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    On the boat
    JOhn M.

    ONE DAY TRIP: PLEASE READ FOR HONEST REVIEW I am not trying to hurt the company with a negative review. I am trying to help them get better and help other people understand what the trip is and what they need to be prepared for. Preface: Our trip was not normal. Through a series of misfortunes, our trip lasted 16+ hours and we arrived after 11:00 pm to the lodge. First: we loved the rapids and the hike to the waterfall. It was great fun and we enjoyed that part of the trip. It is what we went for. Next: I was a river guide on the Snake and Hudson Rivers 30 years ago. I run class IV and V rivers. I know a little about guiding and running a river rafting business. What I say, I say from a place of knowledge. Issue #1: We arrived at 7:00 am and didn't leave until 8:15. We arrived after a dusty dirt road trip to the put in at about 9:00 am. The boats were not ready. We got life vests and stood around in the baking hot sun for more than an hour. They should have had the boats ready BEFORE we got there. Participant tip: No matter how hardy you think you are. YOU HAVE TO BRING THE RIGHT SUN GEAR! Long sleeve spf 50+ shirts, broad jungle style hats, sunglasses with adjustable bands, and more sunscreen that you think you will need are a REQUIREMENT. Without them you will BAKE and it will be uncomfortable. AND if you have any issues like we did, you could put yourself in danger without them. Issue #2: after the first rapid, the boat behind us broke down and we spent 15-20 minutes buddy boating with them as they tried to fix it. We went down other rapids, and it broke down again. Again, we waited. This was going to be the theme of the rest of our trip adding hours to the long, hot, uncomfortable trip. After pulling over and taking the hike up to the waterfall we watched as they pulled the engine off a boat and put it on another one. Then added the riders of that boat to other boats. They were going to leave the boat and come back for it. Then we realized that wasn't even the boat behind us that was breaking down. It was another boat having issues. This would be a theme going forward Participant Tip: YOU NEED THE RIGHT FOOTWEAR!!! You are going to hike and climb to the waterfall. You are going to use ropes and rope ladders. You need water HIKERS no flip flops. No matter how tough you think you are, flip flops are a bad idea. You slow people down, hurt your feet and in our case, slow everyone down when you get hurt! Issue #2: Our guide was great at driving the boat. He hit all the right parts of the rapids. However, he didn't communicate at all. Of the three times we stopped to tell us about things. You couldn't hear him at all. He didn't entertain us, and he didn't add any enjoyment to the trip. About the boats: The boats are built to get you wet. The "tray" of the boat has a vertical bulkhead that pushes the water up over you. It is fun. However, it makes the boat slow. Really, really slow. Issue #3: YOU ARE GOING TO SIT ON HARD, HOT, UNCOMFORTABLE METAL SEATS FOR HOURS. Even if you don't have problems you will sit for hours. You will not be comfortable. The boats are LOUD! Issue #4: the boat kept breaking down/ over heating/ not working. We limped down the river. Very, very, slowly. There was no other option. When you are done with the rapids, you are supposed to motor for several hours and some pull out of the river at the helicopter pad and fly out. The rest are going to keep going on the hot hard seats for more hours before you pull out. The literature says you will be back at the lodge between 5:30 and 7:30 pm after a 2.5 hr bus ride. Issue #5: We did the math at the last "pit stop." We had been on the river for hours and we had hours to go. We were going to miss the 7:30 pm arrival time by hours. Participant tip: You must pee in the river. In front of everyone else peeing in the river. It is just the way it is. You will drink a ton of water since your body needs/ demands it. You will have to pee. Issue #5: Due to breakdowns, it took three hours to pull out after the helo pads. There were no "pit stops." People in our group were so uncomfortable from trying to hold it, the were crying. It was painful and hard. There was no place to stop. We pulled out of the river at a little after 7 pm. We didn't arrive at the lodge until 11:00 pm. We baked in the sun for many more hours than a regular trip. The seats were hard, hot and uncomfortable. We would never do it again. Tips for the company: 1. Get pads for the seats. 2. Redesign the boats or use different boats after the rapids to get people down the river in 2 hours not 4, 5, or 6 hours. You have them at the helo pad. We saw them. Use them 3. Train your guides better. 4. Have contingent plans for when things go wrong. 5. Add more "pit stops" 6. Have the boats ready when people get to the river, don't have us standing around for more than an hour in the sun waiting.

    kelly r.

