Black Canyon Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience the Black Canyon. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Half-Day Emerald Cave Kayak Tour with Optional Hotel Pickup
• Emerald Cave Kayak Tour with Optional Las Vegas Transportation
• Grand Canyon Helicopter Tour and River Raft or Emerald Cave Kayak
• 3-Hour Black Canyon Tour by Motorized Raft and Optional Transport
• Emerald Cave Express Kayak Tour from Las Vegas

If you’re coming from Las Vegas, tours to the Black Canyon start from around US$80 per person, with costs depending on what activities are included and the tour duration. Many tours are kayak adventures that take you along the Colorado River to see the Black Canyon and the Emerald Cave, with the option of transportation from Las Vegas.

Mild temperatures and warmer water make September a popular month to visit the Black Canyon on a boat trip. Summer is typically very hot, and the sun can be intense during the day. The winter months get blissfully quiet—ideal for travelers seeking solitude who don’t mind the colder water.

Yes, visiting the Black Canyon is worth it, thanks to the spectacular scenery, including beaches, coves, hot springs, and caves. You can explore by river raft or kayak, walk a nearby hiking trail, or get a bird’s-eye view of the canyon on a helicopter tour—watch for bighorn sheep grazing on the riverbanks.

Yes, booking tours of the Black Canyon in advance is a good idea; popular tours frequently sell out during the busiest summer and fall months. In the quieter winter season, finding a booking a day or two ahead of time is easier.

Yes, some tours of the Black Canyon can accommodate travelers with wheelchairs, but check first. Consider trips by motorized raft that welcome wheelchair users, or try a helicopter sightseeing flight. While helicopters cannot generally accommodate chairs, some hangars are wheelchair-accessible and have ramps that can be used to reach the helicopter.