The Ultimate Hoover Dam to Willow Beach Kayak Expedition
This is consistently voted the best day trip our guests have ever experienced.
300+ Professional HD Photos + Videos
We are the only Outfitter who does all the main stops plus upt to 10 Emerald Caves, Infinity Hot Springs, and Boyscout Canyon’s 2 Hour Hike up 2-7
Steaming Geothermal Waterfall Rope Climbs
Known as The Best Dam Day Trip in the World | Hoover Dam Kayaking to up to 10 Emerald Caves & 6+ Hot Springs all in one Epic Adventure
If you’re looking for the ultimate Las Vegas day trip, this is it. We don’t rush. We don’t turn around early. We go farther, see more, and deliver the most complete kayaking adventure on the Colorado River — all just 45 minutes from the Las Vegas Strip.
The only guided kayak tour that launches from the base of Hoover Dam — exploring up to 17 stops including Emerald Cave, Infinity Hot Springs, Boy Scout Canyon, Sauna Cave, Goldstrike Hidden Hot Springs, Yellow Shower Falls, 3–5 slot canyons, 6 geothermal hot springs, hidden waterfalls, secluded grounding beaches, and secret caves — all in a single epic day.
Every Stop on the Best Dam Day Trip in the World
✔️ Hoover Dam Base Launch (government-restricted access road)
✔️ Black Canyon – 1,000-foot volcanic canyon walls
✔️ Sauna Cave – steam cave mindfulness stop
✔️ Goldstrike Slot Canyon
✔️ Goldstrike Hot Springs
✔️ Hidden Canyon Pools & Side Caves
✔️ Boy Scout Canyon
✔️ Geothermal Waterfall
✔️ Arizona Hot Springs
✔️ Infinity Hot Springs
✔️ Moss Wall Hot Spring
✔️ Merman Island
✔️ Grounding Beach
✔️ Paradot Crystal Cave
✔️ Nevada Falls (Paradise Falls)
✔️ Emerald Cave – timed for perfect lighting
✔️ Emerald Cove Bonus Stop
Up to 17 iconic stops — more than any other tour in Nevada.
Why This Is the Best Day Trip in the World
✔️ Only tour launching from Hoover Dam
✔️ Most stops of any kayak tour on Earth
✔️ 6+ natural hot springs & geothermal features
✔️ Hidden caves, slot canyons & waterfalls (We see up to 10 Emerald Caves on this Tour)
✔️ Beginner-friendly, calm water kayaking
✔️ Small groups — no cattle calls
✔️ Expert guides with real storytelling
✔️ Mindfulness + adventure combined
✔️ Back in time for dinner & shows on the Strip
✔️ 200–300 professional photos & videos included
No shortcuts. No rushed turnaround.
We spend an average of 2-4 extra hours out on the river so you can see it all.
This is the full Black Canyon experience.
Who This Tour Is For
First-time kayakers, couples, families, photographers, and nature lovers ready to escape the Strip — anyone who wants to say they did the best day trip in the world.
Location
45 minutes from Las Vegas. Paddling the Colorado River through Black Canyon from Hoover Dam to Willow Beach.
Pro Tip
This route requires restricted permits and limited daily launches. Trips sell out weeks in advance — especially in spring and fall.
Book early. Spots are limited and this is not a mass-market tour.
Skip chasing luck on the Strip. Come realize how lucky you already are.
After booking you’ll receive a text with your exact meeting location, what to bring, and our direct number. We’ve got you covered from start to finish.
