Emerald Cave Kayak Trip Near Las Vegas

Overview

Along the Colorado River, the green waters of Black Canyon flow through a narrow channel, where Emerald Cave is hidden. Paddle inside for a great photo opportunity. Watch for Desert Big Horn sheep, bald eagles, coyotes, and striped bass.

Explore the history and sites of Black Canyon from the seat of your kayak. Our Emerald Cave Tour is a quick four-mile round trip paddle from Willow Beach to Emerald Cave and back. A perfect option for those who want to experience kayaking on the Colorado River but do not have time for a full day trip.

City: Las Vegas

Thu 21 Aug

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Starting at $139.00

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Thu 21 Aug

Starting at $139.00

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What's Included

Paddle and Life Vest

Bottled water

Performance Kayaks with Rudders

Snacks

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
This is a self-driving tour. We do not offer hotel pickup and drop off. Prepare yourself for travel time, it is an hour to 1 1/2 hour from Las Vegas. It is important that your group is on time. There is no cell service to alert your driver if you are late. There are no refunds if you are a no show or arrive after the guide has left.
THIS IS A SELF DRIVING TOUR. RIDESHARE IS NOT RECOMMENDED AS THERE IS NO CELL SERVICE AT WILLOW BEACH.
Tour is not confirmed until a Reservation Specialist has called to finalize details of the trip. Please be available to take a call from Desert Adventures to confirm your booking.
The Willow Beach Marina is at 25804 North Willow Beach - Willow Beach, AZ 86445.
Please refer to Viator's cancellation policy.

What To Expect

Willow Beach Marina

We will meet you at Willow Beach. Once we arrive at Willow Beach, we will unload our kayaks and be off on our adventure!

Willow Beach Marina

Back at Willow Beach we will load up our trailers and you are off to enjoy the rest of your day.

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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Reviews (48)

danl359

May 2024

My May 28, 2024, kayak adventure to Emerald Cove was a birthday treat to myself. It was a pleasant experience. Neil, our guide, was a fine conversationalist and shared some trivia about Las Vegas and Lake Mead that was both entertaining and informative. The scenery was beautiful and the several groups of bighorn sheep were a pleasant surprise. Neil also made sure that all safety measures were followed, which made me feel secure throughout the trip. The kayaks were well-maintained, and the pace of the tour was just right—not too fast but engaging enough to keep the adventure exciting. I would highly recommend this experience to anyone looking for a unique way to explore the beauty of Nevada's natural landscapes. It was the perfect way to celebrate my birthday, offering both relaxation and a touch of adventure. Neil’s expertise and the breathtaking views made this an unforgettable journey.

Response from Host

Jul 2024

Thank you so much for the review and beautiful description of our tour! We think Neil is pretty great too :) We hope you can join us again on your next birthday, or even sooner!

aakari

Apr 2024

We rented kayaks to go to Emerald cove, AZ. It was a great experience. Clear communications, smooth process. Desert adventures had the same price as other companies for tandem kayak rentals but the timing was more convenient for us: 10.30 am-2.30 pm. Other places offered 8-9am pick up. It's nice to go later because the Emerald colors appear in the cove only after 1pm. It takes about 1 h to come back, so you can be there until 1.30pm and get nice views.

Response from Host

Jul 2024

Thank you for your review! We're glad we were able to accommodate you and hope you come back soon!

Raquel97123

Oct 2023

As much as we wanted to kayak the full trip from Hoover Dam, we only had time to kayak to Emerald Cave and this trip did not disappoint! Our guide, Antonio, was awesome - full of history and great stories. We are experienced flatwater kayakers and Antonio was able to tailor the trip to our ability levels making the experience truly memorable. If we’re back in the Vegas area in the future, we’ll definitely consider another trip with Desert Adventures.

Response from Host

Oct 2023

We're so glad you had a great time! Antonio truly knows how to make every tour unique. Hopefully next time you can do the full tour! Thank you for your review!