Women’s Las Vegas Weekend Trip Adventure
Overview
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This isn’t your typical girls-only Vegas weekend trip. This is a Las Vegas Vacation Weekend Adventure, Explorer Chick style! (That means packing your sequins and sports bras!) After a few nights on the strip, enjoy rock climbing, kayaking and overnight camping in Black Canyon. Experience both the glamour and true grit of Las Vegas, Nevada in its surrounding desert landscape with other adventurous women. o experience Las Vegas, Explorer Chick style! From a 4-star hotel to a billion-star sky, experience the full scope of glam and grit in WILD Las Vegas.
Viva Freemont Street Las Vegas
Your vacation begins at a high-end Downtown Las Vegas Hotel and Casino where you’ll enjoy all the food, drink, chip-tossing, and people-watching Fremont Street has to offer.
Red Rock Canyon Rock Climbing
We’ll build in time to escape the crowds to spend a full day rock climbing and exploring the vertical sandstone walls of Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area.
Kayaking below Hoover Dam
So long, Las Vegas! Kayak adventure, here we come! On day three, we’ll dry bag our belongings (peace out, heels ✌) as we prepare for a camping overnight along the Lower Colorado River. Your 12-mile paddling journey launches at the base of Hoover Dam through the Black Canyon on the Lower Colorado River. That’s right: We’ll gain special access to launch kayaks below the towering Hoover Damn. Talk about feeling small!
Colorado River Camping
The water will be moving and flat; a peaceful pace for anyone who might have overindulged the night prior and perfect for a relaxing trip. Along the way, we’ll make frequent stops to areas accessible only by boat—natural hot springs, slot canyons, a natural sauna, Emerald Cave with gorgeous green water, historical sites, even ruins! We’ll spend our final night resting up camped out on the shore, snort-laughing under the stars.
This adventure is for women who love to experience multiple adventures, don’t mind trading their bed for a warm sleeping bag, and who can trade room service for rock climbing without a second thought. This Vegas Vacation is the best of both worlds: city life and outdoor adventure!
Adventure Highlights
- Experience the neon lights and glam of old Las Vegas while exploring the best outdoor activities in the surrounding areas!
- Get vertical learning to rock climb in Red Rock Canyon with the intensity level as high or low as you’d like.
- Be one of the few getting an up close and personal look at Hoover Dam when as you launch your kayak at it’s base.
- Explore the Lower Colorado River by spending 2 days pack-kayaking through Black Canyon stopping for natural hot springs, hiking, Emerald Cave, historical ruins, slot canyons and more.
- Enjoy a 4 Star Hotel in Downtown Las Vegas right on Fremont Street with a variety of restaurants, luxurious pools, casinos, attractions, and even more just steps outside.
- Spend one night backcountry camping in the heart of Black Canyon along the Colorado River
- Relax with a comprehensive itinerary that makes the logistics, transportation, navigation, meal planning, lodging, and everything between easy.
- Geek out with supportive and encouraging Explorer Chicks on a private, women-only, small group adventure tour.
Day 1 – Arrival to Las Vegas, Nevada!
Welcome to Las Vegas! You’ll be greeted by your Explorer Chick Leader upon arrival to our hotel. Your day is free to explore Las Vegas on your own. Our hotel will be located in the heart of downtown Las Vegas on Fremont Street. Explore Las Vegas and it’s many casinos, artistic parks, luxurious pools (our hotel has a shark tank you can take a water slide through!), and anything else you could imagine. We will officially kick off your Vegas Vacation with a Welcome Dinner at 7:00pm. Plan to arrive in Las Vegas before 4:00pm.
Accommodation: 4 Star Hotel in Downtown Las Vegas
Meals: Welcome Dinner
Day 2: Rock Climbing in Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area
Today we’ll be exploring the vertical world of Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area. We’ll learn thorough rock climbing safety, how to belay, climbing movement and techniques all while in a beautiful desert setting in a world class climbing environment. Throughout the day you’ll be both belaying your fellow Explorer Chicks and scaling red, sandstone walls. A boxed lunch will be included for you to eat at your leisure. We’ll spend approximately 7 hours in Red Rock Canyon climbing to our hearts’ (and muscles) content!
After rock climbing, we’ll return to our Hotel in Downtown Las Vegas. The evening is yours to explore more of the shine and sparkle that Las Vegas is known for.
