3-Hour Motorized Raft, Lunch
A motorized raft run through Black Canyon that takes about 3 hours on the water, or roughly 6 hours door to door when you add transport.
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Grand Canyon Rafting Tours: Black Canyon, Glen Canyon And West Rim
Raft trips on the Colorado River, from dam floats to canyon expeditions.
- $69lowest per-person from-price on the roster
- $69 to $3,420Roster tour prices · 16 live tours, from the 1.5-hour Hoover Dam float to the six-day motorized trip
- 3 to 18 daysCommercial multi-day trips · 226 river miles from Lees Ferry to Diamond Creek in oar, motor, paddle and dory rafts
- low 50s FBlack Canyon water temperature · Cold year-round, about 10 C
3-Hour Black Canyon Motorized Raft Tour with Optional Transport
from $140 per person
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- Duration
- 3 hours (6 hours door to door with transport)
- Meets
- Las Vegas / Willow Beach, Arizona
- Cancellation
- Cancel at no charge up to a day before departure
- Run by
- Black Canyon/Willow Beach River Adventures, LLC
Grand Canyon Rafting Tours: Numbers To Know
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Authorised river concessioners · Contracts run 1 January 2024 to 31 December 2033
about 30 miles
Black Canyon Water Trail · Launching below Hoover Dam (river mile 64) needs a permit; Willow Beach is river mile 52.5
478
Private trip permits for 2027 · For 12 to 25 day trips; $25 to apply, lottery opened 2 February 2026
42 miles
Lees Ferry from Page · By Highway 89 south and 89A west; the only drive-to point on the river in 700 miles of canyon country
$35 per vehicle
Grand Canyon park entry · Valid 7 days; non-US residents 16 and over pay an extra $100 without an annual pass
469,752 acre-feet
Glen Canyon Dam release · Scheduled for September 2026; releases set the flow under the Page float
Grand Canyon Rafting Tours By Trip Type
Black Canyon rafting
1.5-Hour Float, No Transport
A 90-minute float on the Colorado below Hoover Dam, run by Black Canyon/Willow Beach River Adventures.
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4-Hour Float, Swim Stop
This 4-hour outing adds a swim stop to the raft trip through Black Canyon, with transport from Las Vegas included.
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5-Hour Float, Lunch Excluded
A five-hour float with Wilderness River Adventures, with free cancellation.
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Half-Day Float, Bus To Lees Ferry
A half-day rafting trip from Page run by Aramark Destinations, floating a calm stretch of the Colorado.
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Whitewater, Helicopter, Skywalk
An 8-hour day of whitewater on the Colorado, capped by a helicopter exit and the Skywalk, run by Grand Canyon Resort Corporation.
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3-Day Camping Trip, All Meals
A three-day Las Vegas departure pairing river days with a helicopter flight, run by Aramark's Wilderness River Adventures.
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6-Day Motorized Trip, Meals Included
Six days on the river with meals and a flight out, run by Aramark's Wilderness River Adventures.
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Helicopter, Kayak Or Raft Option
A helicopter flight over the Grand Canyon paired with a river float or Emerald Cave kayak.
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Champagne Canyon Landing, Rafting
Papillon's Grand Celebration day combines a helicopter landing inside the canyon with a raft float on the Colorado, a 10-hour outing that also covers Hoover Dam sights by road.
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Papillon Raft Day, Boxed Lunch
A 10-hour Papillon Helicopters pairing: a Grand Canyon helicopter flight, then a raft run on the Colorado below Hoover Dam, with free cancellation if plans change.
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Helicopter, Picnic At Willow Beach
Two river views in one 10-hour day: a helicopter flight into the Grand Canyon with 5 Star Grand Canyon Helicopter Tours, then a smooth-water float from the base of Hoover Dam.
