2-Day Hoover Dam Kayaking and Camping Tour with 6 Hot Springs

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Duration2 days

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Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Our Glamping Trip is our most dynamic and intricate trip we offer. We bring all the supplies.

Kayaking with a SHORT-CUT via the Colorado River, launching from the base of the Hoover Dam, and giving us WAY more time to explore all these slot canyons and soak in medicinal Hot Springs on this VIP Camping Trip.

Please keep in mind that from June through September, when overnight temperatures are forecast to remain above 75°F, we typically operate our Colossus Heavy Flow Full Day Tour instead of our standard overnight experience. This premium adventure is normally priced at $496 per person and includes a campfire meal, stargazing, and the unique opportunity to experience the Colorado River during Hoover Dam's evening heavy water releases. We make this seasonal adjustment to ensure guests remain comfortable throughout the experience and can fully enjoy their time in the canyon.

Secret Hot Springs and Waterfall.

Ending at the World Famous Emerald Cave

Ending at Willow Beach, Arizona.

What's included

Views of Hoover Dam from the Colorado River
Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast
We provide single kayaks, Double Old Town Loons (best for beginners), single Old Town Toons, Sit-On-Top Kayaks, and we can arrange Canoes at a small extra cost.
Life Jackets & Paddles

Gratuity for your Tour Guide
Launch Permit (non-refundable)

What to expect

Day 1: Hoover Dam Launch in Kayaks to Boyscout Canyon, Sauna Cave, AZ Hot Springs, Infinity Falls, and Emerald Cave

Hoover Dam
20m · Admission ticket included

We are one of the few Outfitters approved to take you to the base of the base of the awe-inspiring Hoover Dam. This is not the 81 Hoover Dam Access Road, this is the restricted road we need passes through the National Park Service to Access. There are restricted passes and guests do need to go through an approved outfitter like us to launch in kayaks from the base of the Hoover Dam. We see Sauna Cave, Goldstrike Waterfalls, Melt Your Shoes Hot Springs, Arizona Hot Springs, Boyscout Slot Canyon, and the Emerald Cave.
Arizona Hot Springs
1h · Admission ticket included

We hike up from the river and up a large ladder through a waterfall to get to the world-famous Arizona Hot Springs. Optional Hot Spring Yoga. Soak in the medicinal benefits of the Geothermal Hot Springs that are still carving out this canyon.
Lake Mead National Recreation Area
3h · Admission ticket included

Boyscout Slot Canyon: Technically, this area is part of the Grand Canyon. And in our humble opinion, the absolute best part is BOYSCOUT CANYON:

Unless you’ve got rappelling gear and a rope the length of a football field, this is by far the safest and easiest way to experience thousands of feet of geothermal waterfalls and endless rain caves.
Colorado River
4h · Admission ticket included

We will spend only a small amount of the 30 hours we spend ion the river kayaking but it is 11 miles down river. We can leave with the flow of the Hoover Dam letting out water in the morning to propel us back faster or enjoy more time soaking in the medicinal hot springs. We kayak the Colorado River with back door access to Goldstrike Hot Springs, Sauna Cave, Infinity Hot Springs, and Boyscout Canyon. We will see dozens of rain caves, bird watch, and often see Big Horn Sheep while floating and paddling down river. It is a nice workout but an absolute doable one.
Colorado River
30m

Sauna Cave: We go inside a Lave Tube like 140 foot deep and 140 degree natural Steam Room. We take it back and enjoy a minute of silence if guests agree to set our intentions for the trip.
Black Canyon City
2h

Goldstrike Canyon and hot springs and geothermal waterfalls with springs that get up to 120 degrees.
Colorado River
3h · Admission ticket included

We have more time to hike and snap EPIC pictures above Infinity Hot Springs, Paradot Cave, and Paradise Falls.

Day 2: Kayak with the Flow of the 86,000 gallons per second released from the Hoover Dam to Paradot Cave and Emerald Cove

Arizona Hot Springs
1h · Admission ticket included

Optional: stop at the Hot Springs to soak in the medicinal benefits one last time before the kayaking trip back to Willow Beach.
15m

Paddle back with extra time and no rush to Emerald Cave and Willow Beach Marina to end this epic trip. A lot of times we're rushed to get to get the Emerald Cave on our full day trip but we will have time to make it with good lighting.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Or, if it’s more convenient, we can meet you at the Hoover Dam Lodge and provide round-trip transportation. After the tour, we’ll bring you back once the kayaks are loaded onto the trailer. We will coordinate once booked, and you will have all info needed.

Meeting point

We usually meet guests at the Willow Beach Marina so they can drive home immediately without waiting for us to load the kayaks. The other option is we can meet you at the National Park Parking lot next to the Hoover Dam Lodge.

End point

Or, if it’s more convenient, we can meet you at the Hoover Dam Lodge and provide round-trip transportation. After the tour, we’ll bring you back once the kayaks are loaded onto the trailer. We will coordinate once booked, and you will have all info needed.

End point

We usually meet guests at the Willow Beach Marina so they can drive home immediately without waiting for us to load the kayaks. The other option is we can meet you at the National Park Parking lot next to the Hoover Dam Lodge.

Additional information

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Public transportation options are available nearby

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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