Paddle from the base of Hoover Dam through Black Canyon, with hot springs, beaches and Emerald Cave along the route.
Kayak gear, a sandwich and Las Vegas transfers are included; moderate fitness and water shoes are required. 4.89 from 160 reviews at €181 per person for 8h.
In our comparison: #16 of 34 in Hoover Dam Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).
2 options from the operator, described in its own words. Prices are the operator's from-prices per adult for a party of two. Click an option to book it on Viator. Guide languages on every option: English.
Option
What the operator says
From, per adult
Sit-In Double KayakThe page price
€181
Sit-In Single Kayak
€181
Child prices by age band are shown at checkout. Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 7 November 2026.
Included and not included
Views of Hoover Dam from the Colorado River
8-Hour Kayak Tour from the Hoover Dam
Bottled water
We provide a healthy sandwich, bananas and granola bars - if you have any food allergies or sensitivities please bring your own snacks
Private transportation
Professional Guide
Choice of single or double kayaks and all safety equipment
Gratuities
Hoover Dam
Reviews
4.9
160 ratings Tripadvisor 112 · Viator 48
97% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 155 of 160
Star breakdown of all 160 ratings
5 stars
154 · 96%
4 stars
1 · 1%
3 stars
2 · 1%
2 stars
0 · 0%
1 star
3 · 2%
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Meeting point and route
Meeting point
Where
Meeting location is the Hoover Dam Lodge, U.S. 93, Boulder City, NV 89005, USA. Meet in the Parking Lot!
Departure
07:00 daily; scheduled year-round (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Return
This activity ends back at the meeting point
Pickup
Hotel pickup included
Operator
Las Vegas SUP Kayak Club; booking and payment are completed on Viator
About this tour, from the operator
Paddle 12 miles from the base of the Hoover Dam through Black Canyon on a full-day (7–8 hour) guided kayak tour, exploring natural hot springs, waterfalls, scenic beaches, and the stunning Emerald Cave. This adventure is suitable for all skill levels and includes roundtrip shuttle transfer from Las Vegas, expert guiding, snacks, bottled water, and plenty of time for photos, swims, and unforgettable desert canyon views. It’s one of the most comprehensive ways to experience both the engineering marvel of the Hoover Dam and the wild beauty of the Colorado River.
Walking, children and accessibility
The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.
Walking and health
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Some kind of water shoes is a must for this adventure (over one mile hiking).
This tour is not recommended for anyone with physical disabilities or with heart, shoulder or back problem
Please consider this, the Hoover Dam adventure is recommended only for physically fit people. We do not recommend this activity to anyone with a heart condition, back problems, shoulder problems or any medical or physical limitation. This tour is pretty physical and requires stamina. This tour is a total of 12 miles of kayaking and 2 miles hiking. (It's NOT a leisure FLOAT)
Children
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Accessibility
Service animals allowed
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
We recommend you bring: hat, sunglasses, sunblock, swimsuit, towel.
Depending on the time of the year layered clothing is recommended.
The booking does not include the National Park permit that is $30 (+$1.80 booking fee) per adult and $15 (+$1 booking fee) for ages 16 or under. The operator will contact you after your booking is made to arrange the permit. Launching permits are non-refundable.
Maximum weight limit is 300lb/person
No Alcohol or Smoking Allowed.
Good to know
Food included see what is included
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days: Full refund
0-1 days: No refund
Compared with other Hoover Dam Tours
Tour
Price
Duration
Rating
Group
This tour · #16 of 34
€181
8h
4.89 (160)
shared
Small Group Grand Canyon, Hoover Dam, 7 Magic Mountains VIP Tour
€155
12h
4.97 (3329)
shared
Emerald Cave and Black Canyon Kayak Tour with Vegas Pickup
€136
3h
4.97 (1432)
shared
Small Group Grand Canyon West, Hoover Dam w/Breakfast & Wi-Fi
€189
11h
4.96 (661)
shared
Ranked #16 of 34 in Hoover Dam Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €91 to €1152, median €181; typical length 6h 45m. 6 of 34 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 34 Hoover Dam Tours