Looking for big time Las Vegas adventure? Take a 1-day rafting tour down the Colorado River. Trip starts with a helicopter ride to bottom of West Rim with pontoon rafts taking off from the base of iconic Hoover Dam.

1. Las Vegas Grand Canyon
Rafting & Helicopter Tour
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2. Vegas Air/Raft Tour - Intro
Going to Las Vegas and hunting for a great tour? Try the trip that
combines the fun of smooth-water rafting on the Colorado River
with the thrill of a helicopter flight to the base of the Grand
Canyon. Try this trip and you will have seen two of the West's
greatest icons in ways that would make Indiana Jones green with
envy.

3. Vegas Air/Rafting - The Package
This thrilling package deal commences with a 120-mile chopper
ride from Vegas to Grand Canyon West, home of the Glass
Bridge. Here you will drop over the edge and make a 4,000-foot
descent to the bottom part. On the canyon's ancient floor, you'll
toast your achievement with chilled Champagne before setting off
to discover the surrounding area.

4. Vegas Air/Rafting - The Package
Back in the helicopter, you will make a spectacular ascent past
imposing cliffs, knife-edged escarpments, and some of the most
ancient uncovered rock on the planet before dropping in over the
rim. Next you will transfer to a luxury motor coach that will take
you to the base of Hoover Dam's 726-foot retaining wall for the
beginning of your 11-mile smooth water float trip on the
legendary Colorado River.

5. Vegas Air/Rafting - Hoover Bypass
Bridge
Up first is the new Mike O'Callaghan - Pat Tillman Memorial
Bridge. This structure, the second tallest bridge in the U.S.,
springs up 840 feet across the river and spans 1,900 feet to
connect Nevada with Arizona. Onward, your raft quietly glides
on the river, passing caves, bubbly waterfalls, and freshwater
springs before anchoring at Willow Beach (AZ) where one can go
swimming, explore, or shop for souvenirs.

6. Vegas Air/Rafting - River Pilots
River guides are your answer to unlocking the secrets of the area.
These specialized boatmen know the river instinctually, and
possess an encyclopedic knowledge of the area's wildlife,
historical past, and geology. Be on the alert: Lots of visitors
report seeing secretive big horn sheep. It's normal practice to tip
your guide if his services are outstanding.

7. Vegas Air/Rafting - Family Fun
This smooth water pontoon raft tour with chopper is all-inclusive
and incorporates drinks, box lunch and free hotel shuttle service.
Tours leave each morning and last 10 hours. Kids 4 years old and
up are allowed. Life vests are supplied, and every raft includes U.
S. Coast Guard-approved safety equipment. I highly recommend
your bring a great deal of sun block, a hat, a swimsuit, and loose-
fitting clothing.

8. Vegas Air/Rafting - RSVP
For what you get, this tour is an complete deal. However, if you
order it online, you'll receive this bundle much cheaper - often up
to 35% off! I personally obtain all my river-helicopter tours on
the Internet and have never had any problems. Pontoon rafts hold
between 15 and 19 travelers. During summer season, trips sell out
fast. It's wise to RSVP beforehand. If you purchase this tour the
day of departure, count on paying a King's Ransom for it.

9. Vegas Air/Rafting - Summary
In my opinion, this is one of Las Vegas' best smooth-water float
tours. Combining it with a helicopter ride to the bottom of the
canyon just makes it better. Imagine, a single day, you will have
experienced a region that took past explorers many months. That
is the magic of this trip. And it is why I'm giving this adventure
two thumbs up. Way up! I'll see you out on the river.
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