Top Nevada Kayaking Tours

Experience the serenity of Emerald Cave, a picturesque natural attraction on the Colorado River. This kayaking tour takes a small group max of 13 people paddling up the river with a guide. Stop for snacks and swimming along the way. Round-trip hotel transport can be selected as an option from Las Vegas, or you can make your own way to the starting point by rental car in Willow Beach, Arizona.

Take a break from the neon lights of Las Vegas and get outdoors to explore the spectacular Emerald Cave on this kayaking adventure. Paddle along the Colorado River past a 1920s-era government project, the Black Canyon, and finally Emerald Cave. Traveling on a kayak allows you to access remote, hard-to-reach nature spots without getting lost as a guide takes care of the navigation. Choose between self-drive and hotel pickup options as well as lunch or Hoover Dam upgrades.

Trade the Las Vegas lights for a guided 5-mile round-trip kayak adventure to Emerald Cave, complete with canyon views, a fun hike, and laid-back beach time at Willow Beach. Paddle with a group of 12 or fewer, led by experienced guides who make everyone—beginners and first-timers included—feel welcome and safe for an exciting and scenic escape. With kayaking, hiking, swimming, and plenty of time for photos, this 3-hour, all-levels tour is a perfect combination of adventure and relaxation just an hour out of Vegas.

Escape the bustle of Las Vegas and discover stunning scenery from the water's edge on this half-day kayaking trip on the Colorado River. Make your own way to the Willow Beach Marina, grab a life jacket, and set off on this scenic kayak trip. Along the way, soak up the scenery, pause for a swim, look for wildlife, and learn about the area’s history from your guide.

Paddle a kayak along a scenic stretch of the Colorado River to Emerald Cave on this small-group tour that launches from Willow Beach. Exploring the river with a guide means you have plenty of guidance along the way—great for less-experienced boaters. Go at a relaxed pace, soaking up the views of the towering canyon walls, and keep your eyes peeled for wildlife such as bighorn sheep and bald eagles.

Guided paddles run on someone else's pace and route, which doesn't suit everyone. Set your own on a self-guided kayak trip to Emerald Cave, paddling the calm waters of the Colorado River through Black Canyon near Las Vegas. Watch for bighorn sheep on the cliffs as you glide along flat, sheltered water, which suits beginners as much as regular paddlers.

Beat the heat of Las Vegas by paddling down the Colorado River on this half-day small-group tour. Spend ample time on the water taking in the stunning sights of the Black Canyon. Keep your eye out from wildlife such as bighorn sheep, coyotes, and bald eagles as you paddle along and take a dip in the clear waters of Emerald Cave.

Leave the hustle and bustle of Las Vegas behind and get up close to the Colorado River on this half-day kayaking tour. Board your shuttle at Mandalay Bay Resort (if option selected) and travel to Willow Beach. Embark on a relaxing 5-mile (8-kilometer) journey through Black Canyon, including a visit to the picturesque Emerald Cave. Enjoy included snacks and water as you take in the natural beauty around you.

Launch from Willow Beach for a self-guided adventure into Black Canyon, paddling calm, emerald-green waters to the luminous Emerald Cave at your own pace. This four-hour outing is beginner-friendly and lets you set your schedule for swimming, spotting bighorn sheep and eagles, or relaxing on the sandy riverbanks. It’s a flexible way to experience the canyon’s natural beauty—no guide, no strict timeline—just pure freedom and breathtaking scenery for any skill level.

Avoid the crowds and high winds of late afternoon with this early-morning, small-group kayaking tour from Las Vegas. Paddle along volcanic canyon walls and the Colorado River in Grand Canyon National Park, visiting historic sites like Emerald Cave, a fish hatchery, and the Gauger’s Homesite. Upgrade to include round-trip transfers from your Las Vegas hotel for a hassle-free day out.

Skip the crowds and hassle of bus tours with this self-drive, small-group kayaking tour on the Colorado River. Make your own way to the launch point at Willow Beach to meet your group and guide; board a kayak, and then enjoy a guided paddle into the Black Canyon. Along the way, take in the desert scenery and look out for wildlife including big horn sheep, coyotes, and bald eagles.

