Emerald Cave Kayaking: Scenic Half-Day Adventure

Experience an affordable group adventure with Emerald Cave Kayaking. Hike to the Gaugers house, kayak inside the Emerald Cove, and explore the Sound Cave. Join us at Willow Beach in Arizona for a memorable experience in nature.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Emerald Cove - Participants will kayak along the Colorado River starting from Willow Beach, passing the fish hatchery, and pausing at the Historic Gaugers Station. Here, they will embark on a brief five to ten-minute hike to a stunning viewpoint of the original site plan for the Hoover Dam. Stops can be made at Emerald Cove or Emerald Cave, or…
What's Included
  • Craft, paddles, life jacket and tour guide
  • Snacks
  • Bottled water
What's Not Included
  • Gratuity for your Tour Guide
  • Admission fees
Additional Information

Our unique approach lies in our innovative, dynamic pricing, making it more cost-effective for larger groups.
Embark on a hike to the Gaugers’ house and enjoy a stunning view of the Colorado River.
Paddle through the Emerald Cove and, if desired, explore the Emerald Cave.
Inquire about adding our Sound Cave extension hike to your adventure.
Our Adventure…

Location
25650 Willow Beach Rd
Willow Beach Road
We will be launching you from the kayak beach just south of the main parking lot. Look for a trailer with blue circular stickers that say "Adventure Child" on them.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
4.8
(72 Ratings)
5 stars
4 stars
3 stars
2 stars
1 star
Maritza_l
Apr 9, 2026
Cameron was super patient... - Cameron was super patient and understanding of other people’s needs. That makes the experience more flexible and relax for everyone. We enjoyed the amazing views all Cameron’s attentions and care.
Review provided by Viator
Deb_b
Apr 7, 2026
Great adventure - confidence building and fun! - This was a wonderful experience for our group! Our guide (Cameron) was truly amazing! We had a group of 6 with a wide range of personalities, abilities, experience kayaking and comfort on the water, and Cameron coached each one through their specific needs with an open heart and creative spirit.
Review provided by Viator
Wander673579
Mar 23, 2026
Adventure Child Kayak Tour - Great experience today with Luke. Communication the night before was very beneficial. Info about the area was outstanding
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Marty_c
Mar 2, 2026
We had a great time!... - We had a great time! Great scenery and experience! Orlando was the best! He helped us out a lot! I would definitely recommend this trip. So much to look at. Thank you!
Review provided by Viator
R1617pnstephenm
Nov 9, 2025
Wow, what an experience - We spent an incredible morning with Cameron on the river. Turns out Mondays there are no speed boats allowed and for the first couple of hours we were the only ones out there. The scenery is amazing, Cameron was great - taking tons of photos and videos so we could enjoy the experience, highlighting interesting areas and nature. The pace was good for 4 novices. Overall we had such a great time and its definitely the highlight of our trip to Las Vegas area. Thank you Cameron for looking after us, being patient and taking such great photos! The McCulloch!
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Stephen_m
Oct 28, 2025
Amazing day! - Cameron gave us an amazing tour of the river, really looked after us. We had a great time, none of us fell in. Scenery was beautiful and so calm. Mondays are no boat days so at times it juat like us on the river. Being October is was hot but a nice temperature. Saw heron's, crayfish and a cpuple od other bits of wildlife. So glad we did it. Amazing trip. Thank you again Cameron. From the McCulloch's
Review provided by Viator
Liz
Sep 25, 2025
Adventure near Vegas - Absolutely wonderful kayak trip! Now my favorite adventure with knowledgeable, fun and kind guides! I never knew that the history was so important and interesting. Guides made me feel capable and strong! I’m ready to try a longer trip next time. I can’t wait!
Review provided by Tripadvisor
V7681vomarys
Sep 16, 2025
Emerald Cove and Colorado River with Cameron for joyful afternoon adventure! - James and I had the good fortune of having Cameron guide us on our adventure to Emerald Cove and Colorado River. Spotted owl family, grey blue herons, turkey vultures, beautiful tiny birds... Cam took hundreds of photos/vids for us (surprise gift) and even brought perfect river lunch and beverages. We can't wait to get back. Highly recommend seeking out Cameron of Camelot with Adventure Child!
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Chadl884
Sep 14, 2025
Perfect day on the river - Gino was INCREDIBLE! I’ve been an outdoor guide for over 20 years and he is a notch above the rest. Extremely personable, welcoming, informative and an amazing photographer. I didn’t touch my phone once because he took all the photos. I’ve never thought about it, but having your guide take the photos means you get to relax and enjoy the experience. I can’t recommend this trip and Gino enough.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Brittany_p
Apr 12, 2026
We loved our tour with... - We loved our tour with Bri on the river! She made the trip fun and exactly what we were needing and looking for. The only negative thing was that she didn't have the support she needed to load up the kayaks on the company trailer. We were put in the position of having to stay longer and help because there was no way a single person could do it. It was very hard to load, as the kayaks needed to be stored on the very top row of the trailer (4 kayak rows high). My husband and I were climbing and balancing heavy kayaks with unsteady footing on the trailer. We felt really bad for our guide but it was a unfortunate way to end such a neat tour.
Review provided by Viator
From $111
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).