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Self-Drive Half Day Black Canyon Kayak Tour
4.9
543 Ratings
Willow Beach
Escape the Las Vegas heat on a self-drive kayak tour of Black Canyon. Explore the stunning Emerald Cave, cliff walls, and enjoy a hike with spectacular views.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Willow Beach Marina - Make your own way to the departure point where you will need to sign a waiver before starting the tour. Guests will have a chance to make any last minute purchases or use the restroom before departing to the river. The activity is 3 hours long on the water.
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What's Included
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- Use of kayaking equipment
- Professional guide
- Kayak tour
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Personal gear (dry bags, water shoes, etc.) May be available for purchase…
- $25 Entrance fee into National Recreational Area, waived with National Park Pass
- Hotel pickup and drop off
Additional Information
Get away from the scorching sun of Las Vegas and indulge in a day of kayaking on the Colorado River. Head to the beginning spot at Willow Beach by yourself and then embark on a water adventure to witness an alternate view of the Gambling City. Your guided exploration will have you visiting the incredible Emerald Cave, the towering cliffs of Black Canyon, and a brief trek to a viewpoint featuring breathtaking panoramas. Snacks and packaged water are provided for your convenience.
- Please note: This tour does not include round-trip transportation from your hotel. You will need to rent a car to go to Willow Beach. Please DO NOT use rideshare as there is no cell reception at Willow Beach so you will not be able to get a return ride.
Location
25804 N Willow Beach
North Willow Beach
Meet @ Primitive Craft Beach. Drive until you see a dirt parking lot on your right and water on your left. You will see our orange tie dye kayaks on the dirt beach to the left.
Entrance Fee $25 per car, National Park Pass=free entry
NO Uber/Lyft/Taxi Only recommended for those with a vehicle.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(543 Ratings)
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Zoran
Aug 26, 2024
Relaxing day out of the decadent Vegas - Excellent service. Amazing nature. Extraordinary experience.
Very safe. Seth and Nicole were very professional and kind.
Five stars well deserved.
Thanks
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Scarlett
Aug 22, 2024
Spectacular Adventure - Words cannot describe this adventure. The peacefulness and stunning nature is beyond what I ever imagined.
I chose this 12 mile kayaking tour because I had been on the 4 mile tour a few times before and I was seeking more enrichment.
Tour Guide Jeff has a very calm and experienced personality. He’s is an expert of the area and a true local of NV. Highly recommend to ask for him when booking your tour.
The tour is outstanding! I’ve only kayaked 4 times before this adventure. At times it was challenging yes. I’m so happy I accomplished this for my soul. Truly beautiful and majestic.
The kayaks are 12ft long and super sturdy. I feel totally safe. Lunch provided with plenty of water and snacks. Travel time was about 7am-2pm with lots of short hikes and stops along the tour.
Thank you to the team of Blazin Paddles for sharing this epic adventure! I’ll see you soon.
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Bethany_w
Aug 12, 2024
Beautiful Scenery & Bighorn Sheep! - This was a really cool experience! The scenery was beautiful, the water was serene and not choppy, and we got to see a herd of bighorn sheep!! Our tour guide, Amelia, was very knowledgeable about the area and super friendly.
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Joshwj3939az
Aug 11, 2024
Best part of our trip - Absolutely amazing! Make sure you ask for melissa! She told us about all the cool history and then let us stop off and take some absolutely gorgeous photos. This was the best part of our Vegas trip and when we come back we will for sure be going again with melissa
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V9473robettyh
Aug 7, 2024
Book this trip! You’ll love it here! - I don’t usually leave review but Wow.
Thanks to all the staff at Blazin’ Paddles. We had the best time. Jamaica was so helpful with our reservation and calmed our nerves.
The directions were very helpful as well.
Our guide Melissa was just lovely. She taught us about the plants and animals along the river.
We were really worried about the heat but it made it so nice to swim in the cold water.
The cave wasn’t what we were expecting but the entire trip made up for that 10 fold.
I’d recommend this company to anyone! It was definitely the highlight of our trip.
Thanks again Blazing we will be back!
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959judyv
Jul 25, 2024
River kayaking on this beautiful river is such an amazing experience! - It was a beautiful trip on the river. The morning was hot but the water was cool and clear! We got so lucky with our guide Melissa. She was friendly, fun and kept the tour moving at a nice pace. Thank you Melissa for an awesome morning!
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563josedavidm
Jul 25, 2024
Great day in the water - Great tour, cold water, hot sun, Melissa was a great guide!
We were also able to take awesome pictures.
Loved the caves and stories about people who used to live there in the past.
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Wander654174
Jul 25, 2024
Perfect Paddling Day - I went as a solo paddler, my guide Melissa was professional, knowledgeable and
FUN ! The day was perfect, can’t wait to go again with Blazin Paddles. The icing on the cake was watching Bald Eagles soar overhead while paddling thru the river canyon. Melissa was great to take photos for me as well!
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Dawnbp7631yk
Jul 11, 2024
Awesome! - Melissa was awesome! She made us all very comfortable and got along wonderfully with our teenage daughter, who loved her! The views and entire experience were phenomenal. I highly recommend!
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Rickyg3520
Jul 7, 2024
Just What I Needed! - I have to admit, I was not thrilled about getting up early for this trip. But my best friend booked it, and I just couldn't say no. Now, I'm super glad he did because this is THE place to be! The tour was absolutely phenomenal. We spent about 3 hours on the river, and even though the temperature hit a scorching 115 degrees—no joke, it was that hot—the river was refreshingly cold. It was so cold that I didn't even want to dip my head in!
The tour was fantastic, showing us incredible spots where caves are hidden and the best places to find crawfish. We even got to see mountain goats—about five of them! I highly, highly, highly recommend this tour to anyone heading to Nevada this summer. It's an experience you won't want to miss!
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