Kayak Rental: Explore Emerald Cave

Experience the thrill of kayaking and stand up paddleboarding in Las Vegas. Rent single kayaks or SUP boards and explore the stunning Emerald Cave on the Colorado River.

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 25804 N Willow Beach - Discover the stunning Black Canyon!
    Begin your adventure at Willow Beach, where you can rent a kayak or paddleboard for an unforgettable day!
    Enjoy a 4 to 4.5-hour kayak rental, with meeting times at Willow Beach between 9 am and 10 am. Please return the equipment by 2:30 pm.
    For those using the shuttle service, pickup is at…
What's Included
  • Contact regarding choice of equipment: single or double kayak
  • Directions to surrounding destinations, Emerald Cave, and Black Canyon historical sites
  • Basic kayaking instructions
  • Choice of single or double kayak, or SUP, life vest, paddle, bottled water
  • Shuttle pickup from Mandalay Bay Hotel (if ‘with Shuttle’ option selected)
What's Not Included
  • National Park Fee (included w/transport; not included w/self-drive or without transport option)
  • If you take the shuttle, National park fee is
  • This is a kayak rental, not a guided kayak tour
Additional Information

Rent top-notch single or tandem kayaks, or stand-up paddleboards (SUPs), for a leisurely journey to Emerald Cave along the picturesque Colorado River, just a short distance from Las Vegas. Choose the shuttle and hotel pickup option for hassle-free roundtrip transportation and included National Park entry, or opt for self-drive for ultimate flexibility…

Location
25804 N Willow Beach
North Willow Beach
If you take the shuttle, pick up is at 9am at the Mandalay Bay Hotel - Main Entrance, Lower Level - Valet pickup area. If you drive yourself, we will meet you at Willow Beach, Arizona between 9am and 10am - designated paddle-craft area, located on the far left side of the beach.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Elizabeth_m
Sep 7, 2025
Great - Great experience, will definitely come back again. Pictures do not lie, I will be back again with other family members.
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Terri_w
Sep 4, 2025
Best tour I did in Vegas.... - Best tour I did in Vegas. Great for a beginner or pro. Kwame was the best guide and made the experience so much fun.
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Mary_p
Sep 3, 2025
Our guide, Zen ,was... - Our guide, Zen ,was absolutely phenomenal. My husband and I enjoyed every second of our kayaking adventure.
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Tyofalbany
Sep 2, 2025
Great experience! - Our guide Juston was awesome! I made a mistake booking online and they accommodated us on the spot anyways. Great people. My family had a great time. Ask him for his Dad jokes... lol
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V572tbjoyg
Aug 30, 2025
Fun and awe on the Colorado River - Amazing experience! The water is amazing and the scenery is breathtaking. Our guide, Johnny, was great and made the tour very fun and memorable. I definitely recommend this tour to anyone and everyone!
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Perian_s
Aug 27, 2025
This was I e if the beat... - This was I e if the beat adventures my daughter and I have been on while visiting Las Vegas. Kwame was our tour guide I highly recommend him. The water was pristine, the views amazing. It was relaxing but exhilarating at the same time.
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Andrea_r
Aug 24, 2025
Amazing place - Amazing!! The place is beautiful the guide was very friendly and patient with everyone. Loved it! We'll be back.
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Jada_j
Sep 14, 2025
Would to again - The scenery was beautiful and the water was so clear. Me and my partner kayaked for about 3 hours and just enjoyed every minute of it. The cave was small which was a little disappointing but over all worth the experience
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874rubyd
Sep 3, 2025
Great paddle!! - Kawema was a great guide. Promised that we'd see Bighorn Sheep - he delivered!!! Relaxing paddle along Colorado aswell😁
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Shawna_s
Aug 19, 2025
Skip Emerald ‘Cave’ - Although the kayak trip was very scenic and relaxing, if you are not with a tour, and just renting to self-guide, the Emerald Cave is very hard to see without tour groups taking their time with photo ops and lengthy explanations. We waited forty five mins to get in to the cave-which is actually just a shallow grotto-you can’t paddle through or around, just back in to take a photo. Not worth it at all. Go to paddle the river for a couple hours to spot big horn sheep and enjoy the green clear water, but don’t spend 4 hours there.
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From $79
up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).