• Willow Beach Marina - For those looking for spectacular scenery, this is the perfect kayak tour. The Emerald Cave Express Kayak tour paddles onto the Colorado River at various times, starting at Willow Beach, Arizona. This is a great tour for beginners or advanced paddlers alike.

Paddle past historic sites of the 1920’s era government project that gave life to the desert southwest. Venture into the Black Canyon narrows to explore the historical site and take amazing photos after you have backed your kayak up into the Emerald Cave. This tour is a total of four miles on the Colorado River.

• Three hours
• Year-round
• Paddle distance: up to 4mi/6.4km
• Emerald Cave (the cave is a cutout of the mountain, you do not paddle through it. You back your kayak up into it and have a great photo opportunity.)
• Historic sites
• Wildlife viewing

If you have chosen shuttle option, pick up times are: Bellagio 8:20am and Mandalay Bay 8:30am for the 10am start time. Pick up times are: Bellagio 10:20am and Mandalay Bay 10:30am for the 12pm start time. Pick up times are: Bellagio 11:20am and Mandalay Bay 11:30am for the 1pm start time.

• Bottled water
• Snacks
• Certified Guide
• Kayaks, paddles, and life-vests provided
• Round-trip transport from select hotels available
• Guided Kayak Tour

• $25/vehicle to park at marina. (Military or Nat’l Park Pass are free)
• Shuttle service (unless option selected)
• Gratuities

Discover the renowned Emerald Cave and the historic Colorado River with the river’s most seasoned and established tour company. This relaxing journey begins at Willow Beach Marina, heading 2 miles north to the Emerald Cave, with stops at picturesque viewpoints and historic landmarks. Each guide leads no more than 12 guests, and larger groups can be arranged upon request. This experience is perfect for adventurous groups or anyone eager to enjoy the outdoors.

Participants will receive premium equipment, accompanied by world-class guides and a professional office team.

• We offer single or tandem (2 seater) kayaks. Please specify which kayak you would prefer.
• The Emerald Cave is just a small cutout of the mountain for a great photo op!
• We provide life vests. Please specify which size you would prefer. S/M, L/XL, 2XL/3XL
• You will be meeting us at the marina. Have reliable transportation to meet us, there is NO cell service at the marina to call a ride share.
• If you have chosen and paid for this tour with shuttle, pick up times are: Bellagio 8:20am and Mandalay Bay 8:30am for the 10am start time. Pick up times are: Bellagio 10:20am and Mandalay Bay 10:30am for the 12pm start time. Pick up times are: Bellagio 11:20am and Mandalay Bay 11:30am for the 1pm start time. Please specify which pickup location you prefer.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.