Hoover Dam and Black Canyon Full-Day Guided Kayak Tour
Description
Paddle the peaceful Colorado River right from the base of iconic Hoover Dam, exploring dramatic caves, secluded beaches, natural hot springs, and hidden canyons all in one full-day trip. Led by expert guides, you’ll learn about the region’s amazing wildlife and history, enjoy a prepared lunch, and experience a top-rated adventure fit for all skill levels. With all gear and Las Vegas transport included, this is the most immersive and convenient way to discover Black Canyon’s stunning landscapes in depth.
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Pickup Locations & Times
Pick up from your Hotel is generally between 5:30 and 6:00am. We will call you the day before to give you a more exact pick up time. If guests do not require a hotel pick up, they can choose to meet us at our shop in Boulder City.
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Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Important: In order for the local operator to obtain the necessary permits for this tour ALL traveler names must be provided as they appear on a government issued ID such as a driver's license or passport. Your tour will not be confirmed unless all names are provided.
- Please note once reservation is confirmed the local operator is required to purchase a launch permit (USD $31.80). This is non-refundable.
- All travelers MUST bring a government issued ID on the day of the tour
- A hearty boxed lunch is included. Our sandwich options are: Ham, Turkey, BLT, PB&J, or Chef Salad
- Please refer to Viator's cancellation policy.
Reviews(186)
I used Desert Adventures for the Unguided full day, Hoover Dam to Willow Beach Adventure. The cost included an early morning pick up at the Hoover Dam Lodge, kayak, PFD and pickup/shuttle back from Willow Beach back to my hotel at the end of the paddle. Desert Adventures provided Great Service. Very cheerful drivers/assistants especially, Austin who provided interesting bits of local knowledge. Be prepared. Check the weather. Strong Headwinds can present challenging conditions if you are not in great shape and a seasoned paddler.
Hi there and thank you for your review! I will certainly pass on your comments to Austin! We agree he is great! We appreciate your business and hope that we can serve you again in the near future.
Neil and Jonathan were amazing guides for our day long paddle. Very knowledgeable and experienced! We definitely recommend this trip!
Hi Rod, We are so happy that you had an amazing day on the river! We hope that you visit us again for another adventure in our sort of secret desert oasis.
Beautiful day Kayaking the Colorado river from the Hoover dam to Willow beach. Pristine water and scenery, short hikes to some hot springs and a nice picnic lunch on the riverbank. This was one of my favourite days I've had in las Vegas. Desert adventures provided the kayaks, lunch, guide, and transport from the strip hotel I was staying at. Thanks for a great day seeing some beautiful sights in Nevada.
We're so glad you had a great time! Thank you for your review. We hope you can join us again soon for another adventure!
The whole day was just amazing from start to finish. We met guide, Antonio, and driver in Boulder city and were immediately taking to kayak staging area. We were in the water in front of the Dam at 8am. We lucked out and it was just the 2 of us and Antonio for the day Antonio is so knowledgeable and passionate about the area. He showed us all the fun caves and hot springs. Lunch was also top notch. It is from a local Boulder City Restaurant and is delicious and a huge meal. The day was filled with amazing scenery Highly recommend Desert Adventures, from planning to actual day they were so professional and easy to deal with. Great communication from start to finish
Hello and thank you for your review. We are so glad that you enjoyed your adventure with Antonio. We love to show our guests the magic in Black Canyon and we hope you visit us again soon, perhaps for a 2-day adventure!
The whole trip from start to finish was spectacular. Picked up at my hotel, on time with a friendly welcoming driver . At the start of the trip I was given preference for lunch and that was yummy. The kayak was just awesome , caves, hot springs, scenery and education in the way. The tip is not easy , you need to be able to row for periods of time and can be tough but well worth it . Sarah my guide was amazing. She educated me about the Dam, animals and rock and was fun.
Hello Adele, Thank you for the review! We love that we helped you learn about the area and yourself..it was challenging but what an accomplishment! We hope you come adventure with us again.
I had the best time ever! I knew the sights would be out of this world, but my experience with Desert Adventures could not have gone better. Our guide, Sarah was the absolute best. She is very knowledgeable, friendly, and genuinely loves what she does, and it shows in how she naturally shares her information. Desert Adventures found a real gem in her, and anyone who gets her as their guide is indeed lucky!
Oh thank you so much for the kind review! We love Sarra! We're glad you had a great time and hope you can come back for another adventure soon!
What a great day!! I know we were incredibly lucky to do so but we had the river to ourselves for pretty much all of the trip with our guide Neil, who was great and fun to spend a day on the river with! It was like having a trip out on the water with one your friends, which made the day that much more enjoyable! We had a blast! Thank you Neil and thank you Desert Adventures! The next time we're in the Southwest we'll definitely be hitting you up for one of your overnight camps! Liam and Jay (The Scouser and The Saffa) P.s. Neil, your selfie will be taking pride of place in our vacation scrapbook, and I still fully expect to see my picture hanging in the shop (you know which one I mean haha) when I'm in next time!
We're so glad you had a great trip with Neil. Sounds like shenanigans and lots of fun were had! We'll be sure to pass along the message and we hope to see you back again soon!
This is my 4th experience with Desert Adventures and they are spot on amazing every time. From the booking to end of experience they are top notch. Special shout out to Antonio who has taken my friends and I from the kayak basics class, through the rescue course to excursions being a top tier guide every time. My friends and I will not go to any other tour company and are looking forward to our next excursion in October.
Heather, thank you so much for the review and your repeat business! Antonio enjoyed paddling with you and your crew also! Here's to the next adventure!
Had a fantastic time on the river!! Sarah oir guide did a fantastic job. Many hot springs and pools. Food was fantastic!!
Thank you for your review! We're so glad you had a great time. We hope you come back again soon!
We did an unguided solo trek. Dropoff was smooth. The pickup was smooth. Worth every penny. Make sure to get 2-3of their maps and store them in a water-safe pouch. Highly recommend the trip, solo or guided!
Hi Benjamin, Thank you for your feedback. We are happy that we provided the exact service you needed. Come see us again soon for another amazing adventure!
