subject: A Grand Canyon Water Rafting Tour Is The Perfect Choice For Everyone ? Young Or Old [print this page] People of all ages enjoy relaxing Grand Canyon rafting tours down the powerful Colorado River. There are not even any white water rapids because the water is smooth on the one day Grand Canyon rafting trips. There are many people that would not like to go on a challenging hike or to ride the rapids but most people would not mind gliding along on the floor of the canyon. People can avoid the strenuous activities and see a new view of the canyon.
Smooth-water rafting tours offer several advantages that white-water rafting does not. One perk comes with the ability for children aged four or older and all ages going up from there to enjoy this activity and not be stressed to their physical limitations. You can enjoy a float tour no matter what shape your body is in. This outing also allows you to really soak in the sights instead of being concerned about being swallowed by a rapid that is so dangerous.
A three hour bus ride from the South Rim allows participants to get to the launch point in Page, Arizona. Along the way the bus passes through the Navajo Indian Reservation.
The rafting tour begins at Glen Canyon Dam and continues on down the Colorado for over fifteen miles. Stops along the way include lunch on a beach and a walk led by expert guides to see ancient Native American drawings on the canyon wall. The people on the tour will also get a look at the Horseshoe Bend, the Painted Desert, and Lee's Ferry as they work their way back around to the South Rim. The stop at the souvenir shot at Cameron Trading Post is perfect for those that love to gather unique souvenirs.
Other people that have signed up for the float tour will take an airplane to Page, Arizona and be taken right from the South Rim and hotel areas to their launching point. When you see the amazing views as the airplane moves across the canyon's eastern rim, you are sure to create a memory that cannot be replaced.
After leaving the plane, the next part of the journey will be taken in a 4X4 Jeep as they look at the amazing formations that were created by the wind and the water. At the conclusion of that part of the tour, participants begin the Grand Canyon water rafting portion, floating down the Colorado River for about 15 ? miles. The trip will include a stop for lunch as well as a stop to see some very interesting drawings from ancient Native American people.
It is a good idea to bring extra sunscreen lotion and a hat when you set off for your one day Grand Canyon rafting excursion. It is best to wear your life preserver the entire time because even the best swimmers can find themselves in a situation that can end poorly. You can even put your swimming clothes on underneath your regular clothes and take a swim in the Colorado during your break for lunch. The price of float tours includes lunch and drinks, but you can bring your own if you want ? just make sure it in a waterproof container.
Some people wait a lifetime to see this glorious National Park, while others never get the opportunity. Others do get the chance to visit the canyon but they do not have the chance to go further than the rim. They do not get the chance to see the canyon up close and experience the beauty first hand. This is what makes a one day Grand Canyon rafting trip so great for people of all ages. The views from the canyon bottom are spectacular and unforgettable.