Swap the neon lights of the Las Vegas Strip for a guided kayaking adventure through the glowing green waters of Black Canyon Narrows on this half-day excursion. Paddle past towering canyon walls; explore Emerald Cave, Echo Cave and Lover's Cave; and discover hidden gems such as secluded beaches, remnants from the Hoover Dam era, and fascinating geological formations. Along the way, snap incredible photos, spot desert wildlife, and enjoy stunning natural scenery.

Escape the crowds of Las Vegas—and enjoy a fully flexible way to explore—with this kayak rental service on the Colorado River. Make your own way to the river; then, grab your kayak and paddle. Don't worry about following along with a crowd: Set off along the river to soak up the scenery and spot wildlife, and even visit the picture-perfect Emerald Cave along the way.

Swap the bustle of Las Vegas for the great outdoors and the Colorado River on this half-day guided kayak tour to the Emerald Cave. Make your way to Willow Beach, then join a small group for a safety briefing. Then hop on your single or tandem kayak and follow your guide along the Colorado River, with stops at Emerald Cave and the historic River Gauger’s House Site.

Paddle a section of the Colorado River famed for soaring cliffs and desert scenery on a small-group kayaking trip outside Las Vegas. Unlike big-boat tours where you’re just a passenger, this adventure lets you steer and explore at your own pace—with the option to choose between single and double kayaks. And with an experienced guide to lead the way, you’ll see a side of the desert many travelers miss.

Take a break from the busy streets of Vegas and paddle your way along the Colorado River to the stunning Emerald Cave on this small-group kayaking tour. Soak up scenic canyon views and look out for wildlife such as bighorn sheep, falcons, and bald eagles. Your adventure includes a short hike to an overlook for unique views of the cave.

Spend some time away from the bright lights of Vegas, without worrying about logistics, and explore the Colorado River by kayak on a small-group tour. Launch your kayak at the Hoover Dam and travel down the river, stopping at hot springs, Emerald Cave, and beaches while keeping an eye out for bald eagles, falcons, big horn sheep, and other wildlife.

Paddle your way along the Colorado River and visit the Emerald Cave during this half-day kayaking tour from Las Vegas. Set off from Willow Beach Marina and paddle through towering volcanic canyon walls on your way to Emerald Cave, making plenty of photo stops along the way. Refuel with included lunch on the beach.

Emerald Cove gets its name from the green light that filters through the cave—but reaching it requires crossing a stretch of the Colorado River that's only accessible by water. This half-day rental covers a stand-up paddleboard, single kayak, or double kayak. An optional shuttle with hotel pickup from Mandalay Bay reduces the national park fee payable on arrival.

The Colorado River sits within reach of Las Vegas, but requires transport and equipment that most visitors don't have access to independently. This evening kayak tour covers a stretch of the river at a pace suited to all skill levels, with a beach stop built into the route and snacks and water included throughout.

Escape Las Vegas for the Grand Canyon and the cool waters of the Colorado River on this 2-in-1, full-day adventure. Enjoy a scenic helicopter flight over the Hoover Dam, Lake Mead, and the Grand Canyon's West Rim before either floating through the Black Canyon on a river raft or exploring the Emerald Cave by kayak. Round-trip transit from your hotel makes your day totally hassle-free.

Hoover Dam and Emerald Cave are two of the Southwest's highlights, but visiting both in one day requires careful planning. This tour from Las Vegas lets you skip the self-drive hassle and combines a walk across the Hoover Dam Bypass Bridge—890 feet (270 meters) above the Colorado River—with a paddle through the Black Canyon to the glowing waters of Emerald Cave.

This magical 4-mile sunset paddle through Black Canyon Narrows delivers nonstop wow—from towering canyon views and wildlife sightings to exclusive access to Emerald, Echo, and Lover’s Caves, all glowing in golden hour light. As twilight falls, your kayak lights up for a surreal, otherworldly journey back under a vibrant desert sky. Along the way, your guide captures hundreds of photos and videos, so you can stay in the moment while leaving with incredible, golden-hour memories. With all gear, snacks, juice, and water included—plus top-rated guides and a relaxed, small-group setting—this is the sunset experience everyone wishes they had booked.