Searching for a great activity that everybody can take advantage
of when visiting Grand Canyon National Park? Consider using a 1 day, Colorado
River float tour. These trips traverse probably the most beautiful parts of the
canyon and deliver a 1-of-a-kind experience hardly any other day trip can
match.
These water-rafting adventures start from your South Rim, in
which you have a bus or perhaps an airplane to Glenn Canyon Dam in Page, AZ.
The float starts in the Dam's base and goes 15.3 miles downstream to historic
Lee's Ferry. Here you'll take out prior to the rapids start and hop a motor
coach returning to the National Park.
Kinds of Smooth Water Float Trips
The fundamental version includes a bus ride to Page. The
path is filled with scenic gems, which range from Desert Watchtower as well as
the Little Colorado towards the Navajo Bridge as well as the Painted Desert.
The deluxe version comes with a airplane flight along with a Jeep tour of
fabulous Antelope Canyon.
Both packages need you to drive with the dam's 2-mile access
tunnel around the east side. This tunnel is spectacular and was bored before
the dam's construction to get supplies right down to the base and also to
remove blasted rock. The pontoon rafts are docked in the lower Dam's 700-plus
foot wall.
The Colorado River
The float goes past incredibly orange sandstone cliffs and
rock formations. The penultimate highlight occurs when you navigate around
beautiful Horseshoe Bend. You'll also take out in a sandy beach and have a
brief walk to see ancient Indian rock art, or petroglyphs. It's around here that
the existence of wildlife increases.
The terrain changes while you near Lee's Ferry, that is also
referred to as Gateway towards the Grand Canyon. The landmark was named
following a pioneer named John D. Lee, who had been commissioned from the
Mormon Church to use a ferry that will get missionaries throughout the river.
The ferry became obsolete during the early 1900's with the building of Navajo
Bridge.
Lee's Ferry
From Glenn Canyon to Lee's Ferry, water is smooth and
refreshing. There's not really a trace of whitewater (a.k.a. rapids). This
changes after Lee's Ferry, in which the "real" river picks up its
head of steam and breaks into roaring, churning waves water.
These one-day float tours are perfect for travelers of every
age group. Kids four years old and older can perform it, as can fit seniors.
Teens and twenty-somethings may also love this trip.
Departure Time
This trip leaves each morning around 6:30 a.m. and can have
a full day. Trips are seasonal and run from March to November. I suggest which
you book ahead of time as seats fill quickly. Search on the internet to
discover and book the very best deals.
These water-rafting trips are-inclusive and are available
with all of equipment, boat, guide, ground transportation along with a box
lunch. Complimentary shuttle services are only accessible for your bus package.
Those picking out the airplane bundle must self-drive to Grand Canyon Airport,
that is only a few minutes from your National Park.
Points to Bring
The base of the canyon is hotter compared to the top. Make
sure you pack these:
Sun block
Hat
Sunglasses
Water
Extra group of dry
clothes
River sandals
Snack
Light long-sleeved
shirt
Let's Go Rafting
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