8 Best Raft & River Tours From Las Vegas – Hoover Dam Guide

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8 Best Raft & River Tours From Las Vegas

The ones worth your time.

A working shortlist of 8 raft & river tours. What each one includes, who runs it from Las Vegas, what you actually see at the dam, and what it costs.

8 Best Raft & River Tours From Las Vegas

Hoover Dam 1.5‑Hour Raft Tour in Black Canyon

Hoover Dam 1.5‑Hour Raft Tour in Black Canyon - Getting there without stress: meeting point and the rhythm of the day

1.Hoover Dam 1.5‑Hour Raft Tour in Black Canyon

Most Popular★ 5.0

A 1.5-hour Hoover Dam Black Canyon raft tour with a Colorado River swim stop, dam-and-bridge views, and snacks for $69.

“This was a fun and easygoing 1.5-hour raft tour through Black Canyon, made even better by a knowledgeable guide who shared great insight right at the base of the Hoover Dam. We brought visiting family along, and it ended up being one of the highlights of their trip—they’re still talking about it.”

201 reviews1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)From $69.00by Black Canyon/Willow Beach River Adventures, LLC

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Hoover Dam & Black Canyon Full-Day Guided Kayak Tour

Hoover Dam & Black Canyon Full-Day Guided Kayak Tour - Hoover Dam launch: the 1,100-foot walk-down view

2.Hoover Dam & Black Canyon Full-Day Guided Kayak Tour

★ 5.0

Paddle from Hoover Dam through Black Canyon past caves and hot springs on a full-day guided kayak trip from Las Vegas.

“My husband and I had a wonderful time on the full-day paddle through Black Canyon! Holmes was a great guide. He kept our group safe while showing us several caves and hot springs we never would have found on our own. And the launch from just behind Hoover Dam was pretty cool. Not many people…”

184 reviews12 hours (approx.)From $315.00by Desert Adventures

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Hoover Dam Top-to-Bottom Tour—Dam Walk, Powerplant & River Float

Hoover Dam Top-to-Bottom Tour—Dam Walk, Powerplant & River Float - The Top-to-Bottom Route: Why This One Feels Different

3.Hoover Dam Top-to-Bottom Tour—Dam Walk, Powerplant & River Float

★ 4.5

Las Vegas hotel pickup to Hoover Dam for a power-plant tour, guided Colorado River raft float, dam walk, and lunch.

“If you're looking for a unique way to experience the Hoover Dam and the mighty Colorado River, the Hoover Dam float trip is an absolute must. It's peaceful, scenic, and surprisingly informative. You don’t need to be super outdoorsy — it’s more of a relaxing, slow-paced drift down the river rather than an adrenaline-pumping adventure.”

155 reviews6 hours 30 minutes (approx.)From $293.45by Pink Jeep Tours Las Vegas

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Hoover Dam Raft Tour with Transport & Swim in Black Canyon

Hoover Dam Raft Tour with Transport & Swim in Black Canyon - The ride out: why the van portion adds real value

2‑Day Black Canyon & Hoover Dam Kayak Camping Adventure

2‑Day Black Canyon & Hoover Dam Kayak Camping Adventure - Black Canyon City day: hiking, rock art, and wildlife odds