Emerald Cave Kayak Tour: Scenic Paddle with Optional Shuttle
Recommended by 97% of travelers
Las Vegas, USA
- 6 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
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.
- Explore the Colorado River, Emerald Cave and Black Canyon
- Safety gear, kayaking guidance, and refreshments all included
- Option of round-trip transit from the Las Vegas Strip makes logistics easy
- This kayaking excursion is beginner- and family-friendly
What's Included
- Round Trip Transportation from the Mandalay Bay Hotel (if 'With Shuttle' option selected)
- Professional kayak tour guide
- Single or double kayak and life vest
- SnacksWe provide bottled water, bananas and granola bars - if you have any food allergies or sensitivities please bring your own snacks
- Round-Trip Transportation (if SELF-DRIVE option selected)
- National Park entry is free for kids, NPS card holders and military; For adults it is$15.00 per person
- If you meet us at the launch site, National Park charges a $25 entrance fee per vehicle.$25.00 per booking
- Natinal Park Entrance is FREE with NPS Card, Millitary ID, Veteran ID and kids under 16.
Meeting and Pickup
You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup
What To Expect
For this Emerald Cave kayak tour, either meet at the designated location in Willow Beach or reserve pickup from the Mandalay Bay valet pick-up area in Las Vegas. This tour is ideal for travelers who’re staying in Vegas but want a little break from the bright city lights.
Once you arrive and check in, get assigned to a kayak for this day tour. At checkout, you can book a single or double kayak, depending on your preference.
A guide leads you on the 5-mile (8-kilometer) kayaking trip down the Colorado River to the Black Canyon and Emerald Cave. Make a stop at a historical outlook for a short hike before getting back on the water to make your way to the cave for more impressive views.
Your kayak tour ends back at Willow Beach.
Once you arrive and check in, get assigned to a kayak for this day tour. At checkout, you can book a single or double kayak, depending on your preference.
A guide leads you on the 5-mile (8-kilometer) kayaking trip down the Colorado River to the Black Canyon and Emerald Cave. Make a stop at a historical outlook for a short hike before getting back on the water to make your way to the cave for more impressive views.
Your kayak tour ends back at Willow Beach.
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Colorado River
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Willow Beach
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Emerald Cove
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Infants must sit on laps
- Infant seats available
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- Maximum weight limit is 300lb/person
- What to bring? Hat, sunglasses, sunblock, water shoes, comfortable clothing, swimsuit (under clothes)
- It's a family friendly group activity, NO ALCOHOL OR SMOKING ALLOWED
- Only service animals are allowed on this tour with SELF-DRIVE option only
- Please note that if you bring any electronics with you during the tour, it is highly recommended to bring a waterproof case
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 96 travelers
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Frequently Asked Questions (11)
Q:How do I arrange pickup for the Emerald Cave Kayak Tour with Optional Las Vegas Pickup?
A:The meeting location is the Hoover Dam Lodge on U.S. 93 in Boulder City or from the Mandalay Bay Hotel at the shuttle pick-up area on the lower level. Please specify your preferred departure location in the "Special Requirements" box at checkout.
Aug 2021
The answers provided are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Daisy_C
Really enjoyed this tour! Our tour guide Juston was very informative but very entertaining as well. The tour is only as good as your guide and he definitely knocked it out the park. Would definitely recommend to try atleast once.
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Josee_A, Jul 2026
Zander, our guide, was amazing. Very knowledgeable about the river and patient with our kayakers who were first timers. I would 100% recommend this tour for someone who wants to get off the strip, get out on the water, and have an incredible day in nature.
Vanessa_J, Jul 2026
We started off rocky as my mom and her friend were definitely struggling in the water, but, Zen, our kayak guide was so helpful and patient and we were able to do the whole entire thing when I was convinced we would have to stop eventually 😅 very grateful for a patient and encouraging guide.
outside of that, I really love the experience of being on the water. It was really beautiful. Emerald Cave itself is underwhelming, but fair, I didn’t even look up what that was lol. It’s definitely an activity that makes a Las Vegas trip feel more well-rounded. I am very glad we did this excursion :)
Helene_T, Jul 2026
We had a wonderful experience. Our guide Triston was friendly, very attentive - he spent a good amount of time helping my nephew that was struggling - and made everyone comfortable. Highly recommended, full success !
Julie_A, Jul 2026
We had a great time on this trip! Anthony was a great guide! It is 2 miles down to the cave and 2 miles back. The cave was beautiful and great to take photos.
Ray_B, Jul 2026
This is a great trip that can be accomplished for a novice kayaker. The scenery is beautiful.
Zen was our guide who did an outstanding job. He as kind, spoken to each of us individually and share very interesting info on the history, fauna, and rock formations. He really is a gem. So glad we were in his group
Nayelis_C, Jul 2026
Definitely worth doing if you come to Vegas. Our tour guide was super nice and friendly made the whole experience feel breezy. The view was beautiful, we learned a lot about the cave and things surrounding it as we went along. Would definitely do it again when we come back.
