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Emerald Cave Kayak Tour: Scenic Black Canyon
4.9
2,742 Ratings
Willow Beach
Experience the stunning beauty of the Colorado River on a thrilling kayak tour to Emerald Cave. Join us for an unforgettable adventure in the desert!
Experience the stunning beauty of the Colorado River on a thrilling kayak tour to Emerald Cave. Join us for an unforgettable adventure in the desert!
Duration:
6 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- 25804 N Willow Beach - Set off on a 3-hour, 5-mile round-trip kayaking adventure through the breathtaking Black Canyon. Begin your journey at Willow Beach, where a U.S. National Kayak Champion guide will ensure you are ready for an unforgettable experience. This intimate tour, capped at 12 paddlers, guarantees personalized attention as you…
- 25804 N Willow Beach - Set off on a 3-hour, 5-mile round-trip kayaking adventure through the breathtaking Black Canyon. Begin your journey at Willow Beach, where a U.S. National Kayak Champion guide will ensure you are ready for an unforgettable experience. This intimate tour, capped at 12 paddlers, guarantees personalized attention as you discover the canyon’s wonders. Paddle through Black Canyon, keeping an eye out for Desert Big Horn Sheep and Bald Eagles. Your first stop is a historical overlook one mile upstream, offering stunning views of the legendary Colorado River, with a 5-6 minute hike included. Gain insights into the river’s historical importance from your guide, and wrap up your tour with a visit to the enchanting (and very Instagram-worthy) Emerald Cave. Fun and excitement are assured—reserve your Emerald Cave kayak tour today!
What's Included
- Round Trip Transportation from the Mandalay Bay Hotel (if ‘With Shuttle’ option selected)
- Professional kayak tour guide
- Single or double kayak and life vest
- Snacks, banana, granola bar, water
- Round Trip Transportation from the Mandalay Bay Hotel (if ‘With Shuttle’ option selected)
- Professional kayak tour guide
- Single or double kayak and life vest
- Snacks, banana, granola bar, water
What's Not Included
- Round-Trip Transportation (if SELF-DRIVE option selected)
- National Park Fee is $15 per person if you choose the shuttle option.
- If you meet us at the launch site, National Park charges a $25 entrance fee per vehicle.
- Natinal Park Entrance is FREE with NPS Card, Millitary ID, Veteran ID and kids under 16.
- Round-Trip Transportation (if SELF-DRIVE option selected)
- National Park Fee is $15 per person if you choose the shuttle option.
- If you meet us at the launch site, National Park charges a $25 entrance fee per vehicle.
- Natinal Park Entrance is FREE with NPS Card, Millitary ID, Veteran ID and kids under 16.
Additional Information
This 3-hour guided kayaking adventure is perfect for all experience levels, featuring a picturesque 4 to 5-mile roundtrip from Willow Beach to the enchanting Emerald Cave. The tour includes a stop for snacks, swimming, and a short hike. With small-group sizes and led by skilled guides, participants receive ample attention whether paddling alone or with…
This 3-hour guided kayaking adventure is perfect for all experience levels, featuring a picturesque 4 to 5-mile roundtrip from Willow Beach to the enchanting Emerald Cave. The tour includes a stop for snacks, swimming, and a short hike. With small-group sizes and led by skilled guides, participants receive ample attention whether paddling alone or with companions. Wildlife is frequently spotted along the Black Canyon’s striking volcanic cliffs. For added ease, an optional shuttle service from Mandalay Bay offers hassle-free transportation, with park entry included in the shuttle package, ensuring a simple and unforgettable excursion just outside Las Vegas.
- Maximum weight limit is 300lb/person
- What to bring? Hat, sunglasses, sunblock, water shoes, comfortable clothing, swimsuit (under clothes)
- It’s a family friendly group activity, NO ALCOHOL OR SMOKING ALLOWED
- Only service animals are allowed on this tour with SELF-DRIVE option only
- Please note that if you bring any electronics with you during the tour, it is highly recommended to bring a waterproof case
Location
25804 N Willow Beach
North Willow Beach
If you booked the 'WITH SHUTTLE' option, we will meet at Mandalay Bay at the Valet Pick-up area at 9am. If you booked the 'SELF-DRIVE' option then you will meet us at 10am at Willow Beach.
A text message with all details will be sent to you one day before your trip.
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
4.9
(2742 Ratings)
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N_c0le0nh
Aug 10, 2025
10 out of 10 - Ask for Jonny if you take this tour. He’s amazing, very experienced, and had a positive attitude the entire time. The kids that were on the tour loved him.
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J_l
Aug 10, 2025
Best time!! - Great guide. Party of 8. Everyone had an amazing time. This is a must while in Vegas! Our tour guide was great. He was supportive, helpful, educational, and insightful. He knew the water, had amazing kayaking skills, and encouraged beginners. By the end we were all pros on the water. Beautiful scenery. Loved seeing the rams. Will def do again!!!
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Anakaren_l
Aug 10, 2025
Went For My Husband... - Went For My Husband Birthday & It Was An Amazing Experience!!! The Tour Guy was awesome!! Will definitely come again to do this!
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Sindia_z
Aug 10, 2025
Do it ! - So much fun! The water was refreshing and the experience was great exercise. Our tour guide Johnny was attentive and super helpful. Taking pictures and videos. We appreciate the attention to detail.
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Staci_w
Aug 9, 2025
Great day in the great outdoors! - We had an amazing day on the river! Our guide (Johnny) was sociable, knowledgeable, and helpful! He was even the group’s personal photographer for the day! The company was responsive, professional, and worked with our schedule issues. We did a double kayak—one of us hadn’t ever kayaked before. We picked it up quickly. Pickup at Mandalay Bay was easy! We got texts the day before and the morning of, with pictures on how to locate transport. Would 100% do this again with this same company! Highly recommend!
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Tjlaws4yahoocom
Aug 9, 2025
Lexe was are guide and... - Lexe was are guide and transport threw the whole day. Explained all the high points along the way. We had a blast the water and the views were great! Diffently worth doing yo fet out of the heat.
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Tracey_e
Aug 7, 2025
Phenomenal - All I can say is WOW 😮 from beginning to end was phenomenal, enjoyable and absolutely beautiful, our tour guide Casey was incredible he went out of his way the whole day to make our experience the best and he succeeded. Highly recommend 👍🏻, Book it you will not regret it at all
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Marilyn_s
Aug 6, 2025
A well worth time - Directions and meeting point were well thought out and executed. Amount of time to paddle to the cave and back was just long enough to enjoy the outing, but not too short to feel as if it was flying by.Robbie took care to ensure we felt secure and comfortable before taking off from shore. Snacks and water provided at the halfway point were greatly appreciated. Robbie provided history of the area while paddling Robbie even provided some Canadian jokes which we appreciated being from Toronto.
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Ryan_j
Aug 5, 2025
Great experience , would absolutely book again - Would highly recommend this kayak tour- we were worried about doing the tour in the summer with the really hot temperatures but once you’re in the water it was easy enough to use it to keep cool so we didn’t feel too hot/uncomfortable at any point. The pickup and drop off option was excellent - made for a more convenient experience and our tour guide Jenny shared interesting information about the sights along the way as well. The kayak trip itself was excellent, Jenny again did a great job sharing information and pointing things out. The whole area and cave were really cool to see - 10/10 would do again and bring our friends.
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Lauren_m
Aug 4, 2025
Perfect outdoorsy activity on your Vegas vacation - Very fun experience! A great break from the hustle and bustle of Vegas. We were exhausted afterwards but it was well worth it!! Beautiful views, amazing guide and very fun day all around.
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