Self-Drive Emerald Cave Kayak Tour-Guided Willow Beach Paddle

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Las Vegas, USA

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10+ bookings last month.

4 hours (approx.)
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

5.0

· Nicola_R ·

Apr 2026

Highly recommend - such a fab trip, like nothing I’d ever done before. Eddie was brilliant, he looked after us, bought drinks & snacks for us. Very knowledgable and a genuinely lovey guy. Took some stunning photos and videos for us too. A brilliant experience.

· Jacklyn_b ·

Jun 2026

We had a fabulous time with Robert, our guide. He was very knowledgeable and kept an eye on all of us even when we scattered! A beautiful spot and we feel Robert gave us the best descriptions and history and info along the way. Would recommend 10 out of 10

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

Lake Mead National Recreational Area

3 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included

Kayak Beach

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Colorado River

Admission Ticket Included

Emerald Cave

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Kayak Beach

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Emerald Cave

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

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.

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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

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Ultimate kayak experience

KeChara_N, Jul 2026

This was my Husband’s and I first time kayaking. Doug was a phenomenal tour guide. He was very polo and patient with us. He’s also very knowledgeable. He gave us a ton of great tips and places to tour. Highly satisfied with this experience.

Response from Host, Jul 2026

Thank you for your amazing review! we are so happy you and your husband enjoyed your first kayaking adventure. we'll be sure to share your kind words with Doug he'll really appreciatethem. thank you for choosing Las Vegas Exclusive Kayak Tours, and we hope to see you again soon !

Highly recommend

Jacklyn_b, Jun 2026

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Thank you so much for your kind words! we are really happy to hear you enjoyed the kayak tour with ROBERT . it was a pleasure having you with us and we hope to see you again soon!

Great family kayak experience

Lori_C, Jun 2026

Eddie was very knowledgeable and a great tour guide. Lots of great info on native plants and the Hoover dam and area. Our family had a fantastic time. Definitely book with Las Vegas Exclusive Kayak Tours

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Thank you so much for your kind words! we are really happy to hear you enjoyed the kayak tour . it was a pleasure having you with us and we hope to see you again soon!

It was amazing!! A great...

Cecilia_J, Jun 2026

It was amazing!! A great experience. I would definitely love to do it again and bring more family and friends.

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Thank you so much for your kind words! we are really happy to hear you enjoyed the kayak tour . it was a pleasure having you with us and we hope to see you again soon!

Fantastic experience!

Jose_M, Jun 2026

Eddie was very good guide! The experience was something that we want to bring our entire family back to share!

Response from Host, Jun 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!

Eddie was awesome!!! ...

Brian_L, Jun 2026

Eddie was AWESOME!!! Very knowledgeable with beginners and about the area. Took pictures of our experience. Would definitely recommend a trip with him.

Response from Host, Jun 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!

Choose THIS company!!

Carrie_W, May 2026

Robert was an absolutely FANTASTIC tour guide!! He was one of the first ones there in the morning, had all of our kayaks set up and ready to go even before the scheduled time. He was so friendly and helpful, and was a wealth of knowledge along with providing drinks and snacks! He took lots of photos of us during the trip, and send us the link within 2 hours of completion (the photos were free, too! So nice!!). We couldn’t have asked for anyone better. We thoroughly enjoyed the experience because of Robert!! Sure, you can save a few pennies to rent kayaks and do the trip on your own…but you won’t get any of the tidbits of information about the area. And THIS specific company did a fantastic job maintaining communication and making sure we were satisfied! There are SO many choices out there, but I’d highly recommend this one!!

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Thank you sommuch for choosing us! we're truly happy to hear you had a great experience on the kayak tours. it means a lot to us, and we hope to see you again soon!''

Amazing trip with Eddie

Nicola_R, Apr 2026

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!

Eddie is fantastic

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!

Awesome

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

Awesome!

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!

Response from Host, Apr 2026

Thank you for choosing us! we're glad you had a great experience. hope to see you again soon!'

Awesome Day!!!

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!!!!

Response from Host, Apr 2026

Thank you so much for your review and for choosing us! I'm really glad you had a great time with Eddie on the tour- it was a pleasure guiding you. hope to see youagaing soon!''

Emerald Cave Kayak Tour

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!!

Response from Host, Apr 2026

Thank you for choosing us! we're glad you had a great experience . hope to see you again soon!''

Beautiful!

Tara_K, Feb 2026

Beautiful lake with excellent guide! Johnny had snacks and passed along knowledge of the area. Simply amazing!

Response from Host, Apr 2026

Thank you Tara for choosing us! we're glad you gad a great experience. hope to see you again soon!'

Amazing views

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

Response from Host, Apr 2026

Thank you for joining us and for your kind words! we're happy to know you enjoyed the experience and the beauty of the area. hope to see you again on another adventure soon!''

MUST DO tour if you're visiting Las Vegas!

Jennifer_G, Nov 2025

Response from Host, Apr 2026

Thank you for joining us and for your kind words! we're happy to know you enjoyed the experience and the beauty of the area. hope to see you again on another adventure soon!''

We had a wonderful time!...

Isabella_K, Oct 2025

We had a wonderful time! Johnny took care of us really good and made sure we have a great experience.

Response from Host, Apr 2026

Thank you for choosing us! we're glad you had a great experience, hope to see you again soon!"

Amazing experience, would recommend to everyone

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 :)

Response from Host, Apr 2026

Thank you for joining us and for your kind words! we're happy to know you enjoyed the experience and the beauty of the area. hope to see you again on another adventure soon!''

This is was an amazing experience. Our group was 20 year olds and 50 year olds and loved by all.

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 .

Las Vegas Exclusive

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 .

Great experience

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.

Wonderful Excursion with Great Guide!

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 .

Accommodating!

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,

Beautiful, fun, entertaining- Amazing tour guide

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.

Amazing

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.

Bucket check list must!

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..

Amazing

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…

Great experience on the kayak tour

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 .

Great experience. Eddi...

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.

Best kayak experience! Would definitely do it again! Request Eddie!

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 .

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