Boulder Islands Kayak, Paddleboard, or Hydrobike Tour
Overview
Explore the Boulder Islands on Lake Mead by your choice of kayak, SUP, or hydrobike, paddling a scenic 2.5-mile loop with two stops for swimming and a short hike to panoramic lake views. The small-group tour combines expert guiding, snacks, drinks, and provided gear with plenty of time to relax, swim, and enjoy the area’s pastel volcanic cliffs and secluded beaches. Flexible morning or sunset departures, easy logistics, and roundtrip transfers (when available) make this an exceptionally fun and beginner-friendly adventure to one of Lake Mead’s most beautiful island groups.
What's Included
- Snacks Wide range of tasty snacks to include five types of granola and protein bars, a large selection of chips and fruit
- Bottled water Premium bottled spring water
- All necessary equipment
- Hotel pickup and drop-off from select locations on Las Vegas Strip
- 2.5-Mile Guided Tour of the Boulder Islands
- Gratuities
Meeting Location
Boulder Beach
Boulder City, NV 89005, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Embark on a 2.5-mile paddle tour around the picturesque Boulder Islands in Lake Mead. Enjoy fruit, snacks, and ice-cold bottled water as you paddle to a smaller island, where you can explore and capture stunning photos of Fortification Hill and the Paint Pots—where hot magma has created vibrant pastel colors in the igneous rock formations. Choose between a kayak, hydrobike or stand up paddleboard.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Minimum age 14
- Is you are doing the kayak touer, please advise your kayak preference in the Special Requirements field at the time of booking (single or tandem)
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 9 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (12)
Q: Are there any weight restrictions for kayaking?
Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-26719P6
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Average 4.83 out of 5 stars based on 6 traveler reviews collected by City Balloon Tours and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor
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Frequently Asked Questions (12)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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The maximum weight capacity for kayaking is 340 lbs / 154 kg.
Nov 2021No experience is necessary! Beginners are welcome on all of our kayak tours. Most of our guests have never been in a sea kayak before. Anyone in average physical condition may join a kayak tour. If you can hike or bike, you can paddle our sea kayaks. You do not need any swimming skills either.
The only prerequisite is a healthy spirit of curiosity and adventure.
Regardless of age or skill level you will find that our expeditions offer enough flexibility to make your experience with us safe and rewarding. We will show you proper sea kayaking technique and water safety before leaving the beach. And your expert guides will be with you throughout the adventure to give you pointers and improve your skills.
Sep 2022Your safety is City Balloon Tours’s number one concern. In general, sea kayaking is safer than most other outdoor pursuits, even bicycling.
Jan 2023If 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.
- Snacks. Wide range of tasty snacks to include five types of granola and protein bars, a large selection of chips and fruit.
- Bottled water. Premium bottled spring water.
- All necessary equipment.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off from select locations on Las Vegas Strip.
- 2.5-Mile Guided Tour of the Boulder Islands.
- 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 17. 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 Boulder Islands Kayak, Paddleboard, or Hydrobike Tour is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Boulder Islands Kayak, Paddleboard, or Hydrobike Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. 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
- SnacksWide range of tasty snacks to include five types of granola and protein bars, a large selection of chips and fruit
- Bottled waterPremium bottled spring water
- All necessary equipment
- Hotel pickup and drop-off from select locations on Las Vegas Strip
- 2.5-Mile Guided Tour of the Boulder Islands
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Minimum age 14
- Is you are doing the kayak touer, please advise your kayak preference in the Special Requirements field at the time of booking (single or tandem)
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 9 travelers
