--- title: Hoover Dam to Willow Beach Guided Full Day Tour lang: en type: tour city: Las Vegas country: United States price: 182 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 5 reviews: 49 duration_minutes: 480 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 14 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-to-willow-beach-guided-full-day-tour/ --- # Hoover Dam to Willow Beach Guided Full Day Tour **Guidekin's take:** Paddle from the base of Hoover Dam through Black Canyon to Willow Beach, stopping at natural hot springs. Equipment, lunch, snacks and water are included; permit fees are extra and a high level of fitness is required. 5 from 49 reviews at €182 per person for 8h. In our comparison: #14 of 34 in Hoover Dam Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Embark on a guided 12-mile Colorado River kayak tour through the beautiful Black Canyon, launching directly from the base of the historic Hoover Dam. This full-day Las Vegas adventure features scenic paddling, wildlife viewing, and a rejuvenating soak in natural desert hot springs. The immersive outdoor experience includes expert guides, all equipment, a complimentary beach lunch, and round-trip shuttle transportation from select Strip hotels. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: no car needed - Starts 07:00: one departure a day - Food included: Lunch, Snacks **Pickup:** Hotel pickup included ## Key facts - Price: from €182 per person - Duration: 8h - Rating: 5.0/5 from 49 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Blazin Paddles LLC - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English - Start times: 07:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-07 ## Reviews 5.0 from 49 ratings on Guidekin & Tripadvisor. 100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 49 of 49. - 5 stars: 49 (100%) - 4 stars: 0 (0%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ## What's included - Bottled Water - Guided kayak tour through Black Canyon - All necessary equipment - Lunch - Snacks ## Not included - Permit Fees ## Itinerary 1. **Mike O'Callaghan - Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge** (15m) - We launch right at the base of the Hoover Dam. This is a secured area that requires a permit and a security escort. The permits will be billed separately and are non-refundable 2. **Gold Strike Canyon Hot Springs** (15m) - Soak in beautiful mineral rich hot springs surrounded by towering canyons. 3. **Arizona Hot Springs** (15m) - Depending on conditions, stop at Arizona Hot springs, hike up through beautiful slot canyons, climb a ladder and enjoy soaking in these amazing hot springs! ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 07:00 - 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 You will meet us in our office located on the first floor of the Hoover Dam Lodge and Casino. You can find us inside the main entrance, past the main lobby bar to the right hand side. Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries - Not recommended for pregnant travelers - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness - This tour is considered moderate to challenging based on there being little to no current in the river and the potential for strong headwinds in the canyons. ## Compared with other Hoover Dam Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #14 of 34** | €182 | 8h | 5.0 (49) | shared | | [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 #14 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-to-willow-beach-guided-full-day-tour/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/usa/las-vegas/?format=md