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4.3 (59 reviews)

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Mina was our guide, and she was awesome!!! Great Day! Beautiful scenery, and wild horses! Traveled with 8 year grandson who also loved it!​

Cody and Griffin were the best!

2nd time down river with WRA, and was not disappointed. Griffin Rasmussen and Cody Grimm were 'top notch' river guides. From guides, to educators, chefs, story tellers...these guys deserve an A++! The Canyon is a magical place and what a better way to experience it than rafting down the Colorado?

Prickly pear in bloom!
Bonnie N.

I have to leave a Yelp review for WRA after our 12 day oar experience. Trip of a lifetime, truly, and I feel so incredibly blessed and grateful to have been able to participate, and to have had such a great crew with us. Matt, Phil, Cam, Lorenzo, Shy, and Wilbur were all fantastic guides, and wonderful people whom I enjoyed getting to know. We dealt with hail, freezing cold, blistering heat, sandstorms, and everything in between. What a time! We did have nice warm temps for the majority of the trip, and lots of swimming. Scenery is incredible, and no words can describe how one feels in the midst of such a spectacular wilderness. I have a dairy allergy and the guides were gracious and wonderful accommodating me. I am so grateful for their efforts. The whitewater sections were handled seriously and expertly. We were in such great, skilled hands! I'd suggest some new tarps and dry bags soon, but otherwise the gear provided was adequate, comfortable, and appreciated while we were on the river. (I recommend bringing a thermarest pad, if you have one, to lay on top of your cot. We were very comfortable with that set up, and a small pillow.) I also want to give a shout out to Bonnie, in the office, for being so helpful, and also to WRA's food director, Rachel, for patiently going through the menu with me so I knew I didn't have to bring a ton of stuff along. Someone else on the trip had a salt restriction, another was a vegetarian, and all of us were treated very well and compassionately.

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Ellie B.

I just came back from a six day oar/paddle trip of the upper canyon and I had to write this review to show my gratitude and appreciation for WRA. I would highly recommend this option to anyone who enjoys the outdoors. I have spent most of my life, vacations, and summers in parts of the Grand Canyon but have never been able to experience the Canyon like this. It was truly inspiring to watch the Canyon walls rise up around us as we traveled day by day. I traveled alone and I'm not always one for many words, but I always felt included and welcomed by the guides and other group members. All the guests on the trip were equally in awe of the Canyon and it was great to have people who appreciated it. Personally, I believe oar trips are the way to go as compared to motorboat trips, as they are quiet, peaceful, and allow the guests to really take in the beauty of their surroundings. Each boat carried about four guests, which made it very comfortable and relaxing. Additionally, there was a paddle boat which Drew directed. That was really fun because guests were able to paddle through rapids. Most of all, the guides were amazing. Our boatmen were Erica, Adam, Chris, Drew, Joe, Will, Chy, and Neil. They worked continuously from when they woke up (before the sun was up) until everyone went to bed (after the sun went down). They did so with enthusiasm and it was clear they cared a lot about the Canyon and were proud of their jobs. They not only rowed for many hours a day, but also entertained, cooked, and cleaned for 24 guests. We went on hikes each day which they all guided. Each boatman had unique personalities and interests. Some liked to share history, boatman tales, flowers, or geology. They were all extremely knowledgeable about the Canyon. For example, any time I was near Joe I could ask him about a flower and he would know exactly what it was and interesting information about it; Erica or Will knew all about the geology of the canyon, etc. I noticed another person in the reviews complained that they had to set up their own cot and bed arrangements for the night and wash their own dishes, which I almost laughed at. The guides worked tirelessly all day, certainly it is not asking a lot to set up ones own sleeping arrangements and wash their own plates (which takes all of three minutes). This is an outdoor adventure I would and will recommend to anyone who wants to be able to appreciate the Canyon. Truly an experience unlike any other.

0700 am, ready to hit the rapids.

