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If you are looking for an introductory kayak trip that is slower paced, with plenty of time for kicking back and enjoying a day off, then join us on this 1?2 day Lake Mead trip. Lake Mead is one of America's most popular recreation areas, with a 12-month season that attracts more than 9 million visitors each year for swimming, boating, skiing, and fishing. Your tour guide will instruct you on basic paddling techniques, and familiarize you with your kayak. Once in your boat, you will head out into the crystal waters of the largest man made lake in the United States. As you paddle out toward Boulder Islands and the Sentinel, you will encounter the wreckage of boats that have sunk long ago. With recent low water levels, these wooden skeletons are exposed and you can explore the islands to find several old boat graveyards.
Your guide will be knowledgeable in the history of the area, and can explain the cement structure you will see on the West side of the Boulder Islands. Be sure to ask about the Railroad Tunnel trails, and how they transported the cement to the Hoover Dam.
If the weather is nice and you feel the urge, take time to swim in the green waters. Summer water temps range around 85F degrees, and the water stays nice even into late fall. Trout, Striped Bass, and other fish species are often seen jumping in the water or swimming under your boat. Grab a snorkel and mask and check out what lies beneath the surface. You may even find some sea shells!
After a nice picnic style lunch on the beach, you will pack up the gear and paddle back toward the marina, passing several large yachts and houseboats along the way.
Available: Daily at 6:30am
Duration: 6.5 hours
Skill Level: Beginner
Difficulty: Easy
Children should be at least 6 years old and paddle in a tandem kayak with an adult or 14 years old if they wish to paddle their own kayak.
Includes:
- High performance kayak with rudder for easy steering
- Paddle and Life Vest
- All safety equipment
- Professional Guide
- Lunch and snacks
- Bottled water
- A dry bag for your essentials
- Sunscreen
- Snorkels and goggles
- Transportation to and from most Las Vegas Hotels
What to bring/wear:
- Shorts or pants and shirt (not cotton)
- Dress in layers during cool weather or winter months
- River sandals or water shoes (flip flops are not recommended)
- Swimsuit (wear under clothes)
- Hat and sunglasses
- Camera and plenty of film
- Extra batteries
- Towel (optional)
- Spending cash for souvenirs
Technical Details:
# Approximately 3 hours of paddling on a large lake, to several secluded islands. Water conditions are mostly flat, but can be choppy depending on wind, waves, and weather. You will paddle roughly 3 to 4 miles roundtrip. Kayaks are stable and have rudders for steering. Single or tandem boats are available.
# Easy hikes can be taken, and summer is nice for swimming. This trip is beginner and family friendly.
# A minimum of 2 passengers is required for tour to run.
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