Emerald Cave Kayak Tour: Scenic Paddle with Optional Shuttle
Description
This 3.5-hour guided kayak tour is ideal for all skill levels, covering a scenic 4 to 5-mile roundtrip journey from Willow Beach to the magical Emerald Cave—complete with a stop for snacks, swimming, and a brief hike. Tours are small-group and led by experienced guides, giving plenty of attention whether paddling solo or with friends, and wildlife sightings are common along the Black Canyon’s dramatic volcanic cliffs. For added convenience, optional shuttle service from Mandalay Bay means stress-free transport and park entry is included with the shuttle package, making it an easy and memorable adventure just outside Las Vegas.
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Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Pickup is at 9am at Mandalay Bay Hotel if you booked the tour with transportation. The drop off is around 3-3:30pm at the same location. If you booked self-drive, we will meet you at 10am at Willow Beach, Arizona. The tour is 3.5 hours long, you will finish around 1:30pm.
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Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Maximum weight limit is 300lb/person
- What to bring? Hat, sunglasses, sunblock, water shoes, comfortable clothing, swimsuit (under clothes)
- It's a family friendly group activity, NO ALCOHOL OR SMOKING ALLOWED
- Only service animals are allowed on this tour with SELF-DRIVE option only
- Please note that if you bring any electronics with you during the tour, it is highly recommended to bring a waterproof case
Reviews(3,176)
We had a great time. Robbie is an awesome guide. We will request him next time as well. It is a great experience and would recommend to all my friends traveling to Las Vegas in the future.
Great experience, with a great guide water was cold and the weather was hot. Perfect for kayaking with family
Beautiful area, learned a lot, great kayak guide. The emerald cave is smaller than expected, but an interesting experience.
This was amazing! Enjoyed every minute. Not hard, they took their time to enjoy the views. Justin was a wonderful guide.
This was so much fun! Loved spending a day “off the strip” for some much needed time in nature. The river is beautiful! Our guide Johnny was an absolute riot and made the trip even better!
Johnny B was an awesome tour guide! Highly recommend!!! Next time I come to Vegas I will make sure to book with him again. Kayaking was one of the best things I did on my trip. If you’re on the fence, just do it, you’ll be glad you did!
I really enjoyed the water, the scenery & overall the calmness of it all. Really good upper body workout, as well. I’d definitely book again. 👍🏾
I had a great time and learned a lot. Johnny was our guide and excellent. Five star experience for sure.
Phenomenal experience!! Robby was fantastic and made sure we had a great time. My boys 11 & 15 really enjoyed this tour as well.
Our tour guide Anthony was excellent! We enjoyed our entire experience! The water felt great considering it was about 110 degrees outside.