We did a 6 day motor raft trip with WRA . The Canyon is awe inspiring, the rapids are exciting and fun, the food is simple but hearty and well prepared and guides are friendly, funny, skilled, and hard working. The reason for the 3 stars is the condition of the company provided gear. The sleeping bags are brand new and fine for the purpose, but the cots are quite beat-up and should be replaced. They state that sleeping pads are provided, but the only pads consist of the seat pads from the raft and there aren't enough for everyone. The ammo boxes are a little rusty and not completely water proof and the dry bags leaked even when properly sealed. I can't speak for the tents, because the guides discouraged us from using them. The given reason was that we would be miserable in them because of the heat and that the time and energy expended dealing with them would cause unnecessary delays. This brings up another consideration for anyone deciding what trip to take. The 6 day trip is the shortest whole canyon tour offered. Because of this, there was a definite atmosphere of hurry in regards to loading/unloading the rafts and setting up /breaking down camp. We had long days on the raft with quick stops and limited time in camp. This isn't a complaint against the company or crew, it's just the reality of doing a 6 day tour. I assume an 8 day trip would be more relaxed. I'll end by saying that the issues with the gear in no way ruined the over all experience of the trip which was beautiful, exciting, fun, and rewarding.

Sharon B.

My boyfriend and I greatly enjoyed the horseshoe bend half day tour. Georgie was our guide and he was amazing. Great views, friendly staff, and great vibes all over. Definitely recommend!

Kiran S.

We were a group of 5 that went on the Glenn Canyon half day boat tour on the Memorial Day weekend. The tour starts at 1 pm. However this is the time when the busses leave the office where you check in for the tour. Before hopping on to the bus there is a small orientation session that you go through. This orientation, the initial checkin and a security check of all bags takes already 30min. I would advise getting here at least 45 min in advance. Also, for the entire trip get lots of water. You are going to spend about 5 hours in direct sunlight in around 100 f temperature. Get at least 1 gallon of water per person for the trip. There is water and lemonade on the trip. However, you need a container/bottle to take the water and the lemonade is just around one can per person. Along with water, get a hat (preferably with a string to tie it around your head so that it doesn't get blown away in the strong winds). Unless you are planning on a swim, you won't get too wet. So some light clothes and water proof footwear would suffice. Also don't forget to get sunscreen. Finally, you need a National Park entry pass (or need to pay $12 person). We had one pass, so we had to only buy an entry for our fifth member. After the checkin and the security checks, we were off on the bus to the point were we get on the boats. It was a nice ride and the day was bright and sunny. There was only one place where we get off the boat during the tour. You get to wet your feet and also see a few petroglyph. Most of the tour is on the boat. If there is one change, I would suggest more stops for folks to get off. Overall it was a nice experience.

Bighorn sheep, a rare sight and well camouflaged

My wife and I (late 50s) took a 6am Horseshoe Bend trip in mid-September as part of a week in the Grand Canyon area. It was a highlight of our trip. We didn't quite know what to expect so I want to fill in a few blanks here. The full tour includes about 30 minutes of relevant safety instruction at the store; there are bathrooms available there. Next is a 30 minute bus ride on a nice tour bus through an access tunnel to the base of the dam. You then walk down some ramps to board the boats, and the group is divided among the boats. You are given hardhats to wear for the walk just in case some idiot throws a penny off the bridge overhead, but you turn it back in before boarding the boat. There are seats on the sides of the boat and in the middle. On our boat everyone started on the sides, but then moved a bit between the middle and side seats as necessary to get better photos. There is no roof on the boat. You can place bags or coats on the floor under your feet. The boat captain stands in back, maneuvers the boat via motor, and explains everything on the tour. It is easier to hear if you sit near him, but all the seats are about the same. The water is calm, cold, and clear; the boat speed is slow. The only waves are from the wake of a fishing boat motoring quickly upstream, that is rare. For nearly the entire tour you are in a steep-walled canyon. For the first part of the trip it is light but you can't see the sun (we could see the moon) because you are in the canyon, and there was no wind. Late in the morning the sun rises above the rim of the canyon, but you are in and out of the sun as the river meanders. My wife never wears a hat but she bought one for this trip, she didn't really need it. We were both happy to have sunglasses. The temperature hit 98 degrees in Page later in the day, but we were comfortable with a light jacket at first that we removed later in the morning, a cotton shirt, and lightweights pants. Some people wore shorts. Part way through the boat docks at shore. The captain pulls up to shores and provides metal steps for getting off the boat. There are pit toilets available on shore. A short easy level walk on a dusty trail along the cliffs leads to some petroglyphs explained by the captain. This part of the trip isn't wheelchair accessible, but should be fine for nearly everyone else. You do not get your feet wet so we didn't need water shoes, gym shoes or walking shoes are fine. At this point the captain handed out lemonade and many people had snacks they brought, eg a banana, granola bar, pretzels. The boat provided a garbage bag. Near the end of the trip the canyon walls drop away and there is more sun, but it was still not hot. At the end the boat docks and you walk a very short distance to board the bus. There are also bathrooms available here. The return to the store on the bus is about an hour through beautiful scenery between Lees Ferry and Page. I had left my wallet in the car so didn't have money to tip the captain (who doesn't ride the bus) but the store let me leave a tip for him when I got back. Take this trip if you want to learn the history and/or personality of the region, if you want to take pretty pictures, if you like seeing wildlife (we saw herons, eagles, cormorants, ducks, ospreys, fish, lizards, wild horses, and bighorn sheep). We were worried about what to wear: it is not extreme, layer appropriately and footwear doesn't matter. You don't need water or snacks but they were nice to have. It would be entirely appropriate for grade school kids and grandma.

