Emerald Cave Premium Kayak Tour with Riverside Lunch & Guide

5.0 (222 reviews) Arizona, USA
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Duration4h
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LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 100 travelers

Overview

Experience Emerald Cave with one of the original guided kayak tours on the Colorado River, backed by more than 20 years of experience exploring Black Canyon near Las Vegas.

You’ll spend four hours on the river at a leisurely pace with expert guides, personalized instruction, premium touring kayaks, and complimentary photos taken by your guide so you can stay present and take in the experience.

Along the way, relax over a freshly catered riverside lunch with plenty of time to take in the canyon scenery and discover Emerald Cave and the Colorado River without feeling rushed.

What's included

  • Expert, Extensively Trained Kayak Guide
  • Choose from an assortment of individually wrapped snacks
  • Cold
  • Premium Touring Kayaks, Paddles & Life Vests (single & double) kayaks available
  • Complimentary Tour Photos Taken by Your Guide
  • Freshly Catered Deli Lunch: Comes with chips a cookie, a pickle & choice of deli sandwich
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • National Park Fee (included w/transport; not included w/self-drive or without transport option)

What to expect

Begin your four-hour Emerald Cave kayak adventure at Willow Beach, Arizona, just about an hour from the Las Vegas Strip. You’ll paddle the calm, clear waters of the Colorado River through the towering walls of Black Canyon at a leisurely pace, with time to explore historic sites, watch for desert wildlife, take in the scenery, and paddle into the famous Emerald Cave for memorable photos. Along the way, you’ll stop at a scenic river beach for a freshly catered lunch, giving you time to slow down, relax, and experience the beauty and history of Black Canyon.

  1. Willow Beach Marina
  2. Colorado River
  3. Lake Mead National Recreational Area
  4. Emerald Cove

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet 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.

End point

Meet 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.

Additional information

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • 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!
  • We provide life vests. Please specify which size you would prefer. S/M, L/XL, 2XL/3XL
  • You will be meeting us at the marina. Have reliable transportation to meet us 30 minutes before your tour start time, there is NO cell service at the marina to call a ride share.

Cancellation policy

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

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