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Black Canyon Kayak: Explore Emerald Cave
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749 Ratings
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Embark on a deluxe Black Canyon kayak tour with Evolution Expeditions. Experience the history, stunning scenery, and wildlife of the Colorado River. Book now!
Embark on a deluxe Black Canyon kayak tour with Evolution Expeditions. Experience the history, stunning scenery, and wildlife of the Colorado River. Book now!
Duration:
7 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Willow Beach Marina - Experience a guided kayak tour where you will paddle 4–6 miles along the Colorado River, surrounded by the majestic volcanic walls of Black Canyon and the pristine emerald waters below. Relish a gourmet, health-focused lunch on a secluded beach while observing wildlife such as bighorn sheep, bald eagles, and great blue…
- Willow Beach Marina - Experience a guided kayak tour where you will paddle 4–6 miles along the Colorado River, surrounded by the majestic volcanic walls of Black Canyon and the pristine emerald waters below. Relish a gourmet, health-focused lunch on a secluded beach while observing wildlife such as bighorn sheep, bald eagles, and great blue herons. Situated approximately an hour from the Las Vegas Strip in the Lake Mead National Recreation Area, the tour kicks off at Willow Beach with a safety briefing from a certified guide. This adventure is ideal for both novice and seasoned paddlers, with transportation options available.
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- Lunch
- Single or Tandem Kayak, Paddle, Life-Vest
- Guided Kayak Tour
- External Hoover Dam Tour (If option selected)
- Hotel pick-up and drop off from select hotels (if option selected)
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- Lunch
- Single or Tandem Kayak, Paddle, Life-Vest
- Guided Kayak Tour
- External Hoover Dam Tour (If option selected)
- Hotel pick-up and drop off from select hotels (if option selected)
What's Not Included
- Gratuities (Optional)
- Hotel pick-up and drop off (If self-drive option selected)
- External Hoover Dam Tour (if option not selected)
- National Park Fee (included w/transport; not included w/self-drive or without transport option)
- Gratuities (Optional)
- Hotel pick-up and drop off (If self-drive option selected)
- External Hoover Dam Tour (if option not selected)
- National Park Fee (included w/transport; not included w/self-drive or without transport option)
Additional Information
Embark on a 4–6 mile guided paddle through the breathtaking Black Canyon, discovering hidden historic landmarks and the famous Emerald Cave, with an opportunity to swim at a private beach. This adventure includes a tasty deli-style lunch, fascinating tales of the canyon’s vibrant history, and choices for self-drive or convenient shuttle pickup from…
Embark on a 4–6 mile guided paddle through the breathtaking Black Canyon, discovering hidden historic landmarks and the famous Emerald Cave, with an opportunity to swim at a private beach. This adventure includes a tasty deli-style lunch, fascinating tales of the canyon’s vibrant history, and choices for self-drive or convenient shuttle pickup from select Las Vegas hotels. With the pristine waters of the Colorado River, amazing photo opportunities, and highly-rated guides, this experience is ideal for nature enthusiasts and those seeking an extended, fully-supported outdoor getaway.
- We offer single or tandem (2 seater) kayaks. Please specify which kayak you would prefer.
- The Emerald Cave is 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
Location
25660 Willow Beach Rd
Willow Beach Road
Please meet your guide at the Paddle craft launch beach 20 minutes before your tour start time to get fitted with life vests and kayaks. Tours will begin promptly at their scheduled start time. Please do not use ride share as there is no cell reception to book your return ride.
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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(749 Ratings)
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Grandtour46335619381
May 3, 2026
Emerald cove outing! - We did a kayaking tour with Ryan and he is simply the best! Insanely knowledgeable about the area and his instruction is top notch. Amazing experience from top to bottom and you won't find a better guide or operation than this one!
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Clare
Apr 28, 2026
Beautiful Day! - Wonderful day! Sean and Ryan were super friendly, pick up was easy to find. Faith, our guide, was really knowledgeable and kept the group together. Also got a few extra sites on our way back! I felt totally comfortable as a solo participant. Thanks everyone!
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Jorge_s
Apr 27, 2026
Great family outing - It exceeded our expectations. My family and I booked it and we are glad we did . Our tour guide Calvin was awesome. You can tell he really likes his job .
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Meghan
Apr 26, 2026
Great kayak tour - Stunning views, our guide was upbeat and very informative. Also made us all laugh. There was a variety of things we saw on land and on water.
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Meghan
Apr 24, 2026
Excellent guide Calvin showed us around and guided us down the river. - Calvin our tour guide was fantastic i! He is energetic, easy to talk to, compassionate about his job l: we enjoyed a tasty lunch
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Tish
Apr 24, 2026
Excellent experience! - A fantastic day in a beautiful area outside of Vegas. Stunning waters and beautiful scenery. Our guide was exceptional - knowledgeable, engaging and a wonderful human. A wonderful experience
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Jennifer_d
Apr 22, 2026
Do the deluxe trip - Faith was amazing! Very knowledgeable. SUPER kind. We loved that they called us to confirm pick up and even called us when we had a hard time finding the pick up location. Everyone is so kind. Excellent customer service and A fantastic experience. Will book again
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Jocelynr444
Apr 10, 2026
Great trip - I had a wonderful time. The paddle was relatively easy and Calvin was a great guide. 100% would go again.
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Linda777777
Apr 9, 2026
Would highly recommend this tour with Jeff - We went to Vegas for my hubbies 50th and this is the trip that stands out for us the most for the whole time we were there.Was so relaxing and we found out a lot of history about the area.Lunch was delicious.Jeff our guide was absolutely fantastic and Emma too .He was so knowledgeable and give great advice to us all in the group.I would highly recommend this guy if you choose to do this deluxe tour.From your 2 Irish friends.Phil and Linda 😊
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Garry
Apr 28, 2026
Emerald cave 1/2 day kayak - Good experience despite done high winds occasionally. Great lunch and lots of good info from faith tour guide
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