    Hard working young local men made our trip an absolute thrill ride. From the long bumpy morning scenic bus ride to the thrilling rapids and beautiful waterfall! Delicious lunch and plenty of water, this trip was spectacular. Most of the rapids take place before lunch . If you want the full thrill sit at front ! You are guaranteed to be thrown up in the air and experience water boarding at same time ! Because of atrocious water mismanagement of nearby states like California and Nevada, the river water level is very low and after lunch you float aimlessly down shallow river for 4 hours . The scenery is spectacular but it makes you wonder how you can allow such gross waste of natural resource.

    Clare C.

    This is an all-day excursion, starting with check-in early in the morning. Waivers signed and we're off on a bus down a scenic dirt road. The road crosses Diamond Creek literally several times and then we're at the launch point. Last chance to use the outhouses. Stow your extra change of clothes in the drybags they provide. Meanwhile, strip down to what you are minimally able to withstand: surfing tights, quick-drying shirts, rain pants, and cover with a lightweight hooded windbreaker. Wide brim hat with chin strap highly recommended. Make sure to strap your sunglasses and add a yoga headband over your forehead to keep your hair out of your eyes. YOU WILL GET WET because the entire purpose of motoring down the rapids is for maximum bounce and splash. Now for the fun. You're sitting on metal rails that are installed over the pontoons. There are metal handlebars underneath the rails that you need to HOLD TIGHT. Otherwise, you're bounced up and down and you will get bruises on your tushie and hit your tail bone, hip bone, socket HARD. [Warning: people with osteoporosis might want to sit on the wooden boards in the center where there's less bounce]. The bouncing and splashing is the fun part, however the captain will ask if anyone on the boat is fearful, in which case, he will steer it through the most gentle path. Everyone on our boat was fearless, so we got the biggest splashes--including a wall of water that drenched the entire boat. We went down into a trough, couldn't see anything but water, popped up and out, were thrown out of our seats [thank God for the hand rails], and popped down onto our behinds [OUCH!] while a deluge of water flooded over our heads. My sister swallowed water, and water went up my nose. When I sat in the front, I faced the water head on, [I have glasses]. I used a pair of straps for my glasses, added a yoga headband to keep the straps flat against my head, and a strapped wide-brim hat. My brother-in-law almost lost his hat and glasses, but luckily the hat was floating inside the boat. One other thing, the bottom of the boat will flood and drain, not to worry. Wear water shoes with treads or light-weight running shoes. I'll explain why. Do not go with flip-flops. You'll lose them [float away], and not be able to participate in the hike, including rope climb up a face of several boulders, ladders, and walking through a river into a cave to the Travertine Falls. It is absolutely gorgeous and a highlight of the trip. Several of us got drenched in the waterfall too. We were already wet anyway. Lunch was at a north side beach [get to say you crossed the Colorado River]. By then we were all shivering in the wicked wind. There were some spindly bushes to hang wet clothes on. The guides handed out ham and cheese subs with chips and carrots, and all was devoured with chattering teeth. Then it was bathroom time. No way were we going to dip into the river, so everyone went off into the bushes by the beach, some east, some to the west. Then it was on board again and a few more epic rapids. After that, our captain pointed out landmarks that had meaning for them. There was one named after Spencer, a man who helped their nation establish. There was something about spirit animals, bear? Wolf? that were guardians for their nation. He pointed out the oldest rock, gneiss, and a fault line and told stories of early explorers on the river. Our tour had a photographer around. It was her first day, and she was in a separate boat with several crew members. It turns out they are the emergency boat. We were motoring down the river when suddenly, there was a rattle and the motor stopped. Fortunately, we weren't the last boat. Another boat spotted us and then the photographer's boat came alongside. The captain and the crew of the other boats quickly lashed us together so we weren't floating aimlessly toward the rock walls. They tried to fix the engine but no dice. So they asked some folks to move to the other boat. Unfortunately, my sister moved too fast, and no crew member was standing near her to give her a hand. She slipped and fell, landing hard on one leg and her knee was in pain. I think they didn't expect it, but in the future it's better to position the crew members when transferring passengers, one on the side they're leaving and one on the side they're going down. Fortunately, after icing it, she was able to limp off the boat. The trip down river is long and very scenic and we went as fast as the motor could handle. We were trying to make up time so as not to delay the rest of the boats who'd arrived at Pearce Ferry Boat Launch before us. The bus driver is very entertaining and he told us all about how Lake Mead used to be higher up and that we were driving on the bottom of the lake. We stopped at a gas station for snacks, and then it was a comfortable air-conditioned ride back to Peach Springs. Dinner at the restaurant was delicious, ample portions, low prices & fry bread! Worth doing again!

