Self-guided tours, rafting, near Toronto offers a unique way for families to experience a palette of river with significant savings. In the Rio Grande is a Rafting Route section called Cayuga where families can raft on their own. By choosing to raft without a guide and a map in place, groups can save more than $ 100 by raft.
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The self-guided tours include the raft, paddles, life jackets and a map. Families gather at the starting point, where the raft / delivered the management team and the lessons are taught. From there, the blades of the family 10 kilometers (6 miles) to an exit point when the computer is up and the group household heads.
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Cell phones must be brought by the client. Because in a given marker, the self-guided group calls for a raft of collection, normally 15 minutes before reaching the exit point. Water proof bags that float are provided by phone, cameras, wallets and keys.
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Lowering the river, customers can create their own arrangement to have a vehicle or have the local rafting companies all transfers back to their vehicles upstream. The customers arriving in two cars that can benefit from cost savings by having a vehicle carrying at each end of the trip.
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The self-guided rafts hold 8 adults comfortably, plus 3 young children can be added in the middle. These boats do not fall, ideal for non-swimmers. People can also get standing and moving in them. The rafting lasts 3-5 hours depending on how the palette group, baths and picnics.
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A favorite car tour trip on the Rio Grande rafting is the Cayuga Road. It offers a beautiful natural setting, has a gentle stream and only a platform to launch more than splashing. In the river the day is spent drifting around the islands and forests, through pools and gentle swifts. People can stop and swim in the deep pools 2 meters or float near the raft. Unlike a city that leaves one exhausted … this desert setting gives life back into the spirit.
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People are advised not to wear "blue jeans, and prevent drying. If swimming, people are told to wear shoes in the water because of the sharp rock bottom. Other things to bring are hats, protective solar (30 SPF or higher), lip chap, drinking water and bathing suits. Due to the double reflection factor out of the water … fair-skinned people recommend using long-sleeved shirts / Pants for protection.
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For those unfamiliar with the Rio Grande, is half ways between Toronto and London. The self-guided rafting section is just off Highway 403, near Paris-Brantford.
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The cost of a day of rafting is about $ 125 plus tax per raft. Booking most companies are required. The trips are good for children to grandparents. These self-guided rafting is a great way for families to "All experience together "at a reasonable cost.

Grand River Rafting Company started offering self-guided trips on the Cayuga Run two years ago. For information on self-guided family rafting trips visit http://www.grandriverrafting.ca/content/self-guided-trips

For families wishing a guided day trip of tasting wild edible plants, drinking from springs, learning trees,fish & wildlife, body surfing or hearing aboriginal history… please visit http://www.grandriverrafting.ca/content/guided-rafting-trips

There are bike trips, hiking trips, fishing trips and starlight-full moon paddles also available. Even a day course to prepare those wanting to paddle Algonquin Park. The Grand River averages 1 meter deep and is a safe wilderness trip that even non-swimmers can enjoy. The unique thing about Grand River Rafting is that customers can choose their own starting time. The rafting trips are deliberately shortened to give as many different experiences as possible on the river.

People can also call the River Reservation Line for more information 1-866-286-7722 to inquire about rafting, canoeing and kayak adventures on the Grand River between April and November.

Kevin Callan on Breakfast TV Toronto