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| Tour | Length | Meets | From | Rating | Book |
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| 3-Hour Motorized Raft, LunchBlack Canyon/Willow Beach River Adventures, LLC | 3 hours (6 hours door to door with transport) | Where the rafts launch | $140 | ★ 4.8413 reviews | Check availability |
| Helicopter, Kayak Or Raft Option5 Star Grand Canyon Helicopter Tours | 11 hours | Where the rafts launch | $699 | ★ 4.6267 reviews | Check availability |
| 1.5-Hour Float, No TransportBlack Canyon/Willow Beach River Adventures, LLC | 1 hour 30 minutes | Where the rafts launch | $69 | ★ 4.9254 reviews | Check availability |
| 5-Hour Float, Lunch ExcludedWilderness River Adventures | 5 hours | Where the rafts launch | $149.51 | ★ 4.9194 reviews | Check availability |
| Half-Day Float, Bus To Lees FerryAramark Destinations: Horseshoe Bend Rafting | 5 hours | Where the rafts launch | $149.51 | ★ 4.986 reviews | Check availability |
| 4-Hour Float, Swim StopBlack Canyon/Willow Beach River Adventures, LLC | 4 hours | Where the rafts launch | $119 | ★ 4.637 reviews | Check availability |
| Roundtrip Bus, 4-Hour FloatNational Park Express | 4 hours | Where the rafts launch | $134 | ★ 4.132 reviews | Check availability |
| Postcard Raft Tour, Water And SnackNational Park Express | 5 hours 30 minutes | Where the rafts launch | $134 | ★ 4.627 reviews | Check availability |
| Champagne Canyon Landing, RaftingPapillon Helicopters | 10 hours | Where the rafts launch | $749 | ★ 4.917 reviews | Check availability |
| Papillon Raft Day, Boxed LunchPapillon Helicopters | 10 hours | Where the rafts launch | $749 | ★ 3.910 reviews | Check availability |
| Souvenir Lunch Bag, Two OptionsHoover Dam Rafting Adventures | 1.5 to 6 hours (depends on option) | Where the rafts launch | $73.14 | ★ 4.97 reviews | Check availability |
| 6.5-Hour Dam Tour, Short FloatPink Jeep Tours - Las Vegas | 6.5 hours | Where the rafts launch | $284.28 | ★ 4.97 reviews | Check availability |
| Whitewater, Helicopter, SkywalkGrand Canyon Resort Corporation | 8 hours | Where the rafts launch | $688.85 | ★ 5.04 reviews | Check availability |
| Helicopter, Picnic At Willow Beach5 Star Grand Canyon Helicopter Tours | 10 hours | Where the rafts launch | $699 | ★ 5.03 reviews | Check availability |
| 3-Day Camping Trip, All MealsAramark Destinations - Wilderness River Adventures | 3 days | Where the rafts launch | $1,855 | No reviews yet | Check availability |
| 6-Day Motorized Trip, Meals IncludedAramark Destinations - Wilderness River Adventures | 6 days | Where the rafts launch | $3,420 | No reviews yet | Check availability |
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January
Black Canyon Float: Runs year-round Glen Canyon Float: No 2026 departures listed Hualapai Whitewater: Closed season (April to October) Multi-Day Trips: Out of season What Stands Out: Black Canyon floats only; Black Canyon water stays in the low 50s F
February
Black Canyon Float: Runs year-round Glen Canyon Float: No 2026 departures listed Hualapai Whitewater: Closed season (April to October) Multi-Day Trips: Out of season What Stands Out: Black Canyon floats only
March
Black Canyon Float: Runs year-round Glen Canyon Float: One departure a day (1 Mar to 15 May) Hualapai Whitewater: Closed season (April to October) Multi-Day Trips: Out of season What Stands Out: Glen Canyon floats restart 1 March
April
Black Canyon Float: Runs year-round Glen Canyon Float: One departure a day (1 Mar to 15 May) Hualapai Whitewater: Season open (from 1 Apr 2026) Multi-Day Trips: Commercial season (April to October) What Stands Out: Hualapai whitewater season and commercial multi-day season both open
May
Black Canyon Float: Runs year-round Glen Canyon Float: One a day to 15 May, then several (16 to 31 May) Hualapai Whitewater: Season open (from 1 Apr 2026) Multi-Day Trips: Commercial season (April to October) What Stands Out: More Glen Canyon departures from 16 May
June
Black Canyon Float: Runs year-round Glen Canyon Float: Several departures a day Hualapai Whitewater: Season open (from 1 Apr 2026) Multi-Day Trips: Commercial season (April to October) What Stands Out: Longest daylight; book multi-day trips a year or two ahead
July
Black Canyon Float: Runs year-round Glen Canyon Float: Several departures a day Hualapai Whitewater: Season open (from 1 Apr 2026) Multi-Day Trips: Commercial season (April to October) What Stands Out: Several Glen Canyon departures a day
August
