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Black Canyon Tour: Scenic Views and Wildlife
4.8
150 Ratings
Boulder City
Experience the thrill of a guided raft tour in Black Canyon, near the iconic Hoover Dam. Get up close to the dam’s concrete slabs, explore the Old Catwalk, and marvel at stunning canyon views and wildlife.
Experience the thrill of a guided raft tour in Black Canyon, near the iconic Hoover Dam. Get up close to the dam’s concrete slabs, explore the Old Catwalk, and marvel at stunning canyon views and wildlife.
Duration:
1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Colorado River - The Black Canyon section of the Colorado River offers a brief yet unforgettable adventure, where visitors can travel for 1.5 hours downstream, immersing themselves in the canyon’s otherworldly beauty. During the excursion, guests will enjoy breathtaking views of the rugged cliffs and pristine waters, with a refreshing swim break…
- Colorado River - The Black Canyon section of the Colorado River offers a brief yet unforgettable adventure, where visitors can travel for 1.5 hours downstream, immersing themselves in the canyon’s otherworldly beauty. During the excursion, guests will enjoy breathtaking views of the rugged cliffs and pristine waters, with a refreshing swim break in the Colorado River to cool down.
- Hoover Dam - The Hoover Dam segment of the tour allows visitors to witness this iconic feat of engineering, including the remarkable bypass bridge. As you pass by, you’ll have the opportunity to appreciate the immense scale of the dam and the surrounding desert landscape, showcasing an awe-inspiring contrast between nature and human innovation.
What's Included
- Guided Raft Tour
- Lifejacket
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- Guided Raft Tour
- Lifejacket
- Bottled water
- Snacks
What's Not Included
- Gratuity
- Private transportation
- There is NO Transportation Available for this tour
- Gratuity
- Private transportation
- There is NO Transportation Available for this tour
Additional Information
Located a short distance from the Las Vegas Strip, the Black Canyon is unique on its landscape, history and closeness to wildlife. See up close and personal the concrete slabs, steps and rails used to build the dam. See the Old Catwalk, Gauging Station, stunning canyon views, Big Horn sheep, native plants and birds. The perfect addition to a Hoover Dam Tour!
Located a short distance from the Las Vegas Strip, the Black Canyon is unique on its landscape, history and closeness to wildlife. See up close and personal the concrete slabs, steps and rails used to build the dam. See the Old Catwalk, Gauging Station, stunning canyon views, Big Horn sheep, native plants and birds. The perfect addition to a Hoover Dam Tour!
Location
Hoover Dam Lodge and Casino
U.S. 93
Check in at WEST Parking Lot of Hotel- only multi story building on US 93 no later than 10:30 AM
Tour Departs at 11:00 am Sharp
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
(150 Ratings)
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Camper55359182376
Apr 20, 2025
Hoover Dam Rafting Tour was fantastic. Highly recommend this Tour. - This was an excellent tour. Bob was fantastic and very knowledgeable. It was beautiful and very educational. Loved every minute it of it.
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36eddiet
Apr 16, 2025
April, 2025 Postcard Raft Tour - April, 2025 ~ I absolutely loved this Raft Tour. I took the Postcard Tour for 1 1/2 hours and it was a perfect amount of time to enjoy the scenery and take plenty of pictures.
Our guide, Kyle, was very friendly, knowledgeable and polite. We even saw a stealth goat. See if you can spot him in the pic.
Our tour included a blue backpack (pictured) that included an apple, cookie, chips and aluminum bottle of water.
We met at the Hoover Dam Lodge and took a shuttle to raft. You can't miss the shuttle on the side of the lodge.
I hope you take the tour and enjoy it as much as I did!
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Dq2yy
Apr 13, 2025
So glad I booked this tour! - This was a great tour! We took our four person family, and went with two other families- 13 of us in all, including two toddlers. The tour operator was knowledgeable; the boat was comfortable and the trip easy and smooth (not that fast); and the kids appreciated the snacks which kept them quiet and occupied until we could get out and wade a bit in the water. Personally, I enjoyed the fact that we were given ALUMINUM water bottles of spring water- so this operator is eco friendly as well!
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Monikan114
Apr 12, 2025
Great time! - We had a great time! From the arrival point, through the tour and back... the staff was professional, informative and engaging. Would definitely recommend!
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Mark
Apr 11, 2025
Hoover Dam Boat Tour. - Well organized.
Victor provided a lot of information and transportation to the Dam from the Lodge.
Kyle was an excellent guide & boat captain. Highly recommend.
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Tricia_b
Mar 30, 2025
New view of the Hoover Dam - Kyle was an excellent guide and Viktor was very knowledgeable on the history of the Dam. Fun experience for our family.
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Mary_t
Mar 28, 2025
Cannot beat the views and crew! A+++++ - A+++++!! Fantastic tour, crew, scenery and value. Brian met and drove small group to a vantage and view of Hoover Dam and bridge that only a handful have access to. Kyle was an excellent boat pilot and tour guide. Informative, polite, extremely capable. It’s short enough to get relaxation in the morning and have plenty of time for other excursions in the afternoon/evening.
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Jlericks0
Mar 28, 2025
Do this! - I loved this tour! It was one of the highlights of our trip. I don't often write reviews, but this tour exceeded expectations. It started with an amazing drive down a private access road to the Colorado River. It included an up close and unique view of the Hoover Dam and a float through the Black Canyon.
Sarah was an amazing guide/host. She was very knowledgeable and accommodating.
The entire family, including our 15-year-old son, enjoyed the trip. That is saying something!
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Lesly_m
Mar 24, 2025
Must Do! - As a local, I had not experienced the Colorado River at this level. It's a beautiful experience and you leave with much appreciation of nature and the time your guide takes to learn and share their passion. Sarah did an amazing job!!
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S5962sodaveb
Apr 14, 2025
1.5 hr boat trip - Kyle the boat captain was excellent. The scenery was beautiful. No transportation to the pickup site was a negative aspect.
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