    The View from our Motorized Raft (After the Rapids)
    Steve D.

    My one day whitewater rafting trip down the Grand Canyon ($423) included a bus ride from Peach Springs, AZ to the canyon, a morning of rapids rated 2 through 7, a hike and climb to a waterfall, a tasty lunch (sub with chips, cookies, and beverage), an afternoon of motorized rafting down the Grand Canyon with a beach stop, a helicopter ride to the rim, a stop at the west rim and skywalk visitor center (the skywalk was an additional charge), and a bus ride back to Peach Springs. We got completely soaked by the walls of 52 degree (year round) water that crashed upon our raft. Hold on tight through the rapids. It was quite an adventure, with amazing scenery for the entire day. Every employee I encountered was friendly and helpful. This was a well run operation, except there was a 30 min wait for the bus at the helicopter terminal. Excellent!

    Beautiful view
    Ramon L.

    Scratch another off the bucket list! What an amazing time. The guides were awesome, love how they did all they can to give us an amazing trip. The views and history of it all were breath taking.

    Pontoon with eager beavers. Enthusiastic young guide.
    L C.

    My husband and I did the one day trip in October 2021, which is the end of their season. This is the only outfit that offers a one day trip. For that reason, I recommend it and would give it 2.5 stars. You cover 54 miles on the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon on a motorized pontoon, from Diamond Creek to Pierce Ferry. That is pretty special. You can choose, and I would recommend, another commercial outfit for longer trips. To do this in a day and not have to camp or use a groover is worth the potential issues. It would take five days to do this distance in a traditional raft. When husband does private trips with 15+ others, they cover 280 miles in 23 days in self powered rafts from Lee's Ferry to Pierce Ferry. They have gourmet cuisine. (you have to apply for these permits, and they are hard to get) This one day trip is a fantastic way to see the Grand Canyon from the bottom without hiking, and get in some great whitewater. That being said, it is not a luxury trip. As others have reported, motor issues seem to be common. Equipment maintenance appears lacking. We broke the propeller soon after taking off, so free wheeled the rapids it seems. Fixed that, but for some reason got towed by another boat the rest of the way; then it hit a rock and we pulled over for repair. Huz thinks we were towed because we only had a 30hp motor. The issue with being towed is you get constant spray and are cold and wet the entire time. If one boat has issues, all boats are "late" due to being on the same bus back. We got out and hiked to Travertine Falls. There are very mossy, slippery rocks here while getting out, and the wet rocks along the way are slippery. One guy slipped and fell on his tailbone. You will be climbing makeshift rope ladders and doing a little rope climbing. You will be sitting on the sides of the boat which are metal. If you want the whitewater action sit in the front. If you want a straight ahead view, grab the center of the boat facing the back. Your neck will thank you. Lunch was meh. A roll with mystery meat and American cheese and a leaf of lettuce with no condiments, some carrots and chips. There are porta potties at take off and take out. Get super hydrated the day before so you don't have to drink tons. I skipped my morning coffee, drank water with breakfast at the lodge and about a half bottle of water on the river. I made it fine. Some others were in agony. They may have snuck off somewhere but you don't really have privacy. The bus was comfortable and the driver affable. He would stop for photo ops (out of state tourists; 8 people per boat, we enjoyed two couples from Upstate NY and one from FL). Expect two hours there, use porta potty, and then five hours plus on the river. We got back to the lodge, where you leave your car, at 7:30. The bus ride back was 2.5 hours, stopping in Kingman for restroom and whatever snacks/drinks you wanted to buy. One thing I noticed was that most of the "passengers" likely did not know it is customary to tip your guide and the bus driver. The ones that go the extra mile and entertain and accommodate you are working to that end. Would I do this again? Right now I say no, but that is what I said about childbirth. Do I recommend it? Yes, knowing what you are getting into and that their may be delays. The Hualapai Lodge is quite nice, clean and the restaurant adequate. We drove home to Phoenix that night and were home by midnight (approx 3.5 hours). What a great almost 36 hours! And I got a taste of what huz sees on his 23 day trips. The river rats can never get enough. He can't wait do it again. He did the action pics with a waterproof camera; I stowed my phone so don't have much to share.

