Paddle a guided 5-mile Black Canyon tour to Emerald Cave
6 hours
Guide, kayaks, shuttle
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.
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).
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.
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.
Las Vegas
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.
We had a great time and would definitely go again. Triston was a great guide and very knowledgeable about the area. I’m so happy we did the night tour and got to be the only ones out on the water. It was a lot of fun.
Nicole Stanton
May 23, 2026
We had a great time and would definitely go again. Triston was a great guide and very knowledgeable about the area. I’m so happy we did the night tour and got to be the only ones out on the water. It was a lot of fun.
Nicole Stanton
May 23, 2026