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    Desert Adventures

    4.4 (191 reviews)
    Open • 8:30 am - 4:00 pm

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    View across the river.

    3 day trip that was phenomenal. Our guide Sarah was extremely knowledgeable and helpful all the way through the trip. Her planning and cooking were spectacular.

    Run!! Do not use this company. If I could give it negative stars, I would. They kept 4 out of 10 of the vouchers we paid for and refused to credit them back. THEY cancelled on us due to weather. Asked for it back and got a 'Sorry not sorry' from them. So now my bank is working on the charge back, and I'll have to drive up to Boulder City and file in small claims court. The driver was nice and helpful- but the reservations staff and office management is HORRID. You have other options, definately utilize them. Despite the fact their website says they'll refund you, they will not.

    Emerald Cave on Lake Mead/Colorado River

    If you're ever in Vegas, but not a "Vegas-ish" type of person, taking a kayak trip with Desert Adventures is the perfect alternative. Super convenient, and an excellent way to see the beauty of the area, sans glitz and lights. Highly recommended!

    Lake Mead Half-Day Kayaking Trip with Holmes!  Epic!!

    We did the Lake Mead Kayaking Tour with Holmes and it was amazing! It was my first time kayaking so I was a little intimidated, but Holmes was great at explaining everything I needed to do and it was really easy and nothing to be concerned about. Nice, easy trip across the water to the Boulder Islands for a hike and a delicious lunch that Holmes had picked up on our way to the lake. And while we had our own phones to take pictures, thanks to Holmes bringing along dry bags for us, he took a TON of pictures and shared them with us after the trip. And on the way back to the hotel after the trip he drove us by a local park where we got to see some Bighorn Sheep up close and personal!! It was so awesome!! I 100% recommend this tour to anyone staying in the area who wants to take a quick half-day trip out on the water! Super fun, and Holmes is a really nice guy who went out of his way to make us feel comfortable! Now we're trying to decide when we can get back down there to do one of the overnight kayaking trips with him!!

    Hoover Dam
    Cristi M.

    Desert adventures is the "go to" company if you want to have a very smooth float down the Colorado river at the Hoover Dam. They will rent you appropriate and excellent. equipment, give you instructions on what to bring, and provide transportation to the Lift off point with a guide who informs about the dam itself. I highly recommend.

    Lydia L.

    Went on a two day excursion with a friend and had Sarra as our guide. The trip was absolutely beautiful starting at the Hoover dam. I had some hesitation with the summer temperatures before going on the trip and let Sarra know up front. She let me know that the water would be cool and we would take plenty of breaks. She also assured me that the guides are prepared to help customers who may experience heat exhaustion IF it happens. Our driver to the launch site was telling us all about Boulder City and it's history. Loved that! We set off in our boats and we had time to cruise the river at a relaxing pace whilst stopping along the way to explore hot springs and to check out the local nature. She has a good eye and pointed out local wildlife as well! Sarra was knowledgeable about the history of the dam and the natural physical environment. She offered plenty of opportunities for adventure and was always checking in with how we felt along the way. We had a healthy lunch that was filling and Sarra cooked a delicious meal for dinner considering my current diet restrictions. Snacks were supplied and encouraged along the trip. The second day was hot! I did have some heat exhaustion and Sarra was very helpful and vigilant in helping me feel my best. Adjustments were made so that I could make it to Willow beach safely. I was loading up on fluids and had to stop several times to empty out my tank. Sarra never made me feel like a burden! The stops also allowed us all to take a dip in the cool water and stay refreshed along the way. This has to be one of my favorite trips so far because Desert Adventures and our guide were professional, knowledgeable, and offered so much adventure. Even on the drive back to the shop they offered to take a small detour to see some bighorn sheep up close! They were easy to communicate with throughout the entire process of booking to the very end of the trip. I highly recommend a multi-day trip, there is so much to see and learn! I'll be a repeat customer in the cooler months.

    Tracking it to the hot Springs

    The best day of my life it was so much fun, even though the guy thought we were in the next time zone tied me to his kayak and had me paddle for my life

    Steven B.

