Get your discount tickets for the Emerald Cave Kayak Experience with Optional Las Vegas Shuttle, save up to 9% !
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Overview
Experience Emerald Cave with one of the original guided kayak tours on the Colorado River, backed by more than 20 years of experience exploring Black Canyon near Las Vegas. You’ll paddle from Willow Beach through dramatic canyon scenery to the famous Emerald Cave, discovering historic sites, scenic stops, and wildlife along the way—not simply kayaking to the cave and back. With expert guides, premium touring kayaks, personalized instruction, and a relaxed pace, you’ll enjoy a comfortable, memorable Black Canyon adventure whether it’s your first time kayaking or you’re an experienced paddler.
Meeting and Pickup
Please meet us at the Paddle craft launch beach 30 minutes before your tour start time to meet your guide and get fitted with life vests and boats. Tours will begin promptly at their scheduled start time. The Paddle Craft Beach is the first beach on the left as you first come down to the water.
Pickup Information
***Pick up times from Las Vegas hotels are 90-110 minutes before the tour start time*** Venetian - 120min before...THE PICKUP LOCATION IS OUT THE FRONT DOOR AND TO THE RIGHT OF MAIN ENTRANCE. Bellagio - 110min before... THE PICKUP LOCATION IS AT THE RIDE SHARE TOURBUS PICKUP AREA DOWNSTAIRS. Mandalay Bay - 100min before THE PICKUP LOCATION IS ON THE BEACH LEVEL OUTSIDE AT BENCHES. (e.g. Pick up times for an 11:00 am tour are as follows: Venetian 9:00am, Bellagio 9:10am, Mandalay Bay 9:20am). Please be courteous to other participants and promptly show up on time at the tour bus area or launch location provided on the confirmation email. Please have your cellular phone on and available. Shuttles generally arrive back to Las Vegas Resort & Hotels between 90 and 120 minutes after the kayak tour ends. Shuttle times vary with traffic.
Language Offered
English-GUIDE
Spanish-GUIDE
Inclusion
Hoover Dam Bypass Bridge Scenic Stop (If option selected)
Guided Emerald Cave Kayak Tour through Black Canyon
Bottled water
Snacks
Expert, Extensively Trained Certified Guide
Premium Touring Kayaks, Paddles & Life Vests
Round-Trip Shuttle from Select Las Vegas Strip Hotels (if option selected)
Exclusion
Transportation (unless option selected)
Gratuities
National Park Fee (included w/transport; not included w/self-drive or without transport option)
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
- 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date
Additional Info
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
We offer single or tandem (2 seater) kayaks. Please specify which kayak you would prefer.
The Emerald Cave is just a small cutout of the mountain for a great photo op!
If you select self drive option, you will be meeting us at the marina. Have reliable transportation to meet us, there is NO cell service at the marina to call a ride share.
If you have chosen and paid for this tour with shuttle, pick up times are: Venetian 110 minutes before, Bellagio 100 minutes before and Mandalay Bay 90 minutes before your tour start time
Message us if you need a 2XL or larger life vest
Reviews
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Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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