Emerald Cave Kayak Tour: Scenic Colorado River

Discover Emerald Cave’s beauty on a guided kayak tour from Willow Beach. Paddle the Colorado River, spot wildlife, and swim in glowing green waters.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Willow Beach - Willow Beach is a serene riverside launch site nestled among towering canyon walls at the base of Hoover Dam. Renowned for its tranquil, crystal-clear waters and abundant wildlife, it offers an ideal starting point for paddling along the picturesque Colorado River.
  • Emerald Cave - Paddle through serene, clear waters to arrive at…
What's Included
  • Life Jacket, Paddles
  • Bottled water
  • WFA, CPR, and First-Aid Certified Tour Guide
  • Access to Emerald Cave
  • Safety Instruction
  • Three photos at iconic National Geographic featured locations
  • Performance Kayak
What's Not Included
  • Entrance fees
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Set off on an unforgettable kayaking journey to Emerald Cave along the picturesque Colorado River. Begin your adventure by meeting your guide at Willow Beach, where you’ll receive a brief safety briefing before setting off in a state-of-the-art performance kayak, designed for both comfort and stability. Bottled water is provided for your convenience….

Location
25804 N Willow Beach
North Willow Beach
Continue past the National Park toll booth (entrance fee not included in ticket costs) to reach the meeting point. Look for water, kayaks, and trailers on your left. Parking is available next to the water. Your guide will be wearing a Green Wave nametag.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Cheryl_f
Dec 8, 2025
Great paddle! - Great paddle with Lee! He provided commentary on the history of the area as well as nature. Very friendly to be with!
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Taryn_d
Nov 24, 2025
Amazing Kayak Tour! - It was amazing! Our tour Guide, Lee, was a great guide! There were three of us total, including him and it was very serene. Smaller tours are much better than larger ones, in my opinion. We got to enjoy the sound of the lake and wildlife. I would do it again in a heartbeat.
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Nicholas_a
Nov 3, 2025
Very fun - This is an amazing experience would recommend to anyone traveling to las Vegas that want to try something different and fun highly recommended green wave for tour guide Lee was amazing very layered back and knowledgeable
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David_l
Oct 25, 2025
Emerald Cave Tour - The kayak tour to the Emerald cave on the Colorado river is an absolute must. The area was absolutely beautiful and peaceful. We saw sheep birds fish. It was a beautiful day. Water was calm. You could see the bottom.
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Jesse_r
Oct 19, 2025
Had Lee and Josh as our... - Had Lee and Josh as our tour guides, they were super understanding with us running late. They both were friendly and Josh was very informative as he's been on the river for many years so has a lot of experience and knowledge. They were great tour guides and highly recommend!
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Chad_c
Oct 14, 2025
What a great tour! - Beautiful Colorado River tour with chances to see wild life and epic mountains and canyons. So much fun
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209celinal
Oct 6, 2025
The Guide Josh was Amazing - We were alone with Josh. It was incredibly beautiful. He showed us a lot and explained a lot. The tour with Josh was perfect!
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Leannemk
Sep 30, 2025
Great day to be on the kayak. - The start time was moved by 2 hours because of the winds, which was great because our morning getting to Willow Beach wasn't as rushed. Josh was our guide and he gave us great information at the start of the tour about the plants, critters, and structures around the canyon. Had an awesome experience!
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Christopher_n
Sep 28, 2025
Terrific emerald cave tour - Shawn and Jason were excellent guides. Made my family feel safe and happy. Took two teens and my father in law and we all had a great time. Worth every cent and would do it again.
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Kimberly_m
Sep 28, 2025
Green Water & Cool Vibes - It was a fabulous experience, for people from the East Coast it was stunning. The tour guide Josh was very knowledgeable. It was very peaceful and zen. Please be aware that it is almost impossible to get an Uber to pick you back up, so make other arrangements to get there. The only problem I had was other tour guides trying to tell you what to do and how to do it, one in particular "Ricky Bobby" he is a complete a--. Just because I have never kayaked in the Colorado does not mean I have never kayaked. He talked to me and my friend very badly. Say Hi to Patrick in the store he is an awesome man!!
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From $79
up to 12 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).