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Kayak Tour: Explore Emerald Cave & Wildlife
4.5
66 Ratings
Willow Beach
Embark on a thrilling Emerald Cave Kayak Adventure along the tranquil Colorado River. Explore the stunning 900-foot canyon walls, spot majestic wildlife, and swim in the crystal-clear water. Book now!
Embark on a thrilling Emerald Cave Kayak Adventure along the tranquil Colorado River. Explore the stunning 900-foot canyon walls, spot majestic wildlife, and swim in the crystal-clear water. Book now!
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Willow Beach Marina - Embark on a serene 2-mile kayaking journey up the historic Colorado River to the renowned “Emerald Cave.” Revel in the crystal-clear, ice-cold, and refreshing waters amidst the desert’s summer heat. Take breaks for swimming throughout the day in the invigorating river. Delight in snacks and fruits (watermelon, pineapple,…
- Willow Beach Marina - Embark on a serene 2-mile kayaking journey up the historic Colorado River to the renowned “Emerald Cave.” Revel in the crystal-clear, ice-cold, and refreshing waters amidst the desert’s summer heat. Take breaks for swimming throughout the day in the invigorating river. Delight in snacks and fruits (watermelon, pineapple, melon) along the way! Spot Bald Eagles and Big Horn sheep along the riverbanks and canyon walls. An incredible adventure for the entire family awaits! Escape the Vegas strip for a day and embrace the great outdoors. A complimentary shuttle is available from the Las Vegas strip if needed!
What's Included
- Kayaks and Lifejackets
- Guide
- Snacks
- Ice waters
- Kayaks and Lifejackets
- Guide
- Snacks
- Ice waters
What's Not Included
- Toll booth at Lake Mead/Willow Beach Park, Emerald Cave Kayak
- National Park Fee (included w/transport; not included w/self-drive or without transport option)
- Toll booth at Lake Mead/Willow Beach Park, Emerald Cave Kayak
- National Park Fee (included w/transport; not included w/self-drive or without transport option)
Additional Information
Navigate beneath the majestic canyon walls, smoothly paddling along the Colorado River to discover the radiant Emerald Cave on an exclusive guided tour, limited to 12 participants for a more intimate experience. During the journey, observe bighorn sheep, bald eagles, and other desert wildlife, while the guide shares local tales and highlights hidden…
Navigate beneath the majestic canyon walls, smoothly paddling along the Colorado River to discover the radiant Emerald Cave on an exclusive guided tour, limited to 12 participants for a more intimate experience. During the journey, observe bighorn sheep, bald eagles, and other desert wildlife, while the guide shares local tales and highlights hidden treasures accessible only by kayak. This adventure includes snacks, swim breaks, and a complimentary shuttle service from the Las Vegas Strip, offering a blend of natural beauty and a peaceful retreat from urban life.
- When you arrive at willow beach you will need to pay a $25 vehicle entry fee if the toll is open. After passing the toll, drive all the way down the road to the willow beach marina.
- Not recommended for travelers with mobility issues.
- Our single kayaks have a weight capacity of 275Lbs
- Our double kayaks have a weight capacity of 405LBS
Location
25804 N Willow Beach
North Willow Beach
We will meet up in front of the GIFT SHOP at the WILLOW BEACH marina building. That’s the big building with the red roof. There is a bathroom as well you can use before the tour.
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
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(66 Ratings)
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R3997rbjohng
Mar 28, 2026
Great start for a Vegas trip - It was amazing! We chose this last night the night before as we arrived at the airport. It turned it to be a great way to start off a Vegas trip: fresh air, great weather, good workout yet beginner friendly, and amazing views and photos! 10/10 would recommend. My partner never kayaked in her life and was nervous at first but by the end she was racing along and enjoyed the whole experience!
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Explore55921004553
Feb 5, 2026
Such a great trip and guide! - We had Don as our tour guide for the Emerald Cave Kayak tour, and he absolutely delivered! He ran the tour like a well-oiled machine, sharing fascinating highlights and history of the area along the way, plus super helpful tips on where and how to maneuver the kayak. Everything felt smooth, fun, and well organized. If you’re in the area, definitely book this trip!
