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Hoover Dam: Guided Raft Tour in Black Canyon
4.8
105 Ratings
Boulder City
Experience the thrill of a guided raft tour in Black Canyon, near the iconic Hoover Dam. Get up close to the dam's concrete slabs, explore the Old Catwalk, and marvel at stunning canyon views and wildlife.
Duration:
1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- 93 US-93 - Our Postcard Tour allows visitors who don’t have all day to spend on the river, an opportunity to view the Hoover Dam, the bypass bridge and journey just far enough down river to feel the canyon’s surreal setting for 1.5 Hours on the River. Bring your swim wear to take a dip in the mighty Colorado River on our snack break stop along the way!
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What's Included
- Snacks
What's Not Included
- Gratuity
- Private transportation
- There is NO Transportation Available for this tour
Additional Information
The Black Canyon, nestled near the legendary Las Vegas Strip, is distinguished by its unique terrain, rich history and the proximity to wildlife. Experience firsthand the concrete blocks, stairs and railing used in constructing the dam, the historic catwalk and the gauging station. Besides, soak in the breathtaking vista of the gorge, sightings of Big Horn sheep, indigenous flora and birds. This experience perfectly compliments a Hoover Dam Tour!
Location
Hoover Dam Lodge and Casino
U.S. 93
Check in at WEST Parking Lot of Hotel- only multi story building on US 93 no later than 10:30 AM
Tour Departs at 11:00 am Sharp
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(105 Ratings)
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Jason_l
Jul 13, 2024
Hoover Dam Rafting Trip - This guided raft tour was an absolute blast!! The amount of information we learned about the dam’s construction was awesome! Our guide aka “Crash” made the tour so enjoyable. He was very attentive to our needs. I highly recommend booking this tour! You will not regret it!!
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Kerry_r
Jul 2, 2024
Great tour! - The wonderful guide, Sarah! She was prepared for the heat with icy towels to put around out neck. Loved the swimming spot!
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Q9669jxrachaell
Jun 30, 2024
Beautiful and totally worth it! - This trip is TOTALLY worth it! If you enjoy nature and a good raft ride, along with swimming in the Colorado river, this is for you. You start with a van ride from the lodge and get some info from your driver about the surrounding area and where you will be headed to raft. It's in a level 1 security area, which according to our driver is the same level security as the White House! One we got to the raft, our guide was really great and knowledgeable. We were provided with snack bags, water, and towels soaked in the cool river water, which were a lifesaver in the heat. He explained so many things about the dam and the surrounding area, but did it with style and humor which I appreciated. We saw some wildlife (mostly birds) and the best part was the stop at the beach. In the 110+ degree weather, taking a dip in the Colorado River (which is 53 degrees consistently) was the perfect way to cool off. This was a definite highlight of my trip to Las Vegas. I was so glad we opted for the raft tour instead of the regular Hoover Dam tour from up above. We did get transportation from the strip, but with a different company. If you are looking for something off the strip to do, I'd highly recommend this trip.
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Iliana_f
Jun 30, 2024
Great - Great experience, captain was very informational, very knowledgeable, had a great time in the lake, swimming with this hot weather
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Regina
Jun 18, 2024
Hoover dam excursion - We went in the guided raft trip, it was actually from 10a departure from the office to 2p boarding at the end of the trip! It was fantastic!! So much information about the dam and a beautiful and relaxing trip down the river. Highly recommend!
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Joe_m
Jun 18, 2024
Excellent and friendly... - Excellent and friendly guides. Russel did a terrific job of being informative and making sure everyone was enjoying themselves.
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Cynthia_s
Jun 17, 2024
Father’s Day trip no - The views of the dam as well as the canyon! The water was so refreshing! Eugene was an excellent guide and so friendly! We enjoyed the whole experience very much. Learned a heck of a lot from his talks!
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Globetrotting604859
Jun 16, 2024
Great family fun. - Excellent experience. I highly recommend to anyone. Being the family and kids. The staff is very nice and very knowledgeable.
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Susan_b
Jun 15, 2024
I loved hearing about the... - I loved hearing about the history of the building of the Hoover Dam. Everyone enjoyed the trip..We are planning the 3 hour tour the next time to spend more time on the water.
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Maryalice_b
Jun 15, 2024
Definitely worth it! - Both the driver and the boat captain were very knowledgeable about the area. They seemed to be genuinely interested in their jobs. It was great to be able to swim in the Colorado!
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