Self-Drive Emerald cave Kayak Tour-Guided Willow Beach Paddle
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Las Vegas, USA
- 4 hours (approx.)
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
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.
- Relax with a wilderness first aid certified guide in the lead
- Ideal for active travelers looking for a nature escape
- Includes all kayaking gear plus snacks and drinks
- Enjoy more personal attention in a small group
What's Included
- Kayaks and Gear
- Knowledgeable and Expert Guide
- Snacks and Drinks
- Drybags and Phone Pouch
- Transportation
- Admission Fee - National Park Fee (included w/transport; not included w/self-drive or without transport option)$25.00 per booking
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 25650 Willow Beach Rd, Willow Beach, AZ 86445, USA
Meeting Point address is in Lake Mead National Park which is located in both Nevada and Arizona due to the state line running through the middle of the lake and River. the Tour meets at Kayak Beach-Paddle Craft Launch Area
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
1
Lake Mead National Recreational Area
3 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included
2
Kayak Beach
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Emerald Cave
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
4
Emerald Cave
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
5
Kayak Beach
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Most travelers can participate
- The remaining time is spent kayaking to and from those locations.
- You must provide a life vest for your pets.
- By booking a tour you agree to the release of images/video for Las Vegas Exclusive Kayak Tours to use at their discretion.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
Traveler Photos
Featured review
Jennifer_G
Eddie was absolutely fantastic guiding our tour with my mom and I. He was incredibly patient, kind, and helpful despite her being nervous about the paddle. He tooks great pictures and some video for us also. We enjoyed being able to get out of the kayak also to visit the historical site. Lots of great information, beautiful views, and a leisurely pace that worked well for our group. I cannot recommend this tour enough!
Reviews
5.0
based on 80 reviews
Jason_A, Apr 2026
This was exactly what we were hoping it would be. Besides the beautiful scenery, our guide knew exactly how to make our experience memorable. Definitely recommend Eddie.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you so much for your kind words! we are really happy to hear you enjoyed the kayak tour with EDDIE . it was a pleasure having you with us and we hope to see you again soon!
Kip_M, Apr 2026
It was a calming beautiful kayak experience
Our guide Eddie was full of information and so enjoyable to talk to
Thank you Eddie
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm really happy to hear you had a calming and beautiful kayak experience. it was a pleasure talking with you and sharing the tour. I Truly appreciate your feedback and hope to see you again soon! - Eddie
Janet_J, Mar 2026
Fun afternoon of being on the beautiful and cold water! Definitely exceeds your expectations! Johnny was personable and a fantastic guide!
Deborah_A, Mar 2026
What a great experience we had!! I would highly recommend this kayaking tour it was such a beautiful trip in the canyon. Our tour guide Eddie was the best. When I asked my family if they would do this again everyone said "Yes". That was a thousand words with my group! Thank you Eddie for a wonderful trip!!!!
Shannon_S, Mar 2026
The tour to the Emerald Cave was amazing!
EJ was the best tour guide giving us info on the history of the area and also info regarding the plants and wildlife. I would highly recommend going with him!!
Tara_K, Feb 2026
Beautiful lake with excellent guide! Johnny had snacks and passed along knowledge of the area. Simply amazing!
Cathy_D, Feb 2026
The trip was a lot fun. Johnny did a great job walking everyone through the basics and making sure we were all enjoying the experience. The river and the views were amazing. Highly recommend
Jennifer_G, Nov 2025
Eddie was absolutely fantastic guiding our tour with my mom and I. He was incredibly patient, kind, and helpful despite her being nervous about the paddle. He tooks great pictures and some video for us also. We enjoyed being able to get out of the kayak also to visit the historical site. Lots of great information, beautiful views, and a leisurely pace that worked well for our group. I cannot recommend this tour enough!
Isabella_K, Oct 2025
We had a wonderful time! Johnny took care of us really good and made sure we have a great experience.
Scott_S, Sep 2025
Eddie is an amazing guide, we had a problem with the initial booking and he handled it very nicely. He provided non-alcoholic drinks and snack bars throughout the journey. He gave us interesting facts and was patient with our pace. Could not recommend him enough!! Thank you Eddie :)
Rhonda_C, Aug 2025
Our guide was Eddy and he was top notch. Make sure to bring your own bottle of water that will stay cold.
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Thank you very much for the nice review. we appreciate you booking with us and I'm glad
you had a great time. hope to see you soon .
Marvin_S, Jul 2025
The trip was not an experience without the help and knowledge of our tour guide Eddie. Made everything a wonderful experience
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Thank you very much for the nice review. we appreciate you booking with us and I'm glad
you had a great time. hope to see you soon .
