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Neon Kayak Tour: Sunset to Moonlit Adventure
4.9
16 Ratings
White Hills
Discover the magic of a Las Vegas sunset on a guided kayak tour. Paddle the Colorado River, enjoy snacks, and explore stunning lookout points.
Discover the magic of a Las Vegas sunset on a guided kayak tour. Paddle the Colorado River, enjoy snacks, and explore stunning lookout points.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- 25660 Willow Beach Rd - Experience the breathtaking desert and western sunset as you drift along the majestic Colorado River! Navigate through the Black Canyon as the sun ignites the sky. This professionally guided Moonlight Kayak Tour is ideal for couples, families, or groups of friends. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced paddler,…
- 25660 Willow Beach Rd - Experience the breathtaking desert and western sunset as you drift along the majestic Colorado River! Navigate through the Black Canyon as the sun ignites the sky. This professionally guided Moonlight Kayak Tour is ideal for couples, families, or groups of friends. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced paddler, everyone is welcome to join. During the golden hour of sunset, you’ll pause on a beach where you can swim or simply take in the scenery while enjoying healthy snacks and water. Additionally, you can embark on a short hike to a spot that offers a stunning view. Be sure to have your camera ready to capture not only the sunset but also the chance to see desert wildlife, such as desert bighorn sheep, bald eagles, peregrine falcons, and more!
What's Included
- Glow sticks, Neon Lights and Headlights
- Snacks, Fruit, Water
- Professional kayak tour guide
- Single or double kayak and life vest
- Shuttle pick up from the Mandalay Bay Hotel (if ‘With Shuttle’ option selected)
- Glow sticks, Neon Lights and Headlights
- Snacks, Fruit, Water
- Professional kayak tour guide
- Single or double kayak and life vest
- Shuttle pick up from the Mandalay Bay Hotel (if ‘With Shuttle’ option selected)
What's Not Included
- National Park entry fee for adults, free for kids or active military (With Shuttle Option)
- National Park entry fee (only applicable for Self-Drive Option)
- Round-Trip Transportaion (If Self-Drive Option selected)
- Gratuities
- National Park entry fee for adults, free for kids or active military (With Shuttle Option)
- National Park entry fee (only applicable for Self-Drive Option)
- Round-Trip Transportaion (If Self-Drive Option selected)
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Paddle 4 miles along the Colorado River as the sun sets, then glide beneath the stars and moon in a neon-lit kayak—ideal for couples, friends, or families looking for a memorable evening near Las Vegas. This professionally guided, beginner-friendly tour offers healthy snacks, a beach swim and hike, and the choice of roundtrip shuttle pickup from…
Paddle 4 miles along the Colorado River as the sun sets, then glide beneath the stars and moon in a neon-lit kayak—ideal for couples, friends, or families looking for a memorable evening near Las Vegas. This professionally guided, beginner-friendly tour offers healthy snacks, a beach swim and hike, and the choice of roundtrip shuttle pickup from Mandalay Bay or self-driving to Willow Beach. Enjoy highlights such as glowing kayaks, a campfire, stargazing, and breathtaking canyon views that transition from golden hour to moonlight, creating an atmospheric, photo-worthy adventure.
- Please not that if you bring any electronics with yourself during the tour, it is highly recommend to bring a waterproof case
- 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
Location
25660 Willow Beach Rd
Willow Beach Road
If you booked the 'SELF-DRIVE' option then you drive yourself to the launch site. If you booked the 'With Shuttle' option we will pick you up at Mandalay Bay. We will send you a text message with all details a day before your kayak trip.
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
(16 Ratings)
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Sandra_p
Apr 22, 2025
Peaceful and fun - Xander was great! Him playing his indigenous flute was the best part of the tour. He was knowledgeable of the area. It was really fun.
