Emerald Cave Kayak Tour: Scenic Paddle with Optional Shuttle
Description
This 3.5-hour guided kayak tour is ideal for all skill levels, covering a scenic 4 to 5-mile roundtrip journey from Willow Beach to the magical Emerald Cave—complete with a stop for snacks, swimming, and a brief hike. Tours are small-group and led by experienced guides, giving plenty of attention whether paddling solo or with friends, and wildlife sightings are common along the Black Canyon’s dramatic volcanic cliffs. For added convenience, optional shuttle service from Mandalay Bay means stress-free transport and park entry is included with the shuttle package, making it an easy and memorable adventure just outside Las Vegas.
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Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Pickup is at 9am at Mandalay Bay Hotel if you booked the tour with transportation. The drop off is around 3-3:30pm at the same location. If you booked self-drive, we will meet you at 10am at Willow Beach, Arizona. The tour is 3.5 hours long, you will finish around 1:30pm.
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Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Maximum weight limit is 300lb/person
- What to bring? Hat, sunglasses, sunblock, water shoes, comfortable clothing, swimsuit (under clothes)
- It's a family friendly group activity, NO ALCOHOL OR SMOKING ALLOWED
- Only service animals are allowed on this tour with SELF-DRIVE option only
- Please note that if you bring any electronics with you during the tour, it is highly recommended to bring a waterproof case
Reviews(3,156)
This guide was so knowledgeable and friendly, and the whole experience was just beautiful! Even though it was hot, the water was so refreshing, and the swim break was perfecf!
Awesome experience kayaking down the Colorado River! Zen was an awesome guide - so friendly and knowledgeable!
What a wonderful experience in a kayak down the Colorado river with so much history and a great guide.
Did the self-drive option & enjoyed the scenic autobahn-like drive to the launch site. Xander & his colleague are prompt, professional & very knowledgeable about their job, Vegas activities & the surrounding area. They live up to their advertisement & the beauty (& refreshing coldness!!) of the lake bumped things up another notch. Enjoying crystal clear blue & green water with panoramic views on a scorching summer day can make a trip to Vegas memorable!
Great experience with Tour Las Vegas Kayak Club! Robby was excellent guide and very knowledgeable about the Colorado River and the surrounding terrain. The scenery was beautiful, the tour was well organized, and I learned a lot along the way. Highly recommend!
Fun, active and wholesome Vegas experience that revealed the natural beauty of the southwest. It was a fun day!
Awesome kayak trip but the "Emerald Caves""aspect was a bit deceiving. Gorgeous single cave and beautiful green water but advertisement led you to believe you spent the afternoon inside a cave tour. Otherwise Viator was very communicative prior to the tour and pur tour guide Zander was over the top accommodating and made this experience fun and entertaining... absolutely loooved his flute debut. Definitely would recommend to other outdoor enthusiasts.
The views were beautiful. Anthony was an awesome guide. We had a great time. Make sure to READ all of your instructions on what to bring.
Beautiful scenery. Even though 110 degrees was totally manageable because the water is cold. Definitely super sore the next day but totally worth it.
The journey is better than destination. To call this overhang a cave is an injustice. But the kayaking is great and vigorous. Wear shoes that you can also climb a small bank up to get your bananas. It is easy to slide down and scape yourself up.
