Black Canyon Kayaking Tour From Las Vegas

Trade the neon lights for the emerald waters of the Colorado River on our premier Black Canyon kayaking tour. This full-day adventure is widely considered the best kayaking near Las Vegas, offering a unique 12-mile journey that begins directly at the base of the mighty Hoover Dam. You’ll paddle through dramatic volcanic canyon walls that tower 900 feet above the river, moving across serene flat-water—not whitewater—making it an accessible yet rewarding challenge for both beginners and experienced paddlers looking for the ultimate Las Vegas kayaking experience.

Led by professional guides, our Las Vegas kayak tours provide an intimate look at the desert’s hidden gems. You’ll paddle into the glowing green reflections of Emerald Cave, explore historic gauging stations, and take time to soak in natural hot springs tucked away in side canyons. Throughout the day, keep your camera ready for sightings of desert bighorn sheep, bald eagles, and ospreys. As the most comprehensive Black Canyon kayaking Las Vegas option, your tour includes a scenic picnic lunch on a remote beach and a convenient air-conditioned shuttle return from Willow Beach back to the Strip.

Please note: This is a sample itinerary: Due to rapidly changing conditions (weather, etc), we may need to tailor your itinerary to best suit the needs of the group. While we guarantee that we’ll do our best to provide you with all of the highlights within this itinerary (conditions permitting), we do not guarantee them in this specific order.

These kayaking tours are adventure tours. Guests should be prepared to help carry boats and gear and will be required to enter and exit boats on their own, multiple times a day.
Guides will give safety instructions and guidance throughout the tour, but guests should not expect them to do everything. These tours are designed for tourists. Some will find them easy and others will find them strenuous. Our guides have been trained to accommodate all levels of fitness and expertise.

If you are unsure if this tour is right for you, please don’t hesitate to get in touch to discuss this further.

• All Hoover Dam launches incur a non-refundable NPS permit fee of $35 per person.
• An additional cancellation fee of $100 per person is incurred if canceled 3-14 days in advance.
• No refunds for cancellations within 48 hours of departure.
• We reserve the right to cancel trips for unsafe conditions. 
• We strongly recommend you purchase travel insurance.
• Permits and deposits are non-refundable. We maintain the right to release permits for incomplete manifests or payments.