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: 7 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • The Strip - Initial pickup point
    (When the Pick Up option is chosen)
  • Willow Beach - Nestled within towering canyon walls at the base of Hoover Dam, Willow Beach is a serene riverside launch area. Renowned for its tranquil, crystal-clear waters and rich wildlife, it serves as an ideal starting point for paddling along the picturesque Colorado…
What's Included
  • Life Jacket, Paddles
  • Bottled water
  • WFA, CPR, and First-Aid Certified Tour Guide
  • Access to Emerald Cave
  • Three photos at iconic National Geographic featured locations
  • Round-trip hotel transportation by air-conditioned van
  • Performance Kayak
  • Safety Instruction
What's Not Included
  • Entrance fees
  • Gratuities
  • For self-drive bookings, round-trip transportation is not included.
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 Kayak Launch Beach (next to Willow Beach Marina). Look for water, kayaks, and trailers on your left. Parking is available next to the water.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Explorer523409
Jun 26, 2026
It was relaxing, fun, educational and just great!!! - The experience was wonderful and the guides were awesome! Learned a lot about the history and nature, kayaking was easy and enjoyable. Will definitely recommend this tour to anyone that would like an easy going on-water expwrience in the beautiful scenery!
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Rachelfo5305ly
Jun 22, 2026
A must see for family fun! - The cool water on a hot day was amazing! Tour guide Josh was great, very knowledgeable and encouraging! It was great to get out of the Vegas casinos and do some family fun on the water! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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Codygq1243ym
Jun 3, 2026
Excellent Kayaking Experience - Lee was a great guide - very knowledgeable, relaxed, prepared, and easy to talk to. We had a blast!
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K9765ssdanielb
Jun 3, 2026
Kayaking trip - - The guides are patient, punctual, kind, and very attentive. - The route has history of the place, with breaks for photos. - A quite pleasant journey.
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Tgroer2
Jun 3, 2026
Great Tour Green Wave! - We had a wonderful time on the tour. Both guides Josh and Lee were friendly and easy going. They gave us lots of information on the area and kept the tour interesting, by telling stories of the land and the lake. They took pictures for us and made plenty of stops to swim and have fun. It was a great day!
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N7687znrociov
Jun 3, 2026
Recommended experience!! - The place is beautiful, the guides were very kind and attentive at all times; the trip is a bit tiring, but even if you have no experience in kayaking, you can do it without any problem.
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Scenic30993388734
Jun 2, 2026
Good vibes - Josh & Colby were great guides and very knowledgeable in the history of Nevada and all the little aquatic creatures and wildlife. I would definitely do this again!
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Melyssalo
Jun 2, 2026
Great tour great guides - Kobe and Josh were amazing guides, always very friendly making sure we were ok, explaining Las Vegas history, plants and animals. It was a very enjoyable tour
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Jay_m
May 31, 2026
Wonderful tour - Very informative about the plants and animals to the native land, the tour guides Josh and Teacher were the best very knowledgeable
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Lisa_e
May 30, 2026
Great kayak tour on the Colorado River!! - Beautiful day on a stunning river with a very knowledgeable guide! Josh was our guide and did a fantastic job with this tour. He gave us a wealth of information about the river, the wildlife, vegetation and history of the area. Josh was also very conscious about safety standards and took some great pictures for us!
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From $85
up to 12 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).