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The 15 Lake Mead Cruises near Las Vegas That Earn Their Price

16 tours  ·  from $52 a head

The 15 best lake mead cruises you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.

ATV Tour of Lake Mead and Colorado River from Las Vegas - Riding through Lake Mead Recreation Area
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ATV Tour of Lake Mead and Colorado River from Las Vegas

Small Group Hoover Dam, Lake Mead and Boulder City Tour - Hemenway Park and the chance to see bighorn sheep
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Small Group Hoover Dam, Lake Mead and Boulder City Tour

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

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

See Hoover Dam, Lake Mead, Boulder City, bighorn sheep, and canyon views on a small-group tour from Las Vegas with pickup included.

“Darren was an absolutely fantastic tour guide - friendly, knowledgeable and courteous! He took the time to show us all the sights we wanted to see with great commentary all throughout. We couldn't have been happier and we highly recommend this tour!”

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ATV Tour of Lake Mead National Park with Optional Grand Canyon Helicopter Ride - Getting ready for a three-hour ATV ride
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ATV Tour of Lake Mead National Park with Optional Grand Canyon Helicopter Ride

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

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

Ride a guided ATV through Lake Mead’s desert, then add a Grand Canyon helicopter flight with a champagne landing.

“The ATV ride was fantastic. Our guide, Brett, was charismatic, knowledgable and incredibly patient with all members of our group and their varying skill levels. He took the time to make sure each rider was comfortable and prepared for the ride. One of the best parts of the entire experience was Brett sharing the history of Las Vegas with us and telling us about the different landmarks and their history. I would highly recommend the ATV experience as must do while in Vegas if you are wanting to get out of the city for a bit.”

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Hoover Dam Discovery Kayak Tour with Lake Mead Views - Paddling below 800-foot cliffs
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Hoover Dam Discovery Kayak Tour with Lake Mead Views

4.Hoover Dam Discovery Kayak Tour with Lake Mead Views

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

Paddle through Hoover Dam canyons on a five-hour Lake Mead kayak tour with lunch, wildlife views, a small group, and an expert guide.

“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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Lake Mead Sunset Kayak Tour with Dinner, Swim & Campfire - Why the guides matter for first-time kayakers
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Lake Mead Sunset Kayak Tour with Dinner, Swim & Campfire

Hoover Dam Sightseeing Cruise on Lake Mead - Seeing Hoover Dam from Lake Mead
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Hoover Dam Sightseeing Cruise on Lake Mead

6.Hoover Dam Sightseeing Cruise on Lake Mead

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 18 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $51Best value

Cruise Lake Mead to Hoover Dam on the Desert Princess for mountain views, onboard food, and a calm 90-minute sightseeing trip.

“Good experience. Great way to see the Hoover Dam as a later in the day option while in Las Vegas. Cruise ship was smooth.”

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Lake Mead National Park ATV Tour to the Colorado River & Off-Road Racing Combo - Three hours across Lake Mead’s desert trails
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Lake Mead National Park ATV Tour to the Colorado River & Off-Road Racing Combo

From Las Vegas: Lake Mead National Park ATV Tour with Lunch - Reaching the Colorado River by ATV
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From Las Vegas: Lake Mead National Park ATV Tour with Lunch

8.Lake Mead National Park ATV Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 17 reviews · 6 hours · from $299

Ride an ATV from Las Vegas through Mojave Desert trails to Lake Mead and the Colorado River, with lunch, park fees, and hotel pickup included.

“Nous avions eu une tres mauvaise expérience, non pas avec le guide mais bien avec la société qui propose ses activités. A la base nous avions réservé un tour en VTT de 6h , reporté une fois le 24 sep au lieu du 23 et finalement annulé le 24 au soir pour cause “dés arbres sont tombés sur la route”. L excursion payée d’avance nous a coûté 800 USD pour 2 personnes, avec de prévu des arrêts prévu dans les parcs et fleuves avec en plus un déjeuner soit des burgers. Et surtout visite du fleuve Mead… Le Guide étais super sympa et très professionnel, sauf que même lui n’était…”

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2-Hour Lake Mead Kayak Tour from Las Vegas - A short paddle from Las Vegas to Lake Mead
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2-Hour Lake Mead Kayak Tour from Las Vegas

Boulder Islands Tour: Kayak, Paddleboard or Hydrobike Lake Mead - Choosing between a kayak, paddleboard, and hydrobike
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Boulder Islands Tour: Kayak, Paddleboard or Hydrobike Lake Mead

10.Boulder Islands Tour: Kayak, Paddleboard or Hydrobike Lake Mead

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $119

Paddle Lake Mead’s Boulder Islands by kayak, paddleboard, or hydrobike with hotel pickup, snacks, water, and small-group guidance.

“My friend and I booked the Boulder Islands Sunset Tour from Las Vegas early Sep. this year 2017 with Matt Brown at River Dogz. The weather was perfect for it and we highly recommend Matt for this trip. He was very personable and really catered to our interest and needs. Unfortunately, we found out that we lost our dog, Max, during our tour. We basically just went through the whole it w/ a heavy heart and it was nice of Matt to understand this and just gave us the comfort and silence at times when we needed it. He really did an awesome job making us feel that we were…”

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Private Guided Hoover Dam/Lake Mead Half Day Tour On A Trike - Three hours around Hoover Dam
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Private Guided Hoover Dam/Lake Mead Half Day Tour On A Trike

Lake Mead & Valley of Fire State Park Self-Guided Audio Tour - Wide views from Sunset View Scenic Overlook
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Lake Mead & Valley of Fire State Park Self-Guided Audio Tour

Lake Mead Private Tour by Boat - The Sun Dancer 280: More Than Basic Transport
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Lake Mead Private Tour by Boat

13.Lake Mead Private Tour by Boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

Escape Las Vegas for a private Lake Mead boat tour with hidden beaches, sandbars, air conditioning, snacks, and a spotless bathroom.

“The boat was in impeccable condition honestly looked even better in person than in the photos. Captain knew exactly what he was doing: smooth sailing, always on top of the weather, and made safety feel effortless The whole experience felt easy and stress-free. Great value plus, the stocked beverages and snacks were a nice touch, and the bathroom was spotless (which is rare on a boat!). Highly recommend this excursion if you’re looking for a top-tier, relaxing time on the water.”

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Lake Mead Kayak Adventure for All Skill Levels from Las Vegas - Getting comfortable in a performance touring kayak
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Lake Mead Kayak Adventure for All Skill Levels from Las Vegas

Lake Mead Stand-Up Paddleboard Tour—Explore Boulder Island - Your first minutes on the board
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Lake Mead Stand-Up Paddleboard Tour—Explore Boulder Island

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