Located a short distance from the Las Vegas Strip in Lake Mead National Recreation Area, the Black Canyon, is truly one of those unique places to visit. This canyon, formed by the Colorado River, lies just below the mighty Hoover Dam where the canyon walls rise nearly 2,000 feet from the river's edge.

The exquisite Black Canyon region varies from sheer cliffs of multicolored rocks to sandy beaches and secluded coves, is a premier location for your favorite outdoor activity. Whether hiking, rafting, boating or fishing, enjoy the warm desert sun year round as you explore more than 235 miles of shoreline.

Black Canyon Rafting Adventure

This is a unique day trip aboard a motor-assisted raft which allows the visitor to leisurely enjoy and share in the history, desert wildlife and beauty in the Black Canyon of the Colorado River .

You will be provided round trip transportation from various Las Vegas hotels if needed or you can choose to meet us at our offices located in the Hacienda Hotel & Casino on Highway 93 just outside of historic Boulder City . You will then be transported on our tour buses to the launch area 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.

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.

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.

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 starts at 9:30 am daily, just outside of Las Vegas near the Hoover Dam.

2007 Internet Raft Trip Prices:

Drive Yourself:
Adult (16 years & older): $82.95*
Child (13 - 15 years): $79.95
Child (5 - 12 years): $50.95

Pick up in Las Vegas **:
Adult (16 years & older): $118.95*
Child (13-15 years): $115.95
Child (5 -12 years): $86.95

Rate includes lunch. There is no charge for the raft trip or lunch for children 4 years of age and under.

*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.

**Transfer rates include transportation of customer from Las Vegas hotels to Black Canyon/Willow Beach River Adventures office located in the Hacienda Hotel, to water's edge and at the end of float trip returning from Willow Beach to customer's Las Vegas hotel.

Grand Canyon Whitewater "Big Daddy" Tour

Experience the only one-day White Water Adventure of the Grand Canyon available!

Your excursion begins with a scenic luxury passenger van tour from fabulous Las Vegas. View Lake Mead, the magnificent Hoover Dam, and rugged desert wilderness enroute to America's most spectacular natural wonder, the Grand Canyon!

Arrive at the American Indian Hualapai Lodge where you will be taken down the only road that goes to the bottom of the Grand Canyon to the most celebrated river in the West, the mighty Colorado River! At the river you will receive your life jacket, water tight camera box, and safety instructions before boarding your 8 person raft with an expert Hualapai Indian River Runner Guide.

Enjoy the thrill and fun of several class 3 and 4 rapids. Experience 40 miles of thrills and excitement and feel the relentless power of class 3 and 4 rapids! You will shoot rapids like "Dragon Tooth" and stop at Tavertine Canyon and hike to the Tavertine Waterfalls and enjoy lunch and refreshments along the way. Along your journey you may see Big Horn Sheep, Wild Burros, Mustangs, Horses, and newly planted Condors.

After your White Water Adventure, you will be met by helicopter on the banks of the river and ascend the Canyon cliffs 4,000 feet! Visit the Hualapai Indian souvenir shop at the Grand Canyon West Airport Terminal before your return airplane flight to fabulous Las Vegas.

Depart Las Vegas by Van at 5:00am

Arrive at Canyon Peach Springs at 8:00am

Depart by Bus to the River at 8:15am

River Rafting begins at 9:00am until 3:00pm
(includes lunch/nature hike stop along the river)

Helicopter ride bottom to rim of Canyon at 3:15pm

Depart from the Grand Canyon at 3:30pm

Arrive back in Las Vegas at 6:30pm

Regular retail price: $494.00