Small Group Guided Colorado River and Emerald Cave Kayak Tour
Overview
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3 hours 30 minutes
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Experience our highly rated small-group kayak tour of the Colorado River and Emerald Cave, just under an hour’s drive from the Las Vegas Strip. Departing daily at 9:00 AM, and 12:30 PM, This 4-mile tour through Black Canyon is perfect for all skill levels and ages, with a relaxed pace and a guaranteed group size of 12 people or less per group. You'll explore scenic caves, spot local wildlife like bighorn sheep or eagles, and enjoy a swim break and plenty of photo opportunities. Led by the most experienced guides on the river, this veteran-owned and operated tour uses only high end single and tandem Kayaks that are made in USA. We promise to be the highlight of your Las Vegas trip.
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Max Weight of 280lbs
You must make your way to the departure point in your own vehicle, not in a ride-share.
Children under 10 must travel in a tandem kayak with a adult
Children under 18 must travel with an adult.
Tandem kayaks available for small children and disabled veterans.
What To Expect
Make your way to Willow Beach Marina for an unforgettable guided kayak tour along the Colorado River. You'll enjoy a relaxed 4-mile paddle through stunning natural scenery, from towering canyon walls to the sparkling emerald waters that straddle Arizona and Nevada. This small-group experience includes a stop to swim in the river making it a true adventure for nature lovers. Choose a morning departure for a cooler, more peaceful ride, or an afternoon tour if you love the sun. This tour is proudly veteran-owned and operated. We are the best value self drive tour on the river with the most experienced guides. Book your personal small group experience today with a groups size of less than 12 guaranteed.
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Small Group Guided Colorado River and Emerald Cave Kayak Tour
What‘s Included
Life Jackets
Guided Kayak Tour
Transportation to/from Willow Beach
Park Entry Fee per vehicle (FREE for Pass holders, Veterans, Active Military)
Gratuities
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Reviews
557 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Perfect day!
Diana G,Jun 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Amazing experience! Our tour guide, he was great made it fun for me and my kids the area was beautiful will definitely do it again when I visit Vegas again.
Loved it!
Michelle J,Jun 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00EJ was great. Good stories and kept us at a good pace. We couldn’t attend the morning session and contemplated not going at noon due to the heat but it was perfect on the water. We would do it again.
It was a beautiful and...
Aljaz K,Jun 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It was a beautiful and awesome experience, my first time canoying and couldn't imagine it better. Tour guy is a legend.
Colorado River tour
Trek03942455504,Jun 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Really good. Have to have strong arms to paddle for 3.5 hrs
Excellent experience. Our...
Valentina W,Jun 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent experience. Our guide was very nice, provided interesting information about surrounding area, made sure we could take beautiful pictures.
What a beautiful morning...
Dawn B,Jun 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00What a beautiful morning on the Colorado River! Our tour guide was fantastic—very knowledgeable and full of interesting information about the area's history. The caves were incredible, and we got some awesome photos. This was an unforgettable experience, and I would 💯 recommend it!
After seeing some other...
Steven S,Jun 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00After seeing some other tour companies, using this guy was the right choice. Everything went smoothly for our family of four.
Great Tour on a Great Section of the River
Alicia B,May 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a great way to see a beautiful section of the Colorado River. Our guide Brett was great. He was funny, knowledgeable, efficient and lead our group well. His instructions on how to paddle were very thorough, helpful to the several folks in our group who had never kayaked.
Great Tour Group and Great Location
Alicia B,May 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00What a great way to see a beautiful section of the Colorado River. Our guide Brett was great. He was funny, knowledgeable, efficient and led our group well. His instructions on how to paddle were very thorough, perfect for the several folks in our group that were new to kayaking.
Great guide
Tania B,May 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Great guide. Cave was actually smaller than photos showed but the rest of the river trip was terrific anyway.
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