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Hoover Dam Kayak Tour with Shuttle - Hot Springs & Emerald Cave

4.9(131 reviews)
8 hours
From $199
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About This Tour

Paddle 12 miles from the base of the Hoover Dam through Black Canyon on a full-day (7–8 hour) guided kayak tour, exploring natural hot springs, waterfalls, scenic beaches, and the stunning Emerald Cave. This adventure is suitable for all skill levels and includes roundtrip shuttle transfer from Las Vegas, expert guiding, snacks, bottled water, and plenty of time for photos, swims, and unforgettable desert canyon views. It’s one of the most comprehensive ways to experience both the engineering marvel of the Hoover Dam and the wild beauty of the Colorado River.

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Hoover Dam Kayak Tour with Shuttle - Hot Springs & Emerald Cave
Hoover Dam Kayak Tour with Shuttle - Hot Springs & Emerald Cave
Hoover Dam Kayak Tour with Shuttle - Hot Springs & Emerald Cave

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What's Included

8-Hour Kayak Tour from the Hoover Dam
Bottled water
We provide a healthy sandwich, bananas and granola bars - if you have any food allergies or sensitivities please bring your own snacks
Private transportation
Professional Guide
Choice of single or double kayaks and all safety equipment

What's Not Included

Gratuities
Hoover Dam

Additional Information

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Service animals allowed
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
We recommend you bring: hat, sunglasses, sunblock, swimsuit, towel.
Some kind of water shoes is a must for this adventure (over one mile hiking).
Depending on the time of the year layered clothing is recommended.
The booking does not include the National Park permit that is $30 (+$1.80 booking fee) per adult and $15 (+$1 booking fee) for ages 16 or under. The operator will contact you after your booking is made to arrange the permit. Permits are non-refundable therefore you will not be refunded for the permits if you cancel the tour.
This tour is not recommended for anyone with physical disabilities or with heart, shoulder or back problem
Maximum weight limit is 300lb/person
No Alcohol or Smoking Allowed.
Please consider this, the Hoover Dam adventure is recommended only for physically fit people. We do not recommend this activity to anyone with a heart condition, back problems, shoulder problems or any medical or physical limitation. This tour is pretty physical and requires stamina. This tour is a total of 12 miles of kayaking and 2 miles hiking. (It's NOT a leisure FLOAT)

Meeting Point

Meeting location is the Hoover Dam Lodge, U.S. 93, Boulder City, NV 89005, USA. Meet in the Parking Lot!

Special Instructions

We recommend you bring: Hat, sunglasses, sunblock, water shoe (no flip-flops!), shoe for a short hike, layered clothing, swimsuit (under clothes) and great attitude. The booking does not include the National Park permit that is $30(+$1.8 booking fee)/adult and $15(+$1 booking fee) for 16 or under. We will contact you after your booking was made to arrange the permit. Permits are non-refundable therefore you will not be refunded for the permits if you cancel the tour.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

✓ Free cancellation due to bad weather

Tour Operator

Las Vegas SUP Kayak Club

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Guest Ratings

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Based on 131 verified reviews

4.9

Average rating

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