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Rocky Trails Inc Las Vegas
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Rocky Trails offers active Las Vegas tours for the adventurous including ATV tours, horseback riding, kayaking, rafting, hiking, and bicycling. Tours in which you participate in the fun instead of watching out a window. You drive, paddle, or pedal and hang on. A wonderful world of excitement awaits you just outside Las Vegas.
Get wet while whitewater rafting in the Grand Canyon or kayaking in the Black Canyon of the Colorado River below Hoover Dam, kick up some sand driving your ATV at the Valley of Fire, and enjoy the desert scenes while horseback riding, mountain biking, or hiking along trails of Red Rock Canyon.
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Drive your fully automatic quad ATV through the various terrain that includes fiery rocks, sand, streams, etc..., just ousdie the Valley of Fire State Park, located within 1 hour of Las Vegas. Whether you are a novice or have ridden an ATV before, you will really enjoy this breathtaking ride. Because you get to drive! By special permit, your guided tour takes you along miles of sandy trails through a federally protected area. This is the actual scenery of Star Trek movies, westerns, and many automobile commercials. Follow our guide through the most fascinating landscape on this planet.
Your Las Vegas ATV tour includes instruction and a safety orientation for operating the vehicles. Your guide is a local expert. Exploring for about 2.5 hours astride your ATV. You must be at least 16 years old. We provide your lunch, refreshments and roundtrip transportation in comfortable, air-conditioned vehicles. No similar experience exists! Enjoy the ride of your life!
Price: $160 Per person |
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Mountain Bike Tour:
Red Rock Canyon is one of the most visited areas around the Las Vegas area but few get the opportunity to see it up close on a mountain bike! This great mountain bike tour allows even those with limited off-road riding experience to share in the world class riding available in our area. You will explore the trails worn into our desert by the many wild mustangs and burros that inhabit the canyon, perhaps you will even get to witness some first hand! Riding instruction throughout your ride and will be able to enjoy the magnificent scenery while cruising along through the cactus and Joshua Trees that fill the area.
You will have the opportunity to use a top of the line full suspension mountain bike during your Las Vegas Mountan bike tour. These bikes are the best for off-road riding and will keep you comfortable while bouncing over the desert terrain. Please inform us of your height at the time of booking so that we fit you with the proper bike!
The total ride length is 7 - 12 miles (depending on group) and takes 2 - 3 hours total riding time. Please make certain to wear proper clothing and footwear. No open-toed shoes will be permitted. You are welcome to bring your own lunch to enjoy along the ride. Plenty of water is provided on the ride and you even get to keep the souvenir bottle! This tour is great for groups, families and for corporate retreats! Trips are operated daily throughout the year at 800AM. Hotel pick ups take place about an hour prior to scheduled tour time. Tour Includes - round trip transportation from the Las Vegas Strip , your own personal full-suspension mountain bike, helmet, bottled water, souvenir water bottle and the services from a fully insured mountain bike guide. Those under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian (or have parent sign release waiver) and will be asked to do bike handling check out.
Price: $110 Per Person
Downhill Mountainbike Tour:
Your Las Vegas Bike Tour adventure day starts when you are picked up from your hotel and head to Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area located on the city limits of Las Vegas. When we arrive at the park, the group takes a tour of the very informative displays at the visitor center. After we spend some time familiarizing you with the history of this beautiful landmark, everyone boards the van for the Willow Springs area to embark on a 1-mile hike to the Lost Creek. Along the trail we encounter some of the treasures of the desert including beautiful desert flora, the infamous Lost Creek, and a seasonal waterfall.
After the hike, we saddle up our group and begin our 7-mile downhill descent on the paved scenic loop (all accompanied by our experienced tour guides and followed by the escort van). We ride in formation along the one-way road hitting speeds in excess of 20 miles per hour. The majority of the ride is downhill although there are a few places you will need to pedal. Along the way we stop twice for photo opportunities and to answer any questions about the area. Upon completion of the tour we gather the group and bikes for our return to Las Vegas.
This Las Vegas Bike Tour includes transportation to and from your hotel, all entrance fees to the park, the use of all equipment (21 speed mountain bikes and helmets), our experienced tour guides, escort van, snacks and bottled water
Price: $119 per person
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Kayaking:
Las Vegas Kayak trip down the scenic Colorado River in Black Canyon. Paddle your own top of the line canoe or kayak from the base of the mighty Hoover Dam to Willow Beach, Arizona. All that is required of you is that you show up with a smile and ready to have some fun! This section of the Colorado is moving flat water. It is not a whitewater trip, and it is perfect for first timers or seasoned paddlers. Our entertaining and experienced guides will make certain you don't miss a thing.
Your Las Vegas Kayak trip will begin with transportation from your hotel on the Las Vegas Strip. Pick ups are at 7:00 - 7:30AM. Our courteous drivers will pick you up and escort you in total comfort to our launch area in Boulder City, near the Hoover Dam. We meet at this Staging Area at approx. 8:00AM. Once there you will meet your knowledgeable guide and we will go over some safety issues. After a short drive down one of the most historical roads in Nevada we will arrive at the base of one of man's most triumphant creations, the Hoover Dam. This is where your paddle trip begins!
