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Hoover Dam Kayak Tour with Hot Springs 7 hr

TourTruth score 9.2 out of 10

ExcellentTop 3% in Las Vegas

333 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • Las Vegas
  • 7 hrs
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Paddle 12 miles through Black Canyon from Hoover Dam, exploring hot springs, slot canyons, Sauna Cave, and Emerald Cave with a guide.

About this tour

Launch beneath Hoover Dam and follow the Colorado River into the rugged beauty of Black Canyon. This 7-hour guided kayak adventure covers 12 miles, with time to explore secluded hot springs, slot canyons, the historic Sauna Cave, and the glowing Emerald Cave.

Your guide leads the way as you paddle in premium touring kayaks equipped with rudders, paddles, and life vests. Along the route, stop at hidden beaches and natural features reachable only by water. Cold bottled water, juice, snacks, and a catered deli lunch keep you fueled for the journey. Round-trip transportation from Las Vegas Strip hotels is available when you select that option; otherwise, transportation from Las Vegas is not included. The supplier must secure a permit before your trip is confirmed, and you’ll need photo ID at the secure Hoover Dam meeting area.

Choose this Hoover Dam kayak tour to experience Black Canyon from the river, with a trained guide and time to enjoy its remarkable hot springs and caves. Arrive 40 minutes early and bring a moderate level of fitness for the paddle.

Highlights

  • Paddle from the base of Hoover Dam through scenic Black Canyon
  • Soak in secluded hot springs and explore slot canyons
  • Visit the historic Sauna Cave and luminous Emerald Cave
  • Pause at hidden beaches accessible only by water

What's included

Included

  • Expert, extensively trained kayak guide
  • Cold bottled water, juice, and snacks
  • Round-trip shuttle from Las Vegas Strip hotels, if option selected
  • Catered deli lunch with chips, cookie, pickle, and choice of sandwich
  • Permit, subject to supplier securing it
  • Premium touring kayaks with rudder, paddles, and life vests

Not included

  • Transportation from Las Vegas unless the shuttle option is selected
  • Gratuities

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Important information

  • Moderate physical fitness is recommended
  • Bring photo ID for the secure Hoover Dam meeting area
  • Arrive 40 minutes before the start time
  • A permit must be secured by the supplier to confirm the trip

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.97 from 333 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
  • Each provider rating is turned into a percentile: the share of that provider's ratings it beats, weighted by review counts.
  • 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 9.2. Top 3% in Las Vegas means it ranks in the top 3% of tours in Las Vegas by this score.

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  • GetYourGuide
  • Viator

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