Emerald Cave Deluxe Kayak Tour with Catered Lunch & Guide

Recommended by 99% of travelers

Badge of Excellence

Arizona, USA

4 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Explore our promoted experiences

Arizona, USA

All Inclusive 5-Day Sedona Retreat

from $2,747

Price varies by group size

2 Hours of Rappelling in Tucson with Snacks

Arizona, USA

5.0

(16)

2 Hours of Rappelling in Tucson with Snacks

from $120

Likely to Sell Out

Emerald Cave Kayak Tour at Willow Beach | Black Canyon Las Vegas

Arizona, USA

5.0

(229)

Emerald Cave Kayak Tour at Willow Beach | Black Canyon Las Vegas

from $108

Viator earns higher commissions on experiences featured here

Overview

Explore the Colorado River and Emerald Cave via an eco-friendly kayak with this guided excursion from Willow Beach. Set off with your guide and group to paddle up to six miles (nine kilometers) along the Colorado River through Black Canyon to Emerald Cave, with plenty of stops to take in the view and snap photos. Enjoy a riverside picnic and time to take a swim along the way.

Marvel at unspoiled landscapes just an hour from Las Vegas
An sustainable way to explore the Colorado River and Black Canyon
Access the Emerald Cave to admire its transparent green water
Lunch, snacks, and water provided for a hassle-free paddle

What's Included

Bottled water
Snacks
Lunch
Kayaks, Paddles, and Life Vests

All Fees and Taxes
National Park Fee (included w/transport; not included w/self-drive or without transport option)

$25.00 per booking

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

25660 Willow Beach Rd, White Hills, AZ 86445, USA
Meet at the Paddle craft launch beach 20 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.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Willow Beach Marina

Colorado River

Lake Mead National Recreational Area

Emerald Cove

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
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!
We provide life vests. Please specify which size you would prefer. S/M, L/XL, 2XL/3XL
You will be meeting us at the marina. Have reliable transportation to meet us 30 minutes before your tour start time, there is NO cell service at the marina to call a ride share.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 100 travelers

Supplied by

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

Traveler Photos

Gallery picture 1 (from a traveler's review)

Gallery picture 2 (from a traveler's review)

Gallery picture 3 (from a traveler's review)

Gallery picture 4 (from a traveler's review)

Gallery picture 5 (from a traveler's review)

Reviews

5.0

based on 213 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

We perform checks on reviews

Great escape from the city

Mandy_M, Jun 2026

Wonderful day on the river! Faith was an excellent guide and made sure we were taken care of and entertained the entire time. We learned a lot about the area’s history and nature features - I highly recommend this tour!

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Thank you for your kind review! We're so glad to hear you had a great time out on the river with Faith. Thank you for choosing Evolution Expeditions, and we hope to see you again for another adventure soon!

Fun excursion for the family!

Jaynee_B, Jun 2026

The staff was fantastic! Soren was great, made the day fun. They gave us great instructions how to use the kayaks, plenty of education/information about the landscape and we saw a bald eagle, very cool. The cave was anticlimactic, just a little cove. The trip was a fun family event. Getting the kiddos outside was worth it!

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Thank you for your review! We're thrilled to hear that Soren helped make your day fun and memorable. It's great that your family enjoyed the kayaking experience, learned about the area, and even spotted a bald eagle along the way. We appreciate your honest feedback about the cave, and we're glad that the overall adventure and time spent outdoors with your family made the trip worthwhile. Thank you for choosing Evolution Expeditions, and we hope to see you again for another adventure soon!