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TOURS THAT INCLUDE VALLEY OF FIRE

STATE PARK

Desert Adventure ATVDesert Adventure RZRValley of Fire CanyoneeringLake Mead KayakMountain Bike (coming soon!)

Valley of Fire State Park

TOURS THAT INCLUDE ELDORADO CANYON

TECHATTICUP MINEEldorado ATV TourEldorado Horse TourEldorado Kayak TourSelf Drive Eldorado TourVIP Hummer Adventures

Hoover Dam Helicopter

Eldorado Canyon-Techatticup Gold Mine

TOURS THAT INCLUDE HOOVER DAM

Hoover Dam Kayak TourSelf Drive Eldorado ToursVIP Hummer Adventures

Hoover Dam Helicopter Eldorado Canyon ATV-Horse-Kayak

Hoover Dam

Please read tour descriptions to see what is included at Hoover Dam. Some tours include the Power Plant Tour while others

include the Visitor’s Center and observation decks.

Desert Adventure ATV Tour with Valley of Fire State Park

This is the Las Vegas ATV Tour that started it all! Kick up a little sand on this Las Vegas ATV tour, and you’ll create memories that will last a lifetime.

Experience the Southwest Desert on the ultimate Off Road All Terrain Vehicle Tour on this private Trail System, located just 1 hour from Las Vegas.The view from the top of the Mesa is great, with a clear view of the backside of the Valley of Fire State Park, and Lake Mead, off in the distance.

You’ll be riding the ATV on Sand Dunes, Sand Stones, Washes and Gullies, with lots of twists, turns, and hills to keep you on your toes.The wide open spaces, sand dunes and awesome desert scenery make this the tour to take to experience that wide open, let it all out Off Road Feeling.

Valley of Fire Sightseeing Tour:This tour includes a stop at the Valley of Fire State Park, where you will have time for exploring, pictures, and sightseeing. The Valley of Fire is Nevada’s Oldest State Park and the scenery simply can’t be described adequately: Towering Red Rocks, Sandstone Cliffs, and the most amazing rock formations anywhere.

ATV Tour is approximately 2 hours long.Vehicles are Honda Ranchers and Suzuki Eigers, fully automatic, no shifting, fun and easy to operate.

Your guide will give you a Safety and Operations Orientation that will make you feel safe and comfortable on this Las Vegas ATV Tour through the beautiful desert just outside Overton, NV. The professional guides will lead you through this unique trail, and you’ll wish it never ended.

Choose Single Seat ATV or multi passenger RZR.

Approximately 6 Hours, Hotel to Hotel

TOUR DESCRIPTION INCLUDES

DEPARTURES

REQUIREMENTS

• Round Trip Transportation• Desert ATV Tour• Valley of Fire State Park Tour• Bottled Water-Picnic Lunch• All Gear

• 16 or older to operate ATV• Under 18 must have Parent/Guardian • Reservations Required• See other requirements in General Requirements Section• Reservations require 20% deposit• Cancellation Fees apply for cancelled reservations, please see Payment and Cancellation Policy Page.

One Departure per day, if time slots fill out, other departures will be available.

Spring/Summer-May 15-Sept. 147:00 am

Fall/Winter-Sept 15-May 149:00 am

Allow 6 Hours , Hotel to Hotel

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Valley of Fire State Park Canyoneering

What an incredible Extreme Las Vegas Adventure: Sightseeing in the Valley of Fire State Park, Rappelling in the Valley of Fire State Park, and a Desert Off Road Adventure!

The Valley of Fire State Park is Nevada’s Oldest, and Largest, State Park, dedicated in 1935. It is located approximately 45 minutes from Las Vegas, right off Interstate 15. The sandstone cliffs and fiery red rock formations are a photographer’s dream, and the Native American Petroglyphs will amaze you with their detail and history.

Your visit to the Valley of Fire State Park will include hiking, a stop at the Visitor’s Center, viewing of the Petroglyphs, and Rap-pelling at Lone Rock.

The rappelling is some of the best in the area, and is great for both beginners and experienced Rappellers. All safety gear is included, and your Rappelling Guide is professionally trained, knowledgable about the area, and Wilderness First Aid Trained.

This is a great way to really experience the incredible Valley of Fire State Park, as you rappell from the massive rock formations down to the red sand below.