Decontee_K, Jul 2026
Me & my sister had a great time! Our guide Jonny made the experience even better, he was a great teacher and super friendly
John_L, Jul 2026
Johnny was awsome!! great day on the water! all things considered this was the best excursion to do for a day in vegas and away from the strip!
Rene_F, Jul 2026
Anthony was amazing start to finish! Great instruction and very engaging. I highly recommend this excursion. The water was amazing and refreshing and the views are spectacular!
MaryorRaymond_B, Jul 2026
We had a fantastic time kayaking the Colorado river! Kwame and the other guide are knowledgeable and made our trip to the Emerald Cave fun and exciting. We will be taking our family and friends on this tour when they visit us in Vegas. We highly recommend and we are excited to go back.
Paula_P, Jul 2026
Wonderful experience, refreshing water temperature in AZ heat, beautiful sights and we got to see rams. highly recommend
Tony_P, Jul 2026
Robbie was a fantastic tour guide. Beautiful trip up and down the river. Snack, water were needed so thanks for that. Just a fabulous day!
Lorraine_H, Jul 2026
Amazing day on the Colorado River and visiting the Emerald Cave with Las Vegas SUP Kayak Club. Water was a beautiful, crystal clear green and our guide Jonny did a great job of telling us about the area, local legends and highlighting points of interest. We saw big horned sheep traversing the mountain side, coming down to drink water. It was 103 that day so being on the water was a great way to beat the heat. The shuttle picking us up at Mandalay Bay Resort was a big plus, as we didn't want to rent a car. Recommend 100%
tomatsushunji, Jul 2026
great service and nice tour! it is worth to join in. so sunny and hot. watch out the honey bees so many!
Cassie_P, Jul 2026
Xander was our tour guide. He was super knowledgeable and a lot of fun. We did go on a busy day however Xander kept us safe. It was definitely a lot of work on the water. We went as a group of friends from the gym so we really enjoyed it. Next time we want to do the evening tour. We had no idea that a night tour was even a thing. Definitely give this tour a try. You’ll really like it.
Jason_L, Jul 2026
Zen was great and the experience was great. I would say though that the group shouldn’t be slowed down by a people that are late for the tour. Some people were late to pick up and slowed entire trip which made us get back an hour later than we were supposed to.
Trenia_M, Jul 2026
Very organized the van was on time at the pick up location. Driver was safe and tour guide Zen was incredibly informative and like able. Will be back for another tour soon!
Karen_M, Jul 2026
It was worth the trip the only issue was the cave is definitely not what the picture shows but our guide Anthony was very very good.
Zachary_H, Jul 2026
We had Xander as our guide and he was awsome, very patient and knowledgeable. The ride was a blast. My wife and I had a lot of fun.
Michael_D, Jul 2026
Anthony our tour guide was exceptional.
It was a wonderful leisurely paddle down the canyon with a cave that was forgettable. The views and water were anything but.
We would totally do this trip again.
Gail_D, Jun 2026
Our guide Anthony, kept track of our group…yellow paddles. He pointed out points of interest, took pictures and shared them. On our trip back to Las Vegas he stopped to share Big Ram Sheep.
This was a wonderful experience, allowing us to experience majestic scenery.
Traci_P, Jun 2026
This was such a good time! Zen is a great guide. He even stopped at a park and let us get out to see a little herd of bighorn sheep. He's also very knowledgeable of the area.
Holly_P, Jun 2026
Beautiful sights, very personable guide. Water was amazing. If you’ve never kayaked before, you’ll still be able to take this trip.
Robert_I, Jun 2026
Great kayak trip! Fun group that was well organized. The line for the cave was crazy due to a wind cancellation the day before. Robby was entertaining and kept everyone engaged and moving.
Kiana_C, Jun 2026
the experience was awesome, the weather perfectly hot for the refreshing coolness water of the Colorado river water, met other adventurers and our guide Robby was very knowledgeable, fun and accommodating.
Becky_R, Jun 2026
We had a fantastic time on the River ! Our guide Zen was great !! The whole family had fun , the water was beautiful.
Jane_S, Jun 2026
Full day out, lovely views. Fun for all ages. Pictures taken by our host could have been better. Would recommend doing was nice to have a dip in the river too. It was more about the journey than the cave. Disappointed our driver had a beer before we left. Would rather he abstain until after work.
Kylie_H, Jun 2026
Zen was amazing guide! This is a must do while in Vegas beautiful Mountain View’s beautiful day. Learned a lot about Vegas while on this adventure
Melynda_T, Jun 2026
Kwame was a blast and very informative.
He remembered all of our names and even took photos and send them to me. I highly recommend Kwame.
Dawn_P, Jun 2026
Great time Anthony was an awesome tour guide he went above and beyond to show us a great time and he’s very cool
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