Emerald Cave Premium Kayak Tour with Lunch & Las Vegas Shuttle
Highlights
- Rated 5.0/5 by 768 travellers
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
Quick facts
- Duration
- 7h
- Group
- Small group, up to 30 travellers
- Languages
- English, Spanish
- Pickup
- Hotel pickup or meet at the start point
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Overview
Experience Emerald Cave with one of the original guided kayak tours on the Colorado River, backed by more than 20 years of experience exploring Black Canyon near Las Vegas. You’ll paddle from Willow Beach to the famous Emerald Cave at a more leisurely pace, giving you time to explore scenic and historic stops, watch for desert wildlife, and relax over a freshly catered lunch on a river beach surrounded by towering canyon walls. With expert guides, premium touring kayaks, personalized instruction, and more time to slow down and enjoy the river, you’ll experience a comfortable, immersive, and memorable way to discover Emerald Cave and the spectacular Black Canyon.
What's included
What's included
- Catered Deli Lunch, comes with chips, a cookie, a pickle, & choice of deli sandwich. Options are turkey, ham, chicken salad (contains almonds), italian, vegetarian, or vegan
- Choose from an assortment of individually wrapped snacks
- Guided Emerald Cave Kayak Tour through Black Canyon
- Guided Hoover Dam Bypass Bridge Scenic Stop (If option selected)
- Cold
- Round-Trip Transportation from Select Las Vegas Strip Hotels (if option selected)
- Premium Touring Kayaks, Paddles & Life Vests (single & two-seater) available
Not included
- Gratuities (Optional)
- Hotel pick-up and drop off (If self-drive option selected)
- Hoover Dam Bypass Bridge Scenic Stop (if option not selected)
- National Park Fee (included w/transport; not included w/self-drive or without transport option)
Itinerary
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On this four-hour guided Emerald Cave kayak tour, you’ll paddle the calm waters of the Colorado River from Willow Beach through the towering volcanic walls of Black Canyon at a leisurely pace, with more time to relax, explore, and take in the scenery.
Along the way, you’ll visit scenic and historic stops, watch for desert wildlife such as bighorn sheep, bald eagles, and great blue herons. You'll paddle into the famous Emerald Cave, and enjoy a freshly catered lunch on a scenic river beach surrounded by the canyon.
Located about an hour from the Las Vegas Strip in the Lake Mead National Recreation Area, this relaxed Colorado River kayaking experience includes expert instruction and premium equipment, making it a comfortable and memorable adventure for beginners and experienced paddlers alike, with transportation options available.
Meeting point
Please meet your guide at the Paddle craft launch beach 30 minutes before your tour start time to get fitted with life vests and kayaks. Tours will begin promptly at their scheduled start time. Please do not use ride share as there is no cell reception to book your return ride.
Good to know
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- We offer single or tandem (2 seater) kayaks. Please specify which kayak you would prefer.
- The Emerald Cave is a small cutout of the mountain for a great photo op!
- If you select self drive option, 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: Venetian 110 minutes before, Bellagio 100 minutes before and Mandalay Bay 90 minutes before your tour start time
- Message us if you need a 2XL or larger life vest
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Emerald Cave Premium Kayak Tour with Lunch & Las Vegas Shuttle take?
The experience lasts about 7h.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $162 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's included?
Catered Deli Lunch, comes with chips, a cookie, a pickle, & choice of deli sandwich. Options are turkey, ham, chicken salad (contains almonds), italian, vegetarian, or vegan; Choose from an assortment of individually wrapped snacks; Guided Emerald Cave Kayak Tour through Black Canyon; Guided Hoover Dam Bypass Bridge Scenic Stop (If option selected); Cold; Round-Trip Transportation from Select Las Vegas Strip Hotels (if option selected).
Where does it start?
Please meet your guide at the Paddle craft launch beach 30 minutes before your tour start time to get fitted with life vests and kayaks. Tours will begin promptly at their scheduled start time. Please do not use ride share as there is no cell reception to book your return ride.
Can I cancel?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in English, Spanish.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 768 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Las Vegas.
Information last checked October 7, 2026. Operated by Evolution Expeditions.