TOUR DESCRIPTION

INCLUDES DEPARTURES REQUIREMENTS• Round Trip Transportation• Valley of Fire Canyoneering• 3 Rappels:60-150 ft.• Valley of Fire State Park Tour• Bottled Water-Picnic Lunch• All Gear





• 10 or older to rappell.• Under 18 must have Parent/Guardian • Reservations Required• See other requirements in General Requirements Section• Reservations require 20% deposit• Cancellation Fees apply for cancelled reservations, please see Payment and Cancellation Policy Page.



Lake Mead Kayak with Valley of Fire State Park

This Land and Water Package is a great way to see some of the beautiful backcountry of Southern Nevada.

You will be paddling on the North End of Lake Mead, in the cool, clear waters of the largest man made lake in the United States!

Vessels are Liquid Logic VERSA Boards that combine a traditional sit down kayak, with the new SUP-Stand Up Paddleboard. You can choose your favorite style of paddling, or switch it up during your adventure.

Fishing and snorkeling are available during your paddle, but you must purchase a Nevada Fishing License in advance if you want to try your luck! Fishing equpment includes basic poles with lures, no bait is supplied.

As part of this package, you will get to see the amazing Valley of Fire State Park, Nevada’s oldest and largest state park. The fiery red rocks, sandstone cliffs, and Native American Petroglyphs are amazing.

You will have time to hike some easy trails, view the petro-glyphs, and stop at the Vistor’s Center that has displays and information about the history of the park.

Approximately 6 hours, hotel to hotel.

TOUR DESCRIPTION

INCLUDES

DEPARTURES

REQUIREMENTS

• Round Trip Transportation• Kayak Tour• Valley of Fire State Park Tour• Bottled Water-Picnic Lunch• All Gear




• Under 18 must have Parent/Guardian • Reservations Required• See other requirements in General Requirements Section• Reservations require 20% deposit• Cancellation Fees apply for cancelled reservations, please see Payment and Cancellation Policy Page.




Eldorado Canyon ATV Tour with Techatticup Gold Mine

Experience the best ATV Tour Las Vegas has to offer. Ride your ATV on an Off Raod excursion, up and around trails that were meant for big horn sheep and mule driven ore wagons. Big open sky, the Colorado river and 3 dimensional views of the moun-tain ranges leading to the Grand Canyon are an awesome site to take in from the top of our trail head.

ATVs are late model, 4 Wheel drive, fully automatic, and a blast to operate! After a Safety and Operations Orientation, both be-ginners and experienced riders will be ready to hit the trail with our Professional Guides.

We’ll be riding on extreme mountain terrain, surrounded by forests of cholla cactus, with towering, multicolored rock forma-tions as the backdrop for this incredibly scenic tour.

Step right into the pages of history, with a walking tour of the Techatticup mine. We will venture deep into this rumored haunt-ed gold mine and visit 3 different shafts, one of which drops down to over 900 feet. Learn how the hardiest of men labored feverishly looking for GOLD ! Chiseling their way through the mountainside inch by inch, with the most primitive of tools and working by candlelight.

The lunch stop at our Old West Town will take you back in time, featuring foundations from one of the original Mining Camps of the 1800’s.

Enjoy a delicious Picnic Lunch under our covered Pavilion, listen-ing to the sound of a natural spring that furnishes precious water to the desert wildlife in the area.

This natural spring attracts big horn sheep, the kit fox and a variety of desert wildlife, so look closely as not to miss the crea-tures that blend into the natural landscape of the desert.


DEPARTURES

REQUIREMENTS

• Round Trip Transportation• Eldorado Canyon ATV Tour• Techatticup Gold Mine Tour• Bottled Water-Picnic Lunch• All Gear





• 16 or older to operate ATV• Under 18 must have Parent/Guardian • Reservations Required• See other requirements in General Requirements Section• Reservations require 20% deposit• Cancellation Fees apply for cancelled reservations, please see Payment and Cancellation Policy Page.




Eldorado Canyon Horse Tour with Techatticup Gold Mine

Mount up with us and take a ride back through time to the place that, for decades, had a sordid history of notorious claim jump-ing, feuds and shootings during the wild days of it’s past. This tour offers a horseback ride featuring views of the Colorado River, explore gold and silver mines dating back to the 19th century.

Miners, Cowboys and Indians were the primary residents of this lawless land, on this tour you will have the opportunity to visit some of their original homes sites and experience a re-creation of an “Old West Mining Town”.

