HOOVER DAM · DAY TRIP
The ones worth your time.
A working shortlist of 5 lake mead tours. What each one includes, who runs it from Las Vegas, what you actually see at the dam, and what it costs.
Small-group Hoover Dam, Lake Mead and Boulder City tour with hotel pickup, snacks, and sweeping bridge and reservoir views in about 3 hours.
“We were looking for a private escape from Vegas for a few hours and this was perfect. Darren was on time and extremely knowledgeable about the tour stops and food and local plants. It was fun and interesting and we didn’t feel rushed at all.”
Kayak into slot canyons and towering 800-foot cliffs near Hoover Dam, guided by Faith, with lunch and Lake Mead views for $189.
“Faith was a great tour guide. She was prepared for us with Kayaks ready to go, gave us a crash course on using foot pedals for steering and rudder control, which we had never used before. Faith pointed out much of the local wildlife and was especially knowledgeable about native plants growing in the area.…”
Enjoy a 90-minute Lake Mead cruise to Hoover Dam with calm views from the water, onboard restroom, and optional food and drinks.
“Beautiful views, great staff and the boat is very nice! We enjoyed the food and drinks too. It was very easy booking for the boat tour”
Private Can-Am trike tour from Las Vegas to Hoover Dam and Lake Mead, with Bluetooth trikes, sanitized helmets, and guided stops.
“These guys took care of us from start to finish! The guides were awesome and made sure to answer all questions and gave knowledge during our tour.”
Self-guided Hoover Dam and Lake Mead audio drive with offline GPS maps, iconic viewpoints, and tunnel hikes, for $11.99 per group.
“It was great. We downloaded everything while on wifi before we left. Went to the indicated starting point and the tour started. Would definitely use again. Great for anyone who likes to tour at your own pace! You still get all the history & stories but go at your own pace.”
