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Hoover Dam Guided Kayak Tour

TourTruth score 8.6 out of 10

Very goodTop 8% in Las Vegas

49 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • Las Vegas
  • 8 hrs
  • Updated November 1, 2026

Paddle 12 miles through Black Canyon on a guided Colorado River kayak tour launching at historic Hoover Dam.

About this tour

Set out from the base of historic Hoover Dam and paddle into the rugged scenery of Black Canyon on this full-day Hoover Dam guided kayak tour. Over 12 miles on the Colorado River, you’ll trade city bustle for quiet water, towering canyon walls, and opportunities to spot local wildlife.

Your guide leads the journey and the necessary equipment, bottled water, lunch, and snacks are provided. The outing lasts about eight hours and is considered moderate to challenging: the river has little to no current, but strong headwinds can build in the canyons. Meet at the provider’s office on the first floor of Hoover Dam Lodge and Casino, inside the main entrance, past the lobby bar on the right. A high level of physical fitness is recommended, and the tour is not recommended for travelers with certain health concerns.

Choose this Hoover Dam guided kayak tour for a memorable day immersed in Colorado River landscapes. Bring your sense of adventure and get ready to explore Black Canyon from the water.

Highlights

  • Paddle 12 miles along the Colorado River through Black Canyon
  • Launch from the base of historic Hoover Dam
  • Look for wildlife amid dramatic canyon scenery
  • Pause for lunch and snacks during a full day on the water

What's included

Included

  • Bottled water
  • Guided kayak tour through Black Canyon
  • All necessary equipment
  • Lunch
  • Snacks

Not included

  • Permit fees

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Important information

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • A high level of physical fitness is recommended
  • The tour is moderate to challenging; river current is little to none, but strong canyon headwinds are possible
  • Meet at the provider's office on the first floor of Hoover Dam Lodge and Casino, inside the main entrance, past the lobby bar on the right

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 5.00 from 49 reviews. We place that rating among all Viator ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.

How the score works and rating distribution in Las Vegas
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  • Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
  • Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 8.6. Top 8% in Las Vegas means it ranks in the top 8% of tours in Las Vegas by this score.

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