Hoover Dam Tour & Emerald Cave Kayaking with Photos
See the dam from above and leave the camera work to your guide
Duration
6–8 hrs
Ideal For
12 people
Includes
Guided tour, lunch, photos
Highlights
Combine guided kayaking on the Colorado River with an exterior walking tour of Hoover Dam. Explore with a Wilderness First Aid–certified guide who shares the dam's history and helps you find photographic angles from the canyon rim. This tour focuses on outdoor viewpoints rather than entering the dam.
- Step onto the Pat Tillman Bridge walkway, 890 feet above the Colorado River
- Discover how concrete cooling, diversion tunnels, and intake towers helped shape Hoover Dam
- Receive 400+ high-resolution photos, 10 professionally edited images, and a highlight video delivered digitally
What's Included
- Kayak
- Lunch and snacks
- Ice water
Important details
- Requires the physical ability to paddle approximately 4.5 miles round-trip and walk short trails.
- Under-18s require a parent or legal guardian and must be able to swim. Children's participation is assessed case by case.
- Consult your physician before booking if pregnancy, a heart condition, an injury, or another medical condition could affect your participation.
- Park entry is not included in the listed price. You'll pay $25 per vehicle at the park unless you have an America the Beautiful National Parks Pass.
- Gratuity for your kayaking guide is not included in the listed price.
- Complete a liability waiver for each paddler before arrival; participation requires a completed waiver. There is no cell service at Willow Beach. If you need marina Wi-Fi to finish the waiver on arrival, an additional charge applies and is not included in the listed price.
- Bring at least 2 liters of extra water per person.
- Wear a life jacket throughout the kayaking activity and follow your guide's safety instructions.
- Do not bring alcohol or illegal substances. Participation under the influence is prohibited.
- Pack out everything you bring in, leave wildlife undisturbed, and treat others respectfully.
- Arrive at least 15 minutes before your scheduled departure. Late arrivals may not be accommodated.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel at least 24 hours in advance for a full refund or credit. You'll also receive a full refund or credit if the operator cancels due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. No-shows are charged the full price.
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FAQs
Single kayaks are provided by default. Tandem kayaks and wider, more stable models suited to beginners are also available. Canoes are an optional extra with an additional charge not included in the listed price.
Yes. The walking portion normally takes 2–3 hours, but your guide can shorten it to about one hour while still covering the bridge and main overlooks. Tell your guide at the start if you need the shorter version.
Yes. Bathrooms are available off the main parking lot and at Willow Beach Marina before your tour. The marina also sells food and drinks.
