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Kayak Tour: Explore Emerald Cave & Black Canyon
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576 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…
- $25 Entrance fee into National Recreational Area, waived with National Park Pass
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Gratuities
- Personal gear (dry bags, water shoes, etc.) May be available for purchase…
- $25 Entrance fee into National Recreational Area, waived with National Park Pass
- Hotel pickup and drop off
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
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(576 Ratings)
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Kimsi8840yp
Mar 27, 2025
Fun Kayaking trip on the Colorado River to the Emerald Cave. Our experience was a guided tour with Blazing Paddles. - Lovely kayak experience, and our guide, Lauren, was awesome!
We did the 10:30 launch on a Monday. Sunday's and Mondays motorized boats are not permitted. This made the experience even better!
The cave did not fully illuminate when we were there, but we saw plenty of green enroute. That water is so beautiful 💚 They say it is really lit later in the afternoon. We were not disappointed at all!
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Barbaradb6690ll
Mar 26, 2025
Black Canyon Half Day Guided Tour an Amazing Experience - We had an amazing time. Chelsea our guide was the best. She was very knowledgeable and personable. We saw a bald eagle, big horn sheep, the famous emerald cave, and the historical sites. We even took a polar plunge with our guide. This is a must do kayak experience.
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Z312ojclairee
Mar 3, 2025
Beautiful paddle - We were fortunate to have a small group of five for this excursion. Our guide, Jeff was wonderful. He was very knowledgeable about the local history, geology and animal life. The kayaks were very comfortable and we enjoyed having the option to use rudders. After Emerald Cave, the highlight of the trip was seeing 3 bighorn sheep munching away along the banks of the river.
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Sbuschhorn
Feb 28, 2025
Incredible must do activity in Vegas - Highly recommend. Our guide Jeff was incredible!! Loved this out and back paddle. Super easy for all levels. We even saw 2 bald eagles. Amazing! Such a great activity while visiting Vegas. Five stars!!
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Sal_c
Feb 23, 2025
We had a great time would... - We had a great time would definitely recommend! Our guide was friendly, knowledgeable and took great pictures of us.
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Henry
Feb 1, 2025
Just amazing - We weren’t sure what to expect weather wise. Turned out to be very beautiful out. We had Jamaica. She was super easy to get along with, gave us plenty of information about the area and was very accommodating to the entire group.
We will recommend this company to anyone coming to Vegas in the future. I think we will try the full day tour on our next trip out and request Jamaica again!
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Donaldht1865vu
Nov 26, 2024
Full Day Tour: Fun in the desert! - This was our second time that we visited Blazin' Paddles on our trip to Vegas.
We spent the day with Jamaika and had an absolutely wonderful time. Everything about this trip is great! A must do outdoor adventure to get away from the strip for a while. Thank you Jamaika for a great experience and a fun day!
Chip,
Pittsburgh PA
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Passport48126041018
Nov 23, 2024
Amazing experience - 5 cool Andrew was great and a pleasure to meet
Water was great and he had water and snacks. He spoke to everyone and made us feel confident
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Cathy
Oct 19, 2024
Awesome kayak adventure during Vegas trip. - Awesome kayak adventure to Emerald Cave on the Colorado River. We had a perfect weather day and the trip was relaxing and fun! We saw mountain goats up close on a short stop for a hike and snack (they provided). Highlight of our week in Vegas!
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Explorer694300
Oct 10, 2024
Canyon Paddle was awesome - Blazon Paddles was super organized. The guide was excellent. The river was amazing. We paddled at a comfortable pace & really enjoyed the sites
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