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The 15 best emerald cave kayak tours in Las Vegas, weighed up side by side, with the run times, the prices and who actually runs each one.
Paddle a calm Colorado River route from Las Vegas to Emerald Cave grotto, with gear, snacks, and optional hotel pickup for $99.
Most Popular“Great kayak tour! Guide was amazing beautiful scenery. Very easy to do! Loved every minute of it thanks”
Half-day kayak on the Colorado River from Vegas, with optional Mandalay Bay shuttle and a stop at Emerald Cave.
“The cave is not that deep, but the water is amazing - emerald green. Beautiful trip and a leisurely kayaking tour.”
Kayak from Willow Beach to Emerald Cave on the Colorado River with historic stops, snacks, and optional Hoover Dam upgrade.
“Medium physical activity, if you are a couple and not up to it, get a tandem kayak. Tour guide Jeff was fantastic and explained so much of the area. Nice leisurely paddle on the Colorado.”
Paddling the Colorado River from Las Vegas with hotel pickup, snacks, and Emerald Cave swims in a small group.
“Tour was amazing and the guide Lauren was really excellent. Viator however was not. We were assured after asking specifically that we could be picked up at our hotel for 10am. When we confirmed with Blazing Paddles, they said viator was incorrect and offered wrong information. We needed to walk to another pickup location and…”
Paddle the Colorado River to Emerald Cave from Las Vegas with lunch on a remote beach. Optional Hoover Dam upgrade and hotel shuttle.
“Well done! Very caring and well trained staff. First aid certified and works well with other guides for any problems.”
Self-drive kayak tour from Willow Beach into Black Canyon, guided paddle, Emerald Cave stop, snacks, and wildlife.
“Arrival and parking is easy. Equipment is sea worthy. Guide Melissa was awesome. Journey was long and hard only for the strong as you paddle four straight hours your own weight in blistering sun. There were many kayakers and then those pesky jet ski and power boats that created waves but it was still serene…”
Small-group kayak from Willow Beach to Emerald Cave on the Colorado River, with snacks, water, and optional hotel pickup.
“Fabulous trip with Christine and Blair. Colorado river by Kayak was an incredible experience. Would recommend as a nice wee escape from the insanity of Las Vegas!”
Small-group kayak from Willow Beach to Emerald Cove on the Colorado River. Gear provided, swim stop included, $88 per person.
“Grif aka Captain G is an incredible guide. He shared so many interesting facts with us as we paddled on the Colorado River. He knows all about the history of the river and surrounding areas, the flora and fauna, and geology formations. He also is very funny and an all around great guy. Our group…”
Kayak Arizona’s Colorado River to Emerald Cave from Las Vegas, with wildlife spotting, snacks, and a chilly green-water grotto stop.
“Haley was a perfect guide! she picked us up on time, provided us with water and snacks during the day and gave infos along the way! it was such a special trip during my stay in Vegas - would absolutely recommend. Bring a swimsuit and Flip flops on the tour.”
Guided kayak paddle from Willow Beach to Emerald Cave on the Colorado River, with wildlife, snacks, and a cool break from Vegas.
“Fun adventure in beautiful waters. Our guide Julia was fantastic. Highly recommend this company and their tours.”
3-hour motorized rafting from Hoover Dam to Willow Beach on the Black Canyon Water Trail, with lunch and optional Vegas pickup.
“Great trip and a memorable experience. Aiden our raft tour guide was lovely, professional and very knowledgeable. If you don’t like getting sprayed with water it may not be for you but in the heat it was welcomed for us. Nice packed lunch with keepsake cooler bag and plentiful ice cold water available throughout. Victor…”
Kayak from Hoover Dam through Black Canyon, then soak Arizona Hot Springs with lunch and a pro guide on a small group tour.
“Everything was great. Our guide Micheal was great. The scenery was absolutely beautiful. We had a great time.”
Start at 6am for a small-group kayak to Emerald Cave on the Colorado River, with Willow Beach swim time, gear, snacks, and optional pickup.
“The tour was great the only thing I think should’ve been mentioned is that they don’t provide any snacks or water you will need to bring your own.”
Half-day kayak from Las Vegas into Arizona’s Black Canyon, with Emerald Cave, wildlife spotting, and guided paddling on the Colorado River.
“From the pick up to the drop off, this was well worth what I paid. The driver was very courteous and knowledgeable. He was one of the guides that went with us. It was a beautiful day.”
Kayak or SUP the Colorado from Willow Beach to Emerald Cove and the Black Canyon, with optional Mandalay Bay shuttle.
“Although the kayak trip was very scenic and relaxing, if you are not with a tour, and just renting to self-guide, the Emerald Cave is very hard to see without tour groups taking their time with photo ops and lengthy explanations. We waited forty five mins to get in to the cave-which is actually just…”
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