Find Extra Information On And Regarding Making A Decision On One Of Several Terrific Day Las Vegas Rafting
January 28th, 2012
Hoover Dam is the most visited attraction when coming to Las Vegas, it is world renowned as a National Historic Landmark, and being designated in 1994 by the American Society of Civil Engineers calling it one of America’s Seven Modern Civil Engineering Wonders. Travelers of nearly every age, from all across the world, regularly come to witness the engineering magnificence that it represents. Seeing it is an absolute must, should you happen to be anywhere near the dam. But if you have already seen it, or just want to see it from a different angle than everyone else, you might be interested in observing it from below that only Las Vegas Rafting can offer.
The Las Vegas Rafting begin from a launch location on the Colorado River located near the base of the dam. These rafts are large and comfortable meeting all Coast Guard safety requirements, and will take you on the Colorado River all along the foot of the dam, presenting a spectacular view like none other.
The Rafting Las Vegas guides with an in-depth and thorough background of the area will provide an narration of its history as you tour continues down the river. Its a route to be one with nature. Eagles are not an unusual sight, as are osprey, and blue heron. And you’ll want to keep an eye on the cliffs along the canyon for the desert bighorn sheep that so commonly roam the canyon.
The Las Vegas Rafting tour range is about twelve miles in total distance from start to finish. The tour ends when you arrive at the northern side of Lake Mojave at the town of Willow Beach Harbor. The town sits on the Arizona side of the Colorado River. If you are not on the extended tour that continues on to another destination, you can visit here for an hour or two in the town, or even head to its marina and rent a boat. The area is known for its great fishing.
If you booked a combo tour, then your are headed to the mighty Hoover Dam itself. There is a scheduled pickup at Willow Beach Harbor for transportation back to Hoover Dam on board a coach or mini-bus shuttle. Once you arrive at the dam, you will be taken on an amazing tour within the walls of the dam, such as taking elevators down 500 feet and experience walking through a 250 foot long solid rock tunnel through that of Black Canyon. During the return trip to Las Vegas some tours stop at a park where you are given the chance to see herds of bighorn mountain sheep up close and personal.
However long you have planned your vacation, whether it be a day or many, Las Vegas Rafting are definitely a exceptional outdoor adventure that you no doubt will enjoy and think of always.