Sharon_R, Jul 2025
Eddie was great. Went at a reasonable pace-based on us. Had snacks and water for the pit stop. Perfect morning activity
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Thank you very much for the nice review. we appreciate you booking with us and I'm glad
you had a great time. hope to see you soon .Thank you.
Emily_S, Jun 2025
This was a wonderful tour! Eddie was fantastic - very laid back- knew the history and plants/wildlife and went at a nice and slow pace.
Loved having it be a small group - took our time and enjoyed the beautiful Colorado River.
I would 100% book another excursion with Eddie. My husband and I and our friends had the best time. Thanks Eddie!
Response from Host, Aug 2025
I am super glad you had a great time, thank you for your wonderful review. We hope to see you again .
Connie_S, Mar 2025
Great tour! Our guide, Eddie, was very helpful and knowledgeable. He made the tour fun and informative. This company communicates well with clients and accommodates heavier people (280, 6ft 4"). The cave is best in the late afternoon, so take the 2pm tour if it's available.
Response from Host, May 2025
thank you very much for taking the time to leave a review, we really appreciate it and I am glad that you enjoy tour adventure with Las Vegas exclusive kayak tours,
Mary_L, Oct 2024
Mike was a phenomenal tour guide. He provided amazing service with plenty of cold water, snacks, and information of the area. He has a great sense of humor which added to the experience. It was a relaxing day and we enjoyed getting to see all the photos he took at the end of our trip
Response from Host, May 2025
Thank you for your wonderful feedback, I hope to see you again.
Kelvin_I, Oct 2024
Awesome job. We had an amazing time. We definitely will be back. Mike was very helpful and courteous
Response from Host, May 2025
I am super glad you had a great time, thank you for your wonderful review.
Desiree_N, Aug 2024
Eddie, was a wonderful guide! Enjoyed learning how to kayak. Will be returning again for a longer tour.
Response from Host, Aug 2024
Thank you for the great review. I hope to see you again..
Isaias_R, Jul 2024
Eddie our tour guide was amazing!! Very friendly, polite and experienced. Would recommend it to all my friends.
Response from Host, Aug 2024
Thank you very much for taking the time to leave a nice review, we appreciate you coming out with us ,, we hope to see you again…
Kyle_C, Jul 2024
Beautiful area with unbelievably clear water and awesome views, our tour guide Eddie was amazing, he was very knowledgeable of the area and was happy to share that with the group, he was also very patient with my 9 year old who completed the tour on her own in a single kayak, highly recommended
Response from Host, Sep 2024
thank you very much Kyle for leave a nice review,
we appreciate it and it was a pleasure taking you out on the river .we hope to see you again .
Krissia_M, Jul 2024
Great experience. Eddi was very nice with everybody , we had a lot of fun. I recommend 100%. You can't miss this tour.
Response from Host, Sep 2024
thank you very much for a nice review. we appreciate it we hope to see you again.
Helene_D, Jun 2024
Eddie our tour guide was the best! My family and I had such a great experience. We were a little nervous to kayak on the river but he made it so comfortable. He was knowledgeable about the area and was patient with us the whole time. We loved the small group setting. He brought snacks and drinks which was so helpful after kayaking for a while. The equipment which we used was so nice and new. Eddie had everything ready for us when we arrived. Their response time with any questions was immediate before our excursion. We can't say enough about how much fun we had and we would DEFINITELY recommend using Las Vegas Kayak tour and request Eddie!
Response from Host, Sep 2024
thank you very much for the nice review .we appreciate your booking with us ,and im glad you and your family had a great time we hope to. see you again .
Fernando_H, Jun 2024
Best experince ive ever had. Eddy was amazing. He made me and my family feel very welcomed and he seemed to appreciate us as much as we appreciated him
Response from Host, Sep 2024
thank you very much for taking your time to leave a nice review for your guide Eddie . im glad you and your family had a great time I hope to. see you back again .
Sheri_H, May 2024
Our guide, Eddie, was simply the best! We had a smaller group and that felt intimate yet easy going. We enjoyed the history or the river and the wild life spottings were exciting 😀
Response from Host, Sep 2024
thank you. very much for taking your time to. leave a nice review . im glad you had a great time out there we hope to se you again .
Stephan_S, Aug 2025
Highly recommended and with Jonny at the we had a perfect guide. Very friendly and helpful. The tour is worth it if you like sports, scenery and water
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Response from Host, Aug 2025
Thank you very much for the nice review. we appreciate you booking with us and I'm glad
you had a great time. hope to see you soon .
Simon_M, Jul 2025
Great experience, only recommended even at high temperatures a beautiful experience. Toulouse was awesome Trip was amzing we highly recomend it.
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Response from Host, Aug 2025
I am super glad you had a great time, thank you for your wonderful review. We hope to see you back again .
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