Grand Canyon National Park 1-Day Float Excursions for Spring Break

Do something cool this Springtime trip! Go on a Grand Canyon National Park river rafting excursion. These adventures take you on an interesting float down the Colorado River past a lot of the Canyon's best scenery. Get more information. Check out this article.

Arizona Tours

All tours of the South Rim take off from the airport in Tusayan, Arizona, which is near the main gates of the National Park. You can book a basic tour or upgrade to the deluxe version.

The basic tours include a two and a half hour bus ride, which will take you right to the bottom of the Glen Canyon Dam. I personally think the coach trip to Page, AZ, is quite scenic and interesting but I'll be honest an tell you that the real excitement starts when you step foot into the pontoon raft and start the 15-mile float downstream. For 15 miles, you will travel down the beautiful river, ending up at Lee's Ferry.

The Deluxe Tours

After your river tour, you'll get back on your air conditioned sightseeing bus and complete the land portion of your adventure. En route back to the South Rim on the bus you'll make a welcome and interesting stop at the Cameron Trading Post, home to some of the most remarkable native american crafts in the region.

Now if you want something different and a little bit more 'VIP', then make sure you book a deluxe tour. Instead of going to the Glen Canyon Dam by bus, the deluxe upgrade flies you there on an airplane, and in addition, you get an air tour of the South Rim and Vermilion Cliffs while you're in the air. The flight takes around 60 minutes and allows you to catch some views that simply aren't possible on the ground.

The deluxe tour also comes with a ride on a Jeep before the boat tour begins. With 8 other passengers, you will see the Slot Canyons, as well as Horseshoe Bend. It allows for some extra adventure so if you can afford the additional fee for a deluxe ticket, it is highly recommended.

The River Tour

The deluxe and basic tours all take you to the same river experience. The river tour is an experience you don't want to miss. The water in this portion of the Colorado River is smooth, so you can focus on the scenery and not have to worry about your safety. These float tours feature numerous pull-out points wherein you'll explore sandy beaches, go for a swim, and walk into hidden canyons. Float tours are the perfect outdoor option for groups, families and seniors because there's not white water rapids to contend with.

However, these tours are very popular, and they fill up quickly, especially during Spring Break. Therefore, you want to book your tour in advance, and the easiest way to do that is online. It's good to get your tour bought about two weeks ahead of time, but you could also book it after you book your hotel room so you don't forget. When you pay online with your credit card, your tickets will be guaranteed, and you will also enjoy the lowest possible rates.

Wrapping Up

Make this Spring Break an exciting one by taking a tour of the Grand Canyon that includes a raft ride along the Colorado River. My own recommendation is that you take the deluxe tour, because you will make the most of the time between leaving the airport, and setting off on the float tour. However, the basic tour is great too and they both offer the same river experience. Either way you are going to have an awesome adventure that is completely unique to the Grand Canyon. Don't forget to buy your tour as soon as you can so you won't lose out on the chance to have a day of fun!

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