Colorado River Discovery

What a great way to see the Colorado River! I went on the full day raft tour with my mom and sister and we had a great time! Our river guide was very friendly and knowledgeable and had great stories to share about the history of the canyon. We also got to make a few stops along the way to see Petroglyph Beach and take a dip. For $ 112, the 6 hour tour including lunch was really nice. However, I would suggest maybe shortening the river portion by an hour to allow for a detour on the way back to the store to see Horseshoe Bend from up top as we did that on our own after the tour and it was an amazing view; definitely something not to be missed!

We went through them for a back haul service to Glen Canyon Dam from Lee’s Ferry. Jenny was our guide, she was friendly and informative! This was her last trip of the day and in this heat to be so nice and full of pep was very much appreciated. I highly recommend the tour or even better to have them back haul you and kayak down river! Amazing views!

We had a great day with Josh, our tour guide, very funny and lots of interesting info. Unfortunately we couldn’t start the tour at Glen canyon dam due to a natural incident. So the bus took us to Lees ferry to launch. we went upstream to the beach at Horseshoe Bend and drifting downstream back to Lees ferry
Highly recommended if you’re staying for 2^nd day since the trip is a full day from 9 – 4. Exciting to go, especially for 1^st timer. Then you can rent/​bring your own boat/​kayak to do more water activities later.

We took the 7:30am tour in mid June and it was cool and shady in the canyon when we started out but by the time our tour was over it was hot and sunny so we were very glad that we didn’t do the afternoon tour. Our guide was Josh and he was wonderful. The tour is well run and organized. It was pretty neat driving through the tunnel down to the base of the canyon. The scenery is spectacular and this tour was one of the highlights of our vacation.

My relatives and I (a group of 13) took a half day tour in mid August. We came to Arizona on vacation to see the Grand Canyon, but took a brief detour to our destination by spending a day in Page. It’s safe to say everyone within our group was glad we did as the Colorado River Discovery turned out being one of our favorite excursions.
Our guide was Nick aka «Fuzzy Nick». He knew a lot about the canyon we were in and could easily carry a conversation without it getting boring. If you want to get wet Nick is your man. On our boat ride back he even had the adults feeling like kids again as we crashed through waves created by the other boats. The water is cold, but refreshing on a hot Arizona day.
Like our guide recommended I would recommended going to see horseshoe bend from the top of the canyon the same day you take the boat ride. It gives you another perspective of the river and is well worth the .75 mile hike.

You take a bus from the storefront to the dam and travel through a tunnel that is 1 mile long.
Then you walk down a long ramp wearing a hardhat. You board your raft after dumping the hat. We had 18 on our raft. It is a beautiful, natural area. The tour takes about 3 hours. We were the 1^st out that day. It was chilly in the beginning and warmed up on the way back. You
stop once to look at petrography and use the bathroom. It’s a very calm, slow moving trip. Unfortunately, our guide was somewhat grumpy and bored. Overall it was an ok thing to do.

Our tour guide Jamie was awesome! I had a great time. We went at the end of July so it was HOT. The tour starts out really slow so you end up spending a lot of time floating in direct sunlight. However the river water is about 45 °F so you can easily cool off with that. Definitely eat before you go, and bring a water bottle. Any items you bring should be in a clear transparent bag because the dam that the boats launch from is a homeland security point. The ride’s camera and phone friendly. They take you around to horseshoe bend, and tell you lots about glen canyon. A cool experience if you’re staying in northern Arizona

We did the half day cruise starting at 7:30am. Everything was well organized. Our guide was Amanda and she was great. My 9 year old loved the rafting trip. First class experience.

Simply stunning. 4 hour early morning tour is perfect for families with kids, especially since it’s cooler and our boat was less crowded. Guide was a lot of fun and full of interesting facts. Great to have a stop at the beach to paddle (or swim for the very brave!). Everything is very well organised and you can even get an espresso before staring on the tour. Thoroughly recommended!

The tour was well run and organized. You should not go on an empty stomach because they do not feed you. There is free water and lemonade available. We were here in mid June and it was very hot. Dress cool and comfortably. You can bring along your phone and camera as long as it’s in a clear plastic bag because nothing will get wet. The rafts are huge and there is virtually zero splashing involved. You will not get wet unless you decide to jump in the 47 degree water at the designated locations.
We had Selena as our tour guide and she is excellent! She is an actress and has a very outgoing personality and is extremely knowledgable.
FYI… The shop where you sign in to take the tour is extremely overpriced. One towel costs $ 30. My husband ended up going to the Family Dollar that is close by and got 4 towels at $ 8 a piece. Make sure you bring sunscreen along too because you will pay double if you forget it.

Great place to visit! The water is cold! Quite a long ride but worth it! Great history about the place and how it was built :). Definitely take some food or snacks and drinks! There is a place where they stop, so you can take a swim in the cold water :). This is the same place where they show you some ancient Indian petroglyphs and pictographs!

What an amazing day seeing the Colorado River and the towering cliffs.
This is a floating raft, no white water rafting, in fact I was at the front and never got wet at all. Those more adventurous might find it a bit too calm of water.
It’s all about the guide and ours knew when to talk and when to let you just soak it all in.
He mixed history and some stories to make it enjoyable.
We bought their bag lunch at their location in Page. It was ok, you could bring your own and several did.
Quick 15 min bus ride from thier place in Page down to the rafts.

