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Colorado River Kayak: Explore Emerald Cave
4.9
192 Ratings
White Hills
Embark on a thrilling Emerald Cave Kayak Tour with the oldest and most experienced tour company on the Colorado River. Explore scenic overlooks, enjoy a catered lunch, and immerse yourself in the beauty of the Black Canyon. Book now!
Embark on a thrilling Emerald Cave Kayak Tour with the oldest and most experienced tour company on the Colorado River. Explore scenic overlooks, enjoy a catered lunch, and immerse yourself in the beauty of the Black Canyon. Book now!
Duration:
4 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Emerald Cave - The moment the paddle dips into the Colorado River, one is transported back in time. Paddle past historic sites of the 1920’s era government project that gave life to the desert southwest. Venture into the Black Canyon narrows to explore the river that exists only an hour outside of the busy lights of the Las Vegas strip. Learn how…
- Emerald Cave - The moment the paddle dips into the Colorado River, one is transported back in time. Paddle past historic sites of the 1920’s era government project that gave life to the desert southwest. Venture into the Black Canyon narrows to explore the river that exists only an hour outside of the busy lights of the Las Vegas strip. Learn how to back your kayak up into the world famous Emerald Cave/Cove to get some stunning memorable photos of the emerald green water. The cave itself is the cherry on top of a spectacular afternoon on the beautiful section of river we paddle. The guided kayak tour takes place within the Lake Mead National Recreation Area and there is an admission fee per vehicle to enter which is payable direct upon entry. This admission fee is waived if you have a current National Park annual pass or military ID.
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Kayaks, Paddles, and Life Vests
- Lunch
- Snacks
- Bottled water
- Kayaks, Paddles, and Life Vests
- Lunch
- Snacks
What's Not Included
- All Fees and Taxes
- National Park Fee (included w/transport; not included w/self-drive or without transport option)
- All Fees and Taxes
- National Park Fee (included w/transport; not included w/self-drive or without transport option)
Additional Information
Experience the thrill of paddling premium kayaks on the iconic Colorado River, guided by seasoned experts from the region’s leading tour company. Discover the breathtaking beauty and historical treasures of Emerald Cave and Black Canyon. This tour offers a leisurely pace, with frequent stops for photography, storytelling, and wildlife observation,…
Experience the thrill of paddling premium kayaks on the iconic Colorado River, guided by seasoned experts from the region’s leading tour company. Discover the breathtaking beauty and historical treasures of Emerald Cave and Black Canyon. This tour offers a leisurely pace, with frequent stops for photography, storytelling, and wildlife observation, followed by a catered lunch and relaxation on a canyon beach. With 4–6 miles of river to explore, high-quality equipment supplied, and exceptional support staff, this adventure is perfect for groups and thrill-seekers alike.
- 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.
Location
25660 Willow Beach Rd
Willow Beach Road
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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(192 Ratings)
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Jet00106596255
Mar 24, 2026
Great escape from the strip - Thank you, Teyha!! - My boyfriend and I booked the Emerald Cave deluxe kayaking tour and it was such a good time! We loved Teyha!!! She was such a fun, personable, informative guide! She shared many tidbits of info that we otherwise would not have known. Snacks and lunch were provided, and needed on a warm day. We knew we wanted to do something recreational and get a break from the city - this was a perfect few hours spent! 10/10 recommend!!
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A9601ldkimberlye
Mar 20, 2026
Best way to spend my time - Absolutely loved every minute of this tour Ryan and Octavia were awesome guides! Definitely recommend using expedition and emerald cave was absolutely amazing.
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204rudym
Mar 10, 2026
Emerald Cave Tour was One of a Kind! - Truly a great time, beautiful views and a showcase of what the greater Las Vegas area is all about. Ryan was on-point, personable, knowledgeable and somehow knew everyones names before we got there. A great experience through and through.
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Pacemomof3
Feb 21, 2026
Fun kayak trip with cave exploration - Excellent excursion
Kayden and Ryan took great care of us
High quality kayaks Very safe
Lunch was delicious
Good historical info throughout tour
Our guides kept us safe on the river
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Camper325325
Feb 10, 2026
Best Guide Ever - We had a wonderful time. Faith was our guide and she is the BEST. We learned so many new and fascinating things due to her vast knowledge of the history and wildlife. Definitely worth taking the time to experience and explore this amazing tour.
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E6896rzmeganf
Feb 7, 2026
10/10 The best ever!! - We had the most incredible time was hands-down, the best part of our Las Vegas trip! Our tour guide, Jayden she was the absolute best and I highly recommend her! She made the tour so fun and we learned so much along the way. We did the extra hour with lunch and I highly recommend that it includes several stops which makes it more fun. We would absolutely recommend this to everybody who comes to this area!
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Angiemanos
Jan 20, 2026
Emerald Cave - A beautiful day on the water. Our guide Faith welcomed us with a big smile on the beach and got us all settled before heading out. A must do for families or solo. Faith pointed out cool things along the way and helped us capture our memories by taking pictures for us. I highly recommend this enjoyable tour and suggest you request Faith as your guide. A very chill way to spend the day taking in all the beautiful scenery.
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499cassieb
Dec 29, 2025
Beautiful and memorable family adventure! - We had the best time doing this tour as a family of four. Both my 8 year old and 16 year old had a blast. Our guide, Faith, was fantastic. She was so knowledgeable about the area, the history, the plants, etc and was happy to answer all of the questions we had. The lunch was also great!
Do yourself a favor-leave the Vegas strip for the day and drive the hour to do this kayak tour with Evolution Expeditions (and Faith!) ; what a memorable and beautiful experience my family had.
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Thomasmg4330lf
Dec 24, 2025
5* kayak adventure - Great experience with tour guides Faith and Jadyn. They were knowledgeable and provided a lot of background information about the history and local vegetation in the area. I would not hesitate to recommend this tour to anyone.
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V7766fzjohns
Nov 26, 2025
Amazing emerald cave and hoover dam - Amazing tour guide faith was amazing told us and showed us everything even seen a bald eagle and other wildlife made my day
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