The 4 Lake Mead Tours from Las Vegas People Book Most

1.ATV Tour of Lake Mead and Colorado River from Las Vegas

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 218 reviews · 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $299Our pick

This 6.5-hour outing starts with pickup from select Las Vegas hotels, then takes you by ATV through the Lake Mead Recreation Area to the Colorado River. Expect a guided off-road ride, a chance to swim or take photos, a burger lunch and a ride in the world’s largest monster truck limousine. ATV drivers must be 18 or older.

“A great way to spend the morning! Beautiful views and a fun time. Brett was an excellent guide with EXTENSIVE knowledge of everything about the area.”

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2.Small Group Hoover Dam, Lake Mead and Boulder City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 126 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $130Best value

Leave Las Vegas for a three-hour, small-group outing to Boulder City, Hemenway Park, Hoover Dam, the memorial bridge and Lake Mead. A guide such as Darren shares local history and natural details, while you get time for photos and a look around. Hotel pickup, bottled water and snacks are included. The tour views the dam from outside; entry to its visitor center and power plant is not included.

“We were looking for a private escape from Vegas for a few hours and this was perfect. Darren was on time and extremely knowledgeable about the tour stops and food and local plants. It was fun and interesting and we didn’t feel rushed at all.”

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3.ATV Tour of Lake Mead National Park with Optional Grand Canyon Helicopter Ride

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 102 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $350

Leave Las Vegas for a guided, three-hour ATV ride through remote desert near Lake Mead. You get an ATV, helmet and eye and ear protection, lunch, and bottled water. Select Strip hotels offer pickup. Add a 90-minute Grand Canyon helicopter flight with a champagne landing, or keep the day on the ground.

“Had a wonderful time but the description on Viator is incorrect for the tour. It does not stop at Hoover dam for photos”

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4.Hoover Dam Discovery Kayak Tour with Lake Mead Views

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $189

Meet at Hoover Dam Lodge and Casino for a five-hour guided kayak trip through Kingman Wash, slot canyons, and a two-mile stretch of Lake Mead. Your guide, such as Faith, helps with kayak steering, points out desert wildlife and plants, and shares details about Hoover Dam. Kayaks, safety gear, lunch, water, and snacks are included.

“Faith was a great tour guide. She was prepared for us with Kayaks ready to go, gave us a crash course on using foot pedals for steering and rudder control, which we had never used before. Faith pointed out much of the local wildlife and was especially knowledgeable about native plants growing in the area. We found Faith to be very friendly, courteous and informative. As we neared the Dam , she spoke about its construction, size and security and then we took a break with lunch close by the Dam and enjoyed conversation with her and our fellow Kayaker David. We had originally planned our trip for a later…”

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