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Upper Dells Boat Tours in Wisconsin Dells

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Get a closer look at the amazingly beautiful rock formations that made Wisconsin Dells famous. While on the Upper Dells Boat Tour in Wisconsin Dells, you will embark on a two-hour cruise up the Wisconsin River, float past towering sandstone cliffs cut by glaciers ages ago. This is the only Dells boat tour that makes two different stops – walk through mysterious passageways at Witches Gulch and marvel at our specially trained dogs as they leap across the chasm at Stand Rock!

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Wisconsin Dells Upper Dells Boat Tours 2024 Dates, Hours and Important Information

Open Late March – October 27, 2024

Summer Hours 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Spring & Fall Hours (Hours subject to change) 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Dock Location:  107 Broadway in downtown Wisconsin Dells

Please call 608-254-8555 for departure times.

All tours based on weather and water level permitting.

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Upper Dells Boat Tour

High cliffs, dramatic rock formations and two exclusive shore landings at Witches Gulch and Stand Rock (site of the world-famous dog leap)! This is a two hour tour with breath taking scenery that can only be experienced by way of our boat tours.

Lower Dells Boat Tour

Tour the region which features famous landmarks such as the Rocky Islands, Hawk's Bill, and Baby Grand Piano. This is a one hour tour enjoying the history and folklore of the area.

Your chance to experience the natural beauty, wonder and mystery of Wisconsin Dells in just about every way imaginable! There are two tours for you and your family to enjoy!

All children age 3 and under are free.

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Operating Season

Daily mid april - early november.

Weather permitting

Early June - Labor Day

Apr - may, sep - nov.

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Review Highlights

“ We took the Upper Dells tour, which allows you to get off the boat at two stops ( Witches Gulch and Stand Rock). ” in 24 reviews

“ On the way to Witches Gulch and Stand Rock the boat went nice and slow so we could see and hear about what we were seeing. ” in 8 reviews

“ The jet boat tour is amazing, it had been a long time since I had so much fun! ” in 7 reviews

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107 Broadway

Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965

About the Business

An adventure revealing amazing sights at every turn, as your boat cruises past towering cliffs and dramatic rock formations, but the water is just the beginning. You'll explore hidden passages and witness incredible sights on two exclusive shore landings at Witches Gulch and Stand Rock, site of the world famous dog leap! …

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My family went on the Upper Dells tour and it lasted approximately two hours.

Are there bathrooms on the upper dells boat tour?

There are no bathrooms on the boats but there is bathrooms at the end of the witches gulch path. There is probably bathrooms at the second stop also. The concessions area was closed at the time we were there, the end of April.

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We did the upper Dell's tour where you visit the Witches Gulch and Standing Rock. Line was not long. We didn't have a large group so seating on top was fine. Make sure you have a warm jacket for late fall/early winter. Tour guide was very informative. At the end of Witches Gulch, you can get a snack or drink at the concession stand.

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Definitely a must do when visiting Wisconsin Dells. I don't know how many times I've been to Wis Dells, I even did an internship here for 3 months after college but this was my first time doing the boat tour! Upper Dells is more scenic and probably the most popular option. Seats are first come first serve, if you want to sit up top make sure and get there early. You get to learn a lot about what makes this area so special and see some of the natural attractions, (Witches Gulch and Standing Rock) that you probably wouldn't see other words. It's 2 hours well spent and a nice break from activities, water parks, go carts and mini golf.

Great tour. Very scenic. Great crew. Emma and I forget the captains name. Professional service with some cheesy dad joke humor. Snacks available at 2 locations on the trip, including bathrooms at both shore landings.

