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Scenic Canyon River Adventure (SGP-5R)

In the mathematical world, three does not go into one – never has, never will. In the world of Grand Canyon tours, three goes into one just fine and dandy, and the results are nothing short of spectacular! On the Canyon River Adventure, you’ll experience the “Grand Canyon tour trifecta” by seeing the most famous canyon landscapes in Northern Arizona from above, below and some pretty epic places in between.

On the Scenic Canyon River Adventure, you’ll get:

  • Spectacular fixed-wing airplane flight from Grand Canyon National Park Airport (GCN) to Page, Arizona (PGA) over:
    • Grand Canyon’s Eastern Rim
    • The Navajo Indian Reservation
    • Horseshoe Bend
    • Wahweap Bay of Lake Powell
    • Glen Canyon Dam
  • A light breakfast snack
  • 4×4 tour of world-famous Upper Antelope Canyon
  • Motorcoach transport through a 2-mile tunnel to the base of mighty Glen Canyon Dam
  • 15-mile float trip on the Colorado River through Glen Canyon, Horseshoe Bend, and Marble Canyon to Lees Ferry, a historic Colorado River crossing
  • Opportunity to swim in the Colorado River
  • Bistro bag lunch, water and lemonade on the raft
  • Easy hike to a panel of 1,000-year-old Ancestral Puebloan petroglyphs
  • Motorcoach transport back to Grand Canyon National Park Airport
  • Interpretive commentary by your airplane pilot, raft guide, and motorcoach driver

 


What makes this tour so awesome:

  • You don’t have to call a bunch of different companies to book the different components – that’s all done for you
  • You fly over the Grand Canyon at the best time of day
  • You don’t have to deal with the headaches of sold-out Antelope Canyon tours – your time slot is already booked for you
  • You won’t get the living daylights scared out of you on the Grand Canyon’s notoriously huge rapids – this trip is all smooth
  • You don’t have to drive 5+ hours round-trip to Page, Arizona
  • You don’t have to worry about meals – breakfast and lunch are provided
  • Kids as young as 5 can take part
  • Did we mention you don’t have to drive 5+ hours in one day?


Items to bring:

  • Government issued photo ID (driver’s license, passport, state ID)
  • Camera
  • Bottle of water or preferred beverage
  • Layered clothing, including swimwear if desired
  • Appropriate shoes for walking on asphalt and sand (water shoes or river sandals preferred)
  • Sun protection (hat, sunscreen, sunglasses)
  • Towel to dip in the water and drape across lap or shoulders for cooling




Pack above items in a clear plastic or PVC bag in compliance with Glen Canyon Dam security regulations. Wallets, credit cards and cash should be carried in pockets. Purses, coolers, briefcases, backpacks, fanny packs, cinch bags, luggage of any kind, computer bags and camera bags prohibited.[/one]


Trip duration: 12-13 hours. Trip operates March 1st – November 15th, weather permitting and possibly contingent on a certain number of passengers traveling.

9 Responses

    1. Hi Terri,
      Since you posted your question on the Scenic Canyon River Adventure page, I assume that that is the tour you are inquiring about. I apologize for the lack of a booking link. For the time being, please visit the official website of the tour company, Papillon.com to check for availability and pricing.
      Good luck and safe travels,
      Alley 🙂
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    1. Hi Marlon,
      Since you posted your comment on the Scenic Canyon River Adventure page, I assume you are inquiring about the closest airport to where this particular tour departs from. If that is the case, the closest airport is Flagstaff, AZ (FLG). Flagstaff/Pulliam Airport (FLG) is approximately 90 minutes from Grand Canyon National Park Airport, but most visitors to the area do not opt to fly into there. The most popular airport and staging cities used by visitors to the American Southwest — meaning Arizona, Utah, New Mexico, and Colorado — are Las Vegas, NV (LAS) and Phoenix, AZ (PHX). Either airport is located approximately 4.5-5 hours from Grand Canyon South Rim.
      Hope that helps! If you have further questions, feel free to contact me directly at [email protected]
      Good luck and safe travels,
      Alley 🙂

    1. Hi Lisa!
      We do not distribute printed information. For maps, visitors guides, and other printed material, I recommend you contact our local chamber of commerce as follows:
      Page-Lake Powell Chamber of Commerce
      928-645-2741
      [email protected]
      Good luck and safe travels,
      Alley 🙂

  1. looking for more information on this package. We, family of 4, will be at the Grand Canyon South Rim from April 13 to 15th 2018. Could I get pricing if any availability?

    Thank you.

    1. Hi Kerri,
      Oops, so sorry for the lack of a booking link for the Canyon River Adventure Tour.
      To check availability for your desired date, visit Scenic Grand Canyon Airlines via the link at left.
      Enjoy your trip, and this tour, it’s one of the most comprehensive available in this area!
      Alley 🙂

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