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    Black Canyon Moonlight Kayak Tour Near Las Vegas

    Paddle Black Canyon by moonlight with neon-lit kayaks, a beach stop, and a short hike

    4.9 stars• 526 reviews

    Duration

    3 Hours On The Water

    Includes

    Kayak gear, shuttle, snacks

    Highlights

    Explore a 4-mile stretch of Black Canyon on a professionally guided moonlight kayak tour on the Colorado River. Pause midway to swim or relax on a beach, then paddle back under the night sky with neon lights on your kayak.

    • Paddle a 4-mile route with 3 hours on the water
    • Watch the desert sunset as you float down the Colorado River
    • Stop halfway at a beach to swim or take in the scenery
    • Hike 10–12 minutes to a Black Canyon historical site viewpoint
    • Gather by a bonfire and paddle back under the moon with neon lights

    What's Included

    • Professional guide
    • Single or double kayak
    • Paddle and life vest (personal flotation device)
    • Glow sticks, neon lights, and headlights
    • Snacks (granola bars, bananas) and bottled water
    • Complimentary shuttle service

    Things to know

    No alcohol or smoking allowed. National Park entry fee is extra: $15/adult with shuttle or $25/vehicle if you self-drive (free with National Park Service card, active military ID, and for kids under 16). Weight limit: 300 lbs for single kayaks; 550 lbs for double kayaks.

    Cancellation Policy

    No refunds for cancellations within 24 hours. No-shows are charged full price. Operator may cancel due to weather or unsafe conditions; they will reschedule, issue a credit, or refund money depending on individual circumstances. Trips are not cancelled due to rain, cold weather, or extreme heat.

    Product ID: 55BJSQ

    FAQs

    Wear layered clothing and a swimsuit under your clothes. Bring water shoes (no flip-flops), towels, and a waterproof case for your phone (recommended).

    Yes. National Park entry is extra: $15/adult if you use the shuttle or $25/vehicle if you self-drive. Entry is free with a National Park Service card, active military ID, and for kids under 16.

    Yes. Beginners and paddlers with experience are welcome.

    Meeting details

    Las Vegas

    Experience provided by Las Vegas SUP Kayak Club

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    Single Kayak | With Shuttle

    $159.43

    Weight Limit 300 lbs

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    Double Kayak | With Shuttle

    $318.86

    Weight Limit 550 lbs | Price includes 2 people

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    Review summary

    4.9
    Excellent
    526 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

    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!

    Photo of Allison

    Allison

    August 12, 2026

    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    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!

    Photo of Allison

    Allison

    August 12, 2026

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