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Colorado River Float: Black Canyon Serenity
4.8
372 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
(372 Ratings)
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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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Donald_k
Oct 16, 2025
Great Raft Tour - We had a great experience on the tour. The only thing we wish we had done differently is end at the Hoover Dam. Starting there was great and our guide was excellent though.
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Steven_z
Oct 10, 2025
Beautiful scenic trip - Beautiful experience rafting down the Colorado River. Esteban picked us up from our hotel on the strip and shared his knowledge of the area and was a lot of fun. Paul our raft tour guide was very informative pointing out different things along the Colorado river and the Hoover Dam. The tour was scenic, stopping in different areas to get out to explore a bit or dip in the river which I enjoyed. The lunch was great. A nice little cooler bag to take home with Hoover Dam logo was a nice touch. Overall a beautiful trip that was worth it.
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Ross_k
Oct 10, 2025
The tour was awesome. The... - The tour was awesome. The guide was very informative. We say some wild animals. The geology of the canyon is quite interesting.
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170tracim
Oct 5, 2025
Beautiful tour - Shuttle picked us up and had informative ride to the boat landing in front of the Hoover Dam. It was a beautiful ride down the Colorado River. Russ, our guide gave a lot of history of the Dam and of the River. We saw Big Horn sheep on the River bank. We totally enjoyed this experience! I must add this, I accidentally left my cell phone on the shuttle after the tour. We contacted the company and they got us in touch with our driver, Marty. He did have my phone and stated he would drop it off to us at our hotel. We offered to Uber to where he was but he insisted on bringing it to us and he did! We did have a great time on the tour but Marty went over and above his duties! And I am grateful. Bless you, Marty!
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Pattybruzek
Oct 5, 2025
We learned so much!! - Our guide, Cordelia, told us so much about the history of the Hoover Dam and the area. It is so tied into the history of our country and the dam helped to develop this part of Nevada and AZ.
The weather was perfect and we had such a great day.
Victor picked us up in Vegas and then we met others by Lake Mead. There were 12 of us on the raft and that was a great number.
We stopped a number of times to get out and explore. A few of us got in the water. It’s cold but refreshing.
Be sure to bring a hat and sunscreen. Lunch and plenty of water are provided.
It is not your typical fast river rafting trip. It is slow moving, educational and beautiful!
Highly recommend this trip.
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