3-Hour Black Canyon Motorized Raft Tour with Optional Transport

Overview

Available languages

English

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

Cancellation Policy

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

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)

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

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.

15 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

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.

15 minutes • Admission Included

Options

Rafting Tour with Transport

Duration: 6 hours: Includes Roundtrip Transport from Las Vegas
Pickup included

Rafting Tour without Transport

Duration: 3 hours

Reviews

4.82

372 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

332

A beautiful day on the river
Terry S,
Nov 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
A fantastic trip from start to finished. Victoria was all smiles and very informative in preparation for the raft ride. Russ was amazing. His enthusiasm and knowledge was so Impressive. He provided such details about the dam and river.
Great time on the river!
Z5552KWgregb,
Oct 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Had a great time during the ride. Weather was great and the Captain, Sarah, was fantastic. Highly recommend this excursion.
Scott (driver) and Adian...
Sandra H,
Oct 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Scott (driver) and Adian (sp; excursion guide) are both fabulous resources to the company's profile. Weather was gorgeous and the float down the river and the canyon highlights were expertly pointed out. The drive from Vegas to the base sped quickly. Scott is so versed in the drie between the two points that the trip sped by. Kudos to both Scott and Adian.
Just exceeded expectations
JulianS1745,
Oct 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our expectations were exceeded by far, certainly on the next Vegas trip again mandatory program. The bush monkey was very sympathetic, already on the way he explained to us the special features of the area and made photo stops
What a fab experience!
Julie A,
Oct 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
What an experience! Extremely well organised with lots of information provided ahead of the trip to ensure you had all the details. Pick up in Vegas was smooth with full directions to ensure location of pick up provided. The rafting was superb. Knowledgeable crew members, Victor and Russ, both transferring through the National Park to join raft. Would thoroughly recommend and was a highlight of our trip.
Great Raft Tour
Donald K,
Oct 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
We had a great experience on the tour. The only thing we wish we had done differently is end at the Hoover Dam. Starting there was great and our guide was excellent though.
Beautiful scenic trip
steven z,
Oct 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Beautiful experience rafting down the Colorado River. Esteban picked us up from our hotel on the strip and shared his knowledge of the area and was a lot of fun. Paul our raft tour guide was very informative pointing out different things along the Colorado river and the Hoover Dam. The tour was scenic, stopping in different areas to get out to explore a bit or dip in the river which I enjoyed. The lunch was great. A nice little cooler bag to take home with Hoover Dam logo was a nice touch. Overall a beautiful trip that was worth it.
The tour was awesome. The...
Ross K,
Oct 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
The tour was awesome. The guide was very informative. We say some wild animals. The geology of the canyon is quite interesting.
Beautiful tour
170tracim,
Oct 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Shuttle picked us up and had informative ride to the boat landing in front of the Hoover Dam. It was a beautiful ride down the Colorado River. Russ, our guide gave a lot of history of the Dam and of the River. We saw Big Horn sheep on the River bank. We totally enjoyed this experience! I must add this, I accidentally left my cell phone on the shuttle after the tour. We contacted the company and they got us in touch with our driver, Marty. He did have my phone and stated he would drop it off to us at our hotel. We offered to Uber to where he was but he insisted on bringing it to us and he did! We did have a great time on the tour but Marty went over and above his duties! And I am grateful. Bless you, Marty!
We learned so much!!
pattybruzek,
Oct 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our guide, Cordelia, told us so much about the history of the Hoover Dam and the area. It is so tied into the history of our country and the dam helped to develop this part of Nevada and AZ. The weather was perfect and we had such a great day. Victor picked us up in Vegas and then we met others by Lake Mead. There were 12 of us on the raft and that was a great number. We stopped a number of times to get out and explore. A few of us got in the water. It’s cold but refreshing. Be sure to bring a hat and sunscreen. Lunch and plenty of water are provided. It is not your typical fast river rafting trip. It is slow moving, educational and beautiful! Highly recommend this trip.