Tours, sightseeing tours, activities & things to do | Viator.comSelf Drive Grand Canyon and White Water Rafting Overnight Adventure
Duration: 2 days / 1 night (approx.)
Location: Las Vegas, Nevada
Product code: 2136RAFT
Tackle the rapids of Diamond Creek and enjoy the stunning scenery of the Grand Canyon on an overnight self-drive tour to the West Rim. Enjoy the flexibility of setting your own timetable and the freedom to travel at your own pace as you hit the road in a luxury vehicle built for the rough roads of the Nevada desert.
You will be picked up by complimentary shuttle and taken for assignment of your automatic Hummer for the day. You will be met by a tour co-ordinator for a full orientation of the day's events and activities. It is here where all your questions will be answered before you are on your way.
Your drive to the Grand Canyon West Rim takes you across Hoover Dam, where you can stop for great photo opportunities of this and Lake Mead. As you cross into Arizona, journey through the Mojave Desert, continuing on to the Joshua Tree forest just outside of the West Rim.
Arriving at Grand Canyon West, your afternoon is free to visit Guano Point for fantastic views over the Colorado River, or head to Eagle Point - home of the Skywalk (additional cost) and Native Indian Village. Spend time at Hualapai Ranch for Cowboy demonstrations or visit the petting zoo, a popular choice for the kids. Depart Grand Canyon West via shuttle for Peach Springs, where you will spend the night at The Hualapai Lodge on historic Route 66.
In the morning take a ride to Diamond Creek, where you will launch your raft into the Colorado River. Get ready to encounter your first set of class 3-4 rapids - a taste of what lies downstream on your 5.5-hour rafting experience. After your white water adventure, you will disembark on the south side of the canyon to begin a moderate hike to Travertine Falls.
Your adventure doesn't stop there! Upon completion of your rafting experience, you will take a Helicopter ride to the rim of Grand Canyon West, where your vehicle is waiting for your departure back to Las Vegas.
Grand Canyon West Rim
Seasonal
Daily - 1 April to 31 October
Departure Point:Tour departs from Las Vegas hotels
Departure Time:Approximately 7:00am, an early start is recommended
Duration: 2 days / 1 night (approx.) Return details:You must return the hire vehicle with a full tank of gas within 48 hours of collecting
Hotel Pickup:Tour departs from Las Vegas hotels. Please enter the name and address of your hotel at time of booking as well as your preferred pickup time. If you do not indicate your hotel for pick up at the time of booking, please call the tour operator and advise them of this information directly, within 48 hours of making your booking.
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- Infants aged 3 years and under are free of charge.
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- 48-hour automatic vehicle rental
- One-nights accommodation
- Entrance to Grand Canyon West
- Pass for the west rim shuttle
- Native American Village tour
- ass to enter the Hualapai Western Town and Ranch
- Photo opportunity with Hualapai members
- Choice of a buffet lunch at Guano Point OR an indoor buffet at the Hualapai Ranch
- Souvenir nylon cooler bag loaded with your interactive map, a bottle of water for each passenger, fun and interesting reading material for the road, coloring books and crayons for the kids and a few other treats and surprises!
- Taxes
- Gratuity for shuttle driver (optional)
- Young driver fee of USD$15 (for ages 21 - 24) payable direct
- Gas - Please refill gas tank before returning your vehicle
- USD$20 parking fee payable direct at the park entrance.
- Optional insurance available for between US $6 and US $45
The Hualapai Lodge:
Featuring a heated saltwater pool and spa, 24-hour front desk, fitness center, custom river-rock fireplace with a lounge area and a gift shop with Native American arts and crafts.
Sleep in comfort with their newly installed Elite 1350, FR Plush Serta mattresses and premium Serta box springs. Dine at their full-service Diamond Creek Restaurant, recipient of a AAA 2 Diamond rating, open for breakfast, lunch & dinner.
- This tour must be booked at least 48 hours in advance of your travel date.
- Confirmation for this tour will be received at time of booking.
- There will be a USD$50 hold on the credit/debit card that will be released upon return of vehicle. Customers must have credit card or debit card and license in same name.
- Please note that there is a rough 13 mile dirt road that you will have to navigate on your way to the west rim.
- The driver must be 21 or over. Ages 21 - 24 must pay an additional USD$15 payable direct.
- Optional insurance available for between US $6 and US $45
- MINIMUM OF TWO (2) PASSENGERS PER BOOKING REQUIRED. If you make a booking for one (1) passenger only, you will be charged for the second person at the time of check-in
- There is a USD20.00 parking fee payable on arrival at Grand Canyon West, however this fee also allows use of the shuttle bus along the Rim of the Grand Canyon to Eagle Point, Guano Point and Hualapai Ranch.
- There is a maximum number of people that can ride in each vehicle type:
- SUV: 7 people
- Jeep: 4 people
- Hummer: 5 people
- waterproof shorts (lightweight, fast drying material)
- rain jacket/poncho for use through rapids
- tennis/athletic shoes or river-type sandals
- lightweight jacket, polar fleece sweatshirt
- lightweight pants for sun protection
- hat with retention strap or visor, sunglasses with strap
- small bag for belongings, swimsuit (optional)
- t-shirt, sun block, bandanna, towel, camera with strap in a zip lock bag, and money
- Sunscreen and a hat. There is shade at the Skywalk, however elsewhere there is very little shade, and the sun can really burn out there
- Comfortable shoes and light clothing. Spring and summer are hot in the desert
- You cannot take your camera or any personal effects on the Skywalk. Be prepared to store your belongings in the lockers at the Skywalk.
What to Bring
The following personal gear is highly recommended:
Grand Canyon Skywalk
Here are Viator's suggestions on what to take along to make your Skywalk experience truly memorable:
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