Overview
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4 hours
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Explore the stunning landscapes of the Colorado River on a guided half-day kayak tour that reveals the majestic beauty of Horseshoe Bend.
Starting at Lee’s Ferry, a scenic motorboat ride takes you upstream to the base of Horseshoe Bend, where towering sandstone cliffs rise dramatically above the crystal-clear waters. Discover ancient petroglyphs etched by Indigenous peoples before launching your kayak for a 10-mile paddle downstream.
As you navigate the river, enjoy breathtaking views, spot Desert Bighorn Sheep or wild horses, and take a refreshing swim at beautiful beaches. Your guide adds a splash of fun with optional kayak water-gun battles, making this adventure a perfect way to cool off in the summer heat.
This tour takes between 3.5 to 4 hours.
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
What To Expect
Lees Ferry
Start at Lee's Ferry and board your Backhaul with your guide and kayaks. Start your journey upriver.
Horseshoe Bend
Paddle through the Iconic Horseshoe Bend
Options
Horseshoe Bend Petroglyph Kayak Tour
What‘s Included
Kayak, paddle, and life jacket
Motorboat shuttle ($80 per person included in price)
Your guide will provide you with snacks and water throughout your trip.
Guide
Gratuities
Personal gear such as Sunscreen, clothing, drybags, phone cases, ETC
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
8 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great Time
OEC413,Jun 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Awesome experience being down in the Kenyon. Jeff was a great guide and the other staff that helped get us to our starting point were awesome as well. Looking forward to next time.
Horseshoe bend fun in the sun
216abrahamd,Jun 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Beautiful scenery, knowledgeable, guide, and fun on the water
Cold water, amazing scenery with some family watergun fights!!
ErinB706,Jun 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Jeff was AMAZING!!! So knowledgeable about the entire river!! He also took great pictures of our family. The Waterguns were refreshing! Definitely book with Jeff!!
Amazing
Daniel A,May 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience and Jeff wad a great tour guide!
LOVED THIS KAYAKING TOUR!!!!!
sierraa890,May 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00ABSOLUTELY LOVED THIS TOUR! It was everything I wanted and needed! I cried multiple times on the tour because of how beautiful the views were and kept thinking how lucky i was to stumble upon this guided tour! Jeffrey was my guide and made it so informative and relaxing! Jeffrey is very knowledgeable about this canyon and you can tell this is more than guided tours to him it’s his life! The Energy of this trip will stay with me forever! I genuinely can’t wait to book again! I’d say once in a life time trip but it’s so easy and affordable to book!
Perfect Trip!
Getaway27246436522,May 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This trip is definitely worth it! The Kayak-Tour was much fun, the Water is pretty cold but it was great to swim in the river. Also we saw the bighorn-sheeps an wildhorses. Out Guide Jeff was really good and cool. It was a pleasure to spend this time together.
Incredible Experience
334ceceliat,May 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Unbelievable! Gorgeous scenery, too stunning to put into words. Nice smooth water (except on the few occasions that the wind kicked-up.) My guide Jeff was informative, easy-going and patient (I am a slow paddler 😏) Just an amazing experience all around.
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