    End of trip, helicopter launch pad.
    Sarah S.

    We loved our day with Hualapai River Runners. We went the first week in October, and the weather was still pretty pleasant, definitely not too hot like the summertime. Starting in the morning at 8 a.m. we woke to temps in the 30's and were a little worried, but after the hr.+ long trip to the launch site, it had warmed up quite a bit. There was still a slight breeze, and then of course the water was cold, so just make sure to bring proper clothing and gear. They will make sure usually, to tell you to bring a change of clothes, since you'll for sure get soaked, but don't forget that you also need a windbreaker/rain jacket and water shoes. We had a really fun day. We appreciated a short hike to the falls, lunch provided, and a few short rest stops on the 36 mile trip. Our guide was Kevin, and he was very approachable and accommodating. It was nice that he was easy going and informative. He provided adequate safety instruction and check in measures as well. Guides really set the vibe on these kinds of outings, so thanks to Kevin for making it worth our time and money. He was nice to talk to and seemed as if he was glad to engage in conversation. We really appreciated him. Thanks for a great adventure!

    Desert monsoon from the bus window

    Whitewater rafting in The Grand Canyon was a bucket list trip for me. I thought the only way to do it was to spend thousands of dollars, book a year in advance and go for several days. Nope! This one day trip was the perfect way to experience the canyon and surrounding desert. I'll admit I got scared reading all the negative reviews, especially since a month beforehand I still hadn't received any booking confirmation or instructions, so I called. They were very forthcoming about having been poorly managed in 2021 but had just hired a new manager. Our experience was amazing. It had rained a lot so the river was the color of a latte but didn't feel muddy splashing us. The positive side of going during monsoon season is you get to see everything blooming in the desert! Our bus driver down to the river was highly knowledgeable about the plants and geology of the area and we stopped a few times for great photo ops. On the river out guide was spectacular. His name started with an I - Isaiah or Isaac?? He grew up in the area and gave us so much history regarding Hualapai legends, geology and history of the canyon. He knew where to spot wildlife (he slowed down to look for a bighorn ewe with kids but they had taken shelter since it was going to rain) and had a really fun attitude. We couldn't have asked for a better tour guide!!! It was supposed to be a paddle trip for the first half of whitewater and motorized float for the calm part but since the river was flooded it was motorized for the entire trip. I don't think it was misrepresented. They adapted to river conditions in order to get us out of the river before dark. And honestly having to hold on tightly and brace ourselves for the rapids it would've been difficult for us to also hold oars. Our guide sped into the rapids so we got the maximum soakage and he arranged seating so that the elderly people were in the safest and most comfortable spots. Front port side will get wettest. Front starboard will be the bumpiest. We were very fortunate to go on a day when temps were in the 70's-80's and it got cloudy in the afternoon. The float part of the trip while beautiful would've been really hot and uncomfortable if temps were in the 100's. BRING SUNSCREEN and reapply it often!!! We are nerds - we had polarized glasses, neck gaiters, rain gear, scuba boots, rash guards, hats and leggings along with plenty of water and snacks. We were REALLY glad we had all of this gear! The water is really cold and we would've been shivering for the first couple of hours without the rain gear, and we would've sunburned badly without the sun gear. Next time I'll bring polarized goggles treated with RainX. You'll need sturdy footwear for the hike to Travertine Falls. It's awesome!!!! I was glad we brought snacks since my "vegan" lunch was a cheese sandwich. There was an empty boat that followed us, presumably in case we had any safety issues and he had to keep the engine idling when we stopped for lunch because that boat was having mechanical issues. The smell was pretty nauseating. I am guessing that when the trips are full they put rafters in this boat and it's the one that breaks down. We didn't have any issues. Our boat was fine. Don't skip the bus ride back!! Yes it's long but it's air conditioned. I was prepared for no AC & took a last dip in the river to ride back with wet clothes so I would stay cool. I regretted that. But it has a breathtaking view of one of the largest Joshua Tree forests in the world!! There are more Joshua Trees on this bus route than there are in Joshua Tree National Forest!! Also it rained and the view of the rain in the desert was amazing. They also stop at a gas station in Kingman for snacks. It's a long day but the trip of a lifetime if you take a few simple measures to prepare yourself. And I do hope they get the administrative issues fixed because the trip itself was amazing and our river guide was awesome. I would do it again in a heartbeat and I highly recommend Hualapai River Runners to everyone looking for a Grand Canyon whitewater experience!!

