Rent a kayak or SUP with shuttle from Mandalay Bay
6 Hours Total From Pick-Up to Drop-Off
Shuttle, gear, life vest
Choose a single or double kayak, or a stand-up paddleboard, and ride a shuttle from Mandalay Bay Hotel to get on the water. You’ll get basic instruction plus directions to nearby spots like Emerald Cave and Black Canyon sites.
Ages 18+; if under 18, you must be accompanied by an adult 18 or over. Weight limits vary by equipment type: SUP 275 lbs, single kayak 300 lbs, double kayak 550 lbs, racing/performance board 250 lbs.
There are no refunds If you cancel within 24 hours of your scheduled tour.
Product ID: WN7DGZ
Yes. You pay a National Park entry fee of $15 per adult. Entry is free for anyone under 16, and for anyone with an National Park Service (NPS) card or Active Military ID.
Ages 18+. If you’re under 18, you must be accompanied by an adult 18 or over.
Yes. SUP boards have a 275 lb max; single kayaks 300 lb max; double kayaks 550 lb max; racing/performance boards 250 lb max.
Mandalay Bay Hotel - One level below the Main Entrance - Located on Beach Level- Shuttle/Touring Valet Area.
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.
My friends and I were visiting Las Vegas and so happy we picked this fun excursion to do! Jonny, our tour guide was great from the start, he is very communicative about pick up and made us feel comfortable/ at ease for first time kayaking! We did have to pay a park entrance fee per person (which I thought that was already included in the tour) but we were able to pick single or double kayak. They provided bananas, granola bars and water bottles. Jonny made our trip extra special by taking videos/photos during our kayak cave adventure and telling us facts along the way. While the cave was a bit underwhelming, (4 mile total) the kayak trip was a unique experience located at Willow Beach state park, Arizona. Jonny even made a quick stop to a local town to see wild big horn sheep! Beautiful scenery, cool, clear water! Pickup/drop off is at Mandalay bay. Half day trip. A fun, different adventure away from the Las Vegas Strip!
Allison
August 12, 2026
My friends and I were visiting Las Vegas and so happy we picked this fun excursion to do! Jonny, our tour guide was great from the start, he is very communicative about pick up and made us feel comfortable/ at ease for first time kayaking! We did have to pay a park entrance fee per person (which I thought that was already included in the tour) but we were able to pick single or double kayak. They provided bananas, granola bars and water bottles. Jonny made our trip extra special by taking videos/photos during our kayak cave adventure and telling us facts along the way. While the cave was a bit underwhelming, (4 mile total) the kayak trip was a unique experience located at Willow Beach state park, Arizona. Jonny even made a quick stop to a local town to see wild big horn sheep! Beautiful scenery, cool, clear water! Pickup/drop off is at Mandalay bay. Half day trip. A fun, different adventure away from the Las Vegas Strip!
Allison
August 12, 2026
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