Lighthouse Tour

Lake Havasu Lighthouse Tour

Our Lighthouse Tour is one of the most unique narrated boat tours on Lake Havasu, bringing together the lake’s miniature replica lighthouses, London Bridge history, Lake Havasu City history, Copper Canyon, scenic shoreline, wildlife viewing when nature allows, and great photo opportunities.

On this 2-hour tour aboard the Kon Tiki Canyon Cruiser, we share 18 of Lake Havasu’s 28 replica lighthouses, including their original locations and brief history. This tour also includes Copper Canyon, one of the most scenic canyons on Lake Havasu, along with the London Bridge story and the history of Lake Havasu City.

The Lake Havasu Lighthouse Story

Lake Havasu is home to a miniature replica lighthouse program found nowhere else in the world.

In 2000, the Lake Havasu Lighthouse Club was formed by a group of local boaters and artisans who wanted to improve navigational lighting around the lake. They pooled their talents, raised funds, and began building and installing working miniature replica lighthouses along the shoreline.

What started as a local boating and navigation project became one of Lake Havasu’s most unique and memorable attractions.

Today, 28 working miniature replica lighthouses are located around Lake Havasu, representing famous lighthouses from across the United States and Canada.

The working replica lighthouses are placed around the island and along the Arizona and California shorelines, representing famous lighthouses from across the United States and Canada.

On our Lighthouse Tour, we share 18 of the 28 replica lighthouses, including their original locations and brief history.

Aboard Kon Tiki Canyon Cruiser

Kon Tiki Canyon Cruiser is our custom covered, open-air pontoon vessel with comfortable seating for up to 18 passengers. She offers a relaxed and comfortable way to explore Lake Havasu’s replica lighthouses, island shoreline, Copper Canyon, local history, and scenic lake views.

With comfortable seating throughout, clear narration, and a covered open-air design, the Kon Tiki Canyon Cruiser gives passengers an easy and enjoyable way to see a large portion of Lake Havasu in comfort and style.

Replica Lighthouses, London Bridge History & Copper Canyon

Your tour begins and ends at the London Bridge Resort Executive Dock, just steps from our Ticket Booth in the London Bridge English Village at the foot of the stairs of the London Bridge at London Bridge Resort.

From the dock, we travel north through the Bridgewater Channel into the North Lake Basin and begin making our way around the island, viewing replica lighthouses along the shoreline as we share their original locations and brief history.

As the tour continues, we head south into the South Lake Basin to view lighthouses along the California shoreline before continuing to Copper Canyon.

Copper Canyon is considered one of the most scenic canyons on Lake Havasu and is rich in local mining history. It is known as the site of one of the largest producing copper mines along this stretch of the Colorado River during the mining era.

This tour includes our Copper Canyon Tour, giving passengers lighthouse history, lake views, Copper Canyon scenery, and local history in one beautifully paced 2-hour tour.

Throughout the tour, we share the story of the London Bridge, Lake Havasu City, city founder Robert P. McCulloch, and how the bridge helped shape the city visitors see today.

Our turnaround point is near Pilot Rock. As we make our way back, we view lighthouses along the Arizona shoreline and meander through a few quiet backwater coves and canyon areas where wildlife is often seen. Wildlife sightings can never be guaranteed, but we know where to look when nature allows.

What to Bring

Complimentary bottled water is provided on board.

Passengers are welcome to bring other beverages, along with a small cooler and light snacks.

Please avoid stemware on board.

In cooler months, we recommend dressing in layers, as it can feel cooler on the water. Heavy warm blankets are available on board for your comfort.

In warmer weather, we recommend comfortable clothing, a hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen. The Kon Tiki Canyon Cruiser is a covered pontoon vessel.

Book the Lighthouse Tour

The Lighthouse Tour is a scenic and narrated Lake Havasu boat tour aboard the Kon Tiki Canyon Cruiser, featuring 18 of Lake Havasu’s miniature replica lighthouses, lighthouse history, the London Bridge story, Lake Havasu City history, Copper Canyon, Pilot Rock, wildlife viewing when nature allows, and great photo opportunities.

This is one of the best ways to see more of Lake Havasu while learning the stories that make the area so unique, from the London Bridge and Robert P. McCulloch to the working replica lighthouses built by local boaters and artisans.

Whether you are drawn to Lake Havasu’s lighthouse program, Copper Canyon, local history, or a relaxing narrated tour around the island and into the South Lake Basin, the Lighthouse Tour gives passengers a memorable way to explore Lake Havasu in comfort and style aboard the Kon Tiki Canyon Cruiser.