Spring is here and Grand Canyon 1-day float tours are in full force. The most popular are the day trips from South Rim. But don\’t get left on shore. Get yours soon before trips sell out.

What\’s a Float Tour?

These are rafting trips where there are no white water rapids. If you want those, yes, they are offered but they are expensive and range from three days to a month.

Filling the gap are float trips, which are open to kids as young as four years of age. In fact they are so versatile and fun that many active seniors sign up for them.

Rafting Season

These trips start in March and end in November so you if you plan to be in the Canyon during the fall you must absolutely consider taking one of these adventures.

Float tours come in two \”flavors:\” Bus and airplane. Let me be more specific. The bus/float is the cheaper of the two. It departs from Grand Canyon Airport and gets to Page, AZ, in 2.5 hours.

From there you\’ll head to Glen Canyon Dam and go to the base where the rafts are docked. These rafts can hold up to 19 adults and are adventure-grade.

Pontoon Boat

The pontoon raft cruises some 15 miles down the famous Colorado River until Lee\’s Ferry is reached. Then it\’s back on the bus with a quick stop at the Cameron Trading Center before reaching the South Rim.

The more \”deluxe\” option kicks off with an airplane flight. In this instance, the trip over takes just 60 minutes and you get some great aerial views of the Canyon.

The plane lands in Page, AZ, but, instead of going directly to the Glen Canyon Dam, you get on a Jeep and travel to Antelope Canyon, home to the famous slot canyons.

The Jeep

The Jeep ride over is not as \”off-road\” as it sounds and in actuality is a very pleasant way to travel through the magnificent Arizona countryside.

The Jeep heads to the base of the Dam wherein you rejoin the others and make the trip downstream. Let me add here that the cruise does include a number of pullouts (including one where you can walk into a hidden canyon and see ancient Indian rock art).

Do dress for a day on the water. A swimming suit is advised because inevitably there will be some swimming. I also recommend you bring a hat with a brim as well as wear some river sandals. It\’s also a good idea to bring sun block and a salty snack.

All inclusive

Of course these trips come with everything ranging from gear and river pilot to lunch and water. In all seriousness, all you need to do is show up prepared for a day of fun and adventure.

I\’d also like to stress that the bus version of this trip includes hotel pick up and drop off while the airplane one doesn\’t. And if you do the plane, make sure you check in 30 minutes prior to flight time.

Conclusion

Well I hope this article helped you in your search for 1-day Grand Canyon float tours. These trips are an incredible value and a great way to spend a day. They also pack a lot of punch when it comes to scenery (e.g. Horseshoe Bend). I\’ll see you up here.

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