    Haha this is where you do your business
    Brenda S.

    This was an epic experience and both Rivers and Oceans and the Hualapai river runners were so helpful and informative. We couldn't have ask for a better experience! It was sooo beyond what we thought it would be! And the precautions taken during this pandemic to keep everyone safe were reassuring- temperatures taken, all forms were wiped clean and sanitized each time and social distancing was observed even had a Portable handwashing station For us before lunch. It really made us feel welcome and taken care of. Thank you especially to Louis and Leanord the best two guides ever. Louis was fun and engaging and best driver out there and Leanord was very informative of the structures and geological formations and history."

    View awaiting our helicopter ride out of the canyon
    Julie F.

    ABSOLUTELY WORTH IT!!! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!! If you are considering this trip, please read to the end: Our "prep" recommendations are far different from another review. "River Special" - Family of 4; includes whitewater fun, hike/climb to Travertine Falls, lunch, swimming in the Colorado River, helicopter ride out of the Canyon, and 1-night stay at Hualapai Lodge (either the night before OR the night after - we chose the night after). In our opinion, this is THE WAY to experience the West Rim! You'll travel almost 40 miles of the Colorado River, experiencing many rapids in the 1st half. Ratings of rapids depends on recent rainfall: Ours were rated 2 to 7 out of 10. Given that you are on a motorized pontoon boat, your driver can increase the thrill factor, if all/majority of the party agree. Backing up: Meet at Hualapai Lodge front area before 8am. Bus left around 8:15. Bus: Air-conditioned school bus with tour-bus seats that recline (appreciated for the 2.5-hr ride back to the lodge)! 17-mile unpaved drive to Diamond Creek: BUMPY! Cool vistas. Diamond Creek "drop" point: Port-a-potties, situate your "stuff" (Less-accessible "Dry" bag, and more easily accessible "Ammo Can" - water-resistant, but not water-proof), get fitted with your life vest/personal floatation device, meet your guide, test out the water temperature/pose for initial pic (if you choose to), board your boat, meet the others sharing the adventure with you! Off you go! Since we didn't have waterproof photography equipment, I sadly can't share the crazy-fun of any of the rapids. You need to hold on, so recommend a waterproof GoPro that attaches firmly to your head if you want the video! You _WILL_ get WET!!! About 1/4-1/3 of the way, you'll stop to hike/climb to Travertine Falls: AMAZING! Guides are SO AWESOME to take pics of you/your group (using your device), and they know the "right" positions to capture desired angles. A "photo boat" rides "with" you: They position their boat 1x on the port side, 1x starboard (both during rapids), & 1x facing them. Photos are available for purchase after your trip. The following comment has been added after initial post & viewing pics taken: Disappointed with the pics. Perhaps I'm comparing my photography at frat parties in college seeking to capture the most memorable moments but yeah, I was really bummed about the photos taken. For us, not one pic was worthy of purchase: totally bummed me out because we literally couldn't have taken pics without losing or destroying our cameras. Hope yours are better! Meanwhile, next stop: Lunch & swimming! Perfect! Great variety/choices! Depending on the conditions & group #s, potential additional swimming stop and "repeat" rapids (motoring back up to do it again!). 2nd 1/2 is calm waters: yay for a motor! Couldn't imagine being in an actual raft, so YEEHAW Hualapai River Runners! Helicopter ride: primarily to return to the West Rim "Depot." Cool nonetheless! Water is COLD, PERIOD (Austinites: colder than Barton Springs!). 8/2/19 trip, 103-108 deg F: SO happy we wore long-sleeved COTTON shirts that remained WET to keep us cool (Quick-dry shirts?: Likely better for cooler temps). Yes, wear bathing suits! MUST: Sandals/water shoes with secured heel for the hike/climb. Sunscreen: NECESSITY!!! Brought thin towels as sun shields (stored in the "dry bag"): Shared with others in our group. 3-4 of 8 in our group were COLD when wet with rapids. Considering rain slickers/ponchos?: LOL, unless you button them up completely including the hood, you'll still get wet! Stadium cushion is a neat "extra" consideration. Change of clothes: 100% optional - likely needed for cooler temps (we were dry by the helicopter ride bc it was hot!) Going when it's colder: Yes, you'll likely be cold. Imagining our hot day but cloudy, we likely would've been cold. Towels go in the "dry" bag and will be appreciated for the "float" portion. Be sure to secure glasses and hats! Hope this helps!

