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Lake Mead/Boulder Islands Kayak Tour

Lake Mead Kayak Tour | River Dogz

Tour Highlights

  • Awe-Inspiring Views
  • Colorado River
  • Cool Colorado River Water Temps To Help Beat The Summer Heat
  • Emerald Cove
  • Falcon Cave
  • Fascinating History Throughout Tour Taught By Our Knowledgable Guides

Tour Includes

  • Friendly, Professional Guide
  • Hotel Pickup on Las Vegas Strip (optional)
  • Food: Fruit, Snacks, and Water
  • Performance Kayak w/ Paddle and Life Vest
  • All Safety Equipment
  • Launch Times: 9:30 AM and 10:00 AM (hotel pickup 90 minutes prior)
  • Duration:
    2 - 2.5 hours
  • Distance:
    2.5 Miles / 4 KM
  • Difficulty:
    Moderate
  • Skill Level:
    Beginner

Join us for an unforgettable experience exploring the Boulder Islands on Lake Mead, near Las Vegas. Explore a natural wonder, Fortification Hill, and Paint pots formed from hot magma percolating up into the igneous rock formations imparting beautiful pastel colors. This is a 2 to 2.5-hour tour includes 2 stops to get out swim and take a short walk up to a small cave with the best views overlooking Lake Mead. Water temps in the fall through November are still warm enough (upper 70s) to swim!

We’ve got it all covered, from hotel pickup and drop-off to fruit, snacks, and ice-cold bottled water to keep you fueled and refreshed throughout your adventure. Choose your preferred activity and tour time, either early morning or sunset, and get ready to make memories that’ll last a lifetime! Our expert guides are ready for different ages, skill levels, and group sizes ensuring everyone can embark on this fun journey.

Choose between paddleboarding, kayaking, or riding a hydrobike, and get ready to dive into the crystal-clear waters and adventure through the bolder islands. Our commitment to safety and eco-friendliness means you can relax and enjoy your journey, knowing that everything is taken care of.

What to Bring

  • Pack light, this is a day trip!
  • Sunscreen, Hat & Glasses
  • Camera/phone
  • Water shoes/sandals preferred, old tennis shoes are fine (flip-flops not ideal)
  • Layered clothing (swimsuit & layers for warmth & UV protection)
  • Cash for souvenirs & tips
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3 Hour Kayak Tour

- Hotel Pickup

$139 / person

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  • Launch Times: 9:30 AM and 10:00 AM (hotel pickup 90 minutes prior)
  • Duration:
    2 - 2.5 hours
  • Distance:
    2.5 Miles / 4 KM
  • Difficulty:
    Moderate
  • Skill Level:
    Beginner

Join us for an unforgettable experience exploring the Boulder Islands on Lake Mead, near Las Vegas. Explore a natural wonder, Fortification Hill, and Paint pots formed from hot magma percolating up into the igneous rock formations imparting beautiful pastel colors. This is a 2 to 2.5-hour tour includes 2 stops to get out swim and take a short walk up to a small cave with the best views overlooking Lake Mead. Water temps in the fall through November are still warm enough (upper 70s) to swim!

We’ve got it all covered, from hotel pickup and drop-off to fruit, snacks, and ice-cold bottled water to keep you fueled and refreshed throughout your adventure. Choose your preferred activity and tour time, either early morning or sunset, and get ready to make memories that’ll last a lifetime! Our expert guides are ready for different ages, skill levels, and group sizes ensuring everyone can embark on this fun journey.

Choose between paddleboarding, kayaking, or riding a hydrobike, and get ready to dive into the crystal-clear waters and adventure through the bolder islands. Our commitment to safety and eco-friendliness means you can relax and enjoy your journey, knowing that everything is taken care of.

What to Bring

  • Pack light, this is a day trip!
  • Sunscreen, Hat & Glasses
  • Camera/phone
  • Water shoes/sandals preferred, old tennis shoes are fine (flip-flops not ideal)
  • Layered clothing (swimsuit & layers for warmth & UV protection)
  • Cash for souvenirs & tips

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Check Out What Our Guests Have to Say!

Eitan K. Avatar
Eitan K.
12/24/2025
Absolutely wonderful experience. Our kayaking guide, Preston, was outstanding. Friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful. His partner, Ryan, was also lovely. They greeted us upon our arrival and helped my family get settled. The Black Canyon was stunning to say the least. Gorgeous rock formations, both from the river itself and from the top of our short hike. The Colorado river was clear. There were so many areas where the light shimmered green off the river grass. We saw some water fowl, including a heron. We didn’t see any bighorn sheep while on the water but did see a family of sheep alongside the road as we were driving back up the hill from the beach . The water was very calm. My young adolescent is inexperienced with kayaking and handled the 4 miles independently very well. The Emerald Cave itself was nice but nothing out of this world. Preston did a good job of tampering expectations ahead of time, calling it the “icing on the cake.” For me, it was about the journey to the cave and back, not the cave itself, that was unbelievable. Overall, I can’t recommend both this experience and River Dogz enough. I’d love to do it again with them sometime
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Heather P.
12/17/2025
On a trip to Vegas I knew I’d want to get out of the city and do something in nature. The photos I saw of Emerald cave and the fact I could be picked up on the strip and taken to this amazing adventure had me sold. Michelle was great from beginning to end. I learned so much about the areas we passed through on our way out to the launch point. Michele was so knowledgeable and the history of Boulder, NV was so interesting! The kayak tour itself was perfect! Michelle had plenty of water and great snacks for us. She continued to share her knowledge of the area and the history of the building of the Hoover dam. Then, we got to Emerald Cave! It was gorgeous! I did quite a bit on my short trip to Vegas, but the highlight was easily this kayak tour! Book it now, you won’t regret it!
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Shannon W.
12/16/2025
What a lovely experience all the way around. The company is well organized, friendly and thorough. The equipment provided was comfortable and in good repair. Preston our guide was engaging, funny, likable and knowledgeable. We will be back for the full tour.
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David r.
12/16/2025
Great time on the river. Our guide was very knowledgeable and accommodating. Plus she was just to kayak with. Thank you Michelle. Highly recommend for all levels and families. DaveR
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Freedom43258367335
5 star rating
12/12/2025
Breathtaking views and SHEEP. Was an amazing experience. First time kayaking and our guide Michelle was so helpful in guiding us through how to kayak and was so friendly and fun. The views along the kayaking path was breathtaking and so was the cave. Michelle was one of the best guides I've had, telling us about all the history behind the entire path we were on, pointing out unique animals and sites to look out for, and even stopping by a park on the way back so that we could look at the sheeps that we were so excited to see. Overall an amazing experience and would definitely go again. 100% worth it.
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Angela S.
5 star rating
12/11/2025
Nevadas True Beauty Trip was great from start to finish. Michelle was an awesome guide, knowledgeable and eager to ensure all were having a great time. Views were incredible with tons of photos opportunities. Great way to get away from the noise and enjoy Navadas true beauty!