Grand Canyon West-Hualapai Nation

West Rim of the Grand Canyon...Home to the Hualapai People. Hualapai means “People of the Tall Pines”, and they are the native people of the Southwest. Their homeland IS the Grand Canyon, and they decided to open their home to visitors in

1988 as a Tourist Destination. And we are ALL thankful for that!

When you purchase a Grand Canyon West Tour Package from Awesome Adventures, you put your-self in the Driver’s Seat to Adventure.

Don’t get tied down to tour schedules, pickups, bus schedules and other stuff, simply book your package with Awesome Adventures and you decide what to do and when to do it.

We offer several other Self Drive Tours that might interest you, look in the handout from Hertz to learn about other Self Drive Tours to Valley of Fire, Zion National Park, and Eldorado Canyon.

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Las Vegas, NV Total Miles: 121 • South on US-93 toward Phoenix 32 miles • Go over the new Hoover Dam Bypass Bridge and continue South on US-93 40 miles• Do NOT follow signs for Hoover Dam, the new bypass bridge takes bypasses the dam.• Do NOT follow signs for Grand Canyon South Rim • Left turn (North) on to Pierce Ferry Road 28 miles• OBEY the posted 25 mph speed limit in Dolan Springs-strictly enforced! • Right turn (East) on to Diamond Bar Road 21 miles • Do NOT go turn into Grand Canyon Ranch, this is NOT Grand Canyon West• **Diamond Bar Road will end at the only entrance to Grand Canyon West, which is the Grand Canyon West Airport.Approximate Travel Time: 2hrs 30mins

GRAND CANYON• You will be traveling 14 miles down an unpaved road. It is however graded and maintained, we are not responsible for any dam-age to your vehicle. Please maintain the speed limit.• You will receive your Tour vouchers when you check in at the Hertz Rental Counter. These vouchers must be turned in at the Grand Canyon West Ticket Counter upon arrival.• When you arrive at the Grand Canyon West Parking lot, park your car, and proceed to the ticket counter.• Awesome Adventures is NOT liable for lost vouchers, please treat them like cash and keep them safe until you turn them in at the Grand Canyon West Counter.• Grand Canyon West opens at 7 am and closes at 8 pm.• Skywalk opens at 7:30 am.• The Grand Canyon West Rim operates on Mountain Time. Please be sure to check your time difference prior to your arrival.• This is a DRY Reservation. No alcohol is permitted on the premises.• When you return to Las Vegas, follow the directions provided, but in reverse. Return to the Hertz Rental Counter at the Hard Rock Hotel Casino where you picked up your vehicle. • Shuttle Service may be available at the end of your adventure, but you must check with the Hertz counter at the time you get your rental vehicle • Vehicle must be returned full of gas.• It is not guaranteed that shuttle service is available at any time, it is your responsibility to arrange for transportation back to your hotel• The Hertz Rental at the Hard Rock Hotel closes at 5 pm. If you are returning your vehicle after that time, there is a drop box located on the 7th Floor of the Hard Rock Hotel Parking Garage.

Rafting Important InformationIf you are doing an Overnight at the Hualapai Lodge in Peach Springs, with Whitewater Rafting the next day, you have two choices for your transportation. Please read this information carefully so you know exactly what to do and where to go to make the most of your trip.

Option 1: Leave Rental Car at Grand Canyon WestFor this option, you would enjoy your day at the Grand Canyon West, then take a shuttle to Peach Springs to the Hualapai Lodge, spend the night in the Lodge, Raft the next morning and end up back at Grand Canyon West where your rental vehicle is waiting.

If you choose this option:• You MUST check with Grand Canyon West upon arrival to fi nd out the departure time for your shuttle. We have NO control over the shuttle times, and if you miss your shuttle, there is nothing we can do about it. • Pack just a SMALL bag with your overnight stuff and clothing for the rafting trip, as you will be bringing this bag with you on the raft…Dry Bag will be provided. ONE BAG ONLY PLEASE!

Option 2: Drive Rental Vehicle to Peach Springs-WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS OPTION!!!!For this option, you would enjoy your day at the Grand Canyon West, then leave when you want to drive yourself to the Hualapai Lodge in Peach Springs, AZ. You will spend the night in the Lodge, raft the next morning, then take a shuttle at the end of the raft trip from Grand Canyon West (where the rafting trip ends) back to the Hualapai Lodge in Peach Springs.

This option makes it possible for you to spend MORE time at Grand Canyon West, getting the best value for your money, and you also get to travel on Historic Route 66, taking in some great scenery.

The Hualapai Lodge is located approximately 2 hours from Grand Canyon West.

Directions from Grand Canyon West to Hualapai Lodge:

Proceed to Kingman then take Andy Devine east. Andy Devine turns into Historic Route 66. Con-tinue 47 miles east on Historic route 66. The Lodge is on the right, 900 Historic Route 66.Hualapai Lodge: 900 Highway 66, Peach Springs, AZ (928) 769-2230�

Grand Canyon West Viewpoints

Eagle Point

Na ve American Village: walking tour of authen c Na ve American dwellings depic ng mul ple tribes.

