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Colorado River Float: Black Canyon Serenity
4.8
378 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
(378 Ratings)
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Claire_b
Jan 5, 2026
A great trip - We had a wonderful afternoon. Sarah, our guide was full of information and really friendly. The views were stunning. The packed lunch that they provided was delicious. We loved it and will do the trip again when we return to Vegas.
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Mjbslc
Jan 3, 2026
Scenic, informative, and fun reprieve from Vegas. Great way to get into nature despite limited mobility. - We had a lovely day on the raft with our knowledgeable and kind guide, Sarah. We learned a lot about the dam as well as the wildlife in the area. We did not see a bighorn sheep but saw loads of amazing waterfowl. Having visited Vegas many times, we were surprised that we had never done this before. We learned a great deal about the area and will definitely come back to hike and kayak on our own. The lunch provided was simple but good. This trip is appropriate for people with limited mobility as getting on and off the raft is pretty straightforward.
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I2305mdjohnh
Dec 23, 2025
Highlight of my trip - My driver Scott picked me up in downtown Las Vegas, gave me a detailed guided tour that included a stop in the Boulder City Park and down to the Canyon. Got the holiday Christmas cruise with Santa Crash and Sarah Claus. Both did a wonderful job. Wear your coat this time of year. Saw bighorn sheep, Bald Eagles. And local birds. Photos do not do the Canyon justice. Probably because of the dark color. I actually enjoyed this tour more than going to the West rim of the Grand Canyon. My friends have seen photos and want to go with me if I go again. which I will if I return. Great tour. great location. excellent driver. excellent guides.
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Jet50971297320
Nov 18, 2025
Best view of the dam - It was fabulous! Most amazing view of the dam with a very knowledgeable guide.
Much better than walking up and down the strip.
I would absolutely do it again.
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Terry_s
Nov 7, 2025
A beautiful day on the river - A fantastic trip from start to finished. Victoria was all smiles and very informative in preparation for the raft ride. Russ was amazing. His enthusiasm and knowledge was so Impressive. He provided such details about the dam and river.
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Z5552kwgregb
Oct 29, 2025
Great time on the river! - Had a great time during the ride. Weather was great and the Captain, Sarah, was fantastic. Highly recommend this excursion.
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Sandra_h
Oct 27, 2025
Scott (driver) and Adian... - Scott (driver) and Adian (sp; excursion guide) are both fabulous resources to the company's profile. Weather was gorgeous and the float down the river and the canyon highlights were expertly pointed out.
The drive from Vegas to the base sped quickly. Scott is so versed in the drie between the two points that the trip sped by.
Kudos to both Scott and Adian.
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Julians1745
Oct 26, 2025
Just exceeded expectations - Our expectations were exceeded by far, certainly on the next Vegas trip again mandatory program. The bush monkey was very sympathetic, already on the way he explained to us the special features of the area and made photo stops
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Julie_a
Oct 22, 2025
What a fab experience! - What an experience! Extremely well organised with lots of information provided ahead of the trip to ensure you had all the details.
Pick up in Vegas was smooth with full directions to ensure location of pick up provided.
The rafting was superb. Knowledgeable crew members, Victor and Russ, both transferring through the National Park to join raft.
Would thoroughly recommend and was a highlight of our trip.
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Margaret
Nov 19, 2025
This was an amazing trip! Our guide, Cordero, was so knowledgeable and fun! Our driver, Victoria, was so pleasant. 🩷 - I gave a 4 because I could not access a 5 on my phone on this website. I would like to give it a 10! The scenery was amazing, the access to the dam was wonderful, or guide and drivers were fantastic!
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