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Emerald Cave Tour: Explore Algae-Rich Waters
5.0
10 Ratings
Willow Beach
Discover Emerald Cave’s stunning beauty on a guided kayak tour. Enjoy personalized service, top-quality kayaks, and certified guides. Book now for a tranquil adventure.
Discover Emerald Cave’s stunning beauty on a guided kayak tour. Enjoy personalized service, top-quality kayaks, and certified guides. Book now for a tranquil adventure.
Duration:
2 hours, 15 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- 25804 N Willow Beach - Embark on a captivating 2-hour guided kayaking adventure on the stunning emerald waters of Willow Beach, AZ. Uncover the beauty of the Colorado River’s black canyons and enjoy a hike to breathtaking vistas overlooking the Emerald Waters.
- 25804 N Willow Beach - Embark on a captivating 2-hour guided kayaking adventure on the stunning emerald waters of Willow Beach, AZ. Uncover the beauty of the Colorado River’s black canyons and enjoy a hike to breathtaking vistas overlooking the Emerald Waters.
What's Included
- Professional Bi-lingual Certified Tour Guide
- Guided Kayaking Tour
- Single or Tandem (2 person) Kayak
- Use of Kayaking Equipment
- Clean Safety Vest, Paddles, & Personal Dry Bag
- Bilge Pump for safety
- Waterproof Phone Case and Optional Clean Sun Hat
- Premium Sealed Snacks and Ice Cold Bottled Water
- Professional Bi-lingual Certified Tour Guide
- Guided Kayaking Tour
- Single or Tandem (2 person) Kayak
- Use of Kayaking Equipment
- Clean Safety Vest, Paddles, & Personal Dry Bag
- Bilge Pump for safety
- Waterproof Phone Case and Optional Clean Sun Hat
- Premium Sealed Snacks and Ice Cold Bottled Water
What's Not Included
- National Park Fee (included w/transport; not included w/self-drive or without transport option)
- National Park Fee (included w/transport; not included w/self-drive or without transport option)
Additional Information
This tour takes you to Emerald Cave, a popular location. The lake is known for its emerald green color, which comes from its algae-rich waters. While Emerald Cave is frequently featured on social media and can have long lines, it only accommodates 8-10 people at a time. However, you can see the same beautiful emerald waters at various other spots around…
This tour takes you to Emerald Cave, a popular location. The lake is known for its emerald green color, which comes from its algae-rich waters. While Emerald Cave is frequently featured on social media and can have long lines, it only accommodates 8-10 people at a time. However, you can see the same beautiful emerald waters at various other spots around the lake. We encourage you to explore and appreciate the entire area and its stunning beauty. Our tour guides are certified in Wilderness First Aid, CPR, and ACA II, ensuring your safety. We also use top-quality Wilderness Systems kayaks for your protection. We focus on providing a tranquil and enjoyable experience. Quality and personalized service are our priorities.
- Emotional Support Animals, Pets (dogs), or Service Animals are NOT allowed on GUIDED tours - please see rentals for options. For clarification on this section, please visit the DOJ website and ADA guidelines.
- Online risk waivers MUST be completed 1 day before event, failure to do so will result in forfeiting event with no refund.
- We do make reasonable accomodations for individuals with disabilities, please contact us so that we may better guide you with options.
- Please note that there is 260lb/118kg/18st weight restriction for single kayaks and 550lb/250kg/39st for 2 person kayaks.
- Vessels have weight restrictions of 260lb / 118kg / 18st PER PERSON for safety reasons per manufacturer of equipment.
- We offer additional tours designed for beginners or those who prefer a more relaxed experience. Please see “Scenic Escape” option. We also offer shuttle options
Location
25804 N Willow Beach
North Willow Beach
Designated Paddlecraft Launch Area
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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(10 Ratings)
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Cruiser66397286868
Dec 28, 2025
Reasonably priced and most trustworthy - As an international tourist and first time kayaker, I felt reassured about my safety with Gio's keen attention to details and guiding us to prep well for the water adventure. David's relaxed demeanor and knowledge helped us navigate with confidence. We felt warmth and trusted Gio from the very first conversation. I highly recommend their guided tour and their pricing was very reasonable as compared to others.
