ANTELOPE CANYON COUNTRY
The shortlist.
The 6 boat & river cruises readers book most. Light beams, ladders, ledges over the Colorado — and the operators travellers actually finish the day rating five stars.
See Antelope Canyon and Lake Powell from an open-bow boat in a small group. Photo help from your captain plus Glen Canyon Dam.
“It was fantastic. Plus since off season no crowds. This made it amazing. Are boat operator Lance was the bomb. Absolutely beautiful .”
A 5-hour Colorado River rafting trip from Page with Horseshoe Bend from below, a Petroglyph Beach stop, and guided Glen Canyon stories.
“Kris was our guide and she did an AMAZING job showing us every nook and cranny of the canyon, pointing out wildlife, telling entertaining stories, and talking about the science behind each feature of the area. We had an amazing time learning and experiencing Glen Canyon and Horseshoe bend with a stop at Petroglyph beach.…”
Private ride in Page for an Antelope Canyon boat tour, Horseshoe Bend hike, and Shell Cave stop with included entry fees.
“They were very informative and helpful. I like that they drop you off and allow you to enjoy the experience and then pick you back up. The boat tour was our favorite part! We did of course have a tour guide for that. It was an eventful day and I highly recommend!! Also did not…”
Scenic cruise from Page, AZ on Lake Powell, viewing Glen Canyon Dam, Antelope Canyon and Navajo Sandstone color from the water.
“Ursula and Eleanor were great. Lots to see. A fun cruise to take. We had 8 in our group. We even saw a road runner in the parking lot. Lake Powell is a lot bigger than I thought.”
Smooth Colorado River float from Sedona with petroglyph stops, Cameron Trading Post, and a walk at Navajo Bridge. Pickup included.
“This was the most beautiful thing that we did on our Arizona trip! It's a calm raft ride down the river and back. The scenery of the canyon walls was something else up close, it left us in awe. Each guide does things differently, but our raft guide, Frank, took our pictures for us, told…”
3.5-hour Lake Powell boat tour from Page: Glen Canyon Dam views, Navajo Canyon walls 600 feet up, Navajo Tapestry varnish, small groups.
“Checking in was easy and organized. The boat (Lady Bird) has a nice setup with both covered and open areas. They served a delicious, ice-cold lemonade the whole trip. The guide shared interesting facts about the places we passed. The tour took us to several spots around Lake Powell, including a close look at Glen…”