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Rockgravel
Apr 13, 2025
Epic adventure - Amazing adventure. The ride back after dark was epic! The guides were very knowledgeable and very safe. The bonfire and marshmallows topped the night of adventure off
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Ericc719
May 5, 2024
Highlight of our Vegas trip - Our kayak trip was simply amazing. It has become the highlight of our trip and I would do it again in a heartbeat. Clayton was pleasant and friendly and made the trip really shine with his knowledge and conversation. He showed us crawfish, bats and other wildlife and talked about the area and its history.
Then fire on the beach was sublime. We roasted giant marshmallows and visited while Clayton took care of everything for us.
This trip was absolutely worth every penny. Book it.
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Agi2n
Mar 17, 2023
Awesome tour you don't want to miss - What a great experience, I enjoyed every moment. It was so beautiful to paddle in the black canyon as the sun goes down. We had a great time at the historical site with gathering around the bonfire and watching the stars.
I highly recommend this tour, it's so much fun!!
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L9603cyjeffreyb
Nov 5, 2022
Halloween on the water - Did this trip on Halloween. Although the emerald cave itself was somewhat underwhelming, the kayaking and the tour guide were superb! Robbie, our tour guide, came dressed as Ron Burgundy (Anchorman), complete with burgundy suit & wig. He was friendly, safety conscious & very knowledgeable about the local area, including history, vegetation, wildlife, etc. I'd recommend requesting Robbie as your guide when you book this activity - he absolutely made the trip!
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Mariaid308de
Oct 28, 2022
Do it! It's awesome - Everything was well organized. The guide was friendly, and helpful and shared a lot of interesting stories with us. He showed us a cove and took some pictures of us. We spent the perfect time with Las Vegas SUP Kayak Club and I will recommend it to my friends.
PS: Bring water shoes with you!!!
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Jorgy40
Sep 19, 2022
lovely time on the water - Very excellent day on the water. Finding the group was easy - the beach is not that big. Be aware there is an entrance fee to the park.
Russ was super helpful and friendly, as well as very knowledgeable about the history of the area, vegetation and wildlife. There were people in the group who were first-timers, and it's no problem. the area is extremely scenic, the water is crystal clear and refreshing - all in all a trip highlight!
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Saliqa_khan
Aug 8, 2022
Take this tour! So worth it! - Russ was the guide for our trip and did an amazing job! Mr. Bali had us sign the waivers and got us set up. Russ then went over all the instructions — so important for us first-time kayakers! We truly enjoyed the thoughtful and detailed tour of the area. Russ took his time, showed us different wildlife and plants in the area and how they were used by Indigenous peoples. On our first stop, after walking to the top of the trail and giving us the history, Russ took the time to take photos for us and anyone who wanted one. He did the same as we were coming out of the Emerald Cave. While other tours were zipping by hurriedly, Russ took his time, was extremely thoughtful, informative, laid back, but directive when we needed help. And he brought snacks! One thing that stuck out was him saying how he wanted people to “be in the moment,” and not worry about time and enjoy themselves, which is exactly what we needed — to unplug. He is a great guide! And this is an amazing tour! We plan to come back in the future to do a longer tour from the Hoover Dam. We highly recommend it!
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Desertstevens
Jun 30, 2022
Never to old - We Loved our Emerald Cove Kayaking experience. SUP company is run by professional kayakers. The guides (thanks Russ) were fun, friendly, laid back and very knowledgeable about the river, flora and wild life as well as Emerald Cove. We live in Vegas and have always wanted to do this. We're so glad we did it. Being local we appreciated that we could self drive and meet at willow bay.
We're in our 60's and we had a head wind coming back but made it No problem. Would highly recommend this company and experience.
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Donna_p
Jun 5, 2025
Great evening on the water! - Overall the experience was great, and our only suggestion would be to have a guide in the front and a guide at the rear while kayaking. The fire, smores, native flute playing, and local lore stories added to the fun. Xander and Lexi were great guides! Awesome guides!!! Overall 2 thumbs up!!
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