Grand Canyon and Colorado River
The Colorado River flows over 2,333 kilometers through the southwestern United States. It has been an essential source of water for the people that live by the river for thousands of years.
The Colorado River cuts through the bottom of the Grand Canyon. The river provides visitors with many great options of water activities to enjoy!
River rafting is one of the most popular ways to experience the Colorado River, people can choose between a number of different types of boats to take their adventure down the river in!
If you are looking for a little bit calmer river adventure, you can opt to take the half day or full day Colorado River float. This adventure is good for all ages!
Fishing and kayaking are other popular activities on the river as well.
For those of you combining rafting and hiking, Rim to Rim hiking or biking through the Grand Canyon click here for some transportation tips.
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Colorado River Whitewater Rafting in the Grand Canyon
Season: April Through October
Grand Canyon Whitewater rafting trips down the Colorado River are an adventure of a lifetime! There are a mix of adrenaline pumping rapids and...Colorado River Float
Colorado River Discovery
offers tours on the spectacular fifteen miles of the Colorado River between Glen Canyon Dam, just outside Page, Arizona, and historic Lees Ferry,...Smooth Water Bus Trip
Papillon Tours
Answer the beckoning of the Colorado River on our Smooth River Bus Tour. This 15.5-mile raft journey gently propels sightseers through Glen Canyon and even...Colorado River Kayaking in the Grand Canyon
Enjoy a memorable rafting trip down the Colorado River! Informative and experienced guides will take you on the rafting vacation of your life as you view the natural beauty...Antelope Canyon with River Rafting
Papillon Tours
Experience the scenery from above and from below! First get an aerial view of the Grand Canyon in one of our signature planes, then relax on a motorized raft as...Colorado River Fishing
Want to try your hand at fishing in the Colorado River at the Grand Canyon? The best time of the year to fish is in the fall and winter. The Colorado River is home to...