The ride treks along paths that were originally used for mule driven ore carts that carried precious minerals to the river. We’ll be riding on mountain terrain, surrounded by forests of cholla cactus, with towering, multicolored rock formations as the back-drop for this incredibly scenic tour.

Step right into the pages of history, with a walking tour of the Techaticcup mine. We will venture deep into this rumored haunt-ed gold mine and visit 3 different shafts, one of which drops down to over 900 feet. Learn how the hardiest of men labored feverishly looking for GOLD ! Chiseling their way through the mountainside inch by inch, with the most primitive of tools and working by candlelight.

The lunch stop at our Old West Town will take you back in time, featuring foundations from one of the original Mining Camps of the 1800’s.

Enjoy a delicious Picnic Lunch under our covered Pavilion, listen-ing to the sound of a natural spring that furnishes precious water to the desert wildlife in the area. This natural spring attracts big horn sheep, the kit fox and a variety of desert wildlife, so look closely as not to miss the creatures that blend into the natural landscape of the desert.


DEPARTURES

REQUIREMENTS

• Round Trip Transportation• Eldorado Canyon Horse Tour• Techatticup Gold Mine Tour• Bottled Water-Picnic Lunch• All Gear





• 8 or older to ride horse• Under 18 must have Parent/Guardian • Reservations Required• See other requirements in General Requirements Section• Reservations require 20% deposit• Cancellation Fees apply for cancelled reservations, please see Payment and Cancellation Policy Page.




Eldorado Canyon Kayak Tour with Techatticup Gold Mine

Talk about the ultimate Las Vegas Tour Package!

Book this Eldorado Canyon Gold Mine and Kayak Tour and get the best of both worlds!

You will experience Nevada history as you take this walking tour of the Techatticup Gold Mine. Venture deep into this rumored haunted gold mine and look down 3 different shafts, one that drops over 900 feet down. Learn how the miners chiseled their way to riches, using primitive tools and working by candlelight.

The Techatticup Gold Mine was once Nevada’s largest produc-ing mine, and Eldorado Canyon was home to more people than lived in Las Vegas during the mining heydays.

Next up, a short drive down to the Colorado River takes you to your Kayak Adventure. After launching your kayaks, you will paddle your way leisurely down the Colorado River, where the steamboats of the past carried ore and precious minerals from the Eldorado Techatticup Gold Mine.

The views are great, and keep your eyes out for Kit Fox, Big Horn Sheep, and many other wildlife species that call this area home.

Your picnic lunch on the shores of the Colorado River is a relax-ing break from the hustle of the city.

Single and Double Kayaks are available.

This tour is offered year round, although the water is quite cold from about November -February!

Wetsuits are not provided, life jackets are provided and required.


DEPARTURES

REQUIREMENTS

• Round Trip Transportation• Eldorado Canyon Kayak Tour• Techatticup Gold Mine Tour• Bottled Water-Picnic Lunch• All Gear





• 12 or older to paddle solo, 6 or older to ride tandem with adult.• Under 18 must have Parent/Guardian • Reservations Required• See other requirements in General Requirements Section• Reservations require 20% deposit• Cancellation Fees apply for cancelled reservations, please see Payment and Cancellation Policy on Page 4.




Lake Mead Kayaking-Hoover Dam

This Kayak tour from Las Vegas will take you over the Hoover Dam Bypass Bridge for a launch at Kingman Wash, just over the Nevada/Arizona stateline.

The Kingman Wash is a great, protected cove with incedibly sce-nic backrops. A short paddle will take you to the Mighty Hoover Dam, an amazing photo opportunity.

During your paddle, you’ll have plenty of time to snorkel or fish with the provided equipment, and the coves on Lake Mead offer great snorkeling.

If you plan to fish, you do need to purchase a Fishing License prior to your tour, and they are available online at the Nevada Department of Wildlife Website: ndow.org

Our vessels are Liquid Logic Versa Bards, a combination Kayak/Stand Up Paddleboard, giving you the option of practicing your SUP skills while standing, or sitting down and leisurely paddling like a kayak

This package also includes a stop at Hoover Dam :Walk along the permiter, Visitor’s Center, Displays and Exhibits.

Approximately 6-7 Hours, Hotel to Hotel

TOUR DESCRIPTION

INCLUDES

DEPARTURES

REQUIREMENTS

• Round Trip Transportation• Lake Mead Kayak Tour• Hoover Dam Visitor’s Center• Bottled Water-Picnic Lunch• All Gear




• Under 18 must have Parent/Guardian • Reservations Required• See Page 4 for Cancellation Policy.• See other requirements in General Requirements Section• 12 or older to paddle solo, 6 or older to ride tandem with adult.




