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Kayak Tour: Explore Emerald Cave & Black Canyon
4.9
605 Ratings
Willow Beach
Escape the Las Vegas heat on a self-drive kayak tour of Black Canyon. Explore the stunning Emerald Cave, cliff walls, and enjoy a hike with spectacular views.
Escape the Las Vegas heat on a self-drive kayak tour of Black Canyon. Explore the stunning Emerald Cave, cliff walls, and enjoy a hike with spectacular views.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Willow Beach Marina - Drive yourself to the designated starting point, allowing time to pick up any last-minute essentials or use the restroom before embarking on the river journey. Join fellow kayakers for an approximately 3-hour paddle through the picturesque Black Canyon, exploring the stunning Emerald Cove. A quick waiver signature and a…
- Willow Beach Marina - Drive yourself to the designated starting point, allowing time to pick up any last-minute essentials or use the restroom before embarking on the river journey. Join fellow kayakers for an approximately 3-hour paddle through the picturesque Black Canyon, exploring the stunning Emerald Cove. A quick waiver signature and a safety briefing will be required before the tour begins.
- Black Canyon - Enjoy paddling upstream through the scenic channels of Black Canyon on this fully guided, beginner-friendly 4-mile round-trip eco-tour. As you navigate this dramatic section of the Colorado River, your knowledgeable guide will share intriguing stories about its rich history and significance over the past century. Keep an eye out for native wildlife such as Desert Bighorn Sheep, Bald Eagles, and Coyotes along the way.
- Emerald Cave - The tour also includes a visit to the stunning Emerald Cave, a hidden gem of the canyon. Glide through the luminous green waters, perfect for capturing unforgettable photos and enjoying peaceful reflection. You’ll also stop at a historic overlook with panoramic views of the Colorado River and get an up-close view of a 100-year-old river gauging station—from your kayak. This experience is perfect for nature enthusiasts and first-time paddlers, offering a wonderful mix of adventure, scenery, and history. Enjoy complimentary snacks and bottled water as you soak in the tranquil surroundings before paddling back to Willow Beach to conclude your adventure.
What's Included
- Kayak Tour to Emerald Cove
- Professional Guide
- Use of Kayaking Equipment
- Snacks
- Bottled water
- Kayak Tour to Emerald Cove
- Professional Guide
- Use of Kayaking Equipment
- Snacks
- Bottled water
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Personal gear (dry bags, water shoes, etc.) May be available for purchase…
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Entrance fees
- Gratuities
- Personal gear (dry bags, water shoes, etc.) May be available for purchase…
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Entrance fees
Additional Information
Beat the Las Vegas heat with an easy kayaking eco-tour on the Colorado River, starting from the picturesque Willow Beach. Navigate through the breathtaking Black Canyon, discover the luminous Emerald Cave, and take a brief hike to a panoramic viewpoint. This guided excursion provides free snacks and bottled water, making it an ideal outdoor escape just…
Beat the Las Vegas heat with an easy kayaking eco-tour on the Colorado River, starting from the picturesque Willow Beach. Navigate through the breathtaking Black Canyon, discover the luminous Emerald Cave, and take a brief hike to a panoramic viewpoint. This guided excursion provides free snacks and bottled water, making it an ideal outdoor escape just a short drive from the Las Vegas Strip.
- Please note: This tour does not include round-trip transportation from your hotel. You will need to rent a car to go to Willow Beach. Please DO NOT use rideshare as there is no cell reception at Willow Beach so you will not be able to get a return ride.
Location
25804 N Willow Beach
North Willow Beach
Meet @ Primitive Craft Beach. Drive until you see a dirt parking lot on your right and water on your left. You will see our orange tie dye kayaks on the dirt beach to the left.
Entrance Fee $25 per car, National Park Pass=free entry
NO Uber/Lyft/Taxi Only recommended for those with a vehicle.
