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Spend a day drifting under canyon walls on a calm stretch of the Colorado River, with hotel pickup from Sedona or Flagstaff, a boxed lunch on a petroglyph-studded beach, and up-close views of Glen Canyon Dam. This small-group float balances relaxed river time with geology, Indigenous history, and practical logistics for a full-day outing.
Spend a day drifting under canyon walls on a calm stretch of the Colorado River, with hotel pickup from Sedona or Flagstaff, a boxed lunch on a petroglyph-studded beach, and up-close views of Glen Canyon Dam. This small-group float balances relaxed river time with geology, Indigenous history, and practical logistics for a full-day outing.
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Operated by Ma Pa Tours, INC. · Page, Arizona
There’s a particular quiet that takes over when a touring van pulls away from Sedona’s red rocks and the road opens toward the high desert. By the time you step onto the river—inflatable skiffs bobbing gently against a vast, sun-bleached shoreline—the Colorado slows and seems to breathe. The canyon walls lean in like patient listeners; the river, tamed here below Glen Canyon Dam, carries you forward with a steady, unthreatening hand.
moderate.
11 hours (door-to-door).
Moderate; you should be comfortable standing, stepping in/out of a skiff, and walking on sand.
Pickups are complimentary from Sedona (around 6:00–6:30am) and Flagstaff (around 7:00–7:30am); exact times depend on hotel location and are confirmed by the operator prior to departure.
Yes—children are allowed, but Arizona law requires those eight and younger to use an appropriate car seat or booster that guests must provide.
No—this is a smooth-water float on a calmer stretch of the Colorado River, suitable for travelers seeking a relaxed river experience.
If you’re prone to motion sickness, take medication before pickup, sit where you can see the horizon, and stay hydrated; notify your guide for best seating options.
There are restroom stops at the launch and disembark locations; on the river, breaks are taken on shore during the planned lunch stop.
All sales are final—there are no refunds for cancellations; the operator may cancel for bad weather or insufficient travelers and will notify you in those cases.
Glen Canyon Dam, completed in the 1960s, reshaped the Colorado River and created Lake Powell; the canyon holds long human histories evidenced by petroglyphs and ancient travel routes.
Water levels in the Colorado Basin fluctuate with drought and demand—pack out all trash, avoid disturbing archaeological sites, and follow guide instructions to limit impact.
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