Accommodation: 4 Star Hotel in Downtown Las Vegas
Meals: B, L, D
Day 3: Hot Springs, Slot Canyons, Natural Steam Bath, and Waterfalls via Kayak
Today marks the first day of our overnight kayaking adventure. We’ll check out of our Downtown Las Vegas Hotel and load up our van to transfer down to Boulder City where we’ll go through a gear check and get packed up to head towards our boat launch near the Hoover Dam.
As we near the Hoover Dam, we’ll bypass the main tourist areas and embark on a road closed to the public. You will be one of 45 lucky permit holders/day to launch a kayak at the Hoover Dam! We’ll be escorted 1,000 feet down to the base of the Hoover Dam. At our launch site, we’ll marvel in the massive feat of engineering while taking in this “once in a lifetime” experience.
After our kayaks are filled with everything we need for the next 2 days, we’ll launch our kayaks at the base of the Hoover Dam and begin our 12 mile river adventure! We’ll be kayaking through “moving flatwater”. No experience or kayak skills are necessary as we’ll go through everything you need to know!
As we kayak deep into Black Canyon we’ll stop at a natural sauna cave, numerous hot springs in Gold Strike Canyon and slot canyons where we can explore deep into the narrows of the rock.
We’ll find the perfect campsite underneath a starry sky where we’ll enjoy gourmet backcountry cuisine and a crackling campfire. Hot springs are a short walk away where we can soak before crawling into our cozy sleeping bag.
Accommodation: Double Occupancy Backcountry Camping
Meals: B, L, D
Day 4: Kayak through Black Canyon
We’ll wake up to the smell of coffee and to the Colorado River slowly running past our campsite. Today will be filled with kayaking to natural and historical sites. After packing up our camp, we’ll hop in our kayaks to paddle downstream past wildlife habitats with chances to see bighorn sheep, peregrine falcons, eagles, coyotes, foxes, and lizards.
We’ll kayak past historic cableways, catwalks, and visit the ruins of a historic home site. Our trip isn’t complete without paddling into the green waters of Emerald Cave. We’ll enjoy lunch on the beach before kayaking to Willow Beach Marina where we’ll meet our transportation back to Las Vegas.
Accommodation: Double Occupancy Backcountry Camping
Meals: B, L
*Explorer Chick reserves the option to modify trip itineraries at the discretion of your tour director as necessary due to weather, conditions, illness, injury, group dynamics, or other unforeseen incidents.
- 3 Days/2 Nights in a 4 Star Downtown Las Vegas Hotel and Casino
- 2 Days/1 Night Camping in Black Canyon- Includes a Sleeping Bag, Pillow, Sleeping Mat, Double Occupancy Tent, and shared camping supplies
- All meals as indicated in itinerary: B-3, L-3, D-3.
- 2 Days Kayaking in Black Canyon on the Lower Colorado River – Includes High Performance Touring Kayak, Dry Bag, Paddle, Life Vest, and All Safety Gear
- Full Day Rock Climbing with instruction in Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area with all technical gear included
- All Permits and Fees including the utlra-competitive Hoover Dam boat launch permits!
- A commemorative Explorer Chick shirt
- Transportation throughout the itinerary
- A detailed Travel Guide with everything you need to know for your trip
- One experienced Explorer Chick Leader ensuring your trip is seamless and unforgettable!
- The freedom to enjoy your vacation and mindlessly wander!
- Small Group experience! Your Explorer Chick Adventure is exclusive and limited to 12 women
The National Park Service strictly limits the number of people permitted to launch at the Hoover Dam to 45 people/day on our overnight kayak adventure. PERMITS WILL SELL OUT FOR THIS DATE.
Book your spot as soon as possible.
Explorer Chick will secure your NPS Permit as soon as the trip minimum is met and permits become available to reserve.
*Packages do NOT include your airfare, airport transportation, alcoholic beverages, travel insurance, Explorer Chick Leader Tips, meals exclusive of itinerary, or costs for additional activities.
*Does NOT include your Explorer Chick Guide’s Tips – Tipping your Explorer Chick Guide is optional, but customary. If you wish to recognize your Explorer Chick Guide for exceptional service, we recommend you tip them 10-25% of your trip costs.
*Explorer Chick reserves the option to modify trip itineraries at the discretion of your tour director as necessary due to weather, conditions, illness, injury, group dynamics, or other unforeseen incidents.
