Hoover Dam Top-to-Bottom Tour—Dam Walk, Powerplant & River Float
Overview
Experience the Hoover Dam in every way: walk the dam and bypass bridge for unmatched views, tour deep inside the powerplant’s historic tunnels, and float 90 minutes on the Colorado River at the dam’s base for a rare water-level perspective. This all-in-one adventure includes a luxury Tour Trekker ride, expert narration, access to the massive generators and art-deco architecture, plus exclusive photo opportunities of the Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge, Winged Figures of the Republic, and Lake Mead. With hotel pickup and all logistics handled, this tour delivers more Hoover Dam angles and stories than any single experience—making it the ultimate Las Vegas day trip.
What's Included
- Lunch Sandwich of choice and potato chips (Gluten-free option available)
- Snacks Apple and Cookie
- Bottled water
- Power Plant Tour
- Round trip transportation to/from Las Vegas hotels
- Colorado River Float
- Hoover Dam Power Plant Tour
- Walk on Top of the Hoover Dam
- Private Tour
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Please contact us to determine your exact pickup time as pickup times vary by location
What To Expect
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Boulder City (pass by)
Lake Mead National Recreation Area (pass by)
Hoover Dam Lodge and Casino
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Colorado River
2 hours Admission Ticket Included
Hoover Dam
1 hour Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Guests must be able to get in and out of the boat without assistance.
- Guests who are expecting must skip the boat tour, which will limit the tour experience.
- We are unable to accommodate guests in wheelchairs, walkers or scooters on this tour.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Minimum age 3 years
- *Should access to the Hoover Dam Generator Room be restricted by the Bureau of Reclamation, the tour will include stops at the Mike O’Callaghan-Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge and the Boulder City Hoover Dam Museum.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (9)
Q: Will I get seasick on Hoover Dam Top-to-Bottom Tour—Dam Walk, Powerplant & River Float?
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Activity code: C-3533HOOVER
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Frequently Asked Questions (9)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (PST).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Lunch. Sandwich of choice and potato chips (Gluten-free option available).
- Snacks. Apple and Cookie.
- Bottled water.
- Power Plant Tour.
- Round trip transportation to/from Las Vegas hotels.
- Colorado River Float.
- Hoover Dam Power Plant Tour.
- Walk on Top of the Hoover Dam.
- Private Tour.
- Gratuities.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 3. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Hoover Dam Top-to-Bottom Tour—Dam Walk, Powerplant & River Float is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Guests must be able to get in and out of the boat without assistance.
- Guests who are expecting must skip the boat tour, which will limit the tour experience.
- We are unable to accommodate guests in wheelchairs, walkers or scooters on this tour.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Hoover Dam Top-to-Bottom Tour—Dam Walk, Powerplant & River Float will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- LunchSandwich of choice and potato chips (Gluten-free option available)
- SnacksApple and Cookie
- Bottled water
- Power Plant Tour
- Round trip transportation to/from Las Vegas hotels
- Colorado River Float
- Hoover Dam Power Plant Tour
- Walk on Top of the Hoover Dam
- Private Tour
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Guests must be able to get in and out of the boat without assistance.
- Guests who are expecting must skip the boat tour, which will limit the tour experience.
- We are unable to accommodate guests in wheelchairs, walkers or scooters on this tour.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Minimum age 3 years
- *Should access to the Hoover Dam Generator Room be restricted by the Bureau of Reclamation, the tour will include stops at the Mike O’Callaghan-Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge and the Boulder City Hoover Dam Museum.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