Gold Strike Hot Springs Hike

This Hiking Trip in Black Canyon is an adventure off the beaten track. You will hike among towering canyons, see ancient rock art from the Mohave and Paiute Tribes, and relax in the natural hot springs.

We will be hiking through slot canyons in a narrow wash, with native american petroglyphs lining the canyon walls. The plants and flowers along this path are beautiful, and we’ll be hiking right down to the Colorado River.

Keep your eyes open to spot the bighorn sheep that frequent this area, the Colorado River is their drinking fountain!

Enjoy a picnic lunch on the beach, then it’s off to the hot springs, known for their healing properties.

Approximately 8 Hours, Hotel to Hotel

Approximately 4-6 miles total hiking

TOUR DESCRIPTION

INCLUDES

DEPARTURES

REQUIREMENTS

• Round Trip Transportation• Colorado River Kayak Tour• All Gear• Bottled Water-Picnic Lunch• Dry Bag• Hiking

• Under 18 must have Parent/Guardian • Reservations Required• See Page 4 for Cancellation Policy.• See other requirements in General Require-ments Section• 12 or older to paddle solo, 6 or older to ride tandem with adult.

One Departure Daily

7:00 am


COMING SOON!Combine a Gold Strike Hot Springs Tour with a Kayak Tour in Black Canyon!

Awesome Adventures Retail Tour Rates

Tour Name Price Fuel Charge

Total Cost

Notes

Desert Adventure ATV Tour $149 $10 $159 Includes Valley of Fire State ParkDesert Adventure RZR Tour $134 $10 $144 Includes Valley of Fire State ParkValley of Fire Canyoneering-Rappelling $129 $10 $139 Includes Valley of Fire State ParkLake Mead Kayak with Valley of Fire $129 $10 $139 Includes Valley of Fire State Park

Eldorado Canyon ATV Tour $159 $10 $169 Includes Techatticup Gold MineEldorado Canyon Kayak Tour $119 $10 $129 Includes Techatticup Gold MineEldorado Canyon Horse Tour $119 $10 $129 Includes Techatticup Gold Mine

Lake Mead Kayak with Hoover Dam $129 $10 $139 Includes Hoover Dam

Gold Strike Hot Springs $129 $10 $139

All prices are PER PERSON.Please see Policies page for Payment and Cancellation Policies.

GENERAL INFORMATION• Tours available 7 days a week (closed Thanksgiving and Christmas )• Awesome Adventures reserves the right to alter or change any tour due to acts of nature or otherwise.• Meals or Refreshments are served on tours where indicated.• Bottled Water provided on ALL Tours• Complimentary hotel pick-ups and drop-off (most major hotels)• Awesome Adventures is not responsible for missed reservations or show times; all tour times are approximate and cannot be guaranteed. Not responsible for lost or stolen items.• Minimum of 2 passengers to operate all tours unless otherwise specified.• Complimentary transportation from Las Vegas Hotel to tour loca-tion is provided at no charge. Transportation is not provided to other points, and no reduction in tour cost is available for customers provid-ing own transportation. This is a FREE SHUTTLE for specific tours.

CONTACT INFORMATION

RESERVATIONS:Phone: 702-257-7338 Fax: 702-257-7118Email: [email protected]

MARKETING and GROUP SALES:Brandon Taylor Cell: [email protected]

Jill Williams Cell: 702-506-2364Email: [email protected]

ACCOUNTING:Email: [email protected]: 702-397-6523 (please remember to dial 1-702)

SAFETY INFORMATION•Must be 16 or over to operate ATV•Must be 8 or over to ride horse•Must be 14 or older to paddle own Kayak. Must be 6 or over to be in tandem kayak with adult• Anyone under 18 must have Parent/Guardian sign waiver in presence of Tour Employee• 250 lb weight limit on horses• Closed toed shoes or boots, NO OPEN TOED shoes on ATV, Horse, Sightseeing Tours. •Water shoes/Sandals okay on Kayak Tours.• Protective Helmets MANDATORY on ATV Tours.• Protective Helmets MANDATORY for minors on Horse Tours (recommended for ALL riders)• All equipment and safety gear provided• Fully licensed and insured• Guides are ASI, Tread Lightly, First AID and CPR Certified• Hats and sunglasses recommended• Jackets/Layered clothing recommended for cooler weather

There are risks inherent in any outdoor activity. Client assumes all risk when participating in any activity. Tour operator reserves the right to determine clients’ ability to participate in any tour or activity. Clients’ must adhere to Tour Operators Rules and Regulations, as well as any local, state, federal, or other governing authority’s rules and regulations. These are sightseeing tours, not races or contests.

