Emerald Cave and Black Canyon Kayak Tour with Vegas Pickup
Description
Paddle emerald-green waters and venture into the famous Emerald Cave, surrounded by the dramatic cliffs of Black Canyon—all just a short drive from Las Vegas. With expert guides, beginner-friendly kayaks, and all gear, snacks, and bottled water provided, you get a hassle-free adventure. Wildlife sightings, stunning scenery, and seamless hotel pick-up make this an unforgettable way to experience the untamed Colorado River up close.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
The complimentary shuttle picks up at select hotels on the Las Vegas Strip. Please ensure you are on time to your given location out of respect to other guests on tour. Failure to be on time could result in a loss of the tour without refund. These specified hotels have quick and easy access for the shuttle to get through the busy strip, so you can spend less time in traffic and more time on the river! Travelers may also meet at the office located inside The Hoover Dam Lodge Casino. There is free parking and is last to be picked up and first to be dropped off from the shuttle. Travelers may meet at launch destination (25804 Willow Beach Rd, Willow Beach, AZ 86445) *National Park vehicle entrance fee is $25 (payable direct to the National Park Service)
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Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Swimsuits, layers, and closed toe water shoes are strongly advised.
- No lockers provided. Recommended to protect any electronics from water. Dry bags, waterproof phone cases, and other last minute needs are available for purchase at our office location.
- Requires some athletic ability but good for all skill levels.
- SELECT hotel pick-ups are offered for this tour. The local operator will help organize the closest pick up if your hotel is not on the list.
- Pick up time starts two hours before tour time.
Reviews(1,378)
Chelsea was our guide for the day kayaking and what a delight and fun person she was. The wealth of knowledge she has and the love for her job is admirable. Thank you chelsea for the memorable trip.
Chelsea was amazing! Love her passion for the river and her job! She really went the extra mile to make the experience amazing! Will definitely request her in the future.
Great day on the river! It was nice to get away from the strip. Definitely worth a partial day. Chelsea was so friendly and genuine. She really wanted to make sure we enjoyed our time. She was very informative and added in details about the area and landmarks. I would recommend this tour and Chelsea for anyone looking for an excursion.
Don was a very exceptional tour guide. Very knowledgeable and a lot of fun. Would do this same your again for sure.
We loved our experience, it was my first time canoeing/kayaking so was pretty nervous! By the end of it I want to do it again! We were picked up at the Bellagio by Chelsea who was really friendly and you could tell she loved her job and people which was great to see. I felt at ease and the views you got on the river were incredible, we had some water fights with another couple too! It was around 4 miles on the river (two to emerald cove then two back to the beach) and around 4 hours in total (including pick up and drop off) as we had some traffic going back into Vegas. If you get a chance please do this experience.
Great trip. Chelsea is excellent. Lots of knowledge. Easy pickup and ride to the river.
An absolute highlight, out of the hustle and bustle of Las Vegas and into an unforgettable adventure. Great atmosphere with the group; fantastic guide, thank you Chelsea for this great experience.
Salah our guide was great , very engaging and funny , the tour was a must do for anyone thinking of doing this , blazin paddles were great either way pickup and drop off , the whole thing was organized and easy on us , definitely 10/10
A great change of pace and scenery from LV strip. River and canyon views were beautiful, and the waters around Emerald cave were truly spectacular. Shout out to our guide, Salah, for pointing out and sharing key points of interest on the journey, and taking photos for us! Highly recommend.
We were worried it was going to be too hot to be kayaking in July but it was actually perfect. Our guides Chelsie and Seth were very knowledgeable and super fun! From pick up to drop off, everything went smoothly. The location was absolutely gorgeous and we got to see many wild life including mountain goats. We had a blast!
