Float Trips

Enjoy a trip down the Arkansas River without the stress of paddling or extreme rapids on a scenic float through the Lower Browns Canyon section. Popular with families, this half-day tour from Buena Vista allows you to experience the river’s energy and surrounding Rocky Mountain scenery while an experienced river guide handles all of the navigation. Pick up a paddle if you like, or simply relax and enjoy this fun and mellow river ride. 

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.

Admire views of the Grand Tetons on a 3-hour scenic float down the Snake River. A guide does all the paddling so you can just relax and watch for wildlife along the water. When booking, you have the option to upgrade to include lunch.

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.

Set out from your Las Vegas hotel in a luxury SUV to the Hoover Dam, a remarkable National Historic Landmark. During the ride, learn about several points of interest from your experienced guide as you relax in comfort and style.

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.

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.

Go deep into the rainforest surrounding the Arenal volcano with a 7-hour, 2-in-1 combo tour that includes a safari float, canopy walk and the scenic La Fortuna waterfall. Watch for monkeys, sloths, iguanas and caymans while navigating a gentle river, then get a bird's-eye view of the forest as you walk between tree tops on a series of narrow suspension bridges. Continue to a jungle waterfall, slip into clear water fringed with lush foliage, then enjoy a traditional Costa Rican lunch and locally grown coffee before returning to your hotel.

Float past the ice-capped peaks, glacial lakes, and lush forests of the Taiya River on this 2.5-hour scenic rafting cruise. Along the way, learn about the region's Gold Rush history, spot wildlife in the Dyea Valley, and see the starting point of the historic Chilkoot Trail.

Jasper National Park is an amazing place to experience nature, and a gentle adventure on the Athabasca River is a great way to do it. This small group float trip takes you down 10 miles (16 kilometers) on the class II rapids--that means you can expect a few splashes along the way, but nothing too scary. Your guide will regal you with stories of the area and its inhabitants as you go.

Float down the Corobici River for two hours on this 7-hour excursion from Playa Hermosa. Bring the whole family on this kid-friendly tour with plentiful opportunities for viewing wildlife, particularly water birds, in a natural environment as you relax on the raft, and afterward, on the banks of the river during a picnic lunch.

Explore the Chilkoot Trail, Taiya River, and White Pass Summit on a 6-hour tour from Skagway. Learn about the Klondike Gold Rush during a short hike on the Chilkoot Trail, then float on the Taiya River aboard a stable raft. Finally, take a scenic drive north to White Pass Summit for sweeping views of the mountains, glaciers, and alpine lakes of the Yukon and British Columbia. Make a photo stop at the 'Welcome to Alaska' sign then pass through U.S. customs to return to Skagway.

There are quite a few scenic float trips down the Snake River from Jackson. This one stands out by offering a morning trip that departs from the historic Heart Six Ranch, and an afternoon route on the upper, peaceful part of the river. During the morning, arrive early for a western breakfast with cowboy coffee (own expense) and watch ranch hands round up horses, before heading into the heart of Grand Teton.