Black Canyon Float: Runs year-round Glen Canyon Float: Several departures a day Hualapai Whitewater: Season open (from 1 Apr 2026) Multi-Day Trips: Commercial season (April to October) What Stands Out: Several Glen Canyon departures a day
September
Black Canyon Float: Runs year-round Glen Canyon Float: Several departures a day (to 30 Sep) Hualapai Whitewater: Season open (from 1 Apr 2026) Multi-Day Trips: Commercial season (April to October) What Stands Out: Glen Canyon float schedule runs to 30 September
October
Black Canyon Float: Runs year-round Glen Canyon Float: One departure a day (1 Oct to about 3 Nov) Hualapai Whitewater: Season open (from 1 Apr 2026) Multi-Day Trips: Commercial season (April to October) What Stands Out: Hualapai and multi-day seasons close at the end of the month
November
Black Canyon Float: Runs year-round Glen Canyon Float: Only to about 3 Nov in the 2026 table Hualapai Whitewater: Closed season (April to October) Multi-Day Trips: Out of season What Stands Out: Black Canyon floats continue
December
Black Canyon Float: Runs year-round Glen Canyon Float: No 2026 departures listed Hualapai Whitewater: Closed season (April to October) Multi-Day Trips: Out of season What Stands Out: Black Canyon floats only
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| January | Runs year-round | No 2026 departures listed | Closed season (April to October) | Out of season | Thin | Black Canyon floats only; Black Canyon water stays in the low 50s F |
| February | Runs year-round | No 2026 departures listed | Closed season (April to October) | Out of season | Thin | Black Canyon floats only |
| March | Runs year-round | One departure a day (1 Mar to 15 May) | Closed season (April to October) | Out of season | Narrow | Glen Canyon floats restart 1 March |
| April | Runs year-round | One departure a day (1 Mar to 15 May) | Season open (from 1 Apr 2026) | Commercial season (April to October) | Good | Hualapai whitewater season and commercial multi-day season both open |
| May | Runs year-round | One a day to 15 May, then several (16 to 31 May) | Season open (from 1 Apr 2026) | Commercial season (April to October) | Widest | More Glen Canyon departures from 16 May |
| June | Runs year-round | Several departures a day | Season open (from 1 Apr 2026) | Commercial season (April to October) | Widest | Longest daylight; book multi-day trips a year or two ahead |
| July | Runs year-round | Several departures a day | Season open (from 1 Apr 2026) | Commercial season (April to October) | Widest | Several Glen Canyon departures a day |
| August | Runs year-round | Several departures a day | Season open (from 1 Apr 2026) | Commercial season (April to October) | Widest | Several Glen Canyon departures a day |
| September | Runs year-round | Several departures a day (to 30 Sep) | Season open (from 1 Apr 2026) | Commercial season (April to October) | Widest | Glen Canyon float schedule runs to 30 September |
| October | Runs year-round | One departure a day (1 Oct to about 3 Nov) | Season open (from 1 Apr 2026) | Commercial season (April to October) | Good | Hualapai and multi-day seasons close at the end of the month |
| November | Runs year-round | Only to about 3 Nov in the 2026 table | Closed season (April to October) | Out of season | Narrow | Black Canyon floats continue |
| December | Runs year-round | No 2026 departures listed | Closed season (April to October) | Out of season | Thin | Black Canyon floats only |
Black Canyon, Glen Canyon, West Rim Or Multi-Day: Which Grand Canyon Rafting Tours Fit
| Black Canyon Float | Glen Canyon Float | West Rim Whitewater | Helicopter And Raft | Multi-Day Trip | |
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| From (per person) | $69 to $284 | $150 | $689 | $699 to $749 | Operator-direct; a 3-day roster listing starts at $1,855 |
| Time | 1.5 to 6 hours | 5 hours | 8 hours | 10 to 11 hours | 3 to 18 days |
| Water | Guided motorized raft below Hoover Dam | Smooth water, no rapids | Motorized raft through rapids and calm stretches | Black Canyon float after a helicopter flight | Whitewater, oar or motor |
| Minimum age | Children accompanied by an adult; one listing excludes under 3 | 4 and up | 8 and up | 2 and up on one combo | Set by operator, from 7 to 12 on listings read |
| Pickup | Hotel pickup on 1 listing, optional on 1, set Strip bus stops on 1, not stated on the rest | Meet at the Page departure point | Ground transport from Hualapai Lodge, Peach Springs | Las Vegas hotel pickup | Las Vegas transport on the roster listings |
