Guided Hike to The Wave from Kanab
Experience Horseshoe Bend from the river on a guided kayak adventure
Duration
8 hrs
Ideal For
Up to 11 people
Includes
Kayak, transport, entry fees
Highlights
Ride a boat taxi upstream, then kayak 10 river miles back to Lee’s Ferry with your guide. Follow a current that typically flows around 3 mph, with opportunities to pause on sandy beaches and explore along the way.
- Paddle around Horseshoe Bend through a 1,000-foot-deep gorge
- Discover 3,000–6,000-year-old rock art on a short hike from Petroglyph Beach
- Explore the sandy wash of Waterholes Slot Canyon on a possible 3/4-mile hiking stop
- Watch for great blue herons, bighorn sheep and peregrine falcons along the river
What's Included
- Guide
- Kayak, paddle and life jacket
- 40-liter dry bag
- Bottled water
- Round-trip transportation between Kanab and Lee’s Ferry
- Glen Canyon National Recreation Area entry fees
Important details
- Ages 5+ only. Children under 12 must ride in a tandem kayak with a parent or guardian.
- Kayak weight limits: 500 lbs for a hardshell tandem, 350 lbs for a single inflatable and 550 lbs for an inflatable tandem. The single hardshell kayak has a recommended maximum weight of 200 lbs.
- Pets are permitted only on your own personal kayak.
- Guide gratuity is not included in the listed price.
- Sign both required waivers: one for the kayak tour and one for the upstream boat taxi service.
- Stay with your group and guide at all times, and notify your guide of any departure from this rule.
- Stay behind the barrier at the petroglyph site. Do not climb steep rock faces, enter areas your guide marks off limits, or enter mine or cave openings.
- Do not bring drones, drugs or alcohol.
- Bring lunch for the river trip.
- Arrive at the Kanab office by 6:30am Utah time.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel at least 24 hours before your tour for a refund minus $100; the 6% booking fee is nonrefundable. Cancellations less than 24 hours before the tour receive no refund. Unsafe-weather cancellations receive a full refund if rescheduling is not possible and both parties agree.
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FAQs
Yes. An optional sack lunch costs $20 per person and includes your choice of main dish, fruit, chips and a cookie. Otherwise, bring your own lunch.
Wear weather-appropriate clothing and shoes or sandals suitable for hiking. Bring sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and a long-sleeve shirt for sun coverage, plus a beach towel, dry clothes and any medications you need. Bring an electrolyte drink and binoculars if you'd like to watch for wildlife.
Meeting details
681 Chinle Drive, Kanab, UT 84741
