Emerald Cave Kayak: Scenic Colorado River Paddle

Embark on a thrilling kayak tour through volcanic canyons near Willow Beach. Discover hidden spots, historic gems, and the famous Emerald Cave on this unforgettable adventure!

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Willow Beach - Begin the tour with an optional shuttle pickup from the Las Vegas Strip, where a knowledgeable guide will share intriguing stories about Las Vegas and its surroundings on the way to Willow Beach Marina. Upon arrival, participants will be equipped with a kayak and necessary gear, followed by an orientation and safety briefing. Paddle…
What's Included
  • Kayak Tour of Emerald Cave
  • All necessary Kayak and equipment
  • Bottled water
  • Snacks
  • Hotel pick-up and drop off (if option selected)
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • National Park Entry Fee
  • National Park Fee (included w/transport; not included w/self-drive or without transport option)
Additional Information

This early morning half-day kayaking adventure begins with an optional 6am pickup from the Las Vegas Strip, offering a peaceful paddle along the volcanic canyon walls of the Colorado River, away from the wind and crowds. Participants will explore wildlife-rich areas such as the historic fish hatchery, gauger’s homesite, and the radiant Emerald Cave….

Location
Souvenir Outlet
South Las Vegas Boulevard
Across the street from Mandalay Bay, Check in time will be at 6:00AM at the Souvenir Outlet. We will confirm this the day before via text from the company.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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E4380smharryk
Sep 22, 2025
Thank you Elijah!! - Elijah was fantastic from start to finish. Informative, friendly and great fun! Thank you we had a fab time and would definitely recommend.
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Audreybm9088to
Aug 6, 2025
5 star rating - Elijah Cruz was the best tour guide. He is personable and informative. He really made the trip enjoyable. The experience was great. He was on time to get us and made sure to stay on schedule. I cannot say enough good things about him. I was very impressed that he looked at the weather to see the direction of the wind and when it was going to start. The whole experience was amazing. It's a must if you are in the area.
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Adalisa_v
Aug 6, 2025
Cayaking - We had a super fun time! Our tour guy Elijah was Phenomenal! Would definitely do again! The scenery was beautiful!
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Brodie
Aug 4, 2025
So much fun - James was a fabulous, friendly and down to earth tour guide. We had a wonderful experience kayaking down the Colorado River. Would highly recommend. Thanks James!
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Passenger539694
Aug 3, 2025
Relaxing Experience - It’s an awesome distraction from gambling. It was very relaxing and the views are nice. Water temp about 50’s. James was an awesome tour guide. He is very knowledgeable and has a pleasant personality. Cave water glows if sunlight is out. We went on 6 am tour to avoid high temperatures so didn’t see glow, but water is very clear. Worth going early though because we missed heavy crowds. Nice relaxing tour.
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Javier_s
Jul 20, 2025
Kayaking - R was a lot of fun. Yet it wasn’t as expensive as other places. Kayaking whil physical was not as extensive as working out at a gym. Meaning no need and think you have to be in the best shape possible.
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Gerald_g
Jul 18, 2025
Elyjah is an amazing tour... - Elyjah is an amazing tour guide! We had an awesome time!!! Highly recommend touring with him! Definitely will be doing it again!
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Jamescd4350xu
Jul 18, 2025
- Great experience! Elijah was very friendly and helpful. Well paced tour. Glad we went in the morning as it was pretty hot by the time we got back.
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Cassiebs5708et
Sep 28, 2025
Beware! - We did not get to do the Emerald Cove Kayaking tour due to the lack of others signing up. This was NOT in the description when we booked a month before hand. Got a text the night before that said they need 6 ppl to go and we were the only ones so they offered an “upgraded” ATV Mojave Desert tour which costs less than our tour. Unfortunately I got food poisoning so was unable to make that and will not give a refund. Do not book with them!!
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Karen
Sep 16, 2025
Trip cancelled 10pm night before 😡 - The was cancelled 10pm the night before the trip , this is unacceptable. I booked this trip as a present for my husband months ago and we are only in vegas for three days and have trips booked on the other days . It was the one trip I knew he really wanted .
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From $95
up to 14 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).