Paddle slot canyons and admire towering Hoover Dam cliffs on a guided 5-hour kayak tour with shuttle and catered lunch.
5 Hours
Shuttle, kayak gear, catered lunch
Navigate the tranquil waters of Lake Mead to the foot of Hoover Dam on a guided kayak adventure. Slot canyons, soaring cliffs, and desert wildlife make this 5-hour outing unforgettable.
Please arrive 20 minutes early at Hoover Dam Lodge; late guests cannot be accommodated. Tour operates year-round and requires a signed liability waiver.
Cancel at least 48 hours before your shuttle pick-up or meeting time for a refund minus $40 per person; cancellations within 48 hours are non-refundable. Custom group bookings of ten or more and promotional priced tours are non-refundable once confirmed. The operator may cancel for weather or unsafe conditions and will reschedule or issue a full refund. All participants must sign a liability waiver.
The guides here really make the experience special. Faith, Calvin, Soren, Ryan, Jeff, and Maggie all get enthusiastic shoutouts for being knowledgeable, professional, and genuinely passionate about sharing the area's ecology, geology, and history. Reviewers consistently mention feeling safe and well-cared-for, even complete beginners who'd never kayaked before. The tandem kayaks come equipped with rudders that make paddling easier, and guides adjust the pace to accommodate different skill levels while keeping the group together. The Emerald Cave tour is the clear favorite, with travelers calling it a highlight of their Vegas trips. The full-day option includes tasty lunches and plenty of snacks and water throughout. Logistics are smooth too, with clear pre-trip instructions, reliable hotel pickups, and helpful communication about what to bring. Many visitors add the Hoover Dam stop for a full-day adventure. The calm water and stunning scenery offer a refreshing escape from the Strip, and you might even spot bighorn sheep or eagles along the way.
The experience I had with Evolution Expeditions Kayak Tours was more than I expected. The service was great from the very second I ordered a tour. Maddy at the office was exceptionally helpful in getting the tour set up. Our guide, Ray was awesome. I felt safe and he had a wealth of knowledge and explained a lot of details of the area of the Colorado River and surrounding areas. Ray, even took pictures of us on his phone and sent them to us. I couldn't recommend another tour service other than Evolution Expeditions. I highly recommend booking a tour and if you could request a specific guide, I'd recommend Ray. So go ahead a book a tour with Evolution Expeditions, you will not regret it.
Albert Saladini
July 9, 2025
The experience I had with Evolution Expeditions Kayak Tours was more than I expected. The service was great from the very second I ordered a tour. Maddy at the office was exceptionally helpful in getting the tour set up. Our guide, Ray was awesome. I felt safe and he had a wealth of knowledge and explained a lot of details of the area of the Colorado River and surrounding areas. Ray, even took pictures of us on his phone and sent them to us. I couldn't recommend another tour service other than Evolution Expeditions. I highly recommend booking a tour and if you could request a specific guide, I'd recommend Ray. So go ahead a book a tour with Evolution Expeditions, you will not regret it.
Albert Saladini
July 9, 2025