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Examine Ancient Native American pictographs!
Operates on: Daily
Duration:
4 hours
Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, only minutes from the Strip,
it features scenic desert cliffs, buttes and spectacular rock formations. The
park is located where the southernmost tip of the Sierra Nevada converge with
the El Paso Range. Each tributary canyon is unique, with dramatic shapes and
vivid colors. It has scenery so dramatic it's often selected as the backdrop for movies and
commercials.
Along the 13-mile scenic drive you'll view the impressive Wilson Cliffs, part
of the 65-million-year-old Keystone Thrust. Keystone Thrust is the most
significant geologic feature of Red Rock Canyon, it is a fracture in the earth's
crust where one rock plate is thrust horizontally over another. It is believed
that two of the earth's crustal plates collided with such force that part of one
plate was shoved up and over younger sandstones. Numerous geological features abound,
including the fossilized sand dunes of the brilliantly colored Calico Hills.
The Calico Hills are riddled with natural water catchments called potholes or
tinajas (tee-nah-haz). After rains these natural water tanks fill up with water
and may be home to small insects, insect larvae and fairy shrimp.
A brief stop at the visitor center includes fascinating exhibits, a desert
tortoise habitat, and gift shop. A bonus to this tour is the off-road adventure
up Red Rock Summit Road (Rocky Gap). Beautiful desert wildflowers, ancient Native American
pictographs, and diverse vegetation make this tour one you'll never forget.
Tour includes:
- Personally guided and narrated tour (Level
3: Fully-guided tour).
- Complimentary hotel pick-up and drop-off
Tour does not include:
- Gratuities not included. (15% recommended)
Departure Time and Location:
- Around 8:00am (morning tour) or 1:00pm (afternoon tour)
- Complimentary pick-up service available from all Strip and Downtown Las
Vegas hotels at . Please advise pick-up hotel at time of booking and call upon
arrival in Las Vegas to reconfirm pick-up time.
Additional Information:
- Clothing - The temperatures in the canyon are very different, the
lower you go into the canyon, the hotter it gets. Shorts, a light shirt and a
windbreaker are recommended for the warmer months.
- Footwear - Shoes should be comfortable, broken in, and laced up tight to keep
your feet secure.
- Hat - Keep your head covered up from the sun.
- Sunglasses - Shields for your eyes is important for UV protection.
- Sunscreen / Chapstick - SPF 15 or better.
Pricing Policy:
- Children ages 18 months-12 years of age are eligible for Child Rate.
- Infants aged under 18 months are free of charge.
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