Rafting Tours of the Grand Canyon Are Perfect Mother's Day Excursions

May 8
06:26

2013

Tracy Delvecchio

Tracy Delvecchio

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Surprise Mom this Mother's Day with a Grand Canyon National Park water rafting tour! These trips last 1 day and are filled with fun that the whole family will love.

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Mom's special day will be here on Sunday May 12,Rafting Tours of the Grand Canyon Are Perfect Mother's Day Excursions Articles that isn't too far away, so it is time to make your plans. That's especially true if you'd like to whisk your mom off for a day trip on a Grand Canyon float tour (float tours are popular and the boats only hold 19). You have several options when it comes to raft tours, but no matter what package you choose, your mom is sure to love it. About Float Tours Of The Colorado RiverThe Grand Canyon float tours are mild and are restricted to smooth waters. There are no rapids to worry about so these excursions are perfect for senior citizens and kids as young as four years of age. Everyone in your family will have an exciting time and enjoy the water immensely.Your float trip starts in Tusayan, Arizona near the main gates to the Grand Canyon National Park, or you can get a tour from Las Vegas. They last all day and start around 6 or 7 in the morning, even on holidays. It's an all day experience and you'll probably be tired when you return. I suggest not planning anything too elaborate for that evening. Las Vegas Raft ToursWhen you depart from Vegas on a float trip, you get to ride a chopper down to the floor of the canyon at the West Rim in an exciting adventure. Descending the 4000 feet to the canyon floor in a chopper is an exhilarating experience and once you land, you can explore the area on foot. Next, you will board a tour bus and head for the Hoover Dam. It is an amazing site to stand at the foot of the dam and behold its massive 700 foot height towering above you. When you get to Hoover Dam, you will begin your float tour that takes you 11 miles away to Willow Beach in Arizona. As you're passing through the majestic canyons, you'll catch glimpses of the area's plentiful wildlife. Bring a swimsuit, because you'll have plenty of opportunities to take a dip in the Colorado River. Your trip also includes lunch. AZ Rafting TripsTwo types of rafting tours start in Arizona. One of them entails a 2-hour bus ride to Glen Canyon Dam, which is located in Page, Arizona. When you get to the dam, you will be met by a tour guide who briefs you on the upcoming trip and lets you know what to expect during your 15 mile float down the river. This float trip ends at Lee's Ferry, which is an historic site. If you prefer, you can fly to Page, Arizona instead of going there by motor coach. When you arrive, you take a Jeep ride through the awe inspiring Antelope Canyon. After that, you are ready to begin your raft tour. You And Your Mom Will Really Love It!The rafting trips are gentle and relaxing, yet they allow you to see spectacular scenery, they are the ideal way to celebrate mom's big day. Everything you need is included in the package price such as your gear, tour guide, water, lunch, and with the bus tour, you also get complimentary pickup and drop off at your hotel. If you want to thrill your mom with one of these float tours, then you have to book your seats early. Last year these trips sold out. So, buy your tickets early and buy them online to get a nice discount. You'll probably save enough cash to take your mom out to dinner afterward!