There’s a lot more things to do in Las Vegas than gamble, walk the Strip, see the shows and go to the bars and clubs.
Just outside of town there are many nature adventures, one of which is river rafting Black Canyon National Water Trail on the Colorado Rive at the base of the Hoover Dam. There are tours offered by operator Hoover Dam Rafting Adventures, which has been in business for 42 years. The tours are on riding motor-assisted, inflatable rafts through Black Canyon. Guides share their knowledge of this area and point out the native fauna, including the desert bighorn sheep, osprey and great blue herons.
“For 42 years, we’ve provided guests with the opportunity to experience the awe-inspiring beauty and scale of one of the most iconic landmarks in the country,” said Chad Taylor, director of marketing and guest experience, Lake Mead Mohave Adventures. “From first time rafters to guests returning this season, we guarantee to provide visitors with a vantage point of the Hoover Dam unlike any other.”
• Hoover Dam Raft Tour: This three-hour tour includes stops along the shore below Hoover Dam. It begins at Lake Mead RV Village for check in at 9:30 a.m., and includes rafting on the Colorado River, lunch (turkey wrap, chips, fruit, a cookie and water or a special gluten-free or vegetarian meal catered by request) and ends at Willow Beach Marina & Campground. Transportation is provided back to the RV village over the Mike O’Callaghan Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge. The price is $125 for guests 16 years or older, $110 for children ages 5 to 15 and free for children aged 4 and younger. Adult admission does not include the $15 National Park entrance fee. For adult passengers holding National Park, Golden Age, Eagle or Access passes, the $15 entry fee will be waived. Round-trip transportation to and from Las Vegas hotels is also available for $69 per person.
• Hoover Dam Postcard Raft Tour: For visitors who have limited time, the Hoover Dam Postcard Raft Tour offers an expedited experience of the Hoover Dam and Colorado River. Guests begin their journey at the Hoover Dam Lodge in Boulder City, Nevada, for check in at 10:30 a.m. before embarking on a 1.5-hour journey along the Colorado River. The tour includes up-close views of the Mike O’Callaghan Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge while rafting along the Colorado River at the base of the Hoover Dam before boarding tour buses back to the Hoover Dam Lodge. The price is $69 for guests 16 years or older, $49 for children ages 5 to 15 and free for those 4 and younger. Snacks and beverages are included. This season, round-trip transportation to and from select Las Vegas hotels is also available for $50 per person.
Hoover Dam Rafting Adventures also offers private and customizable charters for small and large groups. Starting at $1,725, private rafting tours allow guests to choose their preferred departure time, explore Black Canyon with a private raft and dedicated tour guide and enjoy their choice of drinks and snacks or a catered lunch at Willow Beach Marina & Campground.
Tours can be booked at hooverdamraftingadventures.com or by calling (800) 455-3450.
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