Paddle Emerald Cave and stop at Hoover Dam
5 hrs
Kayak tour, Hoover Dam stop
Explore Emerald Cave by kayak after a stop at Hoover Dam. This combo experience pairs a kayaking tour with a visit to the dam.
Cancel at least 48 hours before start for a full refund minus a 6% credit card processing fee. No refunds within 48 hours, for late arrival, or no-shows. Rescheduling may incur a $40 per-person rebooking fee.
Complete the online waiver no later than the day before your tour. Ensure everyone in your group completes one.
Bring sun protection, water sandals or shoes (sneakers are fine), water-resistant clothing, and layers. Wear a bathing suit under your clothing, and bring a phone or camera for photos.
Plan around Pacific Time. The tour operates on Pacific Time only.
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.
We went on the Emerald Cave tour with Soren. It was such a blast. He was so full of knowledge and patient with our teenagers. It was a beautiful day, full of lots of laughs. It was an easy going tour, and was paced perfectly. Would absolutely go again! Thanks again Soren for an awesome day.
Amanda Ketchum
July 7, 2026
We went on the Emerald Cave tour with Soren. It was such a blast. He was so full of knowledge and patient with our teenagers. It was a beautiful day, full of lots of laughs. It was an easy going tour, and was paced perfectly. Would absolutely go again! Thanks again Soren for an awesome day.
Amanda Ketchum
July 7, 2026