Water Sports in Arizona

Plan the perfect desert adventure during this 10-hour excursion combining sightseeing and a scenic boating trip on the Colorado River. Tour the Painted Desert and shop for Native American crafts at Cameron Trading Post. Then board a boat for a 3.5-hour trip, passing below the 1,000-foot (300-meter) tall walls of Glen Canyon, the famous "Balancing Rocks," and much more.

Spend a thrilling day on the Salt River as you conquer class III-IV rapids. Your guide will instruct you on the best way to navigate the river to maximize your rafting enjoyment. Choose one of two options. Both cover the same amount of river, but the "standard" offers lunch midway through your adventure, while the "sprint" substitutes lunch for a snack so you can get back in the river quicker.

Float the Colorado River through spectacular Glen Canyon on a full-day trip from Sedona, and see towering cliffs and ancient petroglyphs from the water. Enjoy an easy going day on a smooth stretch of the river, floating all the way from Page to Lee's Ferry, and make a bonus stop at the Cameron Trading Post to shop for Native American artwork. This 12-hour Colorado River trip includes pickup and drop-off in Sedona, lunch, and all activities.

Explore the Grand Canyon from the land, air, and water on this full-day sightseeing adventure. Experience a 1-hour flight over the Grand Canyon's East Rim, the Colorado River, and Lake Powell en route to Page, Arizona. Then take a 1.5-hour tour of Antelope Canyon with an American Indian guide, followed by a leisurely, 4.5-hour, motorized rafting trip along the Colorado River, including a scenic 30-minute hike. The return drive back to the Grand Canyon features a stop to shop for Navajo crafts. Continental breakfast and lunch included.

If you haven't tried white water rafting before, this is the perfect excursion to try it out. The half day tour travels on the Salt River over class III rapids - enough to get splashed without being expert-level. Your guide will take you through a safety orientation and whitewater rafting basics before setting out on the river with views of the White Mountains beyond.

Enjoy a mellow 4.5-hour raft trip on the Colorado River during this full-day tour from Sedona. En route to Glen Canyon, where your raft float takes place, drive through the Sonoran Desert highlights including the San Francisco Volcanic Field and Painted Desert. Stop at a trading post of the Navajo Nation and browse the Native American jewelry and arts for sale. While floating down the Glen Canyon section of the Colorado River, marvel at the natural beauty, and take a lunchtime swim or hike to see Anasazi petroglyphs.

Glide effortlessly along the Colorado River during a full-day rafting trip, departing from Sedona or Flagstaff to Lake Powell. Meander between massive cliff walls and wind around Horseshoe Bend aboard large inflatable rafts specifically designed for smooth water. River guides point out petroglyphs and provide lunch on the riverbank.