Kayak Adventure: Discover Emerald Cave

Discover Willow Beach’s hidden gems with self-guided kayak rentals. Paddle to Emerald Cave, enjoy flexible adventures, and relax under the sun.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights

Embark on a personal adventure with premium kayak rentals along the breathtaking Black Canyon section of the Colorado River. Enjoy comfortable sit-on-top kayaks, complete with paddles, life vests, dry bags, and essential safety equipment—everything required for a seamless day on the water.
Prior to setting off, knowledgeable guides will provide a brief…

What's Included
  • Youth Pricing
  • Bottled water
  • Tiered Pricing for Groups of 6 or More
  • Snacks
  • Single or Tandem Sit-On-Top Kayak
  • All Necessary Equipment
What's Not Included
  • Transportation services
  • National Park Vehicle Admission: (free for valid Military ID or the NPS card holder)
Additional Information

Escape the hustle and bustle for the serene beauty of canyon walls and open waters, just an hour from the Las Vegas Strip. Our self-guided kayak rentals offer the freedom to explore the Colorado River at your own pace, without a fixed schedule or a generic experience. Glide through the Black Canyon, marvel at the glow inside Emerald Cave, or discover…

Location
25650 Willow Beach Rd
Willow Beach Road
Your self-guided adventure begins at Willow Beach. Please note: the boat launch is NOT the meeting point. Head to the first beach on the left as you enter—Paddlecraft/Kayak Beach—where we’ll be waiting with your kayaks ready to launch
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Darrickf
Jun 2, 2026
Birthday day out - The guide was awesome and the kayaking experience on the Colorado River was wonderful. I felt very safe and the emerald cave was beautiful
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Darrick_f
Jun 2, 2026
Awesome relaxing trip. - This was an awesome experience and I would do it again. The staff were very friendly and nice. It felt free to be in the water to explore. I would highly recommend this to all my friends
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Carly
May 15, 2026
Special memories made - We were a group of international flight attendant friends from the UK, wanting to try something different on our downtime in Vegas. The communication via email between myself and Stephanie for starters was top notch compared to the other tour companies I tried. We had a great time on the water with Jared and Jake, they were really knowledgeable and friendly tour guides for our group of 6. This is a 4 hour, 4 mile round trip and the Emerald Cave at the half way point didn’t disappoint. Although the temperature was 38 degrees, it didn’t feel this hot when on the water and dipping my feet in periodically was refreshing. Trek Las Vegas provided me with a small waterproof bag for my small bag, and the tour also included unlimited snacks and water. My top tips would be, go for the afternoon tour as this provides the best pictures of the Emerald Cave due to where the sun is positioned by the time you get there and you will get that magical glow you see online! Secondly, the wind can get up in the afternoon a little, a double kayak is my recommendation as you could be rowing against this, this will prevent you becoming too tired, unless of course your fitness level is ok. The water is smooth, with no big waves, so no need to be nervous. We saw various wildlife such as a Bald Eagle and a mountain goat. The person sharing my kayak had never done this before and he had such a great time on his first go, so you don’t need to be experienced at all. The guides will provide you with some top tips. Get on the water and give it a go.
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Jim
May 2, 2026
Great day in the river - Jared and Ryan, our guides, super nice guys. The dropped stories and knowledge bombs on the way to the cave. You could tell they loved the river and showing it off to us. Their attitude made the day great.
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Takumi_k
May 2, 2026
Comfortable tour - It was a very comfortable kayaking tour. We had plenty of time to paddle and they prepared snacks and water, so we had a good time on the river. My guide Jake was also friendly and taught me a lot of knowledge on the beach. It is recommended to wear a swimsuit, as it can be hop-on or hop-off in the shallow water of the river, or paddled. If you are unsure of your strength, we recommend a two-seater kayak.
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Barbara_n
Apr 26, 2026
Day trip from Phoenix - We went on a family day outing to see the Emerald cave. The day was too overcast and we arrived early to see the wondrous color inside the cave, but overall was a great day. We did struggle with high wind gusts on our way back to the marina, but the wonderful team that we rented from recognized that we might be struggling and came to our rescue to haul us back safely
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From $69
up to 12 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).