EXCITING NEWS!

Kayak the Colorado Expands Guided River Adventures Through New Partnerships

Big things are happening on the Colorado River!

Kayak the Colorado is officially partnering with Kanab Tour Company and Blazin’ Paddles to offer guided kayaking experiences through one of the most breathtaking sections of Glen Canyon.

Known for their backhaul services and unforgettable paddle experiences beneath Horseshoe Bend, Kayak the Colorado has become a go-to outfitter for travelers looking to experience the Colorado River from a completely different perspective. From towering Navajo sandstone cliffs and ancient petroglyphs to hidden beaches and wild horses along the shoreline, the experience has always been about more than just kayaking — it’s about immersing yourself in the canyon itself.

Now, through partnerships with Kanab Tour Company and Blazin’ Paddles, guests can experience fully guided adventures led by knowledgeable outdoor guides who bring even more local history, geology, wildlife knowledge, and river experience to the journey.

The collaboration allows visitors traveling through Southern Utah and Northern Arizona to access a more seamless and beginner-friendly river experience while still maintaining the adventurous spirit that makes this stretch of the Colorado River so special.

The guided kayaking tours begin at Lee’s Ferry, where guests board a motorized backhaul boat that transports paddlers upstream through Glen Canyon toward Horseshoe Bend. From there, guests launch their kayaks and paddle downstream through calm Class I waters beneath canyon walls rising nearly 1,000 feet overhead.

Along the way, guests may stop at Petroglyph Beach to view ancient rock art, explore sections of Waterholes Canyon, relax on sandy beaches, and spot wildlife like desert bighorn sheep, falcons, herons, and wild horses moving through the canyon.

For Kayak the Colorado, the partnership is a natural next step.

Their passion for sharing the beauty of Glen Canyon has always been at the center of the company, and teaming up with experienced adventure operators like Kanab Tour Company and Blazin’ Paddles creates even more opportunities for visitors to safely and confidently experience the Colorado River — whether it’s their first time in a kayak or their tenth trip through the canyon.

This partnership also helps expand adventure tourism throughout the greater Kanab, Page, and Marble Canyon region, giving travelers another unforgettable way to connect with the Southwest beyond the overlooks and roadside viewpoints.

Because while Horseshoe Bend is incredible from above… experiencing it from the water is something else entirely.