Colorado River Rafting Trips
Most Colorado River rafting trips begin at Lees Ferry, located about 54 miles from Page, AZ. Page is the biggest town near the boat ramp, so many river runners supply their trips in Page. There are several Colorado River rafting trips to choose from; guests can do everything from just a calm, one-day float trip upriver through Horseshoe Bend up to Glen Canyon Dam, or go big and do a 28-day white water river trip down through the Grand Canyon. There are a dozen types of river trips in between, but going rafting down the Colorado River is certainly an adventure you should consider. Going downstream through the Grand Canyon does require a permit for both commercial and private river trips. There is no exception to this! The Grand Canyon has technical and class five rapids that require previous river experience in order to manage this trip safely.
However, going upstream from Lees Ferry is a fun, accessible, river adventure suitable for all levels of experience. Lees Ferry to Glen Canyon Dam is about 15 miles each way. You can go on a guided river trip from Lees Ferry to Glen Canyon Dam, or if you'd like a little more self-guided experience, you can hire a powerboat to take you up to Glen Canyon Dam. From there, you can disembark the powerboat and get on your own watercraft such as a kayak, small rafting boat or even a paddleboard for a 15-mile float trip back down to Lees Ferry. For trip details and planning, see our Horseshoe Bend Float Trip information page.
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