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Hoover Dam Kayak Trip, Hot Springs and Caves

TourTruth score 7.9 out of 10

GoodTop 19% in Las Vegas

46 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • Las Vegas
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Paddle a 12-mile Colorado River route from Hoover Dam, exploring hot springs, caves, waterfalls, and dramatic canyon scenery.

About this tour

Paddle into a dramatic stretch of the Colorado River on a Hoover Dam Kayak Trip designed to reach more than the usual river stops. Over a 12-mile route, you’ll explore hot springs, caves, waterfalls, and striking canyon scenery, with several opportunities to leave your kayak and discover the landscape on foot.

Stops include Sauna Cave, Gold Strike Hot Springs, Lone Palm Falls, and Boy Scout Canyon, known for its geothermal waterfalls. At Arizona Hot Springs, hike about 10 minutes into an open slot canyon, where lunch and ice water are provided. The trip finishes at Willow Beach. Your kayak, life jacket, and paddle are provided, with several kayak styles available; canoes can be arranged for an extra cost. The meeting point may be near Hoover Dam or at Willow Beach, depending on permit arrangements.

Choose a Hoover Dam Kayak Trip for an active day among the river’s hot springs and canyon features. Book your paddle and discover this remarkable Colorado River route.

Highlights

  • Paddle a scenic 12-mile stretch of the Colorado River
  • Explore Sauna Cave and Gold Strike Hot Springs
  • Admire Lone Palm Falls and geothermal waterfalls in Boy Scout Canyon
  • Hike to Arizona Hot Springs for lunch and ice water
  • Finish your river journey at Willow Beach

What's included

Included

  • Single kayaks, double Old Town Loons, single Old Town kayaks, and sit-on-top kayaks
  • Life jackets and paddles

Not included

  • Tour guide gratuity
  • Willow Beach
  • Hoover Dam permit fees

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Important information

  • Service animals are allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, pregnant travelers, or travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Meeting location may be the National Park parking lot west of Hoover Dam Lodge or Willow Beach; confirm when permits are arranged
  • Canoes can be arranged for an additional cost

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.91 from 46 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.

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  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 7.9. Top 19% in Las Vegas means it ranks in the top 19% of tours in Las Vegas by this score.

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