Kayak Tour: Explore Emerald Cave's Beauty

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 adventure. Join fellow kayakers for an approximately 3-hour journey on the water, paddling through the picturesque Black Canyon and exploring Emerald Cove. A quick waiver…
What's Included
  • 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…
  • Hotel pickup and drop off
  • National Park Fee (included with transport; not included with self-drive/without transport option)
Additional Information

Leave the city behind and embark on a self-drive, guided kayak tour starting from the picturesque Willow Beach. Paddle through the pristine waters of the breathtaking Black Canyon to explore the luminous Emerald Cave. During the journey, take a brief hike to a panoramic viewpoint, observe desert wildlife, and admire the magnificent scenery—all while…

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.

Customer Ratings
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Ed_e
Jul 6, 2026
Great Adventure - I had an amazing time on this kayak excursion! The entire trip was incredibly fun from start to finish. A huge shoutout to our guide, Chris—he was fantastic and truly made the tour special. I really appreciate his expertise and great energy. Thank you, Chris, for a memorable day on the water! Highly recommend this tour to anyone looking for a great adventure
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N3240kxkeitha
Jul 1, 2026
Great time, highly recommend - Our family had a great time with Brandon as our guide. The scenery was amazing, the arrival process was easy, and Brandon was friendly and made the experience even better! Highly recommend!
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Kendrabk4491ql
Jun 30, 2026
Great guided tour! - Wonderful! Brandon was so sweet and helpful. We had people of varying degrees of athleticism in our group-several older and myself (I’m noticeably overweight). He helped me feel confident that I could do the kayaking and helped me every step of the way as needed (like getting out of the kayak). My brother flipped his kayak and Brandon was right there to help him back in. We saw beautiful scenery, including the lake, the terrain, Emerald Cave, and even wild rams! It was a wonderful experience with the best guide!
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Elianamy5201yh
Jun 28, 2026
Great family experience - Great family outing with a great guide Chris. He was patient and fun for both young and old. Great informational narrative about both history of the canyon and nature ve environment.
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Jenru4850ce
Jun 28, 2026
Great day on the Colorado with my daughter - Chris, Don, and Chelsea were great guides! The day was beautiful but it was quite windy, making the paddle back pretty tough. They expertly guided us and encouraged us during the whole trip making it a pleasant experience for both my daughter (18) and myself.
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267mandyn
Jun 27, 2026
Amazing experience - We had an amazing time on the water Kayaking. The wind upstream was a little brutal but our guide Chris was awesome and kept with our pace. Would defiantly do it again.
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Anitacx3267oq
Jun 11, 2026
Great Kayak day! - Chris was a wonderful guide and very knowledgeable. It was a beautiful kayak day! Thank you!
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Sherrip874
Jun 9, 2026
Amazing kayak adventure - Don was an amazing guide! Was the highlight of our trip to Vegas! Would definitely book with them again
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Jaimecapell1963
Jun 8, 2026
Fantastic experience - Fantastic experience; Andrew, the guide, was very attentive, and even though we didn't need help, we knew we could count on him. The physical challenge against the wind was reasonable. Highly recommended
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Darwin_s
Jun 10, 2026
Physically demanding but... - Physically demanding but not extreme. But a lot of outfitters sharing the same resources on river. Overall a nice experience
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From $110
up to 14 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).