Escape the craziness of Las Vegas for a day on the beautiful Colorado River. You will be transported to the Lake Mead National Recreation Area, and then near the base of the Hoover Dam to board your raft for a smooth water trip through the Black Canyon. Enjoy magnificent views of the Hoover Dam and the surrounding cliffs. A day trip not to be missed!
Start your day of with hotel pick-up from select Las Vegas hotels. From here, you will be driven to the Lake Mead Recreation Area for check-in and then a short drive to the bottom of the mighty Hoover Dam. Here, you will board your motorized raft for the journey down the Colorado River, on the Black Canyon National Water Trail.
Your experienced guide will point out many features of the Hoover Dam, the river, and your surroundings. The views on this trip will be spectacular! You will make stops along your way to better view the sights such as the Hoover Dam, the Pat Tillman / Mike O'Callaghan Memorial bridge overhead.
On this 3 hour / 12 mile float, be sure to look for the waterfalls, hot springs and other geological wonders while keeping your eyes open to possibly spot big horn sheep, great blue heron, eagles, ospreys or more!
You will also make a stop at a side beach of the Colorado River for lunch, which is provided in an insulated lunch bag.
Your smooth water float trip will end at Willow Beach Marina, on the Arizona side of the river, followed by your return trip to your hotel.