Kayak Adventure: Explore Emerald Cave

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Willow Beach

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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: 6 hours

Cancellation: 24 hours

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Highlights

25804 N Willow Beach - Discover the stunning Black Canyon!
Begin your adventure at Willow Beach, where you can rent a kayak or paddleboard for an unforgettable day!
This rental lasts 4-4.5 hours, with meeting times at Willow Beach between 9am and 10am. All equipment must be returned by 2:30pm.
If you opt for the shuttle service, pickup is at 9am…

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

National park fee
Tour guide - this is a kayak rental, not a guided kayak tour
If you meet us at the launch site, National Park entrance fee per vehicle is

Additional Information

Rent top-notch single or tandem kayaks, or stand-up paddleboards (SUPs), for a leisurely journey to Emerald Cave along the picturesque Colorado River, just a short distance from Las Vegas. Choose the shuttle and hotel pickup option for hassle-free roundtrip transportation and included National Park entry, or opt for self-drive for ultimate flexibility…

Location

25804 N Willow Beach

North Willow Beach

If you take the shuttle, pick up is at 9am at the Mandalay Bay Hotel - Main Entrance, Lower Level - Valet pickup area. If you drive yourself, we will meet you at Willow Beach, AZ between 9 and 10am - designated paddle-craft area, far left side of the beach. The kayaks must be returned by 1:30pm PT.

Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings

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E3318fvmaddyc

May 14, 2026

Loved it! - Absolutely incredible experience! Justin the tour guide was amazing and had some fun jokes. 10/10 would do it again for sure.

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477brennenw

May 14, 2026

Well worth the money - This tour was well worth the money. Our guide Jonny was very entertaining and educational from pick up to drop off. I went solo and the group that I was with were awesome and friendly. The day of, Jonny text everyone detailed instructions on how to get to the pick up. I was staying at the Luxor hotel so I took the free tram from there to mandalay bay where the shuttle pick up was at

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David_b

May 12, 2026

Great times! - It was a great experience, it was my wife and step sons first time on a kayak, we got a little tutorial how to paddle, get in and off the kayak and how to avoid injuries in terms of rowing, the “cave” we actually passed by due to us thinking “that can’t be it” as we passed it due to it being so small, we went an additional mile still beautiful if you go further you will go come across an entire empty place where echos sound pretty awesome, I will say the only down side is that there were tons of mosquitos, bring repellant, and have proper form or your elbows will hurt, over all beautiful we saw 3 big horn sheep, you can’t swim by the shore where you take off with your kayak, so make sure to stop further up stream at some spots to jump into the water, definitely go again.

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Ricardo_k

May 7, 2026

Reliable and professional - Reliable company for rental (and guide) of kayaks and paddles. Good instruction. This is the second time we have booked with them

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Weirddoe

Apr 28, 2026

Pure Peace & Paddles - Everything was smooth and easy from booking to being dropped off at the end of the day. There is a shop at the marina where you can buy water shoes/shirts/waterproof bags/sunscreen/hats etc. If needed. Our tour guide, Zen, was fantastic! Super chill with lots of knowledge and he really made our day feel special with some awesome surprises along the way! Can't thank him enough for a lovely last day of our holiday. As first timers, the kayaking instructions were super clear and we were in the water in no time, the journey up the river was so peaceful and the views were stunning. Zen even pointed out lots of views and cool facts on the roadtrip to and from Willow Beach. You really are in great hands and in for an epic day from start to finish, thank you!!

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Megan_s

Apr 23, 2026

Great day trip! - Zen and Austin were great guides! Patient, funny and informative. Safe and scenic kayak trip and highly recommend to others.

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James_c

Apr 22, 2026

Fun filled time! - Triston was great! Got us out there and on the water fast and made it a fun time! Lots of jokes and good music on the way home made it seem like a quick trip there and back!

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Sarah_s

Apr 21, 2026

Loved it - Arrive a bit early to ensure you’re able to find the location okay and to ensure you have everything you need such as water and perhaps granola bars. They provided us with cold waters also which was amazing! Ensure you have a hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen! Water shoes can help if you wanted to get out. It was a very easy kayak adventure with exquisite views and some history! One of the highlights of our vacation, totally worth it!

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Allison_c

Apr 15, 2026

Best day off with friends - Had the best time with my friends. The best part of the trip was finding a little side beach and spending the day out on the water. I’m thankful we picked a non tour experience because we were able to go at a pace we wanted for the day. If you picked guided it’s way more structured of a trip. Regardless everyone in charge was super kind and helpful. 10/10

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