3-Hour Motorized Raft Tour of the Black Canyon with Optional Transportation
3-Hour Motorized Raft Tour of the Black Canyon with Optional Transportation
Escape to the Black Canyon on a peaceful 3-hour raft cruise on the Colorado River from Las Vegas.
Tour overview
Colorado River tour, a pleasant 3-hour raft cruise on the Colorado River takes you from Las Vegas to the Black Canyon. Board your motorized raft at Lake Mead National Recreation Area and relax while your guide leads the boat along the Colorado River, delivering a smooth ride through the canyon terrain. Enjoy the views of Hoover Dam, tall rock cliffs, caverns, and riverbank beaches as your guide gives information about the fauna and history of the area. Includes boxed lunch and hotel pickup and drop-off in Las Vegas.
- From Las Vegas, take a 3-hour motorized raft cruise down the Black Canyon River.
- A motorized raft controlled by a professional guide will transport you in luxury.
- Discover the engineering behind the Hoover Dam.
- Discover the natural splendor of the Colorado River and Lake Mead National Recreation Area.
- Keep a watch out for wildlife such as big horn sheep and eagles.
- Lunch, tour, transportation, and hotel pickup and drop-off in Las Vegas (if option accepted) are all included.
Tour itinerary
Boulder City:
Your tour will begin with either a hotel pick-up from a choice Las Vegas hotel or a meeting with the tour group in Boulder City. Boulder City, a historic town, was created in the 1930s to house employees at the Hoover Dam.
Lake Mead National Recreation Area:
Lake Mead was formed when the Hoover Dam was erected, and it is today the biggest man-made lake in the United States.
Hoover Dam (Pass By)
To board your raft, you will go along Lower Portal path, the original path utilized by Hoover Dam construction workers. As you glide down the Black Canyon National Water Trail, you’ll spend three hours discovering 12 miles of history, beauty, and amazement. Discover waterfalls, hot springs, and other natural marvels. This excursion is completely narrated by professional guides who provide a fascinating history of the Hoover Dam and the Back Canyon National Water Trail.
Willow Beach
A pleasant break along the road at a side beach will allow you to stretch your legs, swim, or play in the cold, clear Colorado River water. Lunch is included in a memento bag that may be taken home.
Willow Beach Marina
Your excursion will conclude at Willow Beach Marina in Arizona’s picturesque Mohave desert, where you will catch a shuttle returning to the starting location. Don’t forget to bring your camera!
Includes:
- A trip on a Float.
- Lunch.
- On-board commentary is available in real-time.
- Local expert.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (if chosen).
- The National Park Service charges an entrance fee.
Excludes:
- Gratuities.
- Transportation round-trip (depending on the option chosen).
Testimonials
Tour highlights
- You must cancel at least 24 hours before the start time of the activity to get a complete refund.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the start time of the experience, you will not be reimbursed.
- Any modifications made less than 24 hours before the start time of the experience will not be allowed.
- The cut-off times are determined by the experience's local time.
- This experience is weather dependent. If it is canceled due to inclement weather, you will be given an alternate date or a full refund.
Important details
Point of convergence:
You can either walk to the meeting spot or seek a ride.
Boulder City, NV 89005, USA 268 Lakeshore Rd 268 Lakeshore Rd, Boulder City, NV 89005, USA
Start time:
- 10:00 AM
Endpoint:
- This activity finishes at the meeting location.
Pickup details:
- Please keep in mind that check-in for this trip begins at 9:30 a.m. Pick-up times begin two hours before the tour starts at 10 a.m. If you have selected “With Transportation,” please get in touch with the tour operator directly for a specific time and location. 1-800-455-3490**
Before you go, be aware of the following:
- When you book, you will receive confirmation.
- An adult must accompany children.
- Vegetarian and gluten-free choices are available; please specify when booking.
- Wheelchair access is available.
- Accessible for strollers.
- Service animals are permitted.
- Infants must sit on laps.
- The majority of passengers are able to participate.
- There will be a maximum of 15 people on this tour/activity.