Colorado River Rafting in Arizona

Rafting can be both a relaxing and exhilarating experience for adventurers of all ages. From the thrill of rapids to the peaceful calm of smooth waters, a rafting trip is a vacation you will not soon forget. One of the most popular river rafting locations in the United States is the Colorado River. Snaking its way through the Rocky Mountains of Colorado, cutting across southeastern Utah, and carving its way through the canyons of Arizona, the Colorado River covers approximately 1,450 miles before tapering into the Gulf of California. Colorado River rafting in Arizona combines breathtaking, majestic scenery with exciting, fast-paced rapids, with one of the most amazing sections traversing through the bottom of the Grand Canyon. You and your guide will navigate tricky rapids in cool, invigorating white water while passing through awe-inspiring canyons with thousands of years of history contained within their beautiful red rocks. 

Colorado River rafting in Arizona offers both challenging white water trips and serene sight seeing expeditions. The city of Page is a fantastic location for half and full day river floating trips. Perfect for the entire family, these smooth water float trips are some of the most popular in the Grand Canyon area and northern Arizona. Rafters are given the opportunity to view ancient petroglyphs left years ago by Puebloan tribes. Additionally, your guide will provide you with information regarding the immense history of the region, its abundant wildlife, and the Colorado River’s current role in the Southwest’s power and water delivery system. 

Full day rowing trips embark from Page as well to allow for a more leisurely, intimate experience. A group of no more than six, board a small, human-powered raft before setting off with their guide to explore the enchanting mysteries of the Colorado River. 

For those in search of a more hands on and fast paced rafting experience, the Colorado River provides enough rapids to satisfy even the most extreme thrill seeker. Rafting through the Grand Canyon is an experience that cannot be matched. You are able to explore areas of the Grand Canyon accessible only by raft including hidden waterfalls and side canyons. There are sections of thrilling white water with over 60 rapids sure to get your heart pumping. 

Several packages are available including 3 day, 4 day, and 6 to 7 day trips. The 3 day trips typically travel through calmer waters although they do include some exciting rapids. The more challenging rapids can be found on the 6 and 7 day trips including the notorious Lava Falls. While the exact itinerary will vary by rafting company most trips include the opportunity to hike in breathtaking side canyons and visit ancient Anasazi granaries. Additionally your expert guide will steer you toward hidden areas where you will have the chance to swim in turquoise pools fed by beautiful waterfalls. Each night you will camp under the stars in tents provided by your rafting company and dine on delicious local cuisine prepared fireside. With all the beauty surrounding you, it will hardly feel like roughing it.