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We did the Ghost Boat tour at 7p in July and it was fantastic. It boat ride started in daylight, we arrived at twilight and the second half was in the dark. Many reviews are saying it was lame and not scary, but that is all in perspective. It depends on how scared you get. I had a group of 12 people, including 4 juveniles ages 9-15. Only 1/2 of our group made it all the way through to the end. The 12 y.o. dropped out as soon as she saw the first ghost and the 9 y.o. dropped out when he was chased and scared by a ghost. All the of the adults who made it through were scared at least once. They have boats arriving and departing all through the evening, so you can take your time and return on any boat. There is a 15 min boat ride through the dells before arriving at the Lost Canyon. There is a long slightly uphill and uneven walking path to get to the restrooms and waiting building before the ghosts appear. You will walk to the end of the canyon and return on a different path to the beginning. It is not recommended for children under age 10, but there were two young boys on my tour who made it to the end. FYI: the ghosts do a lot of screaming and stalking. There is one very narrow canyon walk, some flashing lights, and one completely dark tunnel.

So fun. Jenna and Renita were great. Really knew the area well. Jenna's jokes were the best just kidding. I love me some dry, terrible jokes. I've done this tour many times and this time was really fun. Jenna was great and really made the trip. Gorgeous views, of course.

Okay experience -- solely took the tour to see Witches Gulch since you can't access it via trail anymore. We weren't told that we should head down right away to get a place in line (had about 45 min until tour left). We got down there and were informed to sit in the last row. They then started letting people on by row 1, 2, etc. We watched some people walk right into the row 1 line though without waiting and they weren't turned back. Found out at that point that they ran out of top deck seating. We tried sitting together (2 of us) and were promptly yelled at by a passenger that they were saving seats. We ended up sitting in the back at the bottom of the boat. Thankfully, we didn't get motion sickness. However, you can't swap seats at any point. Also would've been good to know beforehand. We would've liked mixing up the view. Okay for what it is but kind of pricey and a bit of a headache. The tour guides and sights were great. Little silly that they have concessions but happy if that helps keep restoration going.

Eh, we all wished we had just done a daytime tour. It wasn't exactly scary as much as super annoying. If your idea of being scared is a lot of loud noises and eardrum-breaking screams and costumed people following you and talking to you, then you may like this. We all would have preferred a bit more creep factor and less gratuitous loudness. I understood why they tell you not to punch the actors before the tour. (Side note: if you are reading these reviews trying to decide if you should bring your young kids, just don't unless you know for absolute certain they won't be scared. There were so many littles who were terrified, miserable, and probably traumatized because their parents brought them on the tour despite the warnings.)

Went to WI just to say I was there! What I found out was I love WI and this was definitely one of the highlights of our trip! The scenery was beautiful and the boat ride relaxing at times. Loved the music provided by a solo artist playing some oldies from my childhood. We stopped and walked through "Witches Gulch" which was really, really cool. Lots of pictures taken there and through the dells. After walking through the gulch we got our dinner. Everything was delicious! Afterwards we lingered on the water watching the sunset and got back in time to still see our way off the boat and back to our car. At first I thought our trip was going to be ruined because there was a work party of a dozen people seated next to us and they were drinking like crazy and getting loud. But after a little bit they included us in on there fun and basically adopted the two of us into their group. As a non-drinker I was a bit skeptical, but they turned out to be soooo much fun!! We were laughing with (and at) them! Would definitely recommend this if you are in the area. We had a blast!!

Fun place to do , highly recommend, beautiful river and rocks and trees are incredible, very relaxing

Was in the Dells with our dog this past fall and was looking for some dog-friendly things to do and this popped up! We squeezed it in on our last day in the Dells before driving home and it was the perfect way to end the trip. We did the upper Dells boat tour. The scenery is incredible with views from the water. The boat tour also takes you to the Witches Gulch which is only accessible by boat. The tour guides really are the ones that make the tour and were funny and educational and provided insight into the history, culture, geography of the area. I recommend getting there early to reserve your spot on the boat and to line up early to get first pick of the seats. Be on the lookout for coupons! I think we found one in one of the tour brochures at our hotel and used it for our tickets. We went in the off season so there was plenty of street parking available, but they also have a lot down the street you can use as well! We highly enjoyed the tour and I'm pretty sure our doggo enjoyed it too! He seemed pretty concerned during the dog jumping, but that's just our anxious doggo.

