Taking Your Family On An Adventure Holiday
Even with a whole world to explore, America still has some of the most dramatic
, most exciting landscapes on the planet. Grand Canyon tours are high on the list for breathtaking scenery and diverse activities. Measured in river miles along the course of the Colorado River, the canyon is the best part of 300 miles long.
Imagine standing at the South Rim and looking down one vertical mile to the distant river below, or taking a rafting trip along the Colorado River itself.
Despite it remoteness, the Grand Canyon draws large crowds during the spring and summer months but is quieter during early and late months of the year. Planning an adventure trip is part of the fun, so get out the guide books and prepare to experience this most spectacular section of America.
Airplane Tours.
There are few activities more exciting than flying over the Grand Canyon. Seeing the canyon from the air gives a unique perspective of the awe-inspiring scale of the area; something that can't be truly appreciated from ground level.
Many tour planes are specially adapted with panoramic windows, giving everyone an uninterrupted view of scenes such as the Hoover Dam or the South and West rims. Recorded narrations keep you informed so you always know where you are and what you're looking at. Many tour companies offer pick up and drop off from points in Las Vegas, with tours lasting the whole day.
Kids' Activities.
Taking family holidays in the Grand Canyon means the kids will never know a moment of boredom or be stuck for something exciting to do. The junior rangers programme, for kids between the ages of 4 and 14, teaches children about the marvels of the canyon and the delicate balance of relationships within the sustained community. They learn about conservation and how the canyon is preserved and cared for so that future generations can also enjoy it.
Amongst the many tours available are family hiking adventure tours. Led by experienced guides and with the difficulty of the hike tailored to the group's needs, you'll follow such walks as the Bright Angel Trail that was first used by Native Americans. Some cliffs along the trail predate the dinosaurs, taking you on a trip through time as well as breathtaking scenery.
Tours with a Difference.
Family adventure holidays should be full of activities and experiences that go beyond day to day life.
Some Grand Canyon tours that offer such a difference are mule rides. Suitable for children over 7 years of age or older, mule trips can last from just a few hours to overnight rides.
You'll pass through Ponderosa forests and Juniper woodlands, walk along an abyss and overlook the rim. Longer tours venture to the bottom of the Canyon and the Colorado river, staying overnight at a ranch.
Lodges are popular overnight staying places so early booking, well in advance, is necessary. You'll find comfortable amenities with on-site dining and shopping facilities. There are also trailer areas for those travelling in their own vehicles.
For the soaring beauty of the natural world at it's most dramatic, the Grand Canyon is up there with the best.
by: Matt Webb
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