Great tour if you need an activity that won't take all day. The views are stunning and Sarah and…read moreMarty were wonderful.

Fun tour especially if you like learning about the history of the Hoover dam and Colorado River …read more You do either need to drive to the location yourself or they can give you a ride but the transportation is a tight squeeze . The tour itself on the river is about 3 hours but including driving time expect it to be around 5-6 hours .

An easy 5 out of 5 stars!…read more This excursion was one of the best parts of my "first time in Vegas" adventure! The others would be Cirque du Soleil "O" and the Sphere. This was a wonderful getaway from the hustle and bustle of the strip, the heat and all the concrete. If you can request your guide, ask for Faith. She was easily an 8 out of 5! She reached out to us and told us exactly where to meet her to be picked up. Then she gave us lots of cool tidbits as she drove us to their headquarters. There we had a chance to use the restroom and it was also where I had a chance to purchase a waterproof (which also floats - very important!) enclosure for my cellphone. From there we proceeded to our launch point. We met up with a few more people who drove there themselves to the launch point. Together there were 6 kayaks in our group led by Faith. The weather was perfect. The water temperature was around 50 so it was quite chilly. But with the heat, it was welcoming. The kayaks were cool because they had a rudder at the back controlled by foot pedals making it much easier to steer. Faith led us on a paddle up towards the Hoover Dam stopping a couple times for a break and lunch. Our excursion doesn't take us all the way to the Hoover Dam. We kayaked about 2 miles up the Colorado River and then back. The scenery driving to the launch point is rather dismal with nothing green, just brown desert. But on the Colorado river, it was amazing! I will cherish the views and the pictures forever! One of the highlights of the excursion is the "Emerald Cave". Hate to disappoint, but it's not much of a cave (a little bit of false advertising if you ask me) but rather a large hole in the side of a mountain. BUT we did get to see the phosphorous algae at the bottom that gives it it's famous emerald glow. Faith said it's most prominent around 3 in the afternoon when the sunlight hits it just the right angle and it was not 3 o'clock when we were there but we still got to see it a little. Then Faith said to paddle straight across the river to the other side for a surprise. Apparently the way the rock is shaped at that area enables sound to echo up to a mile away. We all shouted "Hello" and we could hear the echo a fraction of a second behind us. You have to experience it to appreciate it. Before the excursion you get to pick out a sandwich lunch which we had at one of our stops. It was September and it was still hot enough where (Faith said) if you leave your chocolate chip cookie in the sun for a few minutes, it will taste freshly baked! She wasn't lying. After lunch we did a very short hike to an elevated spot where the view was breath taking! We also got to see some sheep, a rattlesnake (which is always in same spot) and a bald eagle (very far away) up in the rock face. We had "water guns" in our kayaks and we got to shoot each other with that freezing water. In the heat, it felt good. We saw other groups also kayaking and paddle boarding, but there were no motorized crafts on the water that day because it was Monday (also on Sundays). We were lucky because it would've broken up the peaceful quiet of the trip on the river. Unless you kayak or paddle every day, you'll feel it in your upper body the next few days because you do kayak for a couple miles. After returning to the launch point, Faith brought us to a welcome center type area where you can buy souvenirs and then it was back in the van back to Vegas. Faith was amazing guide. Knowledgeable and so nice. She's so good at what she does. If we ever go back, I want to go on this same excursion again! I highly recommend this company and ask for Faith!

Our group enjoyed a fantastic 4-Hour kayaking tour. It exceeded my expectations and we all had a…read moregreat time. Our guide, Jayden, was awesome. She provided useful information, and we learned a lot about the area and environment. She is very good at her job. The equipment and lunch were top quality and overall we had a very, very good time. I highly recommend this tour and I would return for an even longer tour next time.

My husband and I recently went on our first kayaking tour with Desert Adventures and it was a great…read moreway to see so much! We did the day trip starting at the Hoover Dame. We arrived to the shop at 5:30 am, yes early but worth the early start especially if it is going to be hot. We were paddling down the river by 7 am. We stopped at many natural hot springs and caves along the way. Unfortunately we did the tour on a very windy day so kayaking was definitely a workout! Our guide was great and full of knowledge. He tried to provide us breaks throughout and tips for avoiding the most windy part of the river. Lunch, snacks and water were all provided and much so needed after paddling for so long against the wind. We ended our day around 3-3:30 and had roughly a 30 minute drive back to the shop. We had a great time and we will be recommending this tour to our friends visiting the Las Vegas area although our arms were SUPER sore the next day.

Desert Adventures is great! We did a self led excursion…read moredown the Colorado river but used this company to drop us off and pick us up! They provided a large trailer with ample shelves and space to put are gear onto. A safety speech was also given. This company has special authorization to enter the Hoover Dam property and take people down to launch from the entrance of the Hoover Dam. They instructed you to move quickly as there was a time limit for getting everyone/everything Into the water and away from the area. The next day, they were prompt with their pick up and helped us load our gear back onto the trailer. I would definitely use this company again and recommend them to others.

