Private Colorado River Smooth Water Float

Float Tour Highlights & Features

Pure comfort and Luxury, No cattle wagons, over crowded vans or buses here; small group tours only in custom built Mercedes touring vans. This is a narrative tour with a professional, knowledgeable tour guide who will tell you all about history of the native peoples, some geological formations, plant and flora while passing through the Navajo Nation. Your guide will also provide history about the Glenn Canyon Dam and Lake Powell as well as current and recent events along the way.

• Private VIP pickup at all Sedona and Flagstaff hotels and B&B’s.
• 8 passenger custom Mercedes-built touring van.
• Views of Glen Canyon Dam & Lake Powell.
• 15.5 mile Colorado River float on a 22 passenger raft with guide.
• Gourmet deli-style lunch on the Colorado River. Click Here for Lunch Menu
• Possible sightings of the endangered Condor.
• Short hike to ancient Indian petroglyphs.
• After float rivers edge meat, cheese and fruit picnic
• Marble Canyon & views of Vermilion Cliffs.
• Views of western edge of Painted Desert.
• Navajo Indian Reservation, optional Antelope Canyon Slot Canyon
• *Souvenir Stainless Steel water bottle for each guest 6 years and older

The Float Experience

Incredible. An amazing experience. A mild, smooth water float with other guests on a 22 passenger commercial, motorized pontoon raft into astounding scenery near where the Grand Canyon begins on the Colorado River. Upon arrival at the massive 700 foot Glen Canyon Dam, you begin a two-mile ride into the Glen Canyon Dam access tunnel to the river’s edge below Lake Powell.
Board the raft and begin a 15.5-mile scenic float trip. Your entertaining guide will narrate the history of the original exploration by Major John Wesley as you glide through blue-green waters between towering, colorful sandstone cliffs. Keep your eyes open for the almost extinct California Condor, America’s largest bird with wingspans that stretch to 9.5 feet.
During the float trip, the raft will beach for a short hike to view prehistoric petroglyphs. Gaze at the magnificent scenery as you enjoy lunch (furnished) on the banks of the Colorado River. Get your feet wet or take a quick swim, The float ends at historic Lees Ferry, the river gateway to the beginning of the Grand Canyon. The glistening waters at Lees Ferry feature some of the best trout fishing in the country.
Your driver/tour guide awaits your arrival at Lee’s Ferry with a bountiful picnic at the rivers edge. Bring your favorite beverages and we will keep it on ice for your arrival. We’ll stop and explore the Balancing Rocks of Marble Canyon. When crossing the Navajo Bridge, look for Condors that nest in the cliffs around the bridge.
On the return trip to Flagstaff and Sedona you will have views of western edge of the Painted Desert and Sunset Crater.
The memories of this incredible day will embed for a lifetime.

Before The Float.

Buckle up, grab your camera. The drive to the Colorado River proceeds through lush Ponderosa Pine forests and alongside dormant volcanoes that comprise the San Francisco Peaks, the tallest mountain range in Arizona. On the way we pass through portions of the Navajo Indian Reservation. As we approach the dam, you will see massive Lake Powell which boasts more shoreline than the entire Pacific Coast of America.

Silver Spur Tours adheres to Federal USDOT and ADOT Regulations;  for drivers on duty time and drive; this is for your safety and a more enjoyable tour; please follow our tour times so we can get you and your loved ones back home safely. Delays caused by guests are charged at $48 per half hour full or part of.

*Private Tours: Prices listed above are all inclusive based on the size of your group, first 4 guests price is posted and $200 for ea. extra guest. Prices do not include sales tax of 7.725% and a 12.5% gratuity which will be added to tour price. Note; the vehicle portion of the tour is private and the rafting portion of the trip is not private. Private rafts are available, please call for pricing.
Minimum age on the float is 4 years old. Child discount for ages 4-12. Smoking is prohibited during the float.

For cancellation terms please see General Tour Terms.