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Matt_s
Feb 2, 2026
Go do this! - We had such a great day with Johnny as our tour guide. Very laid back and no pressure to hurry and just an incredible day. Beautiful scenery and we had some fantastic guys from Canada on the tour that made it even more fun. I would go again in a heartbeat.
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Belindasy2596iu
Feb 1, 2026
Wonderful experience, the tour was informative and the view was breathtaking. Don was a fantastic tour guide. - We had a wonderful time, everything went smooth and great! Our tour guide Don was incredible, he made sure we were comfortable and kept checking in on how we were doing. He was informative and offered to take our photo. We had a breathtaking experience on this tour and the Black Canyon view was spectacular. Thank you Don!
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Fabian_a
Nov 14, 2025
Great tour, be careful... - Great tour, be careful with the timing and arrival.
We arrived an hour early due to time zone differences but we were not able to reach out or check our booking details because Willow Beach lies in an area with no mobile network coverage.
We started a little late due to this and were able to just catch the Emerald Cave lighting up in time (it was also shining low due to November) but our guide Paul made it work.
Additionally, Paul was an awesome guide who provided us a lot of additional insight about the place and area, history etc.
Even in November, the 85 °F were inviting us to take a swim during and after the tour which made us soak up the after-vibes of the tour experience to a maximum and made an overall awesome day.
The insights Paul provided, made us want to come back for more exploration on our own or even attending the longer tour to the Hoover Dam.
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Steven_m
Oct 25, 2025
Mature couple trying to kayak - Don was a wonderful guide on our kayak tour. He was patient and helpful and encouraging with us older inexperienced people.
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Joe_p
Oct 13, 2025
You will enjoy! - Great time out on the river. Great tour guide, Don, made it fun.. Strongly recommend a day that may be a bit cloudy otherwise be sure to bring sunscreens. Oh, and you will get a little wet!
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931renew
Sep 24, 2025
Unbelievably Beautiful! - Fantastic experience! This is an incredibly peaceful and beautiful journey down the river to the cave. Clean and pristine. Isaac is incredibly passionate and has a great love for the outdoors. He is attentive and considerate of all guests participating and makes sure to share all his knowledge and history on this journey. Go for it!
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Thomas_o
Oct 25, 2025
Did not meet expectations - Communications : C- ( vendor sent info via what’s app, my # was not on his list, we and address for a hotel that spans 4 city blocks.it should have states in the info at the beginning “pickup in “ride share” area of hotel. Messaging thru Viator we slow to respond)
Transportation: D (old van that barely fit 15 people, there were 15 in group) AC vent in back is broken, we had to cram paper in it to keep it open. Van needs shocks and had a bad rear tire, lots of vibrations and rattling).
Kayak quality (C-: hodgepodge of equipment. Life vests are very worn, min effort made to fit. . Kayak seats are old and pieced together with bungee cords and extremely knotted straps that would not allow for adjustment) kayaks were not comfortable.
Viator Descriptions do not clearly indicate that group must paddle for 2 miles to reach single cave that is about 50feet in depth. Long way in these kayaks. Also, once you arrive at the cave, expect at least an hour in line while sitting in kayaks before you get to go into cave.
This was all coordinated by a 2 man team, seemed to be a lot of chaos.
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Robin_h
Sep 26, 2025
Wasted an entire morning - The day of the tour we walked to the pickup location and waited for the shuttle. When it didn’t arrive, we messaged the company and they responded that they had “sent a message” that morning offering to reschedule for the next day due to the weather. The reason? “We try to avoid the heat, humidity, and moderate winds”. The weather was beautiful so I’m not sure what they were talking about.
The bigger issue is that I never received an email, text, or call. When I told them this, they said “sometimes service in the casinos is bad”. Odd because I wasn’t in a casino and my service had been five bars all morning. If you are canceling a tour you should confirm that the guests receive the cancellation and maybe try a few ways of contacting them. In the end, we of course were told they would refund it (I haven’t seen it yet but it’s only been 3 days) however, we wasted our entire morning preparing for this. There are many options for companies to do these tours and they’re all about the same price, I really wish I had booked with a different company.
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