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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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(1,355)
Chris is the MAN! Super informative and overall great time. Snacks were clutch!
We did the 4 mile kayak in Vegas in June. It was predictably hot, and due to the canyon also windy. But the scenery was gorgeous, the water incredible and our guide Don was outstanding, very knowledgeable. He had all kinds of fun facts and trivia and took excellent care of us. He even took photos of us and texted them to us the same day of the trip at no charge. The pit stop at a small beach afforded us a refreshing dip in the lake, a snack and cold water, and a short walk to a gorgeous scenic view of the lake and canyon! Would highly recommend both the trip and Don as your guide :)
We had the best time on our kayaking tour with Chelsea. She is an amazing guide, so knowledgeable, fun and is so friendly, we couldn’t have asked for a better experience with her. This tour is a must when going to Vegas. The scenery is beautiful, the water is so clear. It was all around a wonderful time.
Fantastic Tour, spectacular views and a good pace. Chelsea our guide was very informative on providing the history of the dam. She was very enthusiastic and friendly making the experience perfect. She also sent pictures of me out on the water which I was not expecting. Would recommend the tour to anyone.
I cannot stress this enough, this was the best trip ever, the highlight of our trip and an experience of a lifetime. Our guide Don was amazing, he was friendly, kind and funny and let you to your own devices as much as possible. Something which I feel is important when you can kayak and don’t want people telling you what to do and where to go etc. Don only got involved when he felt something bad could happen to you or if a technique was adjusted it would be easier for you! The scenery was unreal and we were lucky enough to see a bald eagle, long horned sheep and lizard, as a lover of wildlife it was amazing to see that. The Emerald cave was so cool and beautiful and Don did a great job capturing the moment for us. Mid way through you get a lovely dip on the river which was a high point for me. I would recommend this to anyone even in the summer months. If two Irish people can do it in 43 degree Celsius then you definitely can!
We had a fantastic experience with Blazing Paddles. The pickup was smooth after we had an early morning helicopter trip with five star helicopter services, who connected seamlessly with Blazing Paddles in order to get us down to the Black Canyon. Chelsea was our guide and she was full of energy and great information. Myself, my wife and our 11-year-old son had a blast on what was a perfect day of kayaking. After the experience, Chelsea sent us over 20 photos she had taken of us during the trip which was unexpected and a wonderful souvenir. Very highly recommended.
We had a great day in the water with Salah from Blazing Paddles. She was our driver and our guide. Pickup and drop off was easy. She is very knowledgeable about the area, history and made our trip a wonderful experience. Four mile paddle round trip. Afternoon winds can be a problem for new boaters so hug the shore and find a comfortable rhythm. Highly recommend Salah at Blazing Paddles.
We opted for the van pickup which was from a nearby hotel. It was very convenient. Don, our driver and guide, was great and told us about the areas we drove through. There was a brief stop at their headquarters for some quick paperwork and options for snacks or any supplies we forgot (sunscreen, waterproof phone case, etc.). At the river he gave kayaking instruction and an overview of the trip. It was wonderful! He took lots of pictures of the group and it was a lot of fun! Just the right amount of exercise & excitement and the views were amazing! Our trip had 6 other people on the tour, kids, adults and we're in the 50+ age range, and everyone was able to paddle, though it can be difficult at times. The wind can be very strong! Hats with ties are helpful, sunglasses and sunscreen are a must!
The whole experience was amazing and Chelsey our tour guide made it even better.
We had a wonderful day with our guide Chris. On our half-day trip, we saw mountain goats, ducks, beautiful canyon landscape, Emerald Cave, and gorgeous water. Chris gave us lots of interesting information about what we were seeing along the way...electrolytes from a bush, why do we say “smell the rain", cactus pointing directions, where's the eagle?...These are things you’ll have to go find out from him. Chris is also very adept at his trade so I felt comfortable that he could handle an emergency if needed. Somethings I was concerned about before the trip that were NOT a problem: My husband is large. He fit in the kayak just fine. We're active, but don't work out. We handled the length of the trip just fine. The temps were around 100. The water is where you want to be. At 52 degrees, you stay refreshed. Is it worth the money? Absolutely!
