Paddle to Boulder Island at sunset with shuttle and park entry included
3 Hours
Paddle out from Lake Mead’s Hemenway Harbor in the evening and take in the desert landscape as the sun goes down. Explore Boulder Island, swim, enjoy a catered dinner, then light up your kayak for a calm night paddle.
Arrive 30 minutes before the tour start time. Bring cash if you’d like to buy souvenirs or leave a tip.
Cancel at least 48 hours before start for a full refund, minus a 6% credit card processing fee. No refunds within 48 hours of start, for arriving late, or for no-shows. Reschedules may be subject to a $40 per person rebooking fee.
Arrive 30 minutes before your tour start time.
All tour times are in Pacific Time.
Bring sun protection (hat, sunglasses, sunscreen), water shoes/sandals or old tennis shoes (no flip-flops or slides), layered clothing (swimsuit and layers for warmth and sun protection), and a phone or camera for photos.
Shuttle Pick-Up
The guides here really make the experience special. Faith, Calvin, Soren, Ryan, Jeff, and Maggie all get enthusiastic shoutouts for being knowledgeable, professional, and genuinely passionate about sharing the area's ecology, geology, and history. Reviewers consistently mention feeling safe and well-cared-for, even complete beginners who'd never kayaked before. The tandem kayaks come equipped with rudders that make paddling easier, and guides adjust the pace to accommodate different skill levels while keeping the group together. The Emerald Cave tour is the clear favorite, with travelers calling it a highlight of their Vegas trips. The full-day option includes tasty lunches and plenty of snacks and water throughout. Logistics are smooth too, with clear pre-trip instructions, reliable hotel pickups, and helpful communication about what to bring. Many visitors add the Hoover Dam stop for a full-day adventure. The calm water and stunning scenery offer a refreshing escape from the Strip, and you might even spot bighorn sheep or eagles along the way.
We went on the Emerald Cave tour with Soren. It was such a blast. He was so full of knowledge and patient with our teenagers. It was a beautiful day, full of lots of laughs. It was an easy going tour, and was paced perfectly. Would absolutely go again! Thanks again Soren for an awesome day.
Amanda Ketchum
July 7, 2026
We went on the Emerald Cave tour with Soren. It was such a blast. He was so full of knowledge and patient with our teenagers. It was a beautiful day, full of lots of laughs. It was an easy going tour, and was paced perfectly. Would absolutely go again! Thanks again Soren for an awesome day.
Amanda Ketchum
July 7, 2026
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