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Kayak Tour: Explore Emerald Cave & Wildlife
4.6
59 Ratings
Willow Beach
Embark on a thrilling Emerald Cave Kayak Adventure along the tranquil Colorado River. Explore the stunning 900-foot canyon walls, spot majestic wildlife, and swim in the crystal-clear water. Book now!
Embark on a thrilling Emerald Cave Kayak Adventure along the tranquil Colorado River. Explore the stunning 900-foot canyon walls, spot majestic wildlife, and swim in the crystal-clear water. Book now!
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Willow Beach Marina - Embark on a serene 2-mile kayaking journey up the historic Colorado River to the renowned “Emerald Cave.” Revel in the crystal-clear, ice-cold, and refreshing waters amidst the desert’s summer heat. Take breaks for swimming throughout the day in the invigorating river. Delight in snacks and fruits (watermelon, pineapple,…
- Willow Beach Marina - Embark on a serene 2-mile kayaking journey up the historic Colorado River to the renowned “Emerald Cave.” Revel in the crystal-clear, ice-cold, and refreshing waters amidst the desert’s summer heat. Take breaks for swimming throughout the day in the invigorating river. Delight in snacks and fruits (watermelon, pineapple, melon) along the way! Spot Bald Eagles and Big Horn sheep along the riverbanks and canyon walls. An incredible adventure for the entire family awaits! Escape the Vegas strip for a day and embrace the great outdoors. A complimentary shuttle is available from the Las Vegas strip if needed!
What's Included
- Expert local guide
- Complimentary snacks provided
- Kayak and life jacket rental included
- Refreshing ice water available
- Expert local guide
- Complimentary snacks provided
- Kayak and life jacket rental included
- Refreshing ice water available
What's Not Included
- Toll booth at Lake Mead/Willow Beach Park, Emerald Cave Kayak
- National Park Fee (included w/transport; not included w/self-drive or without transport option)
- Toll booth at Lake Mead/Willow Beach Park, Emerald Cave Kayak
- National Park Fee (included w/transport; not included w/self-drive or without transport option)
Additional Information
Navigate beneath the majestic canyon walls, smoothly paddling along the Colorado River to discover the radiant Emerald Cave on an exclusive guided tour, limited to 12 participants for a more intimate experience. During the journey, observe bighorn sheep, bald eagles, and other desert wildlife, while the guide shares local tales and highlights hidden…
Navigate beneath the majestic canyon walls, smoothly paddling along the Colorado River to discover the radiant Emerald Cave on an exclusive guided tour, limited to 12 participants for a more intimate experience. During the journey, observe bighorn sheep, bald eagles, and other desert wildlife, while the guide shares local tales and highlights hidden treasures accessible only by kayak. This adventure includes snacks, swim breaks, and a complimentary shuttle service from the Las Vegas Strip, offering a blend of natural beauty and a peaceful retreat from urban life.
- When you arrive at willow beach you will need to pay a $25 vehicle entry fee if the toll is open. After passing the toll, drive all the way down the road to the willow beach marina.
- Not recommended for travelers with mobility issues.
- Our single kayaks have a weight capacity of 275Lbs
- Our double kayaks have a weight capacity of 405LBS
Location
25804 N Willow Beach
North Willow Beach
We will meet up in front of the GIFT SHOP at the WILLOW BEACH marina building. That’s the big building with the red roof. There is a bathroom as well you can use before the tour.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.6
(59 Ratings)
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Steven_m
Oct 25, 2025
Mature couple trying to kayak - Don was a wonderful guide on our kayak tour. He was patient and helpful and encouraging with us older inexperienced people.
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Joe_p
Oct 13, 2025
You will enjoy! - Great time out on the river. Great tour guide, Don, made it fun.. Strongly recommend a day that may be a bit cloudy otherwise be sure to bring sunscreens. Oh, and you will get a little wet!
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931renew
Sep 24, 2025
Unbelievably Beautiful! - Fantastic experience! This is an incredibly peaceful and beautiful journey down the river to the cave. Clean and pristine. Isaac is incredibly passionate and has a great love for the outdoors. He is attentive and considerate of all guests participating and makes sure to share all his knowledge and history on this journey. Go for it!
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Rebekka_w
Sep 21, 2025
Awesome - This experience had great tour operators and beautiful scenery all around! Book it and have a blast!
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Laura_k
Jun 7, 2025
Great experience - We had a great experience although there was an overcast which was good because the temperature was cooler but we didn’t get to see the full effect of the light shining into the cave. Our tour guides Doug and Isaac were great. Would definitely recommend this tour.
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Salina_m
Jun 26, 2025
Unfortunately we were... - Unfortunately we were unable to due to weather. The staff was very transparent with us so that we could have the best time and that was very much appreciated. We could not reschedule for this trip but will definitely try to do at a later time.
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Thomas_o
Oct 25, 2025
Did not meet expectations - Communications : C- ( vendor sent info via what’s app, my # was not on his list, we and address for a hotel that spans 4 city blocks.it should have states in the info at the beginning “pickup in “ride share” area of hotel. Messaging thru Viator we slow to respond)
Transportation: D (old van that barely fit 15 people, there were 15 in group) AC vent in back is broken, we had to cram paper in it to keep it open. Van needs shocks and had a bad rear tire, lots of vibrations and rattling).
Kayak quality (C-: hodgepodge of equipment. Life vests are very worn, min effort made to fit. . Kayak seats are old and pieced together with bungee cords and extremely knotted straps that would not allow for adjustment) kayaks were not comfortable.
Viator Descriptions do not clearly indicate that group must paddle for 2 miles to reach single cave that is about 50feet in depth. Long way in these kayaks. Also, once you arrive at the cave, expect at least an hour in line while sitting in kayaks before you get to go into cave.
This was all coordinated by a 2 man team, seemed to be a lot of chaos.
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Zoe_b
Aug 21, 2025
Great way to waste a full day in Vegas! - This experience was advertised as taking 4-5 hours. Ultimately we were gone for over 8 hours, most of which was spent sitting in a hot van. The guides were very unorganized and bad at communicating how much time we would be waiting. For example they dropped us off at a grocery store to get snacks and told us it would be about 10 minutes. We ended up being there for 45 minutes!! The kayaks were in bad condition. The pros were they did have snacks and waters and the actual kayaking was fun. I would just make sure to book through a good company because booking through this site you could get matched with any bozos.
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Robin_h
Sep 26, 2025
Wasted an entire morning - The day of the tour we walked to the pickup location and waited for the shuttle. When it didn’t arrive, we messaged the company and they responded that they had “sent a message” that morning offering to reschedule for the next day due to the weather. The reason? “We try to avoid the heat, humidity, and moderate winds”. The weather was beautiful so I’m not sure what they were talking about.
The bigger issue is that I never received an email, text, or call. When I told them this, they said “sometimes service in the casinos is bad”. Odd because I wasn’t in a casino and my service had been five bars all morning. If you are canceling a tour you should confirm that the guests receive the cancellation and maybe try a few ways of contacting them. In the end, we of course were told they would refund it (I haven’t seen it yet but it’s only been 3 days) however, we wasted our entire morning preparing for this. There are many options for companies to do these tours and they’re all about the same price, I really wish I had booked with a different company.
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Anonymous
May 24, 2025
Stood up - Driver never picked us up. We spent money on a cab, woke up early, lost 3 hours waiting and preparing.
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