Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Boulder City, Boulder City, Nevada
Your tour will begin with either hotel pick-up from select hotels in Las Vegas or upon meeting the tour group in Boulder City. The historic town of Boulder City was built to house the workers of the Hoover Dam back in the 1930’s.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Lake Mead National Recreation Area, 10 Lakeshore Rd, NV 89005
When the Hoover Dam was built, this created Lake Mead, now the largest man-made lake in the United States.
Duration: 15 minutes
Pass By: Hoover Dam Access Road, Boulder City, NV 89109
You will travel down the Lower Portal Road, the original road used by the construction workers of the Hoover Dam to board your raft. You’ll enjoy 3-hours exploring 12-miles of history, beauty and wonder as you glide through the Black Canyon National Water Trail. Experience the waterfalls, hot springs and other geological wonders. This trip is fully narrated by knowledgeable guides who offer incredible history of the Hoover Dam and the Back Canyon National Water trail.
Stop At: Willow Beach, Willow Beach, Arizona
A refreshing stop along the way at a side beach will give you the opportunity to stretch your legs, swim or play in the cool clear water of the Colorado River. Lunch is included in a take-home, insulated souvenir bag.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Willow Beach Marina, 25804 N Willow Beach Rd, Willow Beach, AZ 86445-9544
Your tour will end at Willow Beach Marina in the scenic Mohave desert of Arizona, where you will board your shuttle back to the starting point. Don't forget your camera!
Duration: 30 minutes
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268 Lakeshore Rd, Boulder City, NV 89005, USA
Traveler pickup is offered
** Please note that Check in for this tour is at 930 AM. Pick Up times begin 2 hours prior to the actual tour time of 10AM. Please contact the tour operator directly for specific time and location for your selection if you have chosen "With Transportation"**
10:00 AM
3 hours(approx.)
Returns to original departure point
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Infants must sit on laps
Most travelers can participate
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
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Posted By : cminor928
This the best way to experience the dam, get a great visual of the conditions the workers experienced building it while also capturing some awesome photos along the way. If you're luck some of the wildlife will drop by for a photo or two.
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Posted On : 2024-05-02
Posted By : Voyage07129728216
An absolute must do when visiting Vegas ! Our drivers Angela and Victor were knowledgeable and very safe drivers.Russel the captain was funny and has vast knowledge of the river and the dam .Lunch was perfect and we even walked away with a lunch cooler.i ordered a vegetarian wrap the day before and they made sure I got it . Thank you to all
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Posted On : 2024-04-24
Posted By : Tim_R
The entire experience was on time and well planned. It was very safe and enjoyable. We saw bighorn sheep drinking from the river.
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Posted On : 2024-04-22
Posted By : Audrey_B
Horrible experience with Viator. All their emails say arrival time 10:00 am when in fact it’s 9:30 am so we missed the tour and then Viator told us we could reschedule to the next day and then 30 minutes later said no and refused to refund our money. Total rip-off and I am now disputing the charges. Ended up booking the tour directly with the raft company. That’s the only way to do this. Stay away completely from Viator.
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Posted On : 2024-04-14
Posted By : M5263KMannem
As part of our girls getaway, the four of us ventured out for a three hour tour. We arranged for transportation from the hotel and couldn’t have been happier to board our Mercedes van and meet Angela, our driver. She’s been in Vegas since the late 70s so has a wealth of knowledge about the city and surrounding areas. She also made sure we were well prepared for a day on the River- sunscreen, hats and water.
The weather never started getting rough and our raft was never tossed. Our guide, Eugene, was great and we set off with our group of 11.
We learned so much about the construction of the Hoover Dam - an incredible engineering project, especially given that it was constructed in the 1930s.
The trip down the Colorado River was stunning. Crystal clear (cold) water, birds, Bighorn Sheep and wildflowers. We stopped a few times to stretch our legs and a few braved a swim.
We ended at the marina which had a shop for souvenirs and beverages. Angela was there to pick us up and drove us back to our hotel. She was as excited about our trip as we were!
If you have the time in Vegas to take this tour, it’s a real highlight and a nice break from the Strip. So glad our friend Heidi made all the arrangements and we were able to experience this part of Nevada!
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Posted On : 2024-04-14
Posted By : Jose_G
I really enjoyed the tour. I enjoyed the staff and the atmosphere. Ron was a great guide. I will be definitely returning with my family next year
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Posted On : 2024-04-13
Posted By : alpinehome
This was a girl's trip to Vegas, and I checked the reviews when deciding which tour and this tour had the best reviews. I know why; THEY ARE THE BEST. From the communication at the time of booking, to the emails, the staff at both ends and the rides to and from the water. Very informative, beautiful, fun, friendly, and safe. Angela our bus driver from National Park Express was also very informative giving us tour tips and info to and from the river and the Mercedes Sprinter van was comfortable and her frozen water bottles appreciated! Eugene was our boat operator, and he was the best. Request him and you will be as pleased with your tour as we were. He's witty, knowledgeable, courteous and was the perfect host for our tour. The sandwich a delicious turkey wrap, with apple, chips, cookie and water and the souvenir lunch bag was a nice bonus. Great photos, fun stops, and a perfect way to break up a few days at the casinos. The whole crew at the Hoover Dam Raft Tours are amazing and if you have any doubt about planning this side trip while in Vegas, put your casino money to a more memorable experience and enjoy the trip. Absolutely the best!!!
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Posted On : 2024-04-13
Posted By : Garyonwheels
If I could give it 10 stars I could. Absolutely spectacular and awe inspiring experience. Lots of bird life, bighorn sheep (we got lucky), plant life, geology, and an amazing river guide to boot!
I can’t say enough great things about this adventure. Far from the madding crowd. So beautiful and peaceful. Can’t recommend this enough!
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Posted On : 2024-03-31
Posted By : Doug_B
Good trip. Relaxed.
Great guide. Lots of history.
Not very crowded on the river.
Saw some wildlife and lots of water fowl.
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Posted On : 2024-03-28
Posted By : 411gustavk
This was a great experience. Our driver, Victor, was super professional and helpful. He picked us up right on time at our hotel on the LV Strip, and then we drove about 40 minutes to Boulder City where we picked up a few more guests. There were 7 in our party total once we headed for the raft at the base of Hoover Dam.
Our captain was Russell, who has lived, played and worked on the Colorado River for years. He did a great job piloting and telling stories along the way. We were lucky to get a beautiful day in the upper 60s F with a tailwind. The lunch provided was nice & cold (turkey wrap, chips, cookie, apple & water).
The water & views were spectacular. River depth was good in March when we visited. We even saw a group of wild mountain goats along the way. We would highly recommend this trip. The team was wonderful and the scenery and views are terrific. Hopefully you get a weather day as good as the one we got.
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Posted On : 2024-03-14