If I could give this a 10 stars — I would!
Our tour guide Megan was the best and probably why our tour felt amazing. She cared and had a genuine enthusiasm for the job. We stopped at Horseshoe Bend when we saw a baby fox running around while the other boats zipped by. She was into the whole tour as much as we were — like it was her first time.
We did the half day tour and I found that to be pretty much all we needed. We got to jump into the river at one point for a quick dip and as cold as it was (47 degrees), it was much needed in the heat of the canyon.
We felt safe the entire time and before the trip the people at the store made sure we were fully ready for everything and provided plastic bags since you have to go through an awesome tunnel that is part of Homeland Security.
I even got to name a new part of the canyon, Shoehorn Bend! If Megan is reading this, she will get the joke. Thanks! You were awesome!

Myself and two friends did the full day raft tour last weekend and we LOVED it! Big thanks to Matt, our guide, for doing a fantastic tour for us. His laid back, chill vibe was a perfect fit for a relaxing Sunday river float. Matt was super knowledgeable, but was sure to leave time for quiet moments as we took in the gorgeous views. The bus rides to and from were comfortable, and the ladies working the counter at the office were very kind and helpful. I would highly recommend this tour and guide!

I did this tour over the weekend with my 55+ mother and it was amazing. We did the AM/​Pm raft and slot canyon tour. As stated, it was a smooth water raft. We sailed through the river and our guide (Rob) was from the area. He knew a lot about the entire stretch and pointed out some natural falls which were running due to water pressure in the canyon. It was pretty cool to know that you can go and even camp there, even on the horseshoe bend :) All around the stretch there were restrooms and they did a pretty good job of explaining the directions. The bistro lunch box was well made and had a lot to eat. The CRD facility itself is good and they have a lot of sitting and covered area. The rest rooms were very clean even after all the tours.
I would recommend doing a morning raft tour as the sun is not on your head and the guides do a good job of playing hide and seek with the little sun there. all in all, a good experience. would recommend it.

Yesterday we had one of the best days on our road trip! Michael was our guide for the MORNING slot canyon tour. He was knowledgeable, personable and made the experience was super fun for us & our kids (15 & 12). We did some 45 degree rock driving that was really fun! We loved the open hummer! I felt badly for the folks in the air-​conditioned vehicles — they were missing a whole part of the experience! Do the slot canyon on the morning or it will be way to hot in the afternoon!
In the afternoon we did the rafting trip. Jeremy, our tour guide was great! He was so knowledge about his Navajo ancestry and we felt honored that he shared some of those stories with us. The best part was on the way to the beach, we got caught in a thunderstorm! What a great experience! Yes, it was a little chilly and uncomfortable at first when the large drops were pelting us. But, we all laughed about it and really what else can you do but enjoy and make the best of it. The best part was the storm caused a few waterfalls to start flowing!
Thanks for a great day Michael, Jeremy & CRD! Totally worth the money!

We did the half day rafting/​kayaking tour. The Kayaking tour was awesome, I would absolutely recommend that. Our guide was knowledgeable and we saw several beautiful spots on Lake Powell.
Beware of the rafting trip, as it is more like floating in the canyon on a motorized boat. It was cool, but we were expecting actual rapids, not a motorized boats going a very slow speed. It seemed as if 3 other parties were expecting rapid rafting as well. I would skip the rafting and do the full day kayaking in the future.

This is four stars because it REALLY matters who you get as a guide. Our guide was perfectly sweet and very nice. However, it was very apparent she was new and she talked about 20% of the time which made for a very boring ride. We tried to ask more questions but when you don’t know what to ask, it’s hard to get detailed questions on things. I don’t want to say her name because she was very nice and hopefully she will get better… Just a note to management that you should make your guides take about 5 – 10 tours from other guides so if they don’t have any funny comments to make about the scenery, they can steal someone else’s patter!
Otherwise…
— Read the FAQ very carefully.
— Read it twice.
— It will take longer to get there than you think
— Only clear plastic bags are allowed, you are going through Homeland Security
— Stop at a Subway, it’s cheaper than the boxed lunches
— Eat in the boat, not at the beach
— It’s a two mile tunnel, it’s pretty freaky (but cool)
— Program is VERY well run.
— Bring sunscreen. Apply three times.
— Bring a bandana! Our guide had extra for us and if you dip it in the river, and put on your neck, it’s amazing. Or dip your hat in the water. We probably dipped the borrowed bandanas about 10x. It was hot!
We had a 6yo and 8yo and they were entertained and even while it was boring, they were looking around or just talking with us so I recommend this for kids.
If we had an awesome guide, this would be 5 stars and I would definitely recommend it.

From what I understand it could change in the future but for now this is the only game in town for riding the river past the Glen Canyon Dam. Our guide «Bro» talked a lot — maybe too much — but it was still a wonderful and relaxing trip. Leaving the morning it is indeed cool in the morning and as cold as the water is almost all of us managed a dip on the beach where they come ashore for a little while. (Though I managed to miss seeing the petroglyphs there)
In summary I was very happy with the trip!

Very nice calm experience down the Colorado River. During the summer it can get hot, but amazingly the rivers cold water, creates an almost air conditioned feel as you are coasting down the river. Just being in the river looking up at the amazing cliffs, is so unreal. I’m really glad that I got to do this and hope that more people decide to take this tour.
You have the option of plunging yourself into the super cold river during the break. I respect all the people who took the dunk. I just didn’t have it in me. Consider this tour because rapid rafting tour is about a 1 year reservation. This tour isn’t so hard to book since it is calmer.