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Colorado River Kayak Tour: Paddle to Emerald Cave
4.9
4,733 Ratings
Willow Beach
Embark on a thrilling kayak tour of the Colorado River and discover the hidden gem of Emerald Cove. Explore the stunning beauty of the Black Canyon and make unforgettable memories on your Vegas vacation!
Embark on a thrilling kayak tour of the Colorado River and discover the hidden gem of Emerald Cove. Explore the stunning beauty of the Black Canyon and make unforgettable memories on your Vegas vacation!
Duration:
6 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Willow Beach Marina - Start your kayaking journey at Willow Beach Marina, where you can glide through the pristine waters of the Colorado River, enveloped by breathtaking desert landscapes. This guided tour is perfect for all skill levels and offers an unforgettable outdoor adventure just outside Las Vegas. Revel in the river’s beauty and its…
- Willow Beach Marina - Start your kayaking journey at Willow Beach Marina, where you can glide through the pristine waters of the Colorado River, enveloped by breathtaking desert landscapes. This guided tour is perfect for all skill levels and offers an unforgettable outdoor adventure just outside Las Vegas. Revel in the river’s beauty and its dramatic canyons, a must-see for both novice and experienced paddlers.
- Colorado River - Dive into the awe-inspiring scenery of Black Canyon as you kayak through the emerald-green waters of the Colorado River, bordered by towering cliffs and stunning desert vistas. This guided paddling excursion provides a tranquil retreat into nature, ideal for all skill levels. Uncover the hidden splendor of Nevada’s wilderness just outside Las Vegas on this memorable outdoor journey.
- Emerald Cove - Experience the enchantment of Emerald Cove, a stunning grotto where sunlight turns the water into a brilliant emerald green. Paddle into this magical natural wonder for a serene and unforgettable experience, surrounded by magnificent rock formations.
What's Included
- Bottled water
- All Safety Equipment
- National Park Entrance Fees (Hotel pickups only)
- Snacks
- Kayak Tour in Single (1 person) or Tandem (2 person) Kayaks
- Pick-up and drop off from select hotels (if option selected)
- Bottled water
- All Safety Equipment
- National Park Entrance Fees (Hotel pickups only)
- Snacks
- Kayak Tour in Single (1 person) or Tandem (2 person) Kayaks
- Pick-up and drop off from select hotels (if option selected)
What's Not Included
- Hotel pick-up and drop off (if self-drive option selected)
- Lunch
- National Park Entrance Fee (Self-drive only)
- Gratuities
- Hotel pick-up and drop off (if self-drive option selected)
- Lunch
- National Park Entrance Fee (Self-drive only)
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Embark on a mesmerizing journey along the Colorado River with a guided kayak tour through the scenic Black Canyon, leading to the stunning Emerald Cove. Glide through pristine waters, admire the majestic canyon walls, and unwind in the tranquil ambiance of this secluded grotto—an unforgettable highlight of any Las Vegas trip. Ideal for both nature…
Embark on a mesmerizing journey along the Colorado River with a guided kayak tour through the scenic Black Canyon, leading to the stunning Emerald Cove. Glide through pristine waters, admire the majestic canyon walls, and unwind in the tranquil ambiance of this secluded grotto—an unforgettable highlight of any Las Vegas trip. Ideal for both nature enthusiasts and thrill-seekers, this tour offers snacks, bottled water, and convenient hotel pick-up, with a self-drive option available. Discover why kayaking in Emerald Cove ranks among the top outdoor adventures near Las Vegas. Reserve your Black Canyon kayak tour today and create unforgettable memories just minutes from the Strip!
- Please be advised hotel pick-ups commence 60-90 minutes before the posted departure time
- Most days, tours fill up but in the event minimum numbers are not met, you will be offered another date or offer a full refund
- Emerald Cave is not a paddle through cave but more of a grotto style.