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The upper Dells boat tour is the best way to see a beautiful stretch of the Wisconsin River, including Witches Gulch and Stand Rock.

You can most easily visit Witches Gulch via the Upper Dells Boat Ride and it was phenomenal! My kids were mesmerized by the mossy rocks, the walkways. Bring an extra layer because it is significantly cooler in the slot canyons than the boat ride. 

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The upper Dell boat ride includes going to witches gulch in the dells. It is the only way to tour this gulch. It’s a wonderful narrated tour and the witches gulch is beautiful!

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Witches Gulch

• Address: 3951 River Rd, Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965, 53965, United States Map
• Timings: 24-hrs Details
• Phone: +1-6082548551
• Time Required: 00:30 Mins
• Tags: Trail, Bridge, Family And Kids , Adventure , Canyon, Nature, Landmarks, Parks

Witches Gulch wisconsin dells is a 'slot canyon' located at Wisconsin River State Natural Area. A deep and narrow canyon formed when water rushes through rock at high flow. There's no slot canyon in the world, that doesn't feel at least a little deliciously thrilling (think 127 Hours). This one doesn't disappoint. There are two ways to access it - by walking and by boat tour. To reach here, it's best to use Google Maps, but if you don't have that, here are the directions: from Pine Aire Country Club, go north along River Road until you come to a bridge-like portion. The witches gulch is to your left. It is a serene and untouched bit of nature. Witches gulch dells so peaceful, quiet and the temp was very cool. Interesting highlights of the gulch - Witches Bathtub, Witches Window - have all been marked with plaques. Read them. The trail is on a wooden deck elevated above the waters. There are 2 types of witches gulch boat tour, one is upper dells boat tour, lower dells boat tour.  Its is 2 hours boat tour. Best time to visit Witches Gulch wisconsin during April to Mid-November.

Upper dells boat tour prices -

• Adult: USD 30
• Child: USD 15
• Studesnt: USD 9.37

Lower dells boat tour prices -

• Adult: USD 23.50
• Child: USD 11.75

Child under 3 year: Free

Witches gulch hours -

• Sun - Sat: 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Witches Gulch Travel Tips

• You can also reach here on one of the many boat tours of the lake and river.
• Witches Gulch Dell is pet friendly.
• Wheelchair access available.
• Parking available.
• Credit card accepted.
• Witches gulch phone number +1 608 254 8551

How to Reach Witches Gulch

• By Rented car/taxi.

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• Witches Gulch Address: 3951 River Rd, Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965, 53965, United States
• Witches Gulch Contact Number: +1-6082548551
• Witches Gulch Timing: 24-hrs
• Best time to visit Witches Gulch(preferred time): 11:00 am - 04:00 pm
• Time required to visit Witches Gulch: 00:30 Mins
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33.33% of people who visit Wisconsin Dells include Witches Gulch in their plan

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64.1% of people start their Witches Gulch visit around 08 AM - 09 AM

People usually take around 30 Minutes to see Witches Gulch

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3951 River Rd, Wisconsin Dells , Wisconsin 53965 USA

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“Only accessible via the Upper Dells Boat Tour”

Witches Gulch is a walk through a narrow canyon carved by wind and water and filled with fern glens, shadowy passages and hidden whirlpool chambers.

Reviewed by Janet E.

Witches Gulch is an awesome natural phenomenon that everyone must see and one of the reasons for my visit to the Wisconsin Dells area. I think Witches Gulch was once open to the public via car,... Read more

Reviewed by Brittany S.

Drove all the way from Milwaukee to see the beautiful place and 1. Literally could barely find the place. 2. From what I have read that it's private or now private property and can't even... Read more

Reviewed by Dan C.

I took a cruise on the Viking ship with Thelma and Louise (forgot their names) piloting and narrating. It was an entertaining and relaxing tour. Witches Gulch is really neat. The girls knew the... Read more

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