Rainbow Bridge Tours at
Lake Powell

By far the most popular destination on Lake Powell, Rainbow Bridge National Monumentstands majestically above the clear blue water creating an awe-inspiring sight. Photographs simply cannot capture the size of this monolith. The world's largest natural bridge, Rainbow Bridge is 290 feet tall, spans 275 feet, is 33 feet wide and 42 feet thick . It is called "Nonnoshoshi" by the Navajo people, or "rainbow turned to stone." The stone bridge is formed of Navajo Sandstone at the top and Kayenta Sandstone at the base. Its deep spiritual significance should be respected and visitors are asked not to walk beyond the viewing area. Fishing, swimming, rock throwing and walking pets are prohibited.

Most boats are handicap accessible, but please give us advanced notice as some are not and the tour boat manager will want to be sure to schedule a boat that has handicap access for your tour. All boats have an interior seating area that is heated in the colder months with comfortable seating, restrooms and complimentary beverages. There is also outdoor setting available for full viewing and photographic opportunities on the top level. These boats do offer railings on the upper decks, but children must to be watched at all times. You are free to walk around the boat as you like. All children under 12 are not required to wear a life jacket, but if you want one, they are available. Infant life jackets are not a standard item on the tour boats, you should bring your own. 

YOU MUST CANCEL UP TO 24 HOURS OR MORE PRIOR TO DEPARTURE  TO AVOID BEING CHARGED AS A NO SHOW!

YOU CANNOT SWIM FROM THE TOUR BOATS.

DEPARTING WAHWEAP MARINA

A Rainbow Bridge Tour of approximately 5.5 hours. The trip to Rainbow Bridge is 50 lake miles and takes approximately 2 hours, depending on weather conditions and lake levels. At Rainbow Bridge, you will have a 45-60 minute layover. At this time, you may walk, photograph or simply sit in nature's splendor and view this beautiful creation.  Be prepared for a long walk.

SCHEDULE

The schedule from Wahweap is as follows:

WAHWEAP MARINA (NEAR PAGE) DEPARTURES

April 1 to October 31, half-day tour departing at 7:30 a.m. returns approximately 12:30 p.m. and a second tour at 12:30 p.m. returns approximately 5:30 p.m., Neither tour includes a lunch.

November 1 to March 31, departing at 9 a.m. returns approximately 4:30 p.m.

THERE ARE NO TOURS DEPARTING FROM BULLFROG AND HALL'S CROSSING MARINAS

WAHWEAP BOAT TOURS 2013 PROPOSED RATES

For reservations, please use this form

There are no refreshments on the boat, but you may bring a small cooler or food with you.  Boxed lunches may be purchased at the restaurant at Lake Powell Resort.

Adult (13 and older) -- , half-day $116.88 plus tax (AAA $105.19)

Child (3-12 years) --  half-day $84.15 plus tax (AAA $75.74)

AAA rates will require you present your card when checking in for the tour.

One way Rainbow Bridge Tours are available please email for information, and do no include lunch.  Air flights one-way to Bullfrog and Hall's are available, please see this web page.

PRICES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITH NATIONAL PARK SERVICE APPROVAL. 

RESERVATIONS

ADVANCE RESERVATIONS ARE RECOMMENDED.

For reservations, please use this form. All information is kept strictly confidential and we will NEVER sell your name or address to a mailing list. If you have questions, please feel free to write us at: E-mail.

Le "Rainbow Bridge Tour" est une excursion de 5 heures et demi. Le voyage au Rainbow Bridge est de 50 milles sur le lac et il y a besoin approximativement de 2 heures selon les conditions du temps et le niveau du lac. Au Rainbow Bridge vous aurez un arrêt de 90 minutes. A ce point là, vous pouvez vous promener, photographier ou simplement vous asseoir dans le splendor de la nature et admirer cette merveilleuse création. Soyez préparés pour une longue marche

Alle Tourboote halten Wasser, Limonade und Kaffee für Sie bereit. Ausserdem  bieten alle Boote Sitzmöglichkeiten im Innenraum an, die in den kälteren Monaten beheizt werden und mit bequemen Sitzen, Toiletten und Getränken mit allem ausgestattet sind. Natürlich gibt es auch die Möglichkeit draussen auf dem Deck von bequemen Plätzen die schöne Sicht zu geniessen und die Gelegenheit zu nutzen das ein oder andere Foto zu schiessen. Diese Boote besitzen zwar alle ein Geländer auf dem oberen Deck, jedoch sollten sich Kinder nie unbeaufsichtigt  oben aufhalten. Ansonsten können Sie sich auf dem Boot frei bewegen.

 STORNIERUNGEN SOLLTEN MINDESTENS 24 STUNDEN VOR DER ABFAHRT GEMACHT WERDEN UM EINE ABBUCHUNG AUF IHRE KOSTEN ZU VERHINDERN. ES IST NICHT MÖGLICH VON DEN TOURBOOTEN ZU SCHWIMMEN.

Eine Regenbogenbrücken Tour dauert 5 Stunden. Die Halbtagstour beträgt 5 Stunden. Der Ausflug zur Regenbogenbrücke beträgt 50 Flussmeilen und dauert ungefähr 2 Stunden. Es ist abhängig von den Wetterbedingungen und der Flusssteigung. An der Regenbogenbrücke angekommen, haben Sie einen Aufenthalt von 30 bis 45 Minuten. In diesem Zeitraum können sie herumspazieren, fotografieren oder einfach die wunderschöne Natur im Sitzen geniessen.  Seien Sie für einen langen Spaziergang gerüstet und tragen Sie bequehme Schuhe.