L to R: Santa and Friends Pose for a Photo in front of the Hoover Dam; A Raft Docked Along the Colorado River.
HOOVER DAM RAFTING ADVENTURES ANNOUNCES TOURS WITH SANTA IN DECEMBER
Lake Mead Mohave Adventures (LMMA) announces the return of the festive “Rafting with Santa” experience aboard Hoover Dam Rafting Adventures. The 12-mile journey along the mighty Colorado River makes for an extraordinary way for families to enjoy the excitement of the holiday season in a raft piloted by jolly old St. Nick and his helpers. Rafting tours with Santa will take place from Thursday, Dec. 12 through Sunday, Dec. 15 as well as Wednesday, Dec. 18 through Sunday, Dec. 22.
The holiday-themed tour includes:
- Santa Claus and his helpers piloting rafts on this smooth-water river adventure.
- Ground transportation provided by one of Santa’s elves from Lake Mead RV Village.
- Gifts for each passenger.
- Boxed lunch and bottled water for a picnic stop along the way.
- Complimentary cookies, hot chocolate and Christmas music at Willow Beach Marina, where the river trip ends.
Tours will begin near the base of Hoover Dam aboard a motor-assisted raft. Guests will also receive the opportunity to learn about the history, desert wildlife and beauty in the Black Canyon of the Colorado River.
“Year after year, ‘Rafting with Santa’ continues as a beloved tradition for families who want to add a distinctive twist to their holiday celebrations,” said Chad Taylor, director of marketing and guest experience, Lake Mead Mohave Adventures. “It’s a guest favorite that captures the joy and wonder of the season in a way that only Hoover Dam Rafting Adventures can provide.”
The “Rafting with Santa” tour departs at 10 a.m. and includes three hours spent on the river. Guests are asked to check in by 9:30 a.m. at the Lake Mead RV Village, located at 268 Lakeshore Road, Boulder City, NV 89005. This tour is free for children four and under and starts at $110 for children ages 5 to 15 and $125 for guests 16 years or older. Adult admission does not include the $15 National Park entrance fee. For adult passengers holding National Park, Golden Age, Eagle or Access passes, the $15 entry fee will be waived. Round-trip transportation to and from Las Vegas hotels is also available for $69 per person. 
To make reservations for this tour, visit hooverdamraftingadventures.com or call (800) 455-3490. For more information on LMMA, visit lakemeadmohaveadventures.com.
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