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    Guided Emerald Cave Kayak Tour From Las Vegas

    Paddle a guided 5-mile Black Canyon tour to Emerald Cave

    4.9 stars• 514 reviews
    From$138/ personincl. taxes and fees

    Duration

    6 hours

    Includes

    Guide, kayaks, shuttle

    Highlights

    Explore the Black Canyon on a guided 5-mile round-trip kayak tour from Willow Beach, with time to visit Emerald Cave. Paddle upstream to a historical overlook and scan the canyon for desert bighorn sheep and bald eagles.

    • Meet your guide at Willow Beach and get set up with your kayak and gear
    • Paddle a 5-mile round-trip route through the Black Canyon
    • Stop at a historical overlook about 1 mile upstream
    • Visit the green waters of Emerald Cave
    • Ride the provided shuttle service to and from the meeting area

    What's Included

    • Professional guide
    • Single or double kayaks
    • Paddles
    • Life vest (personal flotation device)
    • Snacks (granola bars, bananas)
    • Bottled water
    • Shuttle service

    Things to know

    Participants under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. No alcohol or smoking allowed. National Park entry fee is extra: $15 per adult with shuttle or $25 per vehicle if self-driving (kids under 16 free; NPS card or active military ID free).

    Cancellation Policy

    No refunds for cancellations within 24 hours. No-shows are charged full price. The operator may cancel due to weather or unsafe conditions; in that case they will reschedule, issue a credit, or refund depending on individual circumstances. They do not cancel due to rain, cold weather, or extreme heat.

    FAQs

    No. This is a family-friendly group activity, and alcohol and smoking are not allowed.

    Yes, all ages can join, but participants under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

    Bring a hat, sunglasses, sunblock, layered clothing, and a swimsuit (under your clothes). Water shoes are recommended (no flip-flops). A waterproof cellphone case is also recommended.

    Meeting details

    Las Vegas

    Experience provided by Las Vegas SUP Kayak Club

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    Single Kayak | With Shuttle

    $138.03

    Weight Limit 300 lbs

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    Double Kayak | With Shuttle

    $276.06

    Weight Limit 550 lbs | Price includes 2 people

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    Review summary

    4.9
    Excellent
    514 reviews•Google Maps
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    The guides here are genuinely the heart of this experience. Triston, Anthony, Kwame, and the rest of the crew come up repeatedly in reviews for being knowledgeable, patient, and fun to spend a day with. First-timers seem especially well taken care of, with guides circling back to help struggling paddlers and making sure everyone feels confident before heading out. The Emerald Cave kayak trip is the main draw, and the scenery clearly delivers. Conditions on the Colorado River can vary, and wind is a real factor that can make the paddle back more of a workout. On calmer days the river is glassy and the cave is uncrowded, on windier days it becomes a bit of an adventure. The company does take safety seriously and has canceled trips when conditions aren't right, which reviewers appreciated. Self-guided rentals and guided tours both get strong marks, and logistics like pickup from the Strip and clear meeting point instructions make the whole experience feel easy to manage. For a break from the casinos, this is a genuinely memorable way to spend a day outside Las Vegas.

    What people are saying

    Review 1 of 5
    5/5

    Great time we hit the emerald cove early morning July 4th and had a great time kayaking highly recommend this trip and it’s just an hour outside of Vegas

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    John Parker

    July 5, 2026

    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    Great time we hit the emerald cove early morning July 4th and had a great time kayaking highly recommend this trip and it’s just an hour outside of Vegas

    Photo of John Parker

    John Parker

    July 5, 2026

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