Emerald Cave Premium Kayak Tour with Lunch & Las Vegas Shuttle
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
- Lunch 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
- Snacks Choose from an assortment of individually wrapped snacks
- Bottled water Cold
- Round-Trip Transportation from Select Las Vegas Strip Hotels (if option selected)
- Premium Touring Kayaks, Paddles & Life Vests (single & two-seater) available
- Guided Hoover Dam Bypass Bridge Scenic Stop (If option selected)
- Guided Emerald Cave Kayak Tour through Black Canyon
- 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)
Meeting and Pickup
Included with the options “Hotel Pickup & Hoover Dam Tour” and “Shuttle Pickup Option”.
For 10am tour start you will be picked up at the times below: Venetian (Pick up: 8:00 am PST) Main valet, Outside Front door to the right. Bellagio (Pick up: 8:10 am PST) Uber/Ride-share area; Lower level Mandalay Bay (Pick up: 8:20am PST). Shuttle/Tour bus lobby on the beach level1-1.5 hours drive time depending on traffic, 4-4.5 hours of tour, and 1-1.5 hours return drive back depending on traffic.For 11am tour start you will be picked up at the times below: Venetian (Pick up: 9:10 am PST) Main valet Bellagio (Pick up: 9:20 am PST) Uber/Ride-share area; Lower level Mandalay Bay (Pick up: 9:30 am PST). Shuttle/Tour bus lobby on the beach levelPlease be courteous to other participants and promptly show up on time at the tour bus area or launch location provided on the confirmation email. Please have your cellular phone on and available. Shuttles generally arrive back to Las Vegas Resort & Hotels between 100 and 120 minutes after the kayak tour ends. Shuttle times vary with traffic.
For the option “Self Drive Option”.
25660 Willow Beach Road
White Hills, AZ 86445, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
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.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- 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
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (12)
Q: Are there any weight restrictions for kayaking?
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Activity code: C-240046P3
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Frequently Asked Questions (12)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Las Vegas customers.
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The maximum weight capacity for kayaking is 340 lbs / 154 kg.
Nov 2021No experience is necessary! Beginners are welcome on all of our kayak tours. Most of our guests have never been in a sea kayak before. Anyone in average physical condition may join a kayak tour. If you can hike or bike, you can paddle our sea kayaks. You do not need any swimming skills either.
The only prerequisite is a healthy spirit of curiosity and adventure.
Regardless of age or skill level you will find that our expeditions offer enough flexibility to make your experience with us safe and rewarding. We will show you proper sea kayaking technique and water safety before leaving the beach. And your expert guides will be with you throughout the adventure to give you pointers and improve your skills.
Sep 2022Your safety is Cool Las Vegas’s number one concern. In general, sea kayaking is safer than most other outdoor pursuits, even bicycling.
Jan 2023If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (MST).
- Lunch. 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.
- Snacks. Choose from an assortment of individually wrapped snacks.
- Bottled water. Cold.
- Round-Trip Transportation from Select Las Vegas Strip Hotels (if option selected).
- Premium Touring Kayaks, Paddles & Life Vests (single & two-seater) available.
- Guided Hoover Dam Bypass Bridge Scenic Stop (If option selected).
- Guided Emerald Cave Kayak Tour through Black Canyon.
- 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).
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 5. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Emerald Cave Premium Kayak Tour with Lunch & Las Vegas Shuttle is as follows:
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Emerald Cave Premium Kayak Tour with Lunch & Las Vegas Shuttle will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Las Vegas. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- LunchCatered 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
- SnacksChoose from an assortment of individually wrapped snacks
- Bottled waterCold
- Round-Trip Transportation from Select Las Vegas Strip Hotels (if option selected)
- Premium Touring Kayaks, Paddles & Life Vests (single & two-seater) available
- Guided Hoover Dam Bypass Bridge Scenic Stop (If option selