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Colorado River Rafting: Scenic Black Canyon Tour
4.8
352 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)
- Gratuities
- Round-trip Transportation (depending on option selected)
Additional Information
Take a break from the lively atmosphere of Las Vegas with a peaceful day on the Colorado River! Opt to drive yourself or enjoy a ride to the Lake Mead National Recreation Area, close to the Hoover Dam, where you’ll embark on a picturesque 3-hour rafting journey through Black Canyon. Marvel at the stunning views of the Hoover Dam and the surrounding…
Take a break from the lively atmosphere of Las Vegas with a peaceful day on the Colorado River! Opt to drive yourself or enjoy a ride to the Lake Mead National Recreation Area, close to the Hoover Dam, where you’ll embark on a picturesque 3-hour rafting journey through Black Canyon. Marvel at the stunning views of the Hoover Dam and the surrounding cliffs, and remember to bring your swimwear for a refreshing swim in the Colorado River during the lunch break. This memorable day trip is an ideal way to appreciate the natural beauty of the region!
- 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
(352 Ratings)
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Dennis_d
Jun 2, 2025
Excellence on the Black Canyon Rafting Trip - Kyle was an excellent tour guide. He was very knowledgeable of Hoover Dam history, the wildlife and river. He was fun and you can tell he enjoys what he is doing.
He kept us cool with wet towels and a swim in the river.
Highly recommended this adventure.
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Bradnk8sma
Jun 2, 2025
Sarah is an excellent tour guide! 10/10 - Sarah is an excellent tour guide! This was our second time with her and we brought different friends with us because it’s just that cool of a trip! She’s very knowledgeable about the canyon, history and local animals. We were lucky and saw four goats (one baby), and a majestic big horn sheep along the way, which was a highlight. Highly recommended this tour when in the area! Worth every penny and one of the only times you’ll get that close to the Hoover Dam.
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Karyn_w
May 30, 2025
Don’t miss this! - Such a lovely day with picturesque views! Kyle was a great guide and taught us a lot about the area. Dan was a great driver that picked me up from the strip and also shared a ton of info about Vegas. The best money I spent in Vegas!!
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H6276kimicheleb
May 29, 2025
Worth every moment - Amazing trip. Beautiful day and majestic views. Kyle our raft guide was super and knowledgeable. Totally worth the trip.
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Quest59678381026
May 28, 2025
A great rafting experience given with perfection! - A fantastic 3 hour rafting tour on the Colorado river. So amazing! The tour guide “Kyle” was awesome and was very knowledgeable making the whole trip surreal. The scenery, the big horn sheep, and the many birds were beautiful. Our tour guide gave lots of information about the river, the dam, and the ecosystem on how all plays intricate part of this spectacular place called the Colorado River.
This tour made me and my husband’s 43rd anniversary celebration special and something that we will always remember and cherish.
To Kyle our awesome rafting tour guide, the transport to and from the river, and the friendly and welcoming staff. Thank you!
Thanks for an amazing trip!
Thank you for a great experience on the Colorado river!
A must experience for all!
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Amybq1932au
May 25, 2025
Great! you won’t be disappointed!! - I am 56 years old and this is the first review I have ever written. This rafting trip was a great experience! Everything was perfect.
The best part was I did not select the “with transportation” option when booking this tour. It was a mistake. When I was reviewing the itinerary the night before the tour I realized I had not signed up for the transportation. I called the number provided and was told everyone was gone for the night- this was at 7pm. I was provided with another number and they suggested I call first thing in the morning to see if adding the transportation was still possible.
I took a chance and called the number anyway and someone actually answered. Within 10 minutes we were added to the transportation route and given instructions on where we would be picked up - she was so accommodating and friendly !!!
The actual rafting trip was excellent also - very fun and we learned so much!! Great day and great experience.
Highly recommend to everyone!!
Amy
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Mitzi_c
May 22, 2025
A cruise up the Colorado - The tour was great the guide that drove the boat The Pilot Kyle was knowledgeable and funny and did a fantastic job. We learned alot and had a great time
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Go253357
May 22, 2025
Ask for tour guide Kyle! - My sister (visiting from NY) and I really enjoyed our raft tour. The main reason was our guide Kyle! Excellent knowledge of Black Canyon and fun and entertaining! This was my 3rd raft tour and sister’s first. I’m absolutely sure I’ll enjoy another in the future!! Extra Special TY to Kyle!!
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P4329iqdeborahd
May 19, 2025
Excellent tour - Excellent tour. The guides were friendly and knowledgeable. We enjoyed just about everything on this tour including the 54 degree water. The turkey wrap wasn't good, though. It was doughy, the lettuce wilted and the tomato wasn't ripe.
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Hehren
Jun 7, 2025
Beautiful day rafting on the Colorado - We did the 3 hour river raft trip, from Hoover Dam to Willow beach. We drove to the meetup site just inside the Lake Mead park, and from there were bussed to the base of the Hoover dam. Our driver spoke of the Hoover dam history on the way there, and was very knowledgeable and entertaining. We then boarded the raft. Our group was only about 15 so there was plenty of room on the raft. Adults did not need to wear life preservers, which was good, as those can be hot and smelly. Our river guide, Russ, was great. He joked and told us more about the history of the dam and the Colorado river. The scenery was beautiful and we saw several bighorn sheep along the way. The lunch was surprisingly good, better than I expected on a tour. We stopped along the way to have lunch and many people took the opportunity to swim and cool off. The water is quite cold, 52 degrees F. The tour ended at Willow beach and then we were bussed back to the rafting office. Plenty of free parking there which was nice. Some people were then bussed back to there hotels on the strip. Overall a great day, I would recommend it.
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