canyon, downstream of Glen Canyon Dam and upstream of Lees Ferry. Wilderness River Adventures reaches the bend by motor raft from Lees Ferry. You board after a bus ride from Page. The river trip doesn't include the overlook walk.

  • Is the Horseshoe Bend float trip whitewater?

    No, Wilderness River Adventures takes you through Horseshoe Bend on a motor raft without rapids. You don't need river experience. Children can join from age 4, and prices start from $149.51 per adult. Your guide handles the boat throughout the trip.

  • Can you kayak to Horseshoe Bend?

    Yes, Colorado River Kayak Tours takes you through Horseshoe Bend after a boat ride upriver from Lees Ferry. Prices start from $199 per person, including the shuttle and kayak equipment. The minimum age is 8. Children under 12 must share a tandem kayak with an adult.

  • How long does it take to kayak Horseshoe Bend?

    Colorado River Kayak Tours' guided Horseshoe Bend trip lasts 4 hours. That includes the upriver boat shuttle and petroglyph stop. You'll need extra time to reach Lees Ferry Boat Ramp yourself. Wilderness River Adventures' Page float takes 5 hours, with 3 hours on the river.

  • Where does the Horseshoe Bend float trip start?

    Wilderness River Adventures' Page float starts at 199 Kaibab Road in Page. Arrive 45 minutes before departure for check-in. The price includes the bus to Lees Ferry, where you board the motor raft. Colorado River Kayak Tours meets at Lees Ferry Boat Ramp; you'll need your own ride there.