    Been using this outfitter for large group canoe trips down Black Canyon for two decades now. This year, Dominique and Megan were great during pre-trip prep; the guys were helpful (and patient!) with our large group on launch day, and the return shuttle was smooth and easy. One note: be sure to ask for the canoes with the back supports if you're old like me!

    When the sun hits the water, the green is amazing!
    Tina P.

    Antonio picked us up at the resort at 7a. He explained about the trip and we discussed the timing because we needed to be back at the resort no later than 2p. He was great, providing us with lots of conservation and environmental information about the Las Vegas area on the way. My husband was new to kayaking and Antonio provided great instruction. We visited the cave and headed back. We hit a pretty strong headwind going back and he continued to give great instruction. Besides the wind at the last part of our trip (which is not under anyone's control) we got back and to the resort on time. The weather was pretty much perfect and I loved seeing the best part of the Vegas area!! I would definitely do it again! Not sure about my husband :)

    Holmes! Best tour guide

    The most amazing adventure we've had! This was our first time kayaking and it was breathtaking! We chose the Colorado River Adventure which is the All Day option. I highly recommend you do the All Day Tour, I don't think 3 hours is enough, especially if you love nature or are willing to take a break from the world. Our guide, Holmes was the best! He was very knowledgeable and patient with us and his attitude was amazing!!! I cannot recommend this place enough. A must when you visit Vegas!

    Kari L.

    My sister and I had the most amazing day kayaking down the Colorado River. Thank you so much to Holmes our wonderful guide for making the day perfect. I would highly recommend.

    Paul G.

    Amazing tour and guides are an understatement! Gianni and Luke were such a blessing and so knowledgeable about kayaking and the ins and outs of the land. Gianni is an expert in many areas and took care of each and every person with very close and careful attention. His lifesaving skills were exceptional and he applied many of his precautionary measures to each guest with extraordinary detail and love. He will keep you entertained and smiling all day, cheeks hurting with his hilarious non stop jokes. Luke saved the day as he towed a family member of ours 10 miles by kayak, due to a medical condition. He is also very knowledgeable in many areas and kept us entertained with all his facts and guiding skills. They even kept us hydrated all day and provided a delicious lunch. The importance of this was essential to everyone coming out of the trip feeling great. We were so thankful to both of them and our drivers for their amazing treatment and all their careful attention and preparation. Hands down one of the best tour guides and services we have come across.

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    The staff were helpful and super friendly! The Kayaks were clean and the river was STUNNING!

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    “G was very informative, we learned a lot about the Hoover Dam, Colorado River, and the histories about the area.”

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    Fantastic Bike and Kayak experience!! I would give 20 stars if I could!…read more Here's my break down: 1# BOOKING: Decided on 6:30am trip on a Saturday. Got to Bike and Kayak on the same HALF day trip and still get back to the strip and not skip a beat. Most impressive part****** I was the ONLY one who happened to sign up for this one, and really appreciated that they didn't cancel the tour on me, as most other tours would have. #2 COMMUNICATIONS: Gave clear instructions from the start. Picked me up in a nice Mercedes Sprinter van, both drivers so polite as to open the door for me both times. #3 EQUIPMENT AND PLANNING: Got lucky with practically, if not, brand new bike and helmet. Would recommend bring your own head mounted GoPro! #4 ACTUAL TOUR: Easy for even beginners honestly. Bike is mostly downhill. Early morning tour was great because weather was pleasant! Provided snack and water, you don't need to bring anything except hat and sunglasses. Seth and the whole crew who were involved were the most friendly and down to earth people. I would do this again totally and HIGHLY RECOMMEND.

    What an incredible experience! Everything was easy from start to finish, including finding the…read morelocation and checking in. Don was absolutely amazing. He was friendly, knowledgeable, and made us feel welcome the entire time. He even offered to take photos for us, which was such a thoughtful touch and made the experience even more special. Thank you so much Don! The entire trip was organized, stress-free, and so much fun. You can tell they truly care about their customers and want everyone to have a great time. We couldn't have asked for a better experience and would recommend them to anyone looking for an unforgettable kayaking adventure!

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