Emerald Cave Kayak Tour with Lunch and Optional Shuttle
Explore the stunning beauty of Emerald Cave and the rich history of Black Canyon on a 4–6 mile guided kayak tour along the Colorado River. Paddle through crystal-clear waters, snap unforgettable photos, and learn about historic sites nestled within the canyon walls. Enjoy a deli-catered lunch and a refreshing swim at a secluded beach before returning to Willow Beach. Convenient transportation options include self-drive or shuttle service from select Las Vegas hotels—perfect for nature lovers and adventure seekers alike.
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
What's included in Emerald Cave Kayak Tour with Lunch and Optional Shuttle
(Subject to Option Inclusions)On this guided kayak tour, you'll paddle 4–6 miles along the Colorado River through the towering volcanic walls of Black Canyon, with crystal-clear emerald waters beneath you. Enjoy a gourmet, health-conscious lunch on a remote beach while spotting wildlife like bighorn sheep, bald eagles, and great blue herons. Located about an hour from the Las Vegas Strip in the Lake Mead National Recreation Area, the tour begins at Willow Beach with a safety briefing from your certified guide, and is perfect for both beginners and experienced paddlers—transportation options are available.
Inclusions
- 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)
- Gratuities (Optional)
- Hotel pick-up and drop off (If self-drive option selected)
- External Hoover Dam Tour (if option not selected)
- 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
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Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 100 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
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.
Meeting / End Points
- Please meet your guide at the Paddle craft launch beach 20 minutes before your tour start time to get fitted with life vests and kayaks. Tours will begin promptly at their scheduled start time. Please do not use ride share as there is no cell reception to book your return ride.
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REQUIRED INFORMATION NEEDED TO COMPLETE RESERVATION: Kayak type preferred: single or tandem (2 seater) Lunch option: turkey, ham, italian, veggie, chicken salad (chicken salad contains almonds) Let us know if you need a 2XL or larger life vest