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Gracialee3
Oct 28, 2025
PERFECT !!! - Kayaking at the end of October turned out to be one of those moments I’ll never forget. The weather was perfect: cool breeze, soft sunlight, and that quiet kind of calm you only get early in the morning. We had a private kayaking session, just us and the still water, and it felt so peaceful.
David, our guide, was excellent, friendly, patient, and really knew how to make the whole experience enjoyable. He shared stories about the area and gave us time to just pause and take in the view. The reflections on the water, the sound of paddles, and the feeling of being surrounded by nature, everything was so simple yet unforgettable.
Honestly, it was one of those mornings that make you slow down and just appreciate where you are. I’d do it all over again in a heartbeat. 🌊☀️🛶
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329leidyq
Oct 21, 2025
100% Recommended - A wonderful experience! We are looking for fun things to do in Las Vegas as a family and Ez Kayak Tours & Rentals appeared as the best choice. We went kayaking on the Colorado River near Emerald Cove and Willow Beach. The views were beautiful and the place very quiet.
We can't swim well, but we feel safe all the time. The Ez Kayak guides were very friendly and patient. It's a family adventure we'll never forget. Highly recommended for everyone!
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Yosvanyq759
Oct 21, 2025
Fantastic adventure - Fantastic adventure! I checked out several other companies before choosing Ez Kayak, including LVCKC, Blazin’ Paddles, River Dogz LV, Evolution Expeditions, Desert Adventures, and even Willow Beach Marina. In the end, Ez Kayak Tours and Rentals stood out as the best overall choice — best value, best service, and best experience.
I brought my wife and two children, and this will be a memory we’ll cherish for a lifetime. We’re non-swimmers, but the guides made us feel completely safe and at ease the entire time. I kept searching for the best things to do in Las Vegas with family and “kayaking near me,” and Ez Kayak kept showing up — now I understand why they have a perfect 5.0 rating.
The Emerald Cove cave itself is overhyped, so skip the line if it’s long, but the Colorado River, scenic views, and wildlife are absolutely incredible. Willow Beach is stunning, and being just 45 minutes from the Las Vegas Strip makes it the perfect outdoor adventure. This is a truly family-friendly experience that I’d recommend to anyone visiting Las Vegas!
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Darlene_and_joe
Oct 15, 2025
Best Tour company ever - EZ Kayak Tours was the best experience ever!!! The booking with Gio was easy. He reminds you of what great customer experience used to be. He was communicative and made sure all our needs were met. Our schedule had to be adjusted due to expected winds that day. We finished our tour in beautiful weather. On the day of the tour, our guide Dave, was the best. He provided us with hats if we needed, water and later snacks. Myself, my daughter and a best friend kayaked out to Emerald Cove and then stopped to enjoy the view at Bob's beach before paddling back. If this 73 year old great grandmother can do this, so can you and I recommend you book with EZ Kayak Tours. Thanks Gio and Dave for helping us make wonderful memories.
Just so you know, I don't give out fantastic reviews easily. You guys made it fantastic.
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Excursion13320704948
Sep 22, 2025
Great experience - This experience was great, personally I like paddleboard more than kayak that is why I choose that one And I highly recommend it. The crew was very sweet and kind, they gave us snacks and water for the ride.
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Amy
Jun 25, 2025
Must do when in Vegas! - Wonderful experience!! David and Don were helpful and welcoming - we felt right at home!! Must do when in Vegas! We will be back and plan on doing the longer route!!
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Katarinaren14
Jun 23, 2025
Superb and and a must try experience - The views were amazing and breath taking.David our tour guide was so one of a kind.He took take care of us the whole entire trip.Will definitely be coming back.
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Maca498
Jun 20, 2025
Had a Blast! - Our family had a blast, scenery and water were amazing. Don was our guide and he was excellent, we will be back to explore again.
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323darylc
May 9, 2025
Amazing day on the Colorado - My father and I had an amazing time! The views were amazing and Don,our guide, was the man! He made us feel comfortable and gave us plenty of useful information. We will definitely be coming back.
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