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Kayak Tour: Explore Emerald Cave and Black Canyon
4.9
552 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.
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:
24 hours
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.
- 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.
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- Use of kayaking equipment
- Professional guide
- Kayak tour
- 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
- 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…
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.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(552 Ratings)
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Cathy
Oct 19, 2024
Awesome kayak adventure during Vegas trip. - Awesome kayak adventure to Emerald Cave on the Colorado River. We had a perfect weather day and the trip was relaxing and fun! We saw mountain goats up close on a short stop for a hike and snack (they provided). Highlight of our week in Vegas!
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Explorer694300
Oct 10, 2024
Canyon Paddle was awesome - Blazon Paddles was super organized. The guide was excellent. The river was amazing. We paddled at a comfortable pace & really enjoyed the sites
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Tourist02766307360
Oct 4, 2024
Favorite Day!! - We went out on the half day with Melissa from Blazin Paddles. THIS by far is my favorite memory from our Vegas trip!!
Melisa was the BEST guide!! Thank you friend!!
The views, animals, stillness of the water… priceless!!
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Sktrv
Oct 3, 2024
A great guide makes the experience even greater - We had such a great time on our half day kayak trip. The views were incredible. Our guide, Melissa, was an absolute gem. She provided a lot of history about the area and a lot of interesting information about everything from vegetation and wildlife to the best cool beverage to enjoy from the marina store. It was a very hot day and she made sure everyone took time to cool off with a swim and snacks and lots of water. Highly recommend.
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B9150ynlorid
Oct 3, 2024
Kayak friendiversary. - We loved our trip! It was the best way to spend a very hot day. Views were beautiful. Our guide Melissa was great! She was very fun and knowledgeable and made every guest feel like she enjoyed spending time with them. She took time to chat and take pictures for us. Overall awesome experience!
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Companion569987
Oct 3, 2024
The Best Kayak Tour Company Bar None - Fantastic half day trip with Blazin Paddles, which was the highlight of an amazing 15 day roadtrip through Arizona, Nevada and California. Jeff (our guide) was superb - informative, fun and inclusive. We were staying in Boulder City and that’s the only reason we did the self-drive - plenty of parking and easy to find. We had a great group and Jeff brought everyone in. He seemed to know the best time to hit the different key points of the route and so to avoid the crowds. It wasn’t nearly as strenuous as we thought it might be, it was incredibly relaxing and the cool of the water was great on a very hot day.
Tip - the area is classed as a National Park and we ended up visiting 4 National Parks during our trip (including Death Valley, Yosemite and the Grand Canyon), we purchased an America the Beautiful pass for $80 which gives 1 year entry to all US national parks, it saved us about $45 on this one trip alone.
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Janet_e
Sep 22, 2024
Awesome trip, guides were... - Awesome trip, guides were great and the scenery beautiful. Will definitely do again. Lots of history and fun.
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Venture46535807786
Sep 2, 2024
Amazing kayak experience - We had a fantastic half day tour with the lovely guide Jamaika, she was very knowledgeable and friendly and it was an unforgettable part of our trip.
My only regret is that we didn’t book a longer tour as it went by so fast!
We were there for approx 3 hours in total, including a stop at emerald cave and one of the little beaches along the river.
Emerald cave is a lot smaller than I expected but that didn’t take away from the overall experience. I would recommend this tour to anyone.
Drinks and snacks were provided, and Jamaika also took some really nice photos of our family.
Thanks, Blazin’ paddles, for a really great tour.
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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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