• Willow Beach Marina - • Begin your adventure at Willow Beach, Arizona, where your guide will provide a safety briefing and fit you with top-quality kayaks, paddles, and life vests.
  • Navigate the Black Canyon on the Colorado River, taking in the majestic cliffs and desert landscapes.
  • Glide past historic sites from the 1920s that influenced the desert southwest and explore the canyon’s passages.
  • Arrive at Emerald Cave and reverse your kayak into the shimmering waters for a memorable photo opportunity.
  • Pause at picturesque viewpoints along the route for photos, snacks, and relaxation.
  • Return to Willow Beach at a leisurely pace, led by some of the most highly trained guides in the area.

Operated by Evolution Expeditions, a pioneer in Emerald Cave tours, guaranteeing a safe, seamless, and unforgettable experience for all skill levels.

• Extensively Trained Certified Guide
• Bottled water
• External Hoover Dam Tour (If option selected)
• Snacks
• Emerald Cave Kayak Tour
• Highest Quality Kayaks, paddles and life-vest
• Round-trip Transportation from 3 hotels (if option selected)

• Transportation (unless option selected)
• Gratuities
• National Park Fee (included w/transport; not included w/self-drive or without transport option)

Discover the authentic Emerald Cave kayak adventure with Evolution Expeditions, a pioneer and highly trusted operator in the Black Canyon. The founders were among the first to offer guided tours to this renowned location, ensuring a safe, smooth, and memorable journey.

Navigate through the picturesque Black Canyon to the luminous waters of the Emerald Cave, with opportunities to explore beaches and historical sites along the route. This guided kayak tour is ideal for all skill levels, featuring a leisurely pace and expert guidance throughout.

Evolution Expeditions distinguishes itself with superior equipment—high-quality kayaks, paddles, and comfortable life vests—alongside some of the most thoroughly trained guides in the field. Anticipate enhanced insights, superior safety, and a refined experience from beginning to end.

Reasons to choose us:

• Original Emerald Cave tour operator
• Most trusted and experienced kayak guides
• Premium kayaks, paddles, and life vests
• Scenic and historic stops in Black Canyon
• Small-group experience for personalized service
• 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!
• If you select self drive option, you will be meeting us at the marina. Have reliable transportation to meet us, there is NO cell service at the marina to call a ride share.
• If you have chosen and paid for this tour with shuttle, pick up times are: Venetian 110 minutes before, Bellagio 100 minutes before and Mandalay Bay 90 minutes before your tour start time
• Message us if you need a 2XL or larger life vest

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