What we offer
Located a short distance from the Las Vegas Strip in Lake Mead National Recreation Area, the Black Canyon is truly one of those unique places to visit. This canyon, formed over millions of years by volcanic activity, lies just below the mighty Hoover Dam where the canyon walls rise nearly 2,000 feet from the river’s edge.
The Black Canyon is unique in its landscape, history, and close proximity to wildlife. Learn about and experience the history of Hoover Dam, the Colorado River, the geological formation of the canyon, and nature up close. The canyon is home to Bighorn sheep, Red-tailed hawks, Great Blue Heron, and a variety of other flora and fauna.
Regular Run Tour Postcard Tour
Don’t have all day to spend on the river?
Take the Hoover Dam Postcard Tour that allows visitors to view the Hoover Dam, the bypass bridge, and journey just far enough down river to feel the canyon’s surreal setting. See up close and personal the concrete slabs, steps, and rails used to build the dam. See the Old Catwalk, Gauging Station, and removed rock hillsides.
Daily Tours
REGULAR RUN POSTCARD
CHECK IN BY 9:30 AM
Lake Mead RV Village 268 Lakeshore Road Boulder City, NV 89005
Approximately 6 Hours door to door from Las Vegas. $140
CHECK IN BY 10:30 AM
Hoover Dam Lodge 18000 US-93 Boulder City, NV 89005
TRANSPORT: Round-trip transportation TO AND FROM select Las Vegas hotels + $69.
MEALS & BEVERAGES: Water bottle, chips, apple, and cookie.
TRANSPORT: Round-trip transportation TO AND FROM select Las Vegas hotels + $50.
Approximately Four Hours door to door from Las Vegas.
REGULAR RUN
Private raft and tour guide for your group.
Choose your raft launch time.
Minimum charter $2,475.
Catered Lunch at Willow Beach, additional fee. Interpreters available upon request.
POSTCARD
Private raft and tour guide for your group. Choose your raft launch time.
Minimum charter $1,725.
Special snacks or drinks upon request, additional fee. Interpreters available upon request.
TRANQUIL SOUTH TOUR
Private raft and tour guide for your group. Choose your raft launch time.
Minimum charter $4,975.
Custom meal options available upon request. Interpreters available upon request, additional fee.
Meal Options
Turkey Wrap
Spinach Herb Tortilla • Swiss Cheese • Tomato • Lettuce
Turkey • Pesto
Apple, Multigrain Sun Chips
Grandmas Cookie, Napkin
Veggie Wrap
Southwest Chipotle Tortilla • Swiss Cheese
Tomato • Lettuce • Mushrooms • Onion • Salsa
Apple, Multigrain Sun Chips
Grandmas Cookie, Napkin
Children’s Smucker’s Uncrustables
Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwich
Apple Sauce, Multigrain Sun Chips, Grandmas Cookie, Napkin
Gluten-Free Salad
Lettuce • Cucumber • Mushrooms • Tomato • Salad Dressing
Apple, Popcorn, Gluten-Free Huppy Bar, Napkin
All meals are prepared at Black Canyon Grill. All lunches come with a souviner cooler bag.
Specialty BBQ or Buffet Style Meals at Marina upon arrival, additional charge.
We have a full kitchen and are prepared to organize a meal for your group. See meal options here.
*Food brands. Subject to availabilty. Substitutions may occur.
If you have any food allergies, please check all ingredients, CLICK
Transportation Options
Enjoy our door to door service. We offer round trip transportation to and from most Las Vegas hotels.
REGULAR RUN
TRANSPORT:
Round-trip transportation TO AND FROM select Las Vegas hotels +$ 69
Postcard $ 50
For self-driving, taxi, ride share or limo, use the below address: Reservations Required.
Check-in and Parking:
Lake Mead RV Village 268 Lakeshore Road Boulder City, NV 89005
Please check the locations link here to ensure your pickup location is available.
PICKUP LOCATIONS AND TIMES
http://hooverdamraftingadventures.com/ transport
What to Bring
This is a once-in-a-lifetime experience that you won’t want to forget! Whether you use a DSLR, a wearable CAMERA, or a SMARTPHONE, you’ll want to have it handy to take PHOTOGRAPHS of the incredible sights you will see along the way.
WHAT TO PACK WHAT TO PACK
WHEN COLD WHEN HOT
To view some pictures, videos, and get some more questions answered,
Bring a COOL HAT to provide shade, and wear your SUNGLASSES. Lather up with plenty of SUNSCREEN before you get on the raft, and bring extra to apply throughout the day.
Even though it can be cold, wear layers. Once the sun comes out, it can heat up quick. Wear shoes that you dont mind getting wet.
During the hot summer months, we encourage people to get wet to cool down. Your clothes will be dry after about 30 minutes. Feel free to bring a towel to sit on. We provide wet towels and cold water to cool yourself.
Depending on weather conditions, you could get wet. The wind can cause splashing. We provide ponchos upon request. For the most part you will remain dry.
Backpacks and purses are allowed. Feel free to bring them.
We are not responsible for lost damaged or stolen items.
2025 HOOVER DAM RAFTING ADVENTURES
Safety, Insurance & Reservation Policies
All important documents can be found here.
***Our rafts are outfitted with all of the US Coast Guard required and recommended safety equipment.
Reservation and Cancellation Policy
Full payment is due 10 days in advance of event date. Final passenger counts can be modified up to 10 days in advance of event date. Cancellation less than 10 days prior to date of raft trip will result in the forfeiture of the entire payment.
Minimum charter price is locked in 10 days prior to event date and no less than 25 full-fare passengers.
All changes must be made in writing, by fax or email.
Special Permit is required for video equipment, weddings, or any special events.
In accordance with our Concession Contract with the National Park Service — NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES or PRIVATE COOLERS are allowed on the Rafts. Hoover Dam Rafting Adventures reserves the right to assign rafts based on the number of passengers contracted. Raft seats are sold, not rafts.
Copies of the student’s permission slips or parent signatures on our waivers are required.
Make checks payable to Hoover Dam Rafting Adventures.
Annual Operating Schedule 2025
REGULAR RUN
POSTCARD
Sat. & Sun.
It’s never too hot to raft with us! The Colorado River remains a refreshing 54˚ all summer long. One of the only ways to escape the Las Vegas heat!! Yes, you can swim!
*Charters are offered any day.
We do not raft on New Years Day, Thanksgiving Day, or Christmas. Weather permitting,we have themed rafting days on Easter, Fourth of July, Halloween, and Christmas Eve.
Average Monthly Temperature Data provided by THE WEATHER CHANNEL
We provide this professionally guided smooth water raft tour full of history, archaeology, and some of the most beautiful wildlife in the world.
How to Book
