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Colorado River Float: Black Canyon Serenity
4.8
406 Ratings
Boulder City
Escape the craziness of Las Vegas for a thrilling 3-hour motorized raft tour through the stunning Black Canyon. Marvel at the Hoover Dam, enjoy breathtaking views, and take a refreshing dip in the mighty Colorado River. Don’t miss this unforgettable day trip!
Escape the craziness of Las Vegas for a thrilling 3-hour motorized raft tour through the stunning Black Canyon. Marvel at the Hoover Dam, enjoy breathtaking views, and take a refreshing dip in the mighty Colorado River. Don’t miss this unforgettable day trip!
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Boulder City - The tour kicks off with a convenient hotel pick-up from selected Las Vegas hotels or by meeting the group in Boulder City, a historic town established in the 1930s for Hoover Dam workers. Discover this delightful town before setting off on the adventure to the Hoover Dam and nearby attractions.
- **Lake Mead National Recreation…
- Boulder City - The tour kicks off with a convenient hotel pick-up from selected Las Vegas hotels or by meeting the group in Boulder City, a historic town established in the 1930s for Hoover Dam workers. Discover this delightful town before setting off on the adventure to the Hoover Dam and nearby attractions.
- Lake Mead National Recreation Area - The creation of the Hoover Dam resulted in Lake Mead, the largest artificial lake in the United States. This renowned reservoir provides breathtaking views and recreational activities for visitors.
- Hoover Dam - Travel down the Lower Portal Road, the original path used by Hoover Dam construction workers, to board your raft. Enjoy a 3-hour exploration of 12 miles filled with history, beauty, and wonder as you glide through the Black Canyon National Water Trail. Discover waterfalls, hot springs, and other geological marvels. The trip is fully narrated by knowledgeable guides who share fascinating history about the Hoover Dam and the Black Canyon National Water Trail.
- Willow Beach - Take a refreshing break at a picturesque side beach, where you can stretch your legs, swim, or relax in the cool, clear waters of the Colorado River. Additionally, a delicious lunch is included, packed in a take-home, insulated souvenir bag for your convenience.
- Willow Beach Marina - The tour concludes at Willow Beach Marina, located in the scenic Mohave Desert of Arizona, where you’ll board a shuttle back to the starting point. Don’t forget to bring your camera to capture the stunning views along the way!
What's Included
- Float Trip on the Colorado River with live commentary by a local guide
- NPS Park Entrance Fee
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option selected)
- Lunch
- Float Trip on the Colorado River with live commentary by a local guide
- NPS Park Entrance Fee
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option selected)
- Lunch
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Round-trip Transportation (depending on option selected)
- National Park Fee (included with transport; not included with self-drive/without transport option)
- Gratuities
- Round-trip Transportation (depending on option selected)
- National Park Fee (included with transport; not included with self-drive/without transport option)
Additional Information
Leave behind the hustle and bustle of Las Vegas for a serene adventure on the Colorado River aboard a motorized raft. Beginning near the Hoover Dam within the Lake Mead National Recreation Area, embark on a 3-hour float through the breathtaking Black Canyon, surrounded by majestic cliffs and expansive desert landscapes. During the journey, there is…
Leave behind the hustle and bustle of Las Vegas for a serene adventure on the Colorado River aboard a motorized raft. Beginning near the Hoover Dam within the Lake Mead National Recreation Area, embark on a 3-hour float through the breathtaking Black Canyon, surrounded by majestic cliffs and expansive desert landscapes. During the journey, there is ample opportunity to swim in the river, unwind during a lunch break, and discover a side of Nevada that many travelers miss. With options for self-driving or round-trip transportation, this experience is crafted to be both flexible and convenient.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Vegetarian & Gluten Free options are available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Total Tour time WITH Transportation is 6 hours door-to door
Location
268 Lakeshore Rd
Lakeshore Road
Lake Mead RV Village ( Coyote Room @ Village Hall)
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(406 Ratings)
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Clt2ssb
Jul 7, 2026
Fantastic experience! - We took the shuttle from Las Vegas to the Hoover Dam and back to Vegas. Steve and Sara were gracious hosts and guides. They both provided the history of the dam, Boulder City, and surrounding area. I highly recommend this tour. Gorgeous scenery, great people, and I would do it again. If you're attending a concert at the Sphere, or a convention, be sure to plan a day for this trip.