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    Getting here has been on my list for a long time. I had questions about whether it would be worth…read morethe drive but now I know it was worth it. For those who may not know, this venue is not part of the national park system. It is a private venue run by the local Native Americans. What impressed me the most was the wonderful, friendly service provided by everyone we encountered. The bus drivers, the security people, the gift store staff, and especially the zip line crew and the skywalk experience crew were all amazing. It was my nephew's milestone birthday and everyone just made a great big fuss over him and we were so appreciative. I am glad we went to the zip line experience first, because that does take a significant amount of time especially on busy days. We got to the skywalk at late afternoon and it was breathtaking. Because we had five people, we took advantage of the local photographer who captured some really fun shots. We had dinner at the SkyView restaurant just before it closed, and still had time to take the bus out to the final point for sunset. Yes, things can appear to be pricey, but you must take into account how remote this location is and the significant investment in infrastructure. Definitely worth it.

    Would you bring your kids to the un-safest place in the USA?…read morei am never going there again. no fences / boundaries staff doesn't care they will treat you like sh*t luckily i emailed the below staff and got my full refund Refer to the link below BOARD MEMBERS EMAIL IDs https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rEuXpY0yW-3-PZoYAeBrPQPfy3OXVrBX/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=105496007331321467418&rtpof=true&sd=true

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    Our 1st time here

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    Hualapai Ranch at The Grand Canyon - The Zip Line!

    Hualapai Ranch at The Grand Canyon

    3.7(43 reviews)
    37.0 mi

    So, this reservation is not one to visit if you don't wanna spend a lot of $$…read more Just to access any of the restaurants or the bus, you must pay $51 per person. Then, if you want to go to the viewing deck, it's about $20 more. So around $70 per person to be able to view the canyon. I went to one of the cafés to order a taco, it was $25. That is $25 but it's a large flatbed Taco she said. You cannot order food without scanning your $51 pass. So even if I wanted to pay $25 per Taco, we would have to pay $51 for the When I talk to the Ranger, told him that we really couldn't pay $420 for six people to view the canyon, he actually let us know where to view the river going into Lake Mead. That was a nice place to stop and it was free lol. Other than every single thing you do costing a lot of money, it was interesting. The best part of the trip was finding out that we never have to come back lol.

    Renting a cottage with 2 separate rooms during the off-season when the weather wasn't too bad…read moreturned out to be a great deal for us! The room was comfy; a/c, heater unit, and a ceiling fan for the air circulation; a queen-sized bed and a pullout. The log cabin motif fits nicely with the modern bathroom. The lamps and their tables provided us with more than enough electric plugs. The beds weren't the greatest, but it was OK for the one night we were there. The tours? We didn't go on any, but we did walk 2 miles on a hiking trail and saw the beauty of the outdoors (and their Zip Line). We brought our own food but there is a restaurant near the administration office. For entertainment, they had some games. I think they could benefit from donated games, too! Overall, it was good to contribute to the reservation. I have no idea how things are during the peak tourist months, but I would try to book early regardless.

