Black Canyon Kayak Tour: Explore Emerald Cave

Embark on a deluxe Black Canyon kayak tour with Evolution Expeditions. Experience the history, stunning scenery, and wildlife of the Colorado River. Book now!

Duration: 7 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Willow Beach Marina - Experience a guided kayak tour where you will paddle 4–6 miles along the Colorado River, surrounded by the majestic volcanic walls of Black Canyon and the pristine emerald waters below. Relish a gourmet, health-focused lunch on a secluded beach while observing wildlife such as bighorn sheep, bald eagles, and great blue…
What's Included
  • Bottled water
  • Snacks
  • Lunch
  • Single or Tandem Kayak, Paddle, Life-Vest
  • Guided Kayak Tour
  • External Hoover Dam Tour (If option selected)
  • Hotel pick-up and drop off from select hotels (if option selected)
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities (Optional)
  • Hotel pick-up and drop off (If self-drive option selected)
  • External Hoover Dam Tour (if option not selected)
Additional Information

Discover the breathtaking allure of Emerald Cave and the fascinating history of Black Canyon on a guided kayak tour spanning 4–6 miles along the Colorado River. Glide through pristine waters, capture memorable photographs, and uncover the stories behind historic landmarks tucked within the canyon walls. Relish a deli-catered lunch and take a refreshing…

Location
25660 Willow Beach Rd
Willow Beach Road
Please meet your guide at the Paddle craft launch beach 20 minutes before your tour start time to get fitted with life vests and kayaks. Tours will begin promptly at their scheduled start time. Please do not use ride share as there is no cell reception to book your return ride.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Melisa
Sep 3, 2025
Grand Ride to the Emerald Caves & Back - Faith was very professional, very knowledgeable of the Canyon in the Colorado river. Friendly helpful took care of us. Her verbal directions were very clear. Very personable, young lady. We were able to meet the owner at there shop and she was very nice and helpful. M. McDaniel
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Aleksandrapt6018ih
Aug 30, 2025
Amazing kayaking experience 🎉 - We had such a wonderful time kayaking — everything was well organized from start to finish. The guide was professional, friendly, and made sure everyone felt safe and confident, even those new to kayaking. The route was absolutely stunning, especially paddling through the caves and along the cliffs. The water was calm and clear, and we even had time to stop for photos and enjoy the peaceful surroundings. It was a perfect mix of adventure and relaxation. Highly recommended for anyone looking to explore nature in a unique and memorable way!
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K545nrdianneh
Aug 30, 2025
Arcade faith made our trip so amazing because of her will be back again. - Arcade faith was amazing and extremely friendly, she was very informative and knowledgeable. Learn so much about the beginning of Hoover Dam and the Emerald Cave, and where this all started from very interesting. Because of our guide faith will be coming back to do it again I think next time we’ll try the Hoover dam experience. Loved every minute of it.
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Bushards_99
Aug 25, 2025
Emerald cave kayaking tour - My Wife and I never kayaked before so we decided to take this tour and it was fantastic. Our guided Faith and Maddy showed us everything we needed to know about the kayak and how to paddle and use the rudder. This was a four mile round trip with a small scenic hike and lunch. We were very impressed with the guide’s experience with kayaking and nature. We paddled as a group to emerald cave and to echo cave. Both were very interesting and beautiful. Thanks for a wonderful day.
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Jacquelinegz9689rj
Aug 24, 2025
Best celebration of our 36th anniversary - We recently took the Emerald Cave Kayak Tour, and it was unforgettable! Our guide, Faith, provided us with breathtaking views of the stunning cave and crystal-clear waters. As a nature lover, this adventure was a dream come true. The highlight was exploring one of nature's hidden gems and enjoying lunch along the way. The three-hour tour was well-paced, and I appreciated the recommendation to bring sunscreen and water shoes. Don't miss the chance to experience the beauty of the Emerald Cave with an expert guide. I can't wait to go back!
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Rickrt226sb
Aug 22, 2025
Faith & Maddie were nothing short of Amazing!! - We really had the best time!! The beauty of the canyon and all it has to offer (views, wildlife, and clarity of the water) was more than worth going! Our guides (Faith & Maddie - request them if you can!) were not only VERY friendly & fun, but very knowledgeable with much to teach, helpful, professional, and went out of their way to make sure we had the best experience! If/when we come back this way, we will do another adventure through them! Run, don’t walk to sign up for your own adventure!! ~ Rick & Tracy
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Sheryl_c
Aug 10, 2025
Kayaking the Colorado - The trip was wonderful. Ray was a perfect guide. We were able to enjoy the beauty and nature of this spectacular area. Thanks for sharing.
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Mitchel_r
Aug 9, 2025
Great time! - I opted for the Shuttle Option, and was not disappointed! Our Guide/Driver Faith was professional, down to earth, and very friendly. Along the drive up to Willow Beach she provided some interesting facts about what we’re seeing (e.g Boulder City, trail heads, hot springs etc). It was reassuring to know she was Wildness First Aid certified and our first responder so, heaven forbid anything go wrong, we’d be safe in her hands. The overall trip was very enjoyable and easy to get launched, paddling and enjoying the lake. My personal favourite part was swimming in Lake Mead, and seeing the trail of surveyors from when the Hoover Dam location was being considered. Highly recommend this tour!! Lunch was great and snacks/water were plentiful during the excursion.
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Julie_b
Aug 4, 2025
Well done. - Well done! Very caring and well trained staff. First aid certified and works well with other guides for any problems.
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Miranda_j
Aug 4, 2025
Did not get what I paid for and tour was unsafe! - I have booked twice with this company, once in September 2024 and then again in August 2025. Both times, there were last minute changes and I did not get the tour I paid for. For the first trip, I was traveling alone and they upgraded my trip to a different tour. I only had to pay for the cost of the lunch, an additional $10. The tour was fantastic and the guide was great. This was my first time ever kayaking and the pace was good for beginners, with lots of breaks and opportunities to enjoy the scenery. The last minute change was dealt with reasonably and didn't alter my plans much so I gave them another chance. For my most recent trip, I booked the upgraded tour with lunch and transportation for my partner and myself. Neither of us are terribly athletic so I thought this would be a good break from the Vegas Strip and summer sun based on my last experience. The day before the trip, the company called to say we had to move the time of our tour. I was not able to do this based on other plans so I told them I would need to cancel. They said the other option would be to downgrade to the express tour departing at the original time we had booked. I agreed on the condition that the booking be changed and I would be refunded the difference in cost. Over the next 24 hours, I continued to get reminder emails and details on the original deluxe booking. The morning of the tour, I received a email saying that a rebooking and refund could not be initiated. We showed up at the scheduled time not knowing (a) if the tour would be happening or (b) what tour we would actually be getting. The tour guide confirmed it was the express tour but could answer any questions about refunds. It turned out that the express tour was not shorter in kayaking length but was only slightly shorter in total time because there was no lunch and no breaks. The express tour is not suitable for beginners and was a difficult tour to complete. Both my partner and I were exhausted, kayaking for nearly 4 hours without the opportunity to stop and rest. The tour guide was inadequately trained and lacked professionalism. No training was provided, leading to an unsafe tip over for my partner, and safety and technique questions unanswered. There was not enough water provided to be adequately hydrated in the desert summer sun and no snacks were offered until the journey back to the city. Based on the inconsistency in tour experiences, the last minute changes to tours, and the safety concerns, I would not recommend this tour or tour company!
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).