Amphitheater: live Na ve American performances from mul ple tribes demonstrated con nuously all day.

Crea ons by Na ve Hands: featuring handmade, authen c Na ve American jewelry and cra s.

Guano Point

“Highpoint Hike”: off ering breathtaking panoramic canyon views of the Grand Canyon and Colorado River.

Visit the remnants of a historic tram that stretched 8,800 feet across the canyon to guano mine discovered in the 1930’s.

Hualapai Market: interact with Tribal members off ering Na- ve American jewelry and cra s.

Hualapai Ranch

Enjoy western hospitality, cowboy entertainment, wagon rides, and more.

Learn how to rope, quick draw, and tomahawk toss the cow-boy way.

Horseback Riding-Wagon Rides

Grand Canyon Skywalk at Eagle Point

The glass bridge is suspended 4,000 feet above the Colorado River on the very edge of the Grand Canyon. Personal be-longings, including cameras are not allowed on the bridge. To protect from dropping any items into the canyon or onto the glass, you will be asked to store your items in the provided lockers. Photos of the Skywalk may be taken from the side with personal cameras. Professional photos of you on the bridge are available for purchase a er your walk. Children must be able to walk on their own on the glass bridge.

Begin to explore the Grand Canyon walls over the whitewater rapids of the Colorado River. Hike up to Traver ne Falls, a natural water-fall, with your experienced guide.

Hear about the history and culture of the Hualapai people. Look for local wildlife while enjoying lunch along the banks of the river.

Con nue through the Grand Canyon on a smooth water ride viewing the towering can-yon from a unique perspec ve.

Complete your adventure with a helicopter fl ight up to the top of Grand Canyon West, home of the Skywalk.

Ra s depart from Peach Springs, Arizona on Historic Route 66 from the Hualapai Lodge and ground transporta on returns you to Peach Spring.

All this in just one day!

*Due to weather condi ons, helicopter transporta on from the river may not be possible and alterna vely, ra ers will be transported by ground from South Cove, thus extending the dura on of the ra ing and re-turn trip. Maximum of $20 refund per person upon wri en request by customer.

Whitewater Ra ing

Whitewater Ra ing takes place in Peach Springs, AZ, about 1 1/2 hours from Grand Canyon West. If you book a package that includes Grand Canyon West Day Package and Overnight at Lodge, you will fi rst drive to Grand Canyon West, par cipate in the ac vi es, catch a shu le around 2:30 pm to Peach Springs, and spend the night at the Hualapai Lodge.

The next morning, you will ra the Colorado River, and you will end up back at Grand Canyon West, where your rental vehicle was parked.

Ra ing runs March-October only, and books up fast, so plan your adventure NOW!

Flight of the Eagle

Explore the Grand Canyon from an Eagle’s eyes. Soar through the years of history that have created this amaz-ing natural wonder. A spectacular 12-15 minute fl ight will take you through the canyon for an aerial perspec- ve of endless views not available anywhere else.

Canyon Journey

Soar gracefully above the Grand Canyon by taking a breathtaking narrated 30-minute airplane tour over the winding Colorado River. View side canyons such as Burnt Canyon, Pearce Canyon, Horse Flat Canyon and much more in the miles of untouched natural splendor.

Helicopter/Pontoon Boat

Experience an exhilara ng helicopter fl ight through the canyon landing 4,000 feet below the rim on the banks of the Colorado River. Board a pontoon boat and enjoy a ride on the river between the rugged canyon walls. Children 2 years and under are free of charge.

Cabins at Grand Canyon West

Extend your Grand Canyon Experience and spend the night in western cabins facing the canyon rim. Join the cowboys making S’mores and telling stories around an open fi re.

Hualapai Lodge Peach Springs, AZ

Experience Hualapai culture at the Hualapai Lodge on Historic Route 66. The Lodge is an approximately 2-hour drive to Grand Canyon West.

This is where the Whitewater Ra ing takes place, and since it starts so early in the morning, your best bet is to stay overnight at this rus c lodge the night before your ra ing trip.

Helicopter-Boat Tours

Lodging

• Grand Canyon West Hualapai Nation from Las Vegas• Follow 515/US 95/93 toward Hoover Dam (32 miles).

• Do NOT follow signs for Hoover Dam, instead you will be taking the new bypass bridge

• Continue past dam for about 45 miles to Pierce Ferry Road.

• Turn left on Pierce Ferry Road toward Dolan Springs, continue through Dolan Springs.

• Watch your speed limit as you travel through town (25 MPH Max. Limit).

• Continue for 27 miles, then through the Joshua Tree Forest to Diamond Bar Road (unpaved).

• Turn right on Diamond Bar Road, continue on for 21 miles.

• Diamond Bar Road ends at the Grand Canyon West Entrance.

• Do NOT turn into Grand Canyon West Ranch, this is NOT the Grand Canyon West Hualapai Nation

• See Map below.

• GPS Coordinates: Latitude: 36d0’43.55”N Longitude: 113d48’40.50”W