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
(605 Ratings)
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Francescoroma64
Aug 20, 2025
Great Experience. Thanks Chelsea - It was a wonderful experience with our guide, the lovely Chelsea. We've been wanting to go on this tour for years, and we finally made it, and we were lucky enough to meet her. Thank you so much, Chelsea, you were one of a kind. Hugs from my wife and I. Gianna and Frank
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Claudiaku7044om
Aug 19, 2025
Super nice !!! - A beautiful tour - in the middle of a breathtaking landscape - with a fun, very helpful, experienced and very smart guide (Eugene).
He provided us with plenty of water/snacks, repeatedly offered to take photos of the participants and shared with us, during a short hike, his great knowledge of the plant life and history around the Colorado River.
The Emerald Cave is a bit smaller than expected, but the colors were unique.
It was a great experience that I can recommend to anyone.
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A3004pjangelab
Aug 9, 2025
If your looking for creating new memories and a fun experience, this is definitely the best! - An Amazing day of fun and laugher! Definitely an Anniversary to remember with Jamaika as our guide! She has expertise with kayaking, group interaction and has a great eye spotting wildlife! We entered Emerald Cove "Floatilla Style Formation" which allowed us to back in all together and experience the beauty of the green water from the sunlight!
Definietly will be kayaking again with Bazing Paddles and ask for her!
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M5744lomichellen
Aug 7, 2025
Amazing Jamaica’s Flotilla Blazing Paddles - This tour was so much fun. Our tour guide Jamaica was awesome. She was very knowledgeable about the area and pointed out things along the way with interesting facts. We saw a big horn sheep on the tour. You must experience Jamaica’s flotilla technique to get into Emerald Cave. It was by far the most organized and interesting way to explore the cave. The other tours in the area were even impressed. I would definitely recommend and would go back.
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Y3125cechristianl
Aug 6, 2025
Great Day on the CO River - I had an amazing time! Eugene was our guide and He was very knowledgeable of the area and easy to talk to. He provided water and snacks which helped as it was very hot out that day. Luckily the water was about 55 degrees. The tour was almost 4 hours and it’s 2 miles and change each way. Bring sunscreen or cover up as there isn’t much shade. The cave was cool, much much smaller than expected but still worth a fun day on the water. This isn’t for the weak, with any wind the kayaking can become much more difficult so be ready to work! Well worth the price!
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Fabiana_v
Aug 3, 2025
best tour - I just can say IT WAS AMAZING!! Unforgettable , our first time doing this an it was so nice, I can’t way to come back and do it again
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I8343bhsteveh
Jul 27, 2025
Jamaika Was Wonderful and We Loved the Experience - Our tour guide, Jamaika, was awesome! She was extremely knowledgeable and offered guidance when needed and answered any and all questions asked. We had a blast and I would recommend the tour and Jamaika without hesitation. One of the highlights of this trip.
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Michele_b
Jul 27, 2025
Beautiful way to experience the Colorado River - The half day guided kayak tour was a perfect way to spend some time on the Colorado River. Beautiful scenery, fantastic guide, and everything we needed to have an enjoyable adventure
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87westi
Jul 23, 2025
Great day on the river - Jamaika was very knowledgeable and helpful on our river trip. Our full day self guided paddle was an amazing experience. I highly recommend Blazing Paddles
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Alaskazona
Jul 21, 2025
Emerald Cave tour gets a Gold Star! - What a fantastic tour! Our tour guide, Jamaika, was the best! She gave us just the right amount of fun facts on the tour and left plenty of time for our group to chat and awe at the beauty of the canyon. There were 2 stops on the tour to allow us to eat a snack and get out to stretch our legs. Note that in the summer there can be a very strong head wind when you are paddling back from the Emerald Cave to Willow Beach. If you’re a party of 2, you may want to consider using a 2 person tandem kayak to help muscle thru the wind. We had a couple of preteens in our group who shared tandem kayaks and they were able to paddle thru the wind. Definitely want to do this tour again when I’m in the area again with other friends!
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