Emerald Cave Kayak Tour with Lunch & Las Vegas Shuttle Option

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7 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

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.

What's 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)
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)

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

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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Meeting point

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.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

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.

Additional info

  • 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
Supplied by Evolution Expeditions

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Kayaking Tours
On the Water
Swimming
Excellent Quality
Involves Animals
Additional fees
Low Supplier Cancellation Rate
Low Last Minute Supplier Cancellation Rate
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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