Elena M.

Pretty happy with our entire experience. While we got off to a rocky start in our attempt to plan our trip in advance (tried along all day with a busy signal alllllllll day) we decided to go any way. Once we committed to the trip we ended up finally getting a call back before we drove out from Phoenix. From there it was smooth sailing. They were are to give us some advice for water and food, and took a reservation for a back haul. The next morning, office staff was friendly and helpful when we came in to sign our waivers. The office is clean, accessible, and had a nice selection of gifts and souvenirs. On the water, everything was fine. Jake was our awesome boat driver. He was friendly, funny, knowledgeable, and courteous to anyone on the water. He stopped to check on us when he went down the water again. That's going above and beyond! My biggest complaint of the experience would be the way tier boat drivers have a slight disregard for paddlers on the water. Most boats were kind enough to slow down. Some it seemed, sped up. One cane way too close us.

Nahshon P.

DANNY WAS AMAZING! Great energy! Allot of knowledge of the area. Super informative and beautiful tour. Lots of wildlife and majestic views! Bring plenty of water and snacks! Prepare your back for some strain. But totally worth it!

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Antelope Canyon Boat Tours

4.2(48 reviews)
4.7 mi

This place is more of a place where people can bring their boats/kayak/paddle boards/ or swim…read more FYI: this review is only for bringing rental kayaks/paddle boards to this location. We didn't do the boat tours. Entrance costs $30 for 1 week. There's a person at the entrance collecting money. We rented it through an a company where we lived and brought the board/kayaks. We swam in the lake and kayak/paddle boarded on the lake. Very easy to find. We got the map from our Paddleboard rental place. Our rental place told us the location for kayaking and paddle boarding, we drove, staying to the left road and keep going to parking lot near the end. They suggested us to drive down the ramp and unload and reload everything on the ramp so we don't have to carry it all the way to the parking lot. If you're going, HIGHLY HIGHLY HIGHLY BRING at LEAST 1 gallon of water/PER PERSON!!!!! You'll need it. You don't want to be dehydrated and can't paddle back to shore. We didn't bring enough water and sunblock! We had people turn tomato and were dehydrated. Most of us had our skin peeling within a week after our little excursion. There's a restroom, but I'm not sure where exactly it is. The length to the end of the canyon is 2 hours in and 2 hours out. So I stress the importance of water. Esp when we went it was 110 degrees in August!!! We hiked 1/4 of the way and turned round because we were so hot and thirsty. I suggest taking your time and don't over exert yourself. Have fun! And see the magnificent view! When there were flat surfaces I saw ppl securely placing the paddles at the plat parts of the rocks and just hung around in the area and swam in the lake. It was really fun over all! I highly recommend it!! ****tip*** if you're renting kayak/paddleboard, make sure you know how to set your kayaks and how to strap it onto your car. You'll have to do everything yourself. No one to really help you, unless you ask random people who knows.

We went out today(February) on the Antelope Canyon Boat tour with Captain Taylor. While the tour…read morecould be longer, it wasn't because of the low water levels, I want to give a five star shout out to our Captain, Taylor. First, she's interacted with Powell Lake since she was a little kid. She knew so much about the lake and its history. Second, she is gracious in sharing about her Navajo heritage. She's a true gem with fabulous visitor service skills. Highly recommend.

