About This Tour
This half-day, 5.5-mile paddleboard tour from Willow Beach lets you explore the Colorado River’s dramatic Black Canyon, guided by a skilled SUP coach for all experience levels. You’ll learn techniques, spot wildlife like bald eagles and bighorn sheep, take a short hike to a historic river gauger’s home, swim or relax at Emerald Cave, and enjoy a riverside lunch at a secluded beach. The adventure wraps up at Willow Beach Marina, combining expert instruction, history, and iconic river views for a rich and active Las Vegas day trip.
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Half-Day Colorado River Paddleboard Trip
Half-Day Colorado River Paddleboard Trip
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Meeting Point
It is a 1-hour drive to Willow Beach Marina from the Las Vegas Strip. Launch times change throughout the year based on season. The operator will let you know 24-48 hours in advance what time to meet them at Willow Beach Marina.
Special Instructions
• Local hotel pickups available at your hotel/casino for those wanting a shuttle service. There is a minimum number of at least 4 shuttle passengers to meet in order to pick up from your hotel or location in Las Vegas on your tour date. You will have a option to meet at the Hoover Dam Lodge in Boulder city Nv or at the Launch Location at Willow Beach in the event minimum numbers are not met. Please contact the local supplier prior to travel if you would like hotel shuttle service. Pickup usually commences between 5:30am and 7am. • Due to the nature of this tour and the safety of all guests, the tour operator reserves the right to refuse service to passengers who are intoxicated or show signs of intoxication. If, as a result, your tour is canceled, you will not be entitled to a refund. Hotel pickups commence approximately 30 - 60 minutes prior to this time
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
✓ Free cancellation due to bad weather
Tour Operator
River Dogz
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