Awesome Adventures Information-General Requirements

Payment and Cancellation PolicyApplies to: Valley of Fire, Desert Adventure, Eldorado Regular and U Drive Tours.

See additional polices for other tours.

CASH/CREDIT CARD CLIENTS

DEPOSIT: •20% of the total reservation cost is due upon reservation•Reservations submitted without a deposit, or with a non valid or declined pay-ment, are not confirmed.•You must call 800-519-2243 and provide a valid payment method for deposit within 24 hours of submitting reservation, or reservation will be cancelled. PAYMENT:•Balance of reservation is due 7 days prior to tour date. •If full payment is not received 7 days prior to tour date, reservation will be can-celled and deposit forfeited, no refunds will be due.•Any reservation made less than 7 days prior to tour date will be charged in full at the time of the reservation.

CANCELLATIONS: •7+ Days in Advance of Reservation: All payments/deposits will be refunded•3-6 Days in Advance of Reservation: 50% Processing/Cancellation Fee Applies. If payment has been received in full, 50% will be refunded. If deposit only has been paid, entire deposit will be forfeited and no refunds will be due.•Less than 3 days in Advance of Reservation: No refunds will be due, any and all payments and/or deposits will be forfeited.

PROCESSING FEE: Fee is calculated on the total cost of the reservation.

CREDIT CARD:•Credit Card used for the reservation must be present on the day of the tour.•Credit Card Holder must be present to sign the Credit Card Slip on the day of the tour

IF AGENT COLLECTS DEPOSIT: Agent is responsible for insuring customer is aware of the policy above. Agents may set their own policy for cancellations and return of deposits, as long as customer is fully aware of the Awesome Adventures Policy.

The 20% deposit that Agent collects will be the only deposit collected from the customer, Awesome Adventures will not collect an additional deposit.

Balance of the reservation will be charged to the customer credit card provided by the agent 7 days prior to tour date. If reservation is made within 7 days prior to tour date, credit card will be charged automatically.

DIRECT BILL CLIENTS:

•Direct Bill Clients are those agents that collect in full from their clients and pay Awesome Adventures the net rate on the agreement.•Cancellations accepted 7 days prior to event with no charge.•If Client cancels 3-6 days prior to date of event, Awesome will bill Agent for 50% of the net rate.•If Client cancels less than 3 days prior to tour date, Awesome Adventures will invoice Agent for full amount of net rate.•If Agent does not collect fuel charge from client, Agent must make sure customer is aware that the fuel charge will be collected when client is picked up.

POLICIES•Minimum of 2 to operate any tour. If you have a 1 person booking, we will do our best to put them on an existing tour.•We publish only 1 pickup time for each tour. When that tour is full, we open up other tour times as needed and available. •When reserving, please obtain as much information from your client as you can. While we realize that many agents can’t collect ALL the information, please collect as much as possible in order to make the pickups and processing smoother. Bold items are required, other information not required but nice to have:•Customer Name, Address, Phone (Mobile please), Hotel, Room #, Credit Card #-Expiration Date-CVV Code, email address, qty of people.•Email or fax reservations are preferred, in order to avoid any communication errors. •We have an online reservation system that you may use after obtaining an Agent Log in and Agent ID, giving you immediate results pertaining to available dates and times. After logging in, you would simply enter the customers informa-tion, choose the tour, and then choose the payment options (if you are a Direct Bill Customer who collects in full, this option is also available). You will have the ability to print out confirmations for yourself and the guest. Please contact Ac-counting if yo would like to receive login information.•Please do provide a mobile number for guests when possible, it greatly helps when customers are not in the correct pickup location.•We do contact clients the night before each tour, in order to re-confirm their pickup location and time. Messages are left on either mobile phone or hotel room if clients do not answer.•Occassionaly, routes, times, locations and other tour details may need to be altered for reasons out of the control of Awesome Adventures. •Tours operate rain or shine, no cancellations for weather related reasons.•Weights and age requirements are strictly enforced, and no refunds are due for customers who agree to the requirements but do not meet the requirements.

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