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Emerald Cave Kayak Tour with Optional Las Vegas Transportation
4.9
2,285 Ratings
Willow Beach
Experience the stunning beauty of the Colorado River on a thrilling kayak tour to Emerald Cave. Join us for an unforgettable adventure in the desert!
Duration:
6 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- 25804 N Willow Beach - Enjoy this 3 hour / 5-mile round-trip kayak tour of the beautiful Black Canyon. You’ll arrive at Willow Beach where your U.S. National Kayak Champion guide will get you prepared for your amazing day ahead. You will enjoy this amazing experience in a small group, limited to 12 paddlers. When paddling up into Black Canyon scour the banks to be the first to spot Desert Big Horn Sheep, or look above and see if there are any Bald Eagles. Your first stop will be one-mile up-stream at a historical overlook, that will give you awe-inspiring views of the legendary Colorado River (5-6 min. hike). Your guide will explain the history of what the river was used for close to 100 years ago! Finally, enjoy the beautiful green waters of Emerald Cave. Guaranteed fun included!
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What's Included
- Professional kayak tour guide
- Choice of single or double kayak, including life vest
- Optional shuttle pick-up from Mandalay Bay Hotel
- Refreshments provided: snacks, banana, granola bar, water
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Round-Trip Transportaion (If Self-Drive Option selected)
- National Park entry fee $15/adult, free for kids, Active Military,Veteran ID (“With Shuttle” Option)
- National Park entry fee $25/vehicle free for kids, Active Military,Veteran ID (“Self-Drive” Option)
Additional Information
Whether you are an experienced paddle sports enthusiast or just looking for some fun on the water, you’ve come to the right place! Get out into the beautiful desert air and enjoy this fun 3-hour kayak tour on the Colorado River, led by an expert guide. You’ll paddle for 5-miles to Emerald Cave and then stop at a beach for snacks and an optional hike. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included from Mandalay Bay Hotel, if you choose ‘With Shuttle” option. Come enjoy a different desert experience!
- 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
Location
25804 N Willow Beach
North Willow Beach
If you booked the 'SELF-DRIVE' option then you will drive yourself to the launch site. If you booked the 'With Shuttle' option we will pick you up at Mandalay Bay. We will send you a text message with all details one day before your kayak trip.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(2285 Ratings)
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Shelley_b
Aug 21, 2024
Brilliant fun! - What a fantastic day!! Loved our guide, he was brilliant, lots of info about the area, hilarious fun!! Would totally do it again! Beautiful green waters and landscape.
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Maria
Aug 18, 2024
Emerald Cave kayaking - Great experience. Our guide Johnny was amazing. Enjoyed the kayaking so much and the scenery was amazing. Would comeback again
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Timothy_h
Aug 18, 2024
Kayaking 101 - The whole experience was memorable. This was our first time kayaking. Any hesitation disappeared in just a few minutes. Weather was great as was guide Tyler. Enjoyed seeing mountain goats, eagles, and crawfish.
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Gina_n
Aug 16, 2024
Wonderful!!!! - Justin was a wonderful tour guide! We had so much fun on this trip! Definitely recommend this tour!!
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Leslie_v
Aug 16, 2024
Fun, beautiful, amazing - The tour was amazing! We had Johnny as our guide and he was wonderful. So full of life, fun, adventurous. The sights were beautiful, unfortunately I had issues uploading my breathtaking pictures to show, but VERY WORTH IT!!
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Emeteria_l
Aug 16, 2024
Emerald experience - We loved the experience, Juston was great at explaining everything and making the adventure fun and knowledgeable!
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V1836hydanielc
Aug 15, 2024
Great Kayaking Excursion - Robbie was the best! He was so enthusiastic not just about kayaking but also about nature and wildlife. I learned a few things about the different types of wildlife around the Willow Beach area. Robbie was also very good at explaining to us newbies how to kayak and took great photos of us.
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Steven_s
Aug 15, 2024
4 Miles of Beauty and Arm Workouts. Worth Every Penny - Robbie was a really cool tour guide! Learned a lot about the area we were kayaking in, beautiful scenery I did not want to post pictures here and spoil it. Truly a breathtaking experience. Would do again!
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Matt_m
Aug 15, 2024
Kayaking on the Colorado is a must! - Incredible experience on the Colorado River! The tour was perfect in every way. Our guide, Tyler, was awesome!
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Michelle_i
Aug 17, 2024
Cool off the Vegas Strip. - We enjoyed our time in the water kayaking as a family. Good activity for varied fitness levels. Transportation there and back was not pleasant. A good escape off the Vegas strip. Water was cool at 55 degrees. The natural scape & wildlife very calming. Would not recommend transporting to and from. Drive yourself if you can. Van was old, ac barely working and music too loud to make anyone comfortable. Also, we had to wait to get into the cave for 45 minutes as there were many groups out there at the same time. Not well regulated and not very fun.
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