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Emerald Cave Kayak Tour: Scenic Paddle - Vegas Shuttle Available

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Overview

Available languages

English

6 hours

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This 3-hour guided kayak tour is ideal for all skill levels, covering a scenic 4 to 5-mile roundtrip journey from Willow Beach to the magical Emerald Cave—complete with a stop for snacks, swimming, and a brief hike. Tours are small-group and led by experienced guides, giving plenty of attention whether paddling solo or with friends, and wildlife sightings are common along the Black Canyon’s dramatic volcanic cliffs. For added convenience, optional shuttle service from Mandalay Bay means stress-free transport and park entry is included with the shuttle package, making it an easy and memorable adventure just outside Las Vegas.

Additional Info

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Specialized infant seats are available

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

We provide bottled water, bananas and granola bars - if you have any food allergies or sensitivities please bring your own snacks

Round Trip Transportation from the Mandalay Bay Hotel (if 'With Shuttle' option selected)

Professional kayak tour guide

Single or double kayak and life vest

Round-Trip Transportation (if SELF-DRIVE option selected)

National Park entry is free for kids, NPS card holders and military; For adults it is

If you meet us at the launch site, National Park charges a $25 entrance fee per vehicle.

Natinal Park Entrance is FREE with NPS Card, Millitary ID, Veteran ID and kids under 16.

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino
3950 South Las Vegas Boulevard, Las Vegas United States
Pickup is at 9am or 9:30am at Mandalay Bay Hotel if you booked the tour with transportation. The drop off is around 3-3:30pm at the same location. If you booked self-drive, we will meet you at 10am at Willow Beach, Arizona. The tour is 3.5 hours long, you will finish around 1:30pm.

What To Expect

Embark on a 3-hour, 5-mile round-trip kayak tour of the stunning Black Canyon. Start your adventure at Willow Beach, where your U.S. National Kayak Champion guide will prepare you for an unforgettable day. This small-group tour, limited to just 12 paddlers, ensures personalized attention as you explore the canyon’s beauty. Paddle through Black Canyon and keep an eye out for Desert Big Horn Sheep and Bald Eagles. Your first stop is a one-mile upstream historical overlook, offering breathtaking views of the legendary Colorado River, with a 5-6 minute hike included. Learn about the river's historical significance from your guide, then conclude your tour with a visit to the enchanting (and very insta-worthy) Emerald Cave. Fun and adventure are guaranteed—book your Emerald Cave kayak tour today!

Options

With Shuttle Double Kayak

Includes Snacks, fruit & water
Double kayak
Meeting Point: Mandalay Bay Hotel - Valet Pick-up area, Lower Level
Pickup included

Self-Drive Double Kayak

Includes Snacks, fruit & water

Self-Drive Single Kayak

Includes Snacks, fruit & water

With Shuttle Single Kayak

Includes Snacks, fruit & water
Single Kayak
Meeting Point: Mandalay Bay Hotel - Valet Pick-up area, Lower Level
Pickup included

Reviews

4.87

2,802 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • Zen is the best! We highly recomend this trip to anyone wanting to get away from the strip and see the outdoors.

    Trae C,

    Oct 29, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Great trip! Zen was the best guide ever! Easy pick up, awesome paddle and views and easy drop off. We will definitely book this again next time we are in Vegas.

  • Great adventure aside the strip

    Eric B,

    Oct 28, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Great experience and excellent guide Had so much fun The water was very cold but we had a sunny day so it worked out great

  • This trip was amazing!...

    Patricia B,

    Oct 28, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    This trip was amazing! Jonny was our tour guide he did a fantastic job from pick up to drop off. Definitely would recommend this trip to friends.

  • Such an amazing and...

    Brooke P,

    Oct 27, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Such an amazing and scenic adventure. Johnny was an amazing guide and very easy to talk to. He provided tons of information about the site and showed us some beautiful wildlife that I might have missed myself. He also helped us capture perfect group photos. The experience overall was well worth it and a great way to escape the las vegas craziness

  • Overall enjoyable, a little too long.. "emerald cave" underwhelming

    Anthony M,

    Oct 26, 2025

    - Viator

    4.00

    Overall the trip was fun and a nice break from the strip. Positives: Our tour guide Kwame was great- friendly and personable, not too tourguide-ish. He took the time to memorize the names of the 10 or so people on the trip and asked us conversational questions about our backgrounds. The river and surrounding scenery was gorgeous and we even stopped a small beach and did a short and easy walk to the top of a small hill with a great view. Negatives- The 4 hours of kayaking was a bit too much time on the water for my wife and I, although the kayaking conditions were not difficult. There were several other similar tour groups doing the same route as us and we ended up having to wait about 30 minutes outside the cave until other groups ahead of us took their turns going in. The cave itself was kind of cool but underwhelming. The water was an emerald green color, but at a certain time of day that constantly changes depending on the position of the sun apparently the whole cave turns emerald green from refection of the sun off the water. Kwame informed us on that particular it would be around 2 hours after we were there. He even alluded to the fact on the way to the cave that the "journey is more important than the destination" for our tour. I would recommend this tour if you don't mind kayaking for 4 hours and enjoying the scenery without having high hopes to be dazzled by the emerald cave, unless the tour ends up getting to the cave at the magic hour for that day.

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