Please allow 6 months prior to departure for confirmation of permits to book your airfare.
Your adventure begins and ends in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Arrival: Plan to arrive on Day 1 anytime in advance of our 6:30pm Rendezvous at the Front Desk. Official hotel check-in begins at 3pm.
Departure: Plan to fly out of Las Vegas on Day 4 after 9:00pm.
You will want to fly into McCarran International Airport (LAS). Your airport transfers in Las Vegas are NOT included with your package.
You will receive a Travel Guide attached to your booking confirmation with all the hotel and all the information you’ll need to prepare for your epic trip!
We require a minimum of 5 Explorer Chicks for this trip. Please confirm your trip is guaranteed and NPS permits are secured before booking airfare.
Your Las Vegas Vacation Weekend Adventure is geared toward experiencing a wide variety of activities. We’ll learn to rock climb in Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area with the intensity as high or as little as you prefer. We’ll spend 2 days in kayaks on moving flatwater with hiking, slot canyons and hot springs to explore along the river. Although this trip is rated moderate, we’ll be playing all day long! We highly recommend training prior to your trip in all conditions to arrive with a base level of fitness. Train how you play!
Please consider your ability to meet the physical demands very seriously. It is for the safety of both you and our group. All Explorer Chicks will be required to sign an Acknowledgement of Physical Demands as part of their waiver upon booking.
Still not convinced that THIS is the adventure for you?
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- The Traveler vs. the Tourist
- 6 Benefits to Booking with a Tour Company
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5 Reviews
Inna C
April 17th, 2019Vegas vacation was …. absolutely fantastic experience! It was an adventure from start to finish. Women on the trip came there for different reasons and had different backgrounds, but the group dynamics was great. Every day we pushed own limits with climbing red rock canyon rappelling, peddling against 15 mph winds, hiking hidden trails, and through it all there was support and encouragement for each other… Jamie- our guide – you are the best!
Thank you Explorer Chick for creating this adventure for me!
Jodi B
April 28th, 2019Vegas April 2019 – Loved, loved loved it! Many thanks to our guide/leader/spiritual adviser/confidant, Jaime for making this experience enjoyable and fuss-free. It was wonderful to meet and share this adventure with such a variety of strong, independent, “bold”, sweet souls. I am grateful to have had the opportunity to be introduced/participate in places and things that I never would have on my own. This outing made me feel so alive and free. Life is good, and I want more!
Sarah Jessen
April 6th, 2021The most epic adventure trip I’ve ever been on! Having something extremely fun every single day.
It had gals with different physical shape and body sizes and everyone did great! Lots of rock scrambling and so many hot springs to soak in! This is by far one of the best trips I think they offer! It’s so nice to know your food was all paid for ahead of time, and never worried about spending more money. The camping food from dinner to breakfast felt gourmet and the restaurants were DELICIOUS!!!
joan e Cunningham
April 20th, 2021VEGAS 2021- What an amazing trip this was. My 2 daughters and I decided to get away and try something new. we were a little hesitant about working with a group to plan the trip and being around other women from different parts of the country as the Pandemic still raging. The entire trip from the first HELLO to the last teary Goodbye was amazing. many little extras thrown in to make this an absolute “once in a lifetime” adventure. Our GUIDE-Cassie, was so happy and positive, her adventurous spirit showed at all times. being new at these adventures we were a little hesitant but the guides made us feel like pro rock climbers, kayakers, campers, and hot spring seekers!! would recommend 1000% for a first trip.
Katrina Jones
October 3rd, 2022Just finished this trip with a group of my now friends, 6 ladies who provided support, encouragement, and laughs for 4 days while exploring in and around Las Vegas. Our EC guide Ashley was everything a guide should be- organized, friendly, humble, supportive and accommodating. She has a wealth of experience and kept everything on track and perfect for us all weekend. Our local outfitters were also awesome partners on this trip. This trip was beautiful, challenging, and fulfilling. The kayaking is no joke- it’s 12.5 miles over 2 days, sometimes in a headwind. The rock climbing they can make as beginner friendly or advanced as your level so don’t be afraid. All the food was amazing both going out and on the water. You will not go hungry! Please take this trip or any trip from EC to grow, challenge yourself, meet new friends and experience the power of an all female experience!