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    Hualapai Ranch at The Grand Canyon
    Hualapai Ranch at The Grand Canyon
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    Steampunk Ghost Tours

    3.4(5 reviews)
    72.4 mi

    I can't imagine a worse tour. My girlfriend loves ghost hunter type shows and I enjoy some of them…read more I would have just walked away midway through the tour but stuck it out for my girlfriend. She later told me she would have been fine with leaving to. Not to be completely negative the hosts of the tour were a friendly couple and readily answered any questions we had. The tour consist mainly of walking around town and stopping in front of the older buildings and telling us their history. One bit of constructive criticism here. The tour would be much more interesting if we would have actually gotten to go into these buildings. Also several of their "ghost hunter tools" appeared to be apps they downloaded and used their iPhone to utilize. Now I'm not a professional ghost hunter myself but I'm a little hesitant to believe a iPhone is a ghost hunting device. Your other home made ghost hunting devices with there flashing lights were more interesting. I think this tour in this town has a lot of potential but as it stands now it's just boring.

    Interesting that Dusty Rose criticized me for being "busy being bored" when actually I probably…read moreasked the most questions and was the most engaged of our tour group. I was paying attention and most of the time was at the front of the pack. I tried every activity they suggested, and participated in the trivia. My boredom wasn't due to me not trying to have a good time, or not paying attention. I was excited about the tour. My efforts wained as the tour dragged on. And I noticed I wasn't the only one who looked bored. There were people who didn't participate, and there were people that would flat-out walk away while Dusty or T-Bonez were talking. Also funny that another reviewer complained that he couldn't imagine a worse tour and also found it boring... So I'm not the only weirdo out there that thought the tour could have been better. Dusty Rose would rather criticize her guests for not paying attention (which for me was not the case) than either: A. take the criticism to heart and thoughtfully evaluate if she should adjust her tour, or B. stick to her guns and clarify that their tour isn't for everyone, and make sure that her marketing materials do a better job conveying what the tour is like, so she can make sure that people know what they're getting into. Really I think two stars was generous. After seeing Dusty's passive-aggressive response to both me and the one-star reviewer, I thought about changing my review to one star, too. Really? Complaining about someone who decides to remove themselves from having a bad time? But then again, who cares? It's a Yelp review.

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    Hoover Dam Rafting Adventures

    Hoover Dam Rafting Adventures

    4.5(60 reviews)
    84.8 mi

    Book this tour was super easy. Once we made our payment we were emailed instructions on where to…read moremeet. My husband and I went on this tour on a Sunday. We were told that the raft could hold about 32 people, but we were lucky because on tour we had a total of 17, which was nice. We were also given a bag with snacks and a bottle of water, which was great to snack on during the tour. We met our driver at the Hoover Dam lodge. There was a lot of parking available, which made it easy. Our driver was super friendly and very informative. He took us to the raft to meet our tour guide. Our tour guide wasn't welcoming to my husband and I, but as other guests loaded onto the raft, his attitude changed. As we started the tour we stayed at the same spot for 30 minutes. Our guide passed out pictures in sheet protectors and began sharing about the history of the Hoover dam. Throughout the tour, our guide was testing us about our history. We didn't know much of it, that's why we attended the tour to learn. The best part of the tour was us getting out of the raft and landing on a piece of land to touch the water and skip rocks and take more photos. It was nice to see a few mini waterfalls and even a hot spring! I did wished we went deeper into the dam, but I guess that would've been for the longer tour. Also, I wish we could've swam in the lake, but it was very chilly. It was a great experience, however, the initial encounter with our guide was uncomfortable. We learned a lot and the views were amazing.

    This was such a fun excursion. We are locals and have people visiting us from out of town. We have…read morenot done this before, but were curious about the tour - we had previous only been the top of the dam. We had a beautiful 60° day. Kyle was a fantastic guide. Really nice guy and very knowledgeable about the area. Our driver Micheal was also fantastic and helped get us oriented to the dam as we took the drive from the meet up point to the boat. Would highly recommend this tour, especially if you need to get away from the craziness of the strip for an afternoon. We did the hour and a half tour, but I think we will come back for the three hour.

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