| Season | Year-round | About 1 March to early November | April to October | Check listing dates | April to October |
Where Grand Canyon Rafting Tours Start: Lees Ferry, Page, Willow Beach And The West Rim
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Glen Canyon floats
- 5-Hour Float, Lunch Excludedfrom $149.51
- Half-Day Float, Bus To Lees Ferryfrom $149.51
Black Canyon
- 3-Hour Motorized Raft, Lunchfrom $140
- 1.5-Hour Float, No Transportfrom $69
Pickups
- Helicopter, Kayak Or Raft Optionfrom $699
- 4-Hour Float, Swim Stopfrom $119
West Rim
- Whitewater, Helicopter, Skywalkfrom $688.85
- Glen Canyon DamGlen Canyon floats · 12 km from Lees Ferry (River Mile 0) in a straight line
- Horseshoe BendGlen Canyon floats · 6.5 km from Lees Ferry (River Mile 0) in a straight line
- Page (Kaibab Road meeting point)Glen Canyon floats · 11 km from Lees Ferry (River Mile 0) in a straight line
- Navajo Bridge, Marble CanyonGlen Canyon floats · 6.7 km from Lees Ferry (River Mile 0) in a straight line
- Hoover DamBlack Canyon · 297 km from Lees Ferry (River Mile 0) in a straight line
- Willow Beach, ArizonaBlack Canyon · 297 km from Lees Ferry (River Mile 0) in a straight line
- Nelson and Eldorado Canyon, NevadaBlack Canyon · 318 km from Lees Ferry (River Mile 0) in a straight line
- Las Vegas Strip hotel pickupsPickups · 331 km from Lees Ferry (River Mile 0) in a straight line
- Boulder City, NevadaPickups · 307 km from Lees Ferry (River Mile 0) in a straight line
- Hualapai Lodge, Peach SpringsWest Rim · 222 km from Lees Ferry (River Mile 0) in a straight line
- Diamond CreekWest Rim · 197 km from Lees Ferry (River Mile 0) in a straight line
- Grand Canyon WestWest Rim · 222 km from Lees Ferry (River Mile 0) in a straight line
- Lava Falls RapidMulti Day · 153 km from Lees Ferry (River Mile 0) in a straight line
- Phantom RanchMulti Day · 96 km from Lees Ferry (River Mile 0) in a straight line
- Grand Canyon Village (South Rim)Rims · 102 km from Lees Ferry (River Mile 0) in a straight line
What Travellers Say About Grand Canyon Rafting Tours
These guest quotes are copied verbatim from each tour's own booking listing. We do not collect, select or edit them beyond choosing which to show.
“It was amazing. Wonderful guides who shared so much knowledge. Saw beautiful scenery and things that we could never have experienced if not on that tour!”
“This was an amazing tour and a great chance to see the Hoover dam from a different angle that most people don’t get to see!”
“The float was easy, informative, fun, and safe for all ages. Every part of it was a positive experience.”
“Wear sunscreen even if it is cloudy and cool. Take video so you can get the guide's narration as well. The lunch, view, and guide were well above expectations.”
Where To Stay In Page And Las Vegas Before A Raft Trip
Hyatt Place Page / Lake Powell
North Navajo Drive, Page, close to the Horseshoe Bend float meeting point
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Lake Powell Resort
Wahweap, on Lake Powell, Page
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TI Treasure Island Hotel and Casino
Las Vegas Strip
Check ratesGrand Canyon Rafting Tours FAQ
Who operates each trip?
Black Canyon/Willow Beach River Adventures operates three Hoover Dam raft tours listed here. National Park Express runs two Las Vegas departures.
Which tours rate highest?
Two trips hold a 5.0 score: the West Rim whitewater, helicopter and Skywalk day, and the helicopter flight paired with a Hoover Dam float. The Hoover Dam 1.5-hour raft tour scores 4.9 from 254 reviews, and both Horseshoe Bend floats also reach 4.9, one from 194.
Can I reserve trips direct?
Sixteen trips span five categories, and each publishes a from-price, from a $69 Hoover Dam float to $3420 for six days on the Colorado. Most allow free cancellation.
What does it cost me?
From-prices begin at $69 for the 1.5-hour Hoover Dam raft tour and reach $3420 for the six-day motorized trip with meals and a flight. Most Black Canyon floats fall between $69 and $140, both Horseshoe Bend trips open at $149.51, and helicopter-and-raft combos run $699 to $749.
How long is each outing?
Trip lengths range from 90 minutes to six days. The 3-hour Black Canyon raft tour takes about six hours door to door with Las Vegas transport included.
Where do we start?
Las Vegas is the base for the Black Canyon trips, and several listings bundle hotel transport, with one door-to-door option stretching a 3-hour float to about 6 hours round trip. The Horseshoe Bend floats depart from Page, upstream in Glen Canyon.
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