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Marble Canyon Outfitters

5.0(15 reviews)
58.2 mi

I had a friend that I hadn't seen for years (since basic training) fly out to see me from Kentucky…read more She asked that I show her around the area and one thing she wanted to do was kayak. I was referred to Marble Canyon Outfitters by a friend and was not let down! The trip and experience made for a great memory! Shaun was our guide and he loaded our kayaks in the boat and then as he drove us to the drop point he explained about the area and things we may see, pointed out horseshoe bend up at the top of the canyon. Pointed out a hike we could take if we wanted to in the canyon. Was an amazing friendly, welcoming host. We got dropped off and began kayaking the great Colorado! Due to winds and people we met along the way (stopped for lunch at a campsite) we were un able to make it to the dock. That was no issue though! We called Marble Canyon Outfitters and they happily and quickly sent Shawn back out to our rescue! I think my favorite part was on the way back on the boat he stopped to see if an older couple fishing off kayaks needed a ride in due to the time and wind. They gladly accepted. They had not scheduled with Marble Canyon but he stopped and picked them up anyway. The wind pushed everyone's schedule back. I believe this act speaks far more in depth as to Marble Canyon Outfitters character than any other of the positive experiences we had with them. Marble Canyon Outfitters character is second to none and when you have people like that guiding you through some of the most beautiful scenery in the U.S. you can rest assured that the whole experience with them will always be outstanding. They are there because they truly enjoy what they do and they want to share that experience with you.

Spent a great day with Shaun from MCO last week. 30+ fish landed. Many more missed due to my lack…read moreof skill and the beautiful surroundings. Shaun was a great guide and I would highly recommend them.

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Marble Canyon Outfitters - Great Day on the Colorado

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Hidden Canyon Kayak - Kayaking through the antelope canyon

Hidden Canyon Kayak

4.7(76 reviews)
1.7 mi

Hands down, the best customer service and overall the most understanding people to do business…read morewith! Super easy to find on the local town of Page, AZ. Spoke to Lisa and Ashley and they got me squared right away. They explained everything with no rush and gave local recommendations to the town. As a first timer to the lake, my partner and I did the mistake to start kayaking from the Wahweap Marina (BIG MISTAKE!!) to the Antelope Canyon and man did we regret it!! lol Please, please, please start your kayaking from where they recommend, the Antelope Point Launch!! We ended up doing a 20 mile (9 hour!) kayak trip around the entire Antelope Island! We were exhausted, but feeling safe around many boats, we decided to push to the end and luckily we made it! There is a small channel short cut at the north end of the Antelope Canyon to the Wahweap Marina side of the lake. We called the kayak office (while in the middle of the water!) and explained our situation, they totally understood and so we arranged to drop off the kayak the next morning. Long story short, life happens with new kayakers and this company truly cares and listens. I never write long reviews, but they deserve all the praise and a 5 out of 5 stars. Thanks for everything!

I booked online about a week in advance but accidentally selected the wrong time. After a little…read morephone and email tag, their team quickly helped me switch to my preferred slot. The day before our tour, Julia called to let us know strong headwinds were expected and asked if we wanted to adjust our time. We already had a different morning tour scheduled, and they were incredibly accommodating with our plans. At the launch site, we met our guide Logan, and we were lucky that it was just our family of four on this tour. Husband and I wore aqua shoes and my daughters opted to wear their Birkenstock sandals and go barefoot, which was fine if you're okay with getting red mud on them. Logan was friendly, patient, and extremely knowledgeable. I was a bit nervous since I'm a beginner kayaker, but he let us move at our own pace. It ended up being a great workout while still feeling peaceful and relaxing. The scenery was absolutely stunning. The canyon was quiet, beautiful, and not crowded at all. We paddled across Lake Powell and into the canyon, and the cool lake water felt amazing in the warm end-of-March weather (mid-80s). They provided life jackets, offered bottled water, and Logan even took photos of us both on the water and at the end of the canyon, which we really appreciated. He also shared helpful paddling tips along the way. The entire tour lasted about 2.5-3 hours and was a perfect mix of adventure and relaxation. Highly recommend for families and beginners looking for a scenic and well-guided kayaking experience!

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Hidden Canyon Kayak - Taking a break and went swimming.

Taking a break and went swimming.

Hidden Canyon Kayak - Parked the kayak at the end of water way and walked about a half mile to enjoy the dry area of canyon

Parked the kayak at the end of water way and walked about a half mile to enjoy the dry area of canyon

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