We use state of the art 2 person kayaks on our Guided River Trips. These kayaks are very stable and allow even first timer's easy control and easy paddling. Those wishing to use canoes or 1 or 2 person kayaks can do so if you let us know in advance. Your guide will give you complete introductory paddle instruction and will fine-tune your skills by the end of the day. Life vests will be furnished prior to launch and must be worn at all times while you are on the river! No exceptions!
Throughout the day your expert guide will stop and show you unique and hidden places such as the Sauna Cave, Gold Strike Canyon, Lone Palm Canyon, Emerald Cave, Hanging Gardens and many other treats. Your guide will inform you of the historical significance of many river features and about the wildlife that inhabits the area. Some creatures you may see are Big Horn Sheep, Bald Eagles, Coyotes, Red Tail Hawks, wild Burros and more. One other very popular attraction along the river is the many natural hot springs and hot waterfalls that hide in the canyons. You will have ample time to enjoy a relaxing soak while on your scenic journey!
Your day will also include a nice picnic lunch on a secluded beach or rock that will provide you with million dollar views and great company. This entire experience is one that will leave you wanting more and more. It is one of the most striking yet peaceful places on Earth, and think, it is only 30 minutes from Las Vegas! Your trip ends at Willow Beach, Arizona, where an air-conditioned shuttle vehicle will meet you to take you back to your hotel on the Las Vegas Strip. You will arrive back at your hotel at approx. 5:00 - 6:00PM.
Trip Includes - round trip transportation from Las Vegas Strip, services of fully licensed and insured guides and drivers, use of top quality kayaks or canoes, expert paddle instruction, delicious lunch, beverage, bottled water, river permit and taxes.
Price: 169 Per person + $13 permit Fee.
White Water Rafting:
Enjoy real Grand Canyon white water rafting for a day and be back in Las Vegas for dinner. Your adventure begins with transportation options of either of a scenic plane flight or by ground transportation from Las Vegas to Peach Springs, Arizona, deep in the heart of the Hualapai Indian homeland.
The scenic plane flight gives you spectacular aerial views of Hoover Dam, Lake Mead, Valley of Fire, and of course, the Grand Canyon. The ground transportation option is in a luxury-model SUV that picks you up right at your Las Vegas hotel and drives you across the top of Hoover Dam.
On next segment of your journey , your Hualapai Hosts will take you through Grand Canyon wilderness by shuttle bus to Diamond Creek. After loading the 8 - passenger rafts, your guides stand ready to take you through the seventh wonder of the world.
A brief stop at Travertine Canyon gives you an opportunity to hike into this secret side canyon and enjoy a piece of nature only accessible by river. After a delicious lunch, your raft winds its way down the canyon over smooth water to Grand Canyon West.
Once on the Colorado, hold on as you raft for 55 miles over a series of white water rapids ranging from class 2 to 3, on a scale of 1 to 10. Be ready. You will get wet! Guaranteed!
A brief stop at Travertine Canyon gives you an opportunity to climb waterfalls & hike into this secret side canyon to enjoy a piece of nature only accessible by river. After a delicious lunch, your raft winds its way down the canyon over smooth water to Grand Canyon West.
You then board a helicopter for a breath-taking climb 4000 feet up to the Rim of the Grand Canyon above. Finish with a scenic drive, or return plane flight (depending on your option) to Las Vegas. Arrive in Las Vegas with plenty of time for dinner and the evening of Las Vegas fun.
Price: $595 Per person by Air Transport, $499 per person +tax = $533 per person by ground transport |
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Horseback Riding:
A very popular ride. On horseback follow your wrangler guide to panoramic views of the entire Red Rock Canyon area and its deep gorges. Your trail snakes through classic Mohave Desert scenery accented with cholla and barrel cacti and Joshua trees. Watch for coyotes and wild burros. Enjoy sunset views from a ridge overlooking the lights of Las Vegas. Then ride back to camp while you enjoying the evening quiet.
For dinner you get a taste of western hospitality with juicy steak or chicken, barbecued to your liking, served with salad, baked potato, corn on the cob, baked beans, beverages, and desert.
Whether you are a first-time cowboy or a seasoned rider, this is sure to be a memorable part of your vacation.
Red Rock Canyon is about 2,000 feet higher in elevation than Las Vegas, so it is cooler in the summer. It is a pleasant desert experience.
Price: $139 Per Person
Rim Canyon Ride:
Enjoy the spectacular scenery as you follow your guide up the canyon wall and along a canyon rim. Experience the beauty of the Mohave Desert plant life, brilliant colors, and geological formations, as you ride down to the valley floor. You'll want to bring your camera for this 2-hr. ride.
Price: $89 Per Person
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