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Emerald Cave Express Kayak Tour with Scenic & Historic Stops

4.9(1,516 reviews)
3 hours
From $99.99
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Emerald Cave Express Kayak Tour with Scenic & Historic Stops
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About This Tour

Enjoy a quick, expertly guided paddle from Willow Beach to the stunning Emerald Cave and Black Canyon, with just 12 guests per guide for a personalized touch. This express tour is perfect for beginners or groups, featuring photo ops at scenic overlooks, historic river sites from the 1920s, included snacks, and opportunities to spot wildlife like bighorn sheep and bald eagles. Top-tier equipment, professional guides, and the option for large group bookings make it a standout adventure just a short drive from Las Vegas.

Photo Gallery

Guest in Tandem kayaks exiting the Emerald Cave located on the Colorado River.

Guest in Tandem kayaks exiting the Emerald Cave located on the Colorado River.

A bachelor party on tour backing into the Emerald Cave/Cove.

A bachelor party on tour backing into the Emerald Cave/Cove.

Breathtaking water color of the Emerald Cave

Breathtaking water color of the Emerald Cave

A family on tour, leaving the Emerald Cave/Cove.

A family on tour, leaving the Emerald Cave/Cove.

A family having a water fight on the Colorado River with Evolution Expeditions.

A family having a water fight on the Colorado River with Evolution Expeditions.

A guest swimming in the Emerald Cave/Cove.

A guest swimming in the Emerald Cave/Cove.

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What's Included

Bottled water
External Hoover Dam Tour (If option selected)
Snacks
Certified Guide
Kayak Tour
Use of Kayaks, paddles and life-vest
Round-trip Transportation from 3 hotels (if option selected)

What's Not Included

Transportation (unless option selected)
Gratuities
National Park Fee (included w/transport; not included w/self-drive or without transport option)

Additional 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 just 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

Meeting Point

Please meet us at the Paddle craft launch beach 30 minutes before your tour start time to meet your guide and get fitted with life vests and boats. Tours will begin promptly at their scheduled start time.

Special Instructions

REQUIRED INFORMATION NEEDED TO COMPLETE RESERVATION: Kayak type preferred: single or tandem (2 seater) Minors: weight and age If you need a 2XL or larger life vest, we need weight and height of that person

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

✓ Free cancellation due to bad weather

Tour Operator

Evolution Expeditions

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Guest Ratings

Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews

Based on 1,516 verified reviews

4.9

Average rating

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Dest ID: 684 (Las Vegas)
Slug: las-vegas