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Z7704qjdc
Jul 6, 2026
Great day of relaxing and seeing nature. - This was my third time to do this over the last 15 years. This a very relaxing easy going refreshing thing to do. This trip was just as good as the last two. The tour guide was very professional. She excelled at her job. This is a fantastic way to spend a day after a week in a Las Vegas convention.
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I4804pcjonb
Jul 6, 2026
Fabulous!!! - Kathleen was our guide and absolutely fabulous. We got local historical information that was fascinating. Saw birds and big horn sheep. The river was calm and the trip was very relaxing and enjoyable. Would not hesitate to go again. Scott was our driver and land guide. Got a wonderful history lesson on Boulder City. Easy pickup and drop off from our hotel in Vegas. We thoroughly enjoyed our day.
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Monica_v
Jun 27, 2026
We were greeted so... - We were greeted so professionally and welcoming by Scott. He had a sense of humor. He was so thorough in his discussion. Michael kept in touch with me the day before and day of trip. He was very responsive. The day was planned well, punctual, detailed, and prepared. Once we got to the raft, we were greeted and guided by our guide Sarah. She was amazing!!! She took her time and was so knowledgeable and passionate about birds. The view was spectacular. The raft had everything we needed. It was a memorable experience.
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Kelly_m
Jun 14, 2026
A Must Do When in Vegas - It was amazing. Wonderful guides who shared so much knowledge. Saw beautiful scenery and things that we could never have experienced if not on that tour!
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Sarah_k
Jun 9, 2026
Spend the day with this company! - The entire experience was well worth the cost and exceeded our expectations. Pickup was prompt and seamless, the guides were exceptional, and the scenery throughout Black Canyon was absolutely breathtaking. Sarah, our raft pilot, was fantastic—friendly, engaging, and incredibly knowledgeable about the area and its history. Izzy, our transportation guide, was equally wonderful. He was personable and accommodating, and even took us through some of the surrounding towns when we had extra time, which added an unexpected and enjoyable element to the trip.
What truly stood out was the genuine passion the staff had for the outdoors and the natural beauty of the region. Their enthusiasm for Black Canyon, the Colorado River, the surrounding wildlife, and the local history was contagious and made the experience even more meaningful. It was clear that they genuinely enjoy sharing this remarkable landscape with visitors, which added a personal touch that you don’t often find on tours.
Everything was extremely well organized from beginning to end, and the staff went above and beyond to make us feel welcomed and appreciated. Their attention to detail created a relaxing, memorable, and truly first-class vacation experience. We would highly recommend this excursion to anyone visiting Las Vegas and will definitely be recommending it to our friends and family. This was easily one of the highlights of our trip.
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Sunshine206101
Jun 4, 2026
River ride - We booked our trip the first of May, not thinking about the heat. It was 105 the day of our trip. Sarah our guide, said they had wet towels to help with the heat. She encouraged everyone to use them, and to drink water. She was very knowledgeable about the history of Hoover Dam, the river, the flora along the river, and the people that lived in Boulder City. We can’t say enough about how professional they were from the reservation process until we left the river. We highly recommend this trip.
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Sbolan
May 11, 2026
A fabulous experience - This was an absolutely fabulous tour. This completed our viewing of the Hoover Dam from all sides. We had been over the dam, we took the detailed tour, now we have seen the dam from the back side and got to experience the beautiful Colorado river.
The tour was organized and executed perfectly. Our tour guide was perfect, providing enough information, keeping it interesting but never seeming to come across as having to 'follow a script'.
The only thing that I would caution people about on this trip is that you will be on the river for a full 3-hours, thus, the sun and temperature can be an issue. The tour operator provided plenty of cold water, including having towels that they would wet down for participants. In addition, we made a couple of short stops on the bank where you could wade or jump in the river if you wanted.
I don't think that it would be possible for me to give this tour a more enthusiastic recommendation. It is time and money very well spent.
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Robin_l
May 11, 2026
The Dam trip - Excellent adventure! We truly enjoyed our bus driver & boat captain! Learned all kinds of fun facts & history! This was truly an easy going day. Lunch was delightful!
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Sybil_h
May 10, 2026
NYC girl on the Colorado River - It was amazing!! Our guide Cordero was so friendly, knowledgeable and funny.. this was a solo trip for me and he answered all of my questions which made my experience so much more interesting .. I highly recommend this adventure to anyone looking for something unique to do off the Las Vegas strip
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