--- title: Hoover Dam Kayaking Trip, 6 Hot Springs, 6 Caves, 4 Waterfalls lang: en type: tour city: Las Vegas country: United States price: 303 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.91 reviews: 46 duration_minutes: 420 duration_max_minutes: 540 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 19 of 34 (Hoover Dam Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-11-07 data_updated: 2026-11-08 canonical: https://guidekin.com/usa/las-vegas/tours/hoover-dam-kayaking-trip-6-hot-springs-6-caves-4-waterfalls/ --- # Hoover Dam Kayaking Trip, 6 Hot Springs, 6 Caves, 4 Waterfalls **Guidekin's take:** Explore hot springs, caves and waterfalls along the Colorado River by kayak on a private tour for your party. Kayaks, paddles and life jackets are included; Hoover Dam permit fees are extra. 4.91 from 46 reviews at €303 per person for 7h–9h. In our comparison: #19 of 34 in Hoover Dam Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Our Hoover Dam Kayak Trip is one of the, if not the, Best Dam Trip in the World. Our trip is unique due to our above-and-beyond quest to see as much as we can on this absolutely amazing 12-mile stretch of the Colorado River. We make 4 extra Stops/Hikes/Rain Caves on this trip Guests could choose to experience ONE of these slot canyons on a day hike during winter, but it is not accessible during summer due to the heat. We see ALL via shortcut kayaking the Colorado River. Sauna Cave: We’ll stop here to discover hot springs deep inside the canyon Gold Strike Hot Springs: We'll hike 5 Minutes to these hot springs for a quick dip, and possibly hike further. Lone Palm Falls: Picture Opp with a 40-foot 96+ degree geothermal Waterfall Boyscout Canyon: We’ll explore to see multiple 300+ Foot Horizontal Geothermal Waterfalls Lunch and Ice Water at Arizona Hot Springs: We’ll hike about 10 minutes up to this open Hot Spring Slot Canyon Lastly, Emerald Cave Finish at Willow Beach ## Before you book - Meeting point: We meet at the National Park Parking Lot… - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - Starts 08:00, 09:00: 2 departures a day **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €303 per person - Duration: 7h–9h - Rating: 4.91/5 from 46 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Adventure Child LLC - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price - Group: Private tour, your party only - Guide languages: English - Start times: 08:00, 09:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-07 ## Reviews 4.91 from 46 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 45 of 46. - 5 stars: 45 (98%) - 4 stars: 0 (0%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 1 (2%) ## What's included - We provide single kayaks, Double Old Town Loons (best for beginners), single Old Town Toons, Sit-On-Top Kayaks, and we can arrange Canoes at a small extra cost. - Life Jackets & Paddles ## Not included - Gratuity for your Tour Guide - Willow Beach - Hoover Dam Permit Fees ## Itinerary 1. **Mike O'Callaghan - Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge** (20m) - We are one of the few Outfitters approved to take you to the base of the base of the awe-inspiring Hoover Dam. There are restricted passes and guests do need to go through an approved outfitter like us to launch in kayaks from the base of the Hoover Dam. We see Sauna Cave,... 2. **Colorado River** (1h; admission included) - Kayak from Hoover Dam to the legendary Sauna Cave, a 140-foot geothermal tunnel of steam. This natural wonder reaches internal temperatures over 140°F, created by intense geothermal activity beneath the Earth’s surface. We begin by driving down a highly restricted... 3. **Colorado River** (30m; admission included) - After soaking out all the toxins and jumping in the nice, refreshingly cool Colorado River, we stop at Two Spectacular Geothermal Rain Caves, including First Rain Cave, First and Last Emerald Cave, and Little Mermaid Rock. 4. **Colorado River** (15m; admission included) - Melt Your Shoes Hot Springs is our Third Stop. The underwater jacuzzi in the Colorado River leads us to a 120-130 degree waterfall where geothermal water is spewing out of the side of the cliff. The blend of hot water and lower river levels can create a perfect 98 to... 5. **Colorado River** (1h; admission included) - Goldstrike Hot Springs and Slot Canyon is our next stop, where we hike up the slot 95 degree stream, to a beautiful geothermal waterfall and Hot Springs with five layers of Hot Springs to choose your desired heat. Very light scrambling here. Very doable hike. Based on heat... 6. **Colorado River** (15m; admission included) - Lone Palm Falls Geothermal Waterfall. You can hike all of these during winter and spring, but they are closed during summer due to the heat. You'd only have time to hike one each day. We get to see all of these with our backdoor pass from kayaking the Colorado River. 7. **Colorado River** (1h; admission included) - Boyscout Canyon: Year-round, the safest and easiest way to access the canyon is through the river with an outfitter like us. (Unless you have a 350-foot rappelling rope lying around and a car that off off-road). This is our favorite stop, weather and time permitting. It's not... 8. **Arizona Hot Springs** (30m; admission included) - We hike up from the river and up a large ladder through a waterfall to get to the world-famous Arizona Hot Springs. 9. **Lake Mead National Recreation Area** (3h; admission included) - Technically, we are paddling through the Black Canyon water trail from the base of the Hoover Dam to Willow Beach, which is in the Lake Mead National Recreation Area. We will be paddling with a nice, calm, and slow one mph current of the river. We will show you how to catch... 10. **Willow Beach** (20m) - We exit here at the dirt boat launch of Willow Beach. We can either pick you up there (If your a morning person) so you can hop in your car and go when we conclude our trip, or we can take you back to your car at the Hoover Dam Lodge (If your not a morning person) 11. **Emerald Cove** (15m; admission included) - We will pass by the Emerald Cave on our way back to Willow Beach. Lighting will be good July-September but we can go inside year round. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 08:00, 09:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-11-07 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point We meet at the National Park Parking Lot just to the left of the Hoover Dam if you're looking at it. (West Parking Lot of Hoover Dam Lodge) Sometimes we will meet our guests directly here instead of Willow Beach in the morning. When we call to book your exclusive permits, we will discuss this. Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries - Not recommended for pregnant travelers - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Suitable for all physical fitness levels ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €606 | €303 | | 4 | €1036 | €259 | | 6 | €1554 | €259 | Cheapest option for that party size from the operator's current price tiers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date. Shared tours in Hoover Dam Tours start at €91 per person. ## Compared with other Hoover Dam Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #19 of 34** | €303 | 7h–9h | 4.91 (46) | private | | [Small Group Grand Canyon, Hoover Dam, 7 Magic Mountains VIP Tour](/usa/las-vegas/tours/small-group-grand-canyon-hoover-dam-7-magic-mountains-vip-tour/?format=md) | €155 | 12h | 4.97 (3329) | shared | | [Emerald Cave and Black Canyon Kayak Tour with Vegas Pickup](/usa/las-vegas/tours/emerald-cave-and-black-canyon-kayak-tour-with-vegas-pickup/?format=md) | €136 | 3h | 4.97 (1432) | shared | | [Small Group Grand Canyon West, Hoover Dam w/Breakfast & Wi-Fi](/usa/las-vegas/tours/small-group-grand-canyon-west-hoover-dam-w-breakfast-wi-fi/?format=md) | €189 | 11h | 4.96 (661) | shared | Ranked #19 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. Full list: https://guidekin.com/usa/las-vegas/hoover-dam-tours/?format=md ## More in Las Vegas - All Las Vegas tours: https://guidekin.com/usa/las-vegas/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/usa/las-vegas/tours/hoover-dam-kayaking-trip-6-hot-springs-6-caves-4-waterfalls/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/usa/las-vegas/?format=md