Black Canyon Kayak: Explore Stunning Caves

Embark on a Willow Beach kayak tour to Emerald and Echo Caves. Paddle through Black Canyon, spot wildlife, and explore historical sites on the Colorado River.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Willow Beach - Start your journey at Willow Beach, where a skilled river guide will provide all the essential equipment and a brief overview of safety and paddling techniques. Embark on an exciting half-day adventure through the Black Canyon Narrows, paddling through pristine waters towards the breathtaking Emerald Cave.
    Whether you’re a beginner…
What's Included
  • Stable sit-on-top kayak, paddle, and life vest
  • Certified Guide
  • 13-liter dry bag for personal items
  • Snacks, Juice and Bottled Water
  • Tiered Pricing for Groups of 6 or More
  • Backed by our Adventure Guarantee
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pick-up and drop off
  • Gratuities
  • National Park Vehicle Admission: (free for valid Military ID or the NPS card holder)
Additional Information

This four-hour, 4-mile round-trip guided kayak tour from Willow Beach allows participants to paddle into THREE breathtaking caves—including Emerald Cave—while exploring the striking Black Canyon and spotting wildlife such as bighorn sheep and bald eagles. Capture unforgettable photos, discover intriguing historic sites, and enjoy a relaxing riverside…

Location
25650 Willow Beach Rd
Willow Beach Road
We’ll meet you at Paddle Craft Beach—the first beach on the left as you drive in. Look for our dark green and tan kayaks; your Trek Las Vegas guide will be ready to greet you. Restrooms and food are at the top of the lot. Note: the tour does not start at the boat ramp.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Excursion68477324502
Sep 27, 2025
Kayak tour - We had a great experience! Guide was very informative and professional! Really enjoyed the tour. Derek took his time and it did not feel rushed.
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Croossien
Sep 20, 2025
Great tour - Great tour and our guide was awesome! Our guide, Jared was very knowledgeable and provided many details about the area. Highly recommend!
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Explore150588
Sep 16, 2025
Brilliant kayak experience - Truly outstanding experience, with both friends and family of various ages. Jared went above and beyond providing excellent facts, fun and snacks. The water guns were an added bonus. Can’t recommend this experience enough and the cave was amazing
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Steven_a
Sep 11, 2025
Jared... The Man With a Plan - This particular tour I got hooked to Jared who acted as my tour guide. Extremely knowledgeable and quite passionate about the job he's doing - a treasure! I have been using Viator for years now whenever I book a tour and have had plenty of great tour guides and Jared ranks high up there making my vacations memorable. Unfortunately, tge weather wasn't doing justice as Jared predicted and he recommended a different alternate itinerary. I said, you're the tour guide and you know better than I about the area so show me what you got. No need to say anything more, because I can say many positive things on and on and on. Ask for Jared when booking a kayaking tour on Lake Mead!
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Garysue151
Sep 8, 2025
Fun, wet, adventurous - Due to adverse weather conditions we were unable to visit the emerald caves but the trip that we had instead was really good. We got to visit a ghost town and paddle on a huge lake with waves and small beach coves. We had a really fun time we learned a lot and got very wet, but loved every minute. I would not hesitate to recommend this adventure.
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Northstar18720233651
Sep 5, 2025
I would book with this company again. Highly recommend. - Jared was an amazing tour guide. He is very knowledgeable and shares great information and keeps it fun. He made sure to make it a fun day. Would recommended and would definitely book again. I was telling him I wanted to see Wild donkey and he told us exactly where to go and even provide us with directions going the Route 66 way which is breathtaking.
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Rochiqneu_j
Aug 24, 2025
Emerald Cave Experience - Jared was the best host ever. From the very beginning, he made us feel like this was going to be the best adventure ever. He provided us a block of safety instruction and then we began our journey. Jared is so knowledgeable about the water, the rocks, and the history surrounding the 4 mile trip. He provided us snacks and water and was the best photographer ever, capturing all of our moments without us even noticing it. He went above and beyond and showed us another small cave to pass the time until it was our turn to go into Emerald Cave. He didnt want us to be sitting in the kayak baking in the sun due to the long wait. He provided us multiple opportunities to get off the kayak and explore. He gave us a great class on the land and the plants that were good if you were camping or living on thr land. He is an expert in geology and provided such detailed information on the rocks and the sentiments. He took us to a beach off the water so we could see the house of the river keeper from the 1900s. He then allowed us to take a swim and take photos. During the entire trip, Jared was full of energy and a great guide. There was not one awkward moment. He is very profrssional and an expert in what he does. He takes pride in his work and will ensure you and your party have an amazing day. He is very nice and polite. Highly recommend this trip and highly recommend Jared as your guide. You will not be disappointed. I plan on booking him for future experiences as well.
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Soljuliana_c
Aug 14, 2025
Amazing family experience - Excellent experience, beautiful area with pristine waters, our guide Jared was the best! Attentive to detail, kind and very professional.
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Nicholas_m
Aug 7, 2025
Great experience, knowledgeable guide! - Great guide, great trip! Probably later in the day is better to see the colors in the emerald cave. The guide was highly knowledgeable within an informative dialogue on the flora, geology, and history of the location.
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Keeru_b
Aug 4, 2025
Amazing experience 10/10 - The trip to Emerald Cave was incredible. Peaceful water, beautiful views, and a great pace. But what made it unforgettable was our guide. He was kind, knowledgeable, and genuinely cared. When we realized we didn’t have a ride back to town, he drove us himself. That small act meant a lot. Highly recommend this experience
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From $109
up to 12 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).