The Grand Canyon rafting tours provide some much needed relaxation to people of all ages. The water will be smooth and there will be no rapids because this one day Grand Canyon rafting adventure is meant for relaxation. Seeing the canyon from its floor appeals to many people, but not everybody's up to the rigors of white-water rafting or difficult hikes. These float tours give people the chance to see the canyon from a new point of view and not have to be physically strained to do it.

Smooth-water rafting tours offer several advantages that white-water rafting does not. People from four years old and older can all participate in this event and that is one perk that is not true for everything. 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 large number of participants get to the launch point for their rafting tour by taking a bus from the South Rim area of the canyon to Page, Arizona which is about three hours away. The bus tour takes them on a trip through the Navajo Indian Reservation on the way there.

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. On their way back to the South Rim, tour participants see the Painted Desert, Lee's Ferry and Horseshoe Bend. 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. The views from the air as the plane makes the trip over the eastern rim of the canyon are breathtaking.

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. The fifteen and a half mile trip down the Colorado will begin as soon as they are finished with this part of their journey. During their trip they will stop to have lunch and then to see some old Native American drawings that are on the rocks.

Be sure that you have plenty of sunscreen and a hat when you take on the one day Grand Canyon rafting trip. 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. If you want to swim in the Colorado during the lunch break, wear your swimsuit under your regular clothing. 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.

Not everyone gets the chance to see the stunning views that are found in this National Park. There are some that get to the rim of the canyon but do not have the chance to go further. They are not able to experience the beauty of the canyon from up close. No matter the age, everyone should get to take a one day Grand Canyon rafting excursion. The views that you see from the bottom of the canyon are views that will be burnt into your memory for life.