This is a unique day trip aboard a motor-assisted raftwhere you can learn about the history of the Grand Canyon, see desert wildlife and reveal in the natural beauty of the Black Canyon of the Colorado River. Your rafting trip begins with a put in at the base of the mighty Hoover Dam. Towering hundreds of feet above your head, the imensity of this feat of engineering is extraordinary. During the leisurely float down the Colorado you will learn about the history and wildlife of the area. Your rafting trip ends at Willow Beach where a custom motorcoach will take you back to Las Vegas.
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08:45-09:00 |
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9 hours |
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Las Vegas |
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Rafting Tour Includes |
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* Hoover Dam * Colorado River * Desert Scenery * Hotsprings (optional) |
Hotel Pick up/Drop off** Professional Guide Safety Equipment Picnic Lunch w/ Cooler Bag |
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| NOTE: Adult price includes the $3.00 National Park entrance fee. Any person under 16 years of age will not be charged an entrance fee. Entrance fee is waived for passengers holding National Park Passes, Golden Age, Eagle or Access passes. | |||
We reserve the right to modify or cancel tours due to lack of participation, vehicle breakdowns or weather or road conditions. |
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Detailed Itinerary
Black Canyon/Willow Beach River Adventures will provide round trip transportation from various Las Vegas hotels if needed or you can choose to meet us at our check-in desk located in the Hacienda Hotel & Casino on Highway 93 just outside of historic Boulder City. |
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The rafting tour begins at the base of the Hoover Dam. This is an extremely rare view of the Hoover Dam that very few people have the opportunity to see. At this time, you will board our large comfortable rafts which have been carefully constructed with your party's safety in mind. They have multiple air chambers and are outfitted with all of the Coast Guard required and recommended safety equipment. |
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During this excursion, our experienced and knowledgeable guides will share with you the history of this magnificent geological area. The high canyon walls will leave you breathless. Be prepared to see Desert Big Horn Sheep, Osprey, and Great Blue Heron in their natural setting. Bring your camera and plenty of film, because it is seldom you will have an opportunity such as this to view the wonders of nature. |
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Our rafts will stop along the shore to give you a chance to swim or play in the cool clear waters below Hoover Dam. You might take this opportunity to enjoy the box lunch provided while watching and listening to the sights and sounds of this magnificent desert. |
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Your trip will end on the Arizona side of the river at Willow Beach. Here you will have the chance to shop for distinctive remembrances of your trip before boarding our comfortable tour buses for the return trip over the crest of the Hoover Dam to our office or your Las Vegas hotel. This extraordinary adventure begins at 9:30 am daily, at the check-in desk, just outside of Las Vegas near the Hoover Dam. |
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**Transportation rates include transportation of customer between Las Vegas hotels and Black Canyon/Willow Beach River Adventures check-in desk located in the Hacienda Hotel. This transportation service is provided separate from the raft trip and is outside the governance of the National Park Service