Fantastic Bike and Kayak experience!! I would give 20 stars if I could!…read more Here's my break down: 1# BOOKING: Decided on 6:30am trip on a Saturday. Got to Bike and Kayak on the same HALF day trip and still get back to the strip and not skip a beat. Most impressive part****** I was the ONLY one who happened to sign up for this one, and really appreciated that they didn't cancel the tour on me, as most other tours would have. #2 COMMUNICATIONS: Gave clear instructions from the start. Picked me up in a nice Mercedes Sprinter van, both drivers so polite as to open the door for me both times. #3 EQUIPMENT AND PLANNING: Got lucky with practically, if not, brand new bike and helmet. Would recommend bring your own head mounted GoPro! #4 ACTUAL TOUR: Easy for even beginners honestly. Bike is mostly downhill. Early morning tour was great because weather was pleasant! Provided snack and water, you don't need to bring anything except hat and sunglasses. Seth and the whole crew who were involved were the most friendly and down to earth people. I would do this again totally and HIGHLY RECOMMEND.

What an incredible experience! Everything was easy from start to finish, including finding the…read morelocation and checking in. Don was absolutely amazing. He was friendly, knowledgeable, and made us feel welcome the entire time. He even offered to take photos for us, which was such a thoughtful touch and made the experience even more special. Thank you so much Don! The entire trip was organized, stress-free, and so much fun. You can tell they truly care about their customers and want everyone to have a great time. We couldn't have asked for a better experience and would recommend them to anyone looking for an unforgettable kayaking adventure!

River Dogs got the Groove…read more I persuaded my family into jumping on the river for the Emerald Cave tour. And were they glad that I did! We had an amazing day on the water! Our tour guide Ryan did a fantastic job sharing the history of the area as we journeyed to Willow Creek and beyond. While on the water we enjoyed the river's natural beauty and wildlife, the coolness of the water which offset the warmth of the day, and shared gratitude for each other and the opportunity to have experienced such joy together.. We were fortunate and encountered a bit of wild life while on the water: bald eagle, red tailed eagle, turkey buzzards, and a rattlesnake. We've already decided that we're doing another tour the next time we're in Las Vegas. I definitely recommend this tour with the River Dogs!

Great customer service,thanks for being on time,thanks for the instructions.I'll use your services…read moreagain and I'll bring a friend or two.

This was a highlight. It was wonderful and the staff were so helpful! My mom had broken her leg…read moreand was in a boot and they helped her to get on and off. So kind.

Where are you coming from ? You're here; you're in Vegas!…read more Do you know Las Vegas has a lake, and you can rent a boat. See the natural beauty of Lake Las Vegas. This is Las Vegas, yes! Boats on the water. If you're just finding this out, knowing is the best! Anyways, sign the waiver; bring some identification and your credit card. Many rules exist to help keep everyone safe and sound. Miner details we all behave ourselves. You will park in the garage or by the lake front. An added bonus, parking is free. Make sure and select your type of boat rental. You can rent a kayak as well. So many things to do here on the water. Check it out, the best of Vegas is coming it's getting warm and book early because it's going to be another great year. Get out here and come and see . Love begins with you, it spreads out to others. So let's get out and do something that you can sit and watch the day pass on the water. I'll see you on the water.

PROS: This is a good view of the rock formations. This marina holds many boats, nice staff, warm…read morewater, you can feed the fish, and loads of parking. This also has a store and restaurants CONS: It costs $25 to enter as of 7/2026 and the lady at the toll gate is bitter. You also can't swim or fish in the water OVERALL: As long as you don't mind paying the $25+ dollars I recommend coming here to eat, sail, or hike. It also shows you the damage of what the drought has caused

Took a late afternoon visit since the lake isn't that far from my home and I had the urge to float…read morearound in the cool water of lake mead. Then drove to the marina since I haven't visited in many years. I'm a Nevada resident since 1990 and enjoyed many aspects of the lake. Unfortunately the water level is declining and I pray for better days. The Marina was quiet on a Friday and took a walk on the bridge to the boat docks. There was a sign at the entrance of the cafe and the Friday special after 5pm was a "fish fry" for $5.95 hmmm? Interesting, so I gave it a try. Surprisingly delicious and even the little cup of coleslaw was really good. Prompt and friendly service in a cozy little cafe. Overall a good spontaneous visit to a familiar venue and I will be back more often.

It is an amazing tour where you can fully enjoy nature, the beauty of the river and being active…read morehaving tons of fun at the same time. Our tour guy Kwame was amazing too Definitely worth every penny

I had an amazing time on this kayaking tour. Jonny B was amazing. I gave him five stars across the…read moreboard. He made it fun, enjoyable, and made sure that he was making sure everybody was OK. The water was beautiful and clear. It wasn't too strenuous to row. All in all I would take this tour again awesome tour.

Such an amazing experience!! We went out to kayak with our whole family and it was unforgettable…read more We even saw a bald eagle! At the beginning, my sister was very anxious but Blair, the tour guide, took the time to calm her down and reassure her of her safety. After we came back, she was smiling from ear to ear. Thank you to Blair for your kindness!! It added to a memory that will live with us forever

The trip was amazing! Both tour guides directed us the…read morewhole way and made it super fun. They took photos along the entire way so I never really pulled out my phone. Would def do it again! Perfect for groups too

Since my last post Kat has helped me out with numerous functions, she is so responsive and kind!…read moreThank you for always making my requests (sometimes last minute) a reality!

Highly recommend Gear up N Go! We rented 20 chairs, 2 6ft tables, 2 8 ft tables and a cooler from…read morethem, and the entire experience was flawless. They were incredibly friendly, efficient, and highly organized throughout the communication process. When the items arrived, everything was spotless--honestly, they looked brand new and completely unused. I will absolutely be using them again for future events and will be recommending them to all of my family and friends!