- By booking a tour, you assume all risks of your participation in this activity, whether known or unknown to you, including travel to and from the Activity or any events incidental to this Activity. You also agree to the release of images/video for the operator to use at their discretion
- National Park entry fee is only included with HOTEL PICKUPS, NOT SELF DRIVE!
- Please advise your kayak preference in the Special Requirements field at the time of booking (single or tandem)
- Weight limit is 260 lbs
Location
Willow Beach Marina
North Willow Beach
It is a 1-hour drive to Willow Beach Marina from the Las Vegas Strip. Launch times change throughout the year based on season. The operator will let you know 24-48 hours in advance what time to meet them at Willow Beach Marina.
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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(4733 Ratings)
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Lucy
Aug 25, 2025
Kayak Tour - Amazing experience! Preston our guide was great, very knowledgeable and laid back which made our trip really relaxing. Had so much fun on the river and the pick up and drop off was easy and efficient! Would highly recommend to anyone visiting vegas!
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Stacey_s
Aug 25, 2025
A must emerald cave kayaking tour!! - This was the best thing I’ve done over the years coming to Vegas. The river, views, emerald cave and tour guide was absolutely amazing! Our tour guide Julia was a delight with a wealth of knowledge that she was happy to share. 10/10 for this kayaking experience.
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X7183uqshelbyw
Aug 24, 2025
Easy Float with the River Dogz - River Dogz made a kayak day easy. Pick up was easy- communication was spot on and available shuttle was clean.
Gabby was our guide and did a phenomenal job keeping our group engaged, letting us know facts about the Colorado River, and keeping it fun. Life jackets, boats and equipment was kept in working order. River Dogz is doing things right for a guided trip
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Jessica_h
Aug 23, 2025
Perfect! - Perfection. We are total beginner kayakers and had SO much fun. Michelle was our guide. She is so knowledgeable, kind, charismatic, and approachable. We LOVED her and you can tell she not only loves her job but she's great at it! She made sure we were all applying sunscreen, eating snacks, drinking water, answered any questions we had, and even took amazing pictures for us! She went above and beyond by sending us photos later on too! This might be one of our new favorite things to do in the Vegas area. Gorgeous views, amazing guides, and safe transport provided. THANK YOU RIVER DOGZ and THANK YOU MICHELLE :)
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Natasha
Aug 23, 2025
Emerald Cave Kayak Tour - Amazing day out kayaking with Riverdogz. Such a great way to see the beautiful landscape and wildlife. This was a very well organised tour and I felt I was in safe hands. Our tour guide Tyler was also amazing. Tyler was very friendly, chatty and informative and went above and beyond to ensure each and every one of us had a fab time. I’ve been on 5 tours this week with various companies and Tyler was by far the best guide and this one of my favourite trips . The tour was very well organised and I highly recommend it to everyone as it’s suitable for all abilities ! 😁
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842expertb
Aug 23, 2025
Beautiful Day! - Such a Fun experience - the water felt fantastic on a hot August day! Michelle did a great job providing information, taking photos, and corralling our group along the river.
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Emilywx5727ha
Aug 22, 2025
Kayaking - Michelle was so awesome! Best tour guide I ever had. She’s thoughtful, funny and a blast! If there’s any feedback- maybe reach her how to move clouds! 😂😂
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Bobby_g
Aug 22, 2025
Michelle was excellent.... - Michelle was excellent. She was so nice, made us Canadians feel so welcomed. Thank You for everything, we had fun.
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D5182iptoml
Aug 22, 2025
Awesome! - Excellent trip. Was my first time kayaking and the guide was fantastic. She was knowledgeable and very helpful throughout the trip would highly recommend river dogs.
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Kerianne_o
Aug 22, 2025
I'll never be able to top this lol - bucket list. you need to do it. it was gorgeous. water was not rough at all. two of my friends did a tandem (2-person) boat and it was their first time kayaking and did great. bring sunblock. the guide did pack chips and oranges which was a nice surprise.
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