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.
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.
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