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    Guided Emerald Cave Kayaking Tour With Shuttle

    Paddle Black Canyon to Emerald Cave with shuttle and park entry

    5.0 stars• 4.2K reviews

    Duration

    4 Hours

    Includes

    Shuttle, Park entry, Lunch

    Highlights

    Kayak on the Colorado River through Black Canyon’s volcanic walls and stop at Emerald Cave. Take breaks to hike to a historical site and enjoy lunch on a remote beach.

    • Explore Emerald Cave, a small cut-out of the mountain
    • Paddle 4 to 6 miles (6.4 to 9.6 km) on the Colorado River
    • Hike up a hill to a historical site with canyon views
    • Watch for wildlife along Nevada and Arizona shorelines
    • Follow a professional guide in a touring kayak with rudder

    What's Included

    • Shuttle
    • Park entry
    • Professional guide(s)
    • Touring kayak with rudder
    • Catered lunch (several selections)
    • Bottled water, juice, and snacks

    Things to know

    All times are in Pacific Time. An online waiver must be completed no later than the day before your scheduled tour.

    Cancellation Policy

    Cancel at least 48 hours before start for a full refund, minus a 6% credit card processing fee or $65 per person fee for the full day tour. No refunds within 48 hours of start, for arriving late, or no-shows. Reschedules may be subject to a $40 per person rebooking fee.

    Product ID: S3R6Z7

    FAQs

    Plan around Pacific Time for all tour times.

    Complete the online waiver no later than the day before your scheduled tour. Every participant must complete a waiver.

    Arrive 30 minutes before your tour start time.

    Experience provided by Evolution Expeditions

    Related locations

    Lake Mead National Recreation Area

    Admission included

    Standing at the edge of Lake Mead National Recreation Area, the contrast hits you immediately: deep blue water stretching toward rust-red canyon walls under an open Mojave sky. The reservoir, formed by Hoover Dam on the Colorado River, is one of the largest in the United States. Whether you arrive by kayak, hiking boot, or fishing rod, Lake Mead National Recreation Area rewards every kind of outdoor curiosity with landscapes that shift from shoreline to desert plateau in a matter of miles.

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    Person – With Shuttle + Park Entry

    $206.90

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    Review summary

    5.0
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    The guides here really make the experience special. Faith, Calvin, Soren, Ryan, Jeff, and Maggie all get enthusiastic shoutouts for being knowledgeable, professional, and genuinely passionate about sharing the area's ecology, geology, and history. Reviewers consistently mention feeling safe and well-cared-for, even complete beginners who'd never kayaked before. The tandem kayaks come equipped with rudders that make paddling easier, and guides adjust the pace to accommodate different skill levels while keeping the group together. The Emerald Cave tour is the clear favorite, with travelers calling it a highlight of their Vegas trips. The full-day option includes tasty lunches and plenty of snacks and water throughout. Logistics are smooth too, with clear pre-trip instructions, reliable hotel pickups, and helpful communication about what to bring. Many visitors add the Hoover Dam stop for a full-day adventure. The calm water and stunning scenery offer a refreshing escape from the Strip, and you might even spot bighorn sheep or eagles along the way.

    What people are saying

    Review 1 of 5
    5/5

    This experience will go down as one of the best excursions I've ever been on. It's not because of the sights, or the weather, or the nice lunch that they pack for you... it was Faith our guide that made this experience unforgettable. She was such a down to earth person. She has a demeanor that most people could only wish to have. Her thoughtfulness and love of what she does is unmatched. She truly cares about taking care of who she's guiding. On our way back to the beach, we got caught in a wind storm. A grandmother, her granddaughter and sick dog were stranded and grandma needed help. Faith told us to go back to the beach without her and she would tow the stranded family back with her. We weren't going to let that happen, so we had her link us all up and we got the grandmother to where she needed to be. If I ever get back out there, I will definitely request Faith again. She became an instant friend who will always be remembered for her humor and kindness. She's definitely a five star person who loves what she does. Thank you Faith!!

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    Paul Heise

    September 2, 2026

    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    This experience will go down as one of the best excursions I've ever been on. It's not because of the sights, or the weather, or the nice lunch that they pack for you... it was Faith our guide that made this experience unforgettable. She was such a down to earth person. She has a demeanor that most people could only wish to have. Her thoughtfulness and love of what she does is unmatched. She truly cares about taking care of who she's guiding. On our way back to the beach, we got caught in a wind storm. A grandmother, her granddaughter and sick dog were stranded and grandma needed help. Faith told us to go back to the beach without her and she would tow the stranded family back with her. We weren't going to let that happen, so we had her link us all up and we got the grandmother to where she needed to be. If I ever get back out there, I will definitely request Faith again. She became an instant friend who will always be remembered for her humor and kindness. She's definitely a five star person who loves what she does. Thank you Faith!!

    Photo of Paul Heise

    Paul Heise

    September 2, 2026

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