Emerald Cave Kayak Rental with Optional Shuttle from Las Vegas

Experience the thrill of kayaking and stand up paddleboarding in Las Vegas. Rent single kayaks or SUP boards and explore the stunning Emerald Cave on the Colorado River.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • 25804 N Willow Beach - Discover the stunning vistas of Black Canyon!\n\nYour adventure begins at Willow Beach, where you’ll pick up your rented kayak or stand-up paddleboard (SUP) for an unforgettable day on the water!\n\nYou’ll be equipped with essential paddling and safety instructions, as well as insights into the local area. We’ll provide you with directions to the mesmerizing Emerald Cave, along with a complimentary bottle of water, a life jacket, a paddle, and your choice of a single or double kayak or SUP.\n\nAs you paddle upstream through Black Canyon, keep an eye on the riverbanks to spot the elusive Desert Big Horn Sheep or gaze skyward for a chance to see majestic Bald Eagles. Take a break at a historic overlook to experience breathtaking panoramic views of the iconic Colorado River. Cap off your journey with the tranquil green waters of Emerald Cave.\n\n▪ 4-4.5 hours of kayak rental\n▪ Encounter incredible desert wildlife\n▪ Explore the enchanting Emerald Cave\n\nWhat to pack?\nA hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, water-friendly footwear, layers of clothing, and a bathing suit (recommended during summer).
What's Included
  • Contact regarding choice of equipment: single or double kayak
  • Directions to surrounding destinations, Emerald Cave, and Black Canyon historical sites
  • Basic kayaking instructions
  • Choice of single or double kayak, or SUP, life vest, paddle, bottled water
  • Shuttle pickup from Mandalay Bay Hotel (if ‘with Shuttle’ option selected)
What's Not Included
  • If you drive yourself, National park fee is $25/vehicle, free for kids, military ID or NPS card.
  • If you take the shuttle, National park fee is $15/person, free for kids, military ID or NPS card
  • This is a kayak rental, not a guided kayak tour
Additional Information

Whether you are an experienced paddle sports enthusiast or just curious about how much fun you can have on the water, you’ve come to the right place. If you are looking for a way to relax in a beautiful environment, look no further! You can rent single/double kayaks or stand up paddle boards to enjoy the beautiful outdoors and all the Colorado River has to offer!

  • Basic kayaking instructions provided
  • Directions about all surrounding destinations, Emerald Cave and the Black Canyon
Location
25804 N Willow Beach
North Willow Beach
The meeting location is at Willow Beach - designated paddle-craft area, located on the far left side of the beach. 25804 N Willow Beach, White Hills, AZ 86445. Please do not UBER as there is no cell reception to arrange a ride back to Las Vegas.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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I9152ajchristinea
Sep 18, 2024
Best part of going to Vegas! - The trip was absolutely amazing. We had the most gorgeous day. Took our time paddling on our own tour. Stopped at the cave and different beaches and explored and swam. Would definitely go back!
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O5297wzcourtneyg
Sep 18, 2024
Fun times - If you get Madi. Just know she's amazing. She put up with My husband's Tom foolery the whole time. Lol. She made sure to call out any wildlife we saw and gave us some very fun facts about the river and it's history. She set a great pace and we really enjoyed our time on the Colorado. Even if I accidently did a polar dive when I flipped kayak
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Jeff_m
Sep 8, 2024
Good tour, could extend to provide time to see cave. - Tour was great, Guide was fun we chose to do the tour with the guide so we could paddle and explore. The only negative is the cave is literally 25 feet deep, room for 8 kayaks side by side. The optimal time to see the emerald is at 1:30.. we had to be back at the beach by 2… and it’s a 2 mile kayak back.. so didn’t get to experience the light. All in all it’s worth a visit. But I’d love to go on my own so that I can see the tiny cave and the light. Beware that other tour guides are pretty defensive when your get in ear shot and they tell you to leave… not cool. It’s a public place.
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Maeva_r
Aug 31, 2024
100/10 experience from Las Vegas - It was the most amazing experience ever! The tour guide Clayton was awesome and the nicest person and the kayaking was so beautiful! The water is so clear and green and it is so refreshing to be in it! The mountains around us are gorgeous all the way to the caves and back! I definitely recommend! Best tour you can get from Vegas!!!
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Leahaj2022
Aug 28, 2024
Amazing Time Kayaking - Our tour guide, Jonny, made our experience unforgettable! Views were breath taking, kayaking was fun, experience was 10/10.
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D3690ulbriand
Aug 28, 2024
A great experience - What an Amazing experience! The views were fantastic. I can not recommend this day out highly enough. Our guide was Clayton. He made the day what it was. From the moment of out pick up he explained everything really well and made it fun! The weather was perfect (a little bit windy on the return journey but easily manageable for the whole group) Clayton was a brilliant guide, ensured we all went at a comfortable pace and showed us lots of things and explained everything really well Thanks!
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Francois
Aug 25, 2024
Outing to the emerald cellars - Equipment in good condition but above all a very nice care by the manager on site. The site is beautiful🤩 The water is green as in the pictures but the caves are very small😊, which does not make less beautiful
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April_k
Aug 25, 2024
Great Adventure - Juston was a wonderful host and took great care of us. We even left an hour early to beat the high winds. Sights are breathtaking and kayak rental process was a breeze. Thanks for a great time! We had so much fun ❤️
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John_b
Sep 12, 2024
Enjoy a nice little kayaking.. - First, this was not a guided tour. Most the reviews say otherwise. It was just a rental. And that was okay. The "caves" are more coves. Easy to find and keep your eyes open for wildlife along the way. Highly recommended.
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William_r
Sep 2, 2024
We saw a lot of... - We saw a lot of wildlife.. goats..snakes. Eagles... Fish . Crawfish...I really enjoyed our time felt very lucky to see them in there natural habitat..
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