Finding One-Day Grand Canyon Rafting Trips

Aug 20
11:08

2012

Justine Moriarity

Justine Moriarity

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Everybody is convinced that if you want to raft the Grand Canyon, it has to be a whitewater river adventure. Not the case. There's also one-day water-rafting tours and they have quietly become one of the South Rim's hottest activities.

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The 1-day Grand Canyon rafting tour is a great alternative to helicopter and airplane rides over the Canyon. Several tour companies offer this experience. The Grand Canyon has been forming over the course of many years,Finding One-Day Grand Canyon Rafting Trips Articles and the Colorado River is the perfect perspective to take in the beauty.

Some tourists make time for a multi-day tour on the Colorado River, but most settle for the single day adventure so they have time to do other things while on vacation. Spending one day on the river is enough for most people, but you can spend more time there if your primary purpose is to explore the Canyon in depth. The great thing about the one-day tour is you always have enough time to explore other areas of the Canyon. If you want a longer rafting trip, it's easy to look online for outfitters that offer multi-day rafting tours.

1-day Grand Canyon rafting tours are typically less expensive than tours by helicopter and airplane. Tour operators in Las Vegas can organize your entire trip, including transportation to your raft's launch site. Before agreeing to the terms of a tour and paying up, make sure you read the fine print to understand exactly what you are getting for your money.

Single-day smooth-water float tours can be taken from the South Rim or the West Rim. You must first venture to the Grand Canyon floor if you choose a West Rim tour. Your raft will be ready to board once you travel down to the base of the Hoover Dam. After floating through Black Canyon, your river tour will end at Willow Beach, Arizona. You will enjoy eleven miles of the river over the course of the tour.

The South Rim offers two different tours. You will depart for either of these tours through the Grand Canyon National Park Airport. The most popular tour happens to also be the most affordable option, and it leads you to Page, Arizona via motor coach for the first leg of the trip. From there you'll make your way to the base of Glen Canyon Dam. That's where you'll board your raft and begin your 15-mile float down the calm waters of the river. The tour comes to a close when you reach Lee's Ferry. The other tour is the same once you hit the water, but it starts with an airplane ride to Page and a ride on 4x4s to Antelope Canyon. Once you reach your adventure pontoon raft, you will head out on the water with as many as 19 people on board.

Calm water is the rule for these Grand Canyon rafting tours, so you don't have to worry about heavy rapids. That makes these tours suitable for the entire family. The minimum age limit for children is four-years-old.

Peak season for all of these tours is the summer. Book your seats as soon as you know what days you want to enjoy your tour, since they can sell out quickly. You must book ahead of time if you want to secure your tickets. You can go online to explore all tour options in depth and get the best pries. Some of the deals I have found online have been almost laughable.

With so many different tour operators offering these rafting experiences, it's really easy to find Grand Canyon rafting tours online. If you only have one day to devote to the river, a 1-day Grand Canyon rafting trip is the perfect way to take it in and then move on to the rest of your vacation.