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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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(3,087)
Our guide, Johnny made the trip. He was very accommodating, helped everybody feel comfortable and made sure we had fun.
Kwame was our guide for the second year in a row. This company is exceptionally professional, and very knowledgeable with the task at hand. We had so much fun, even the teenagers. This is them smiling AFTER the tour. #momwin
Our tour guide was Triston. He was awesome! He kept us informed right up until the time we met to be picked up. He was friendly and very knowledgeable. He gave us a lot of information regarding Vegas and pointing out points of interest on our way. Anyone who gets to tour with him will no be disappointed!
This was a great experience. The sites were and are priceless. This day was very windy when we’re were rowing back . So we had to put a little more effort into rowing but wasn’t bad . I would do it again
Johnny was a great guide!! Fun paddle up an back on the river
Everything was great, it was 100 degrees but wasn’t hot when you on water kayaking. The water so refreshing, the scenery was beautiful. We enjoyed it very much. Also, it was our first time and it was easy! Just listen to instructions, the tour guide looks like he enjoy it himself so that’s a plus.
Great trip had a great time. Are tour guide johnny bighorn was the best! Kayaking was great on the river. Water color was beautiful. The cave itself, it was a little underwhelming.
Great experience kayaking on the Colorado river! They provide water and snacks. Bring sunscreen and swimsuit as there is a place to swim. The wait to get into the cave was long, 30min+ and it is rather small, but everything else was great!
Juston was a great tour guide. When we seen no smoking or drinking we thought it was gonna be lame. I’m happy to say we were wrong and they showed us an excellent time. Would definitely go again.
Our guide Johnathan was awesome. He engaged with everyone in the group. He was very friendly and knowledgeable. It was a perfect day out on the river. I highly recommend this tour to get out of the city.
