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Emerald Cave Kayak Tour with Lunch and Las Vegas Shuttle Option

4.9(752)1 hour
VIATOR4.8(81)TRIPADVISOR5.0(671)

Description

Paddle 4–6 miles on a guided tour through stunning Black Canyon, exploring hidden historic sites and the iconic Emerald Cave, with the chance to swim at a secluded beach. Your experience includes a delicious deli-style lunch, stories about the canyon’s colorful past, and options for either self-drive or seamless shuttle pickup from select Las Vegas hotels. With crystal-clear Colorado River waters, incredible photo opportunities, and top-rated guides, this adventure is perfect for nature lovers and anyone wanting a longer, fully-supported outdoor escape.

Tour Options

Hotel Pickup & Hoover Dam Tour
  • Sight See At The Hoover Dam: On your drive down to the kayak launch site you will stop at the Hoover Dam Bypass bridge, and drive on top of the Dam. Duration: 8 hours: 1-1.5 hours drive time each way depending on traffic, 1 hour at the Hoover Dam, 4-4.5 hours of tour. Hotel Pickup: Pick up is from Mandalay Bay, Venetian, or Bellagio Pickup included
Self Drive Option
  • Lunch Included: Includes deli-style lunch
Shuttle Pickup Option
  • Lunch Included: Includes deli-style lunch Pickup included

Highlights

Bottled water
External Hoover Dam Tour (If option selected)
Snacks
Lunch
Single or Tandem Kayak, Paddle, Life-Vest
Guided Kayak Tour
Hotel pick-up and drop off from select hotels (if option selected)

What's included

Included
Bottled water
External Hoover Dam Tour (If option selected)
Snacks
Lunch
Single or Tandem Kayak, Paddle, Life-Vest
Guided Kayak Tour
Hotel pick-up and drop off from select hotels (if option selected)
Not included
Gratuities (Optional)
Hotel pick-up and drop off (If self-drive option selected)
External Hoover Dam Tour (if option not selected)
National Park Fee (included w/transport; not included w/self-drive or without transport option)

Pickup Locations & Times

For 10am tour start you will be picked up at the times below: Venetian (Pick up: 8:10 am PST) Main valet Bellagio (Pick up: 8:20 am PST) Uber/Ride-share area; Lower level Mandalay Bay (Pick up: 8:30 am PST). Shuttle/Tour bus lobby on the beach level 1-1.5 hours drive time depending on traffic, 4-4.5 hours of tour, and 1-1.5 hours return drive back depending on traffic. For 11am tour start you will be picked up at the times below: Venetian (Pick up: 9:10 am PST) Main valet Bellagio (Pick up: 9:20 am PST) Uber/Ride-share area; Lower level Mandalay Bay (Pick up: 9:30 am PST). Shuttle/Tour bus lobby on the beach level Please be courteous to other participants and promptly show up on time at the tour bus area or launch location provided on the confirmation email. Please have your cellular phone on and available. Shuttles generally arrive back to Las Vegas Resort & Hotels between 100 and 120 minutes after the kayak tour ends. Shuttle times vary with traffic.

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Important Information

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • We offer single or tandem (2 seater) kayaks. Please specify which kayak you would prefer.
  • The Emerald Cave is a small cutout of the mountain for a great photo op!
  • If you select self drive option, you will be meeting us at the marina. Have reliable transportation to meet us, there is NO cell service at the marina to call a ride share.
  • If you have chosen and paid for this tour with shuttle, pick up times are: Venetian 110 minutes before, Bellagio 100 minutes before and Mandalay Bay 90 minutes before your tour start time
  • Message us if you need a 2XL or larger life vest

Reviews(752)

4.9
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