Meandering through the sculpted painted canyons in southeast Utah, the San Juan eventually joins the Colorado River under what is now Lake Powell . Most river trips on the San Juan begin near the town of Bluff, Utah and Sand Island, and continue through an ever-changing landscape of canyons and flood plains. Rafters will pass through the famous Butler Wash petroglyph panel, which features one of the largest concentrations of rock art in the Southwest.
Cliff dwellings are accessible by short hikes from the river.
The Navajo Reservation is located to the south of the river. The lore of the river includes stories about the Navajo people as well as explorers, prospectors and hardy Mormon pioneers. The San Juan River provides meandering water and lively currents. Guests will encounter Class II and III rapids for splashy good fun. Modern-day explorers may find fossils, see wildlife and wildflowers on these trips.