We had an amazing time with Hoover Dam Rafting Adventures! The scenery was beautiful, and it was such a unique way to experience the Colorado River and see the Hoover Dam from below. A huge thank you to our guide, Sarah. She was knowledgeable, friendly, and made the entire trip so much fun. She shared interesting facts about the area and made sure everyone had a great time. The rest of the crew also deserves a shout out. The bus driver and dock hands were friendly, organized, and helped make the whole experience easy and memorable. I highly recommend this tour, and if you get Sarah as your guide, you're in for an awesome experience!
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Black Canyon Rafting from Hoover Dam
Google · Provider: Hoover Dam Rafting Adventures · Updated 17.10.2026
1 / 10Black Canyon Rafting from Hoover Dam
A unique perspective that almost no one sees: From a raft on the Colorado River, you look up 221 meters along the wall of Hoover Dam.
The rafting tour through Black Canyon starts right at the foot of Hoover Dam – the only place where you can experience the dam’s full height from below.
On large, stable rafts, you’ll glide down the emerald-green Colorado River, past hot springs, waterfalls and the remains of workers’ camps from the 1930s.
Guides tell the story of the dam’s construction, and with a little luck, you may spot bighorn sheep and bald eagles along the cliffs.
What to Expect
- View from below of the 221 m high dam
- Peaceful raft ride on the emerald-green Colorado River
- Hot springs and waterfalls along the way
- Relics from the Dam Construction Era
- With luck: Bighorn sheep and eagles
Black Canyon Rafting from Hoover Dam: Duration, Departure & Guests
approx. 45 min.
Driving time from Vegas
Half-Day Tour (4–6 h)
Duration
in the morning
Home
all ages, no experience needed
Suitable for
Tips for your tour
- The tour is calm and has no rapids – ideal for families, too.
- Sunscreen and a hat are a must, there is no shade on the water.
- Bring a waterproof bag for your phone and camera.
- Spots at the dam departure point are limited – book early.
Recent Reviews
Fantastic!!! Worth every penny. 10 out of 10- would definitely recommend 💖! Captain/Guide Eugene was very knowledgeable and took time for all to not only look but also field questions. Lunch hit the spot with even vegetarian options. A dip in the river near geothermal springs- very refreshing!!!! Transport was super engaging and informative. I will book this trip again. It was amazing.
Wir hatten die Postcard Tour gebucht, welche bei knapp 46°C durchaus ausreichend war. Unser Bootsführer Russ hat wegen der Hitze jeden mit klitschnassen Handtüchern für den Nacken ausgestattet sowie unbegrenzt Eiswasser zum Trinken angeboten. Die Tour selbst war äusserst lehrreich. Russ wusste viel von der Geschichte des Hoover Dams sowie von den Zeiten davor zu berichten und konnte auch alle Fragen beantworten. Ausserdem gab's viel über Fauna und Flora zu erfahren, die man so in der Wüste nicht vermutet hätte. Zwischendrin gab's eine 15minütige Pause, in der man im glasklaren und 14°C kalten Colorado River schwimmen konnte. Sehr zu empfehlen!!
Lustige Fahrt, cooler Kapitän hat viele interessante Sachen erzählt. Kein Wildwasser Rafting
Unser tour Guide Russel hat das super interessant gestaltet; tolle Geschichten mit viel Informationen- alles relaxed aber trotzdem sehr professionell; absolut empfehlenswert
Ausgewählte Bewertungen by Google, as of 17.10.2026. Source: Hoover Dam Rafting Adventures at Google. Diese Google-Bewertungen beziehen sich auf Hoover Dam Rafting Adventures, nicht auf die konkrete Tour oder alle Bestandteile ihres Programms.