3-Hour Black Canyon Motorized Raft Tour with Optional Transport
Overview
Available languages
3 hours
Mobile ticket
Escape the energy of Las Vegas and trade it for a peaceful journey along the Colorado River on a motorized raft. Starting near the Hoover Dam in the Lake Mead National Recreation Area, you enjoy a 3‑hour float through the stunning Black Canyon, with towering cliffs and sweeping desert scenery all around. Along the way, you’ll have time to swim in the river, relax during a lunch stop, and soak in a side of Nevada many visitors never get to see. With the option to self‑drive or take round‑trip transport, this experience is designed to be flexible and easy.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Vegetarian & Gluten Free options are available, please advise at time of booking if required
Total Tour time WITH Transportation is 6 hours door-to door
What To Expect
Boulder City
Your tour begins with convenient hotel pick-up from select Las Vegas hotels or by meeting the tour group in Boulder City, a historic town built in the 1930s to house Hoover Dam workers. Explore this charming town before embarking on your adventure to the Hoover Dam and surrounding landmarks.
Lake Mead National Recreation Area
The construction of the Hoover Dam created Lake Mead, the largest man-made lake in the United States. This iconic reservoir offers stunning views and recreational opportunities for visitors.
Options
Rafting Tour with Transport
Duration: 6 hours: Includes Roundtrip Transport from Las Vegas Pickup included
Rafting Tour without Transport
Duration: 3 hours
What‘s Included
Lunch
Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option selected)
Float Trip on the Colorado River with live commentary by a local guide
NPS Park Entrance Fee
Gratuities
Round-trip Transportation (depending on option selected)
National Park Fee (included with transport; not included with self-drive/without transport option)
Pickup points
Excalibur Hotel & Casino
3850 S Las Vegas Blvd Las Vegas United States
Plaza Hotel & Casino
1 Main Street Las Vegas United States
Horseshoe Las Vegas
3645 Las Vegas Boulevard South Las Vegas United States
Bellagio
3600 Las Vegas Blvd S Las Vegas United States
Treasure Island TI Las Vegas
3300 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas United States
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
397 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A Must Do When in Vegas
Kelly M,Jun 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It was amazing. Wonderful guides who shared so much knowledge. Saw beautiful scenery and things that we could never have experienced if not on that tour!
Spend the day with this company!
Sarah K,Jun 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The entire experience was well worth the cost and exceeded our expectations. Pickup was prompt and seamless, the guides were exceptional, and the scenery throughout Black Canyon was absolutely breathtaking. Sarah, our raft pilot, was fantastic—friendly, engaging, and incredibly knowledgeable about the area and its history. Izzy, our transportation guide, was equally wonderful. He was personable and accommodating, and even took us through some of the surrounding towns when we had extra time, which added an unexpected and enjoyable element to the trip. What truly stood out was the genuine passion the staff had for the outdoors and the natural beauty of the region. Their enthusiasm for Black Canyon, the Colorado River, the surrounding wildlife, and the local history was contagious and made the experience even more meaningful. It was clear that they genuinely enjoy sharing this remarkable landscape with visitors, which added a personal touch that you don’t often find on tours. Everything was extremely well organized from beginning to end, and the staff went above and beyond to make us feel welcomed and appreciated. Their attention to detail created a relaxing, memorable, and truly first-class vacation experience. We would highly recommend this excursion to anyone visiting Las Vegas and will definitely be recommending it to our friends and family. This was easily one of the highlights of our trip.
River ride
Sunshine206101,Jun 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We booked our trip the first of May, not thinking about the heat. It was 105 the day of our trip. Sarah our guide, said they had wet towels to help with the heat. She encouraged everyone to use them, and to drink water. She was very knowledgeable about the history of Hoover Dam, the river, the flora along the river, and the people that lived in Boulder City. We can’t say enough about how professional they were from the reservation process until we left the river. We highly recommend this trip.
A fabulous experience
sbolan,May 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was an absolutely fabulous tour. This completed our viewing of the Hoover Dam from all sides. We had been over the dam, we took the detailed tour, now we have seen the dam from the back side and got to experience the beautiful Colorado river. The tour was organized and executed perfectly. Our tour guide was perfect, providing enough information, keeping it interesting but never seeming to come across as having to 'follow a script'. The only thing that I would caution people about on this trip is that you will be on the river for a full 3-hours, thus, the sun and temperature can be an issue. The tour operator provided plenty of cold water, including having towels that they would wet down for participants. In addition, we made a couple of short stops on the bank where you could wade or jump in the river if you wanted. I don't think that it would be possible for me to give this tour a more enthusiastic recommendation. It is time and money very well spent.
The Dam trip
Robin L,May 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent adventure! We truly enjoyed our bus driver & boat captain! Learned all kinds of fun facts & history! This was truly an easy going day. Lunch was delightful!
NYC girl on the Colorado River
Sybil H,May 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It was amazing!! Our guide Cordero was so friendly, knowledgeable and funny.. this was a solo trip for me and he answered all of my questions which made my experience so much more interesting .. I highly recommend this adventure to anyone looking for something unique to do off the Las Vegas strip
Brilliant day
jak1905,May 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Tour was brilliant from start to finish. Esteban collected us and Paul was our guide on the river. Great pace to the day. Highly recommend the guides were really knowledgeable and very interactive with the group.
Great tour.
Robin R,Apr 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Took an awesome trip today. The day started out with our driver Scott who was super nice. Next we got on the boat with Sarah who was just as nice. She was very kind and made the trip enjoyable. There were only 2 other people on our trip. I’ve done this trip 2 other times and each time was just as enjoyable as the next. Thank you Scott and Sarah for making our day and our trip to Black Canyon so pleasant. Would certainly recommend this to anyone visiting the Las Vegas area.
I had an amazing...
Vijay S,Apr 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00I had an amazing experience on the 3-Hour Black Canyon Motorized Raft Tour! The scenery was absolutely stunning, and being out on the water made it even more special. The ride itself was smooth and enjoyable, with plenty of opportunities to take in the views and relax. The guides were knowledgeable, friendly, and made the whole trip feel safe and fun. Everything was well-organized from start to finish, which made the experience stress-free. I would absolutely do this again and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a memorable and scenic adventure!
Absolutely fantastic and highly recommend
Rico3k,Apr 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolutely fantastic—highly recommend! Booking was easy through TripAdvisor, and the company was great at answering questions beforehand. We chose the pickup option, and Marty was brilliant—friendly, knowledgeable, and made the journey to Boulder City really enjoyable. He also brought us back afterwards. Our raft guide (“Captain”) was amazing—super knowledgeable, and we even found a new rock window (a six-sided star). Food was included and packed in cool bags you can keep, which was a nice touch. If you’re thinking about it—just do it. You won’t regret it!
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