Does the thought of white water excite you? Sure, there are smooth water trips on the Colorado, but nothing beats white water.

The rapids are what adventurous folks think of when they think about the Canyon (okay, mule rides are pretty darn adventurous too!). I'll tell you about the most common boats used and what kind of trip you'll get with each.

The Boats

The boats used in Grand Canyon white water rafting are each a different experience. The big pontoon rafts are used in the heavy water conditions. They are very safe (too wide to tip over), but since you can go in the biggest rapids with them, they are also very exciting. Ride the pontoon!

If you saw the movie "The River Wild" then you know what the rowboats that are used in the Grand Canyon look like. The guide does all the work and you can just ride along. These handle around five passengers each. You can get really close to the water.

You can go on a raft where you and your crew-mates paddle too. Rafting and a workout at the same time!

There's nothing quite like the cold splash of spray along with heart-pounding action of rafting, so if white water's what you crave, look at these Grand Canyon white water rafting trips. These folks have plenty of tours at the best prices. Choice is good!

This kind of tour can be your "trip of a lifetime". Heck, just being at the Grand Canyon is mind-blowing no matter what activity (or inactivity) you choose. But being down on the Colorado River, experiencing the thrill of whitewater and the tranquility of the Canyon, now THAT'S a Grand Canyon white water rafting trip for the scrapbooks.

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