![]() ![]() ![]() On the other hand, finding a Grand Canyon raft trip is about taking into consideration your designated travel window, route and raft preferences as well as any special needs. We can often find availability to satisfy everyone's preferences/needs. At Advantage Grand Canyon, we are specialists and know the itineraries of each and every outfitter that offers whitewater rafting trips. The varied age can become challenging when trying to satisfy every generation's needs. Special Clients Need Special Care Because families going on whitewater river rafting trips are often composed of adult parents, grandparents, and younger children. In the case of an emergency, the trip leader can make a call for help and anyone needing special attention can be helicopter rescued. ![]() While completely unconnected from the world, rest assured that your guides will be carrying satellite phones. This helps form a bond and unity among your group and will help make your trip more memorable and enjoyable. It is recommended that you introduce yourself to your fellow travel mates as soon as possible. While on the raft and in between rapids, you will get to enjoy each other’s company and meet others on your raft that you will get to know. Side canyon hikes can be as short as 5 minutes, or as long as up to an hour depending on the location of the attraction. You will navigate through multiple rapids making your way down river to the next stop or attraction which will often include a nice hike in order to get there. This hike should be attempted only by those who are physically fit and hiking up and down during the same day or close to 20 miles is not recommended.Įach day while rafting through the Grand Canyon you will enjoy deliciously prepared meals by your talented guides giving you plenty of nutrition and energy for an action packed day to remember. It is recommended to avoid hiking in the early to late afternoon during the summertime as the temperatures can reach and exceed 115 degrees. This was a special experience that the guide mentioned happens all the time while in the canyon. By the end of their trip, the guide noticed the children crying because they would have to be separated from their grandparents with whom they became very close on this amazing adventure. They were smiling more, becoming more active and engaged with their family and getting to know their grandparents in a way they never had before. Each day that followed, the guide noticed something magical happening: there was a sort of transformation happening as the children’s mood was changing. The first 2 days of their 7-day raft trip the guide noticed that the young grandchildren ages 10, 12 and 14 were moody and complaining that they felt isolated and unhappy about being away from their comforts: iPods, iPhones and video games. There was a family made up of 3 generations, Grandparents, their kids, and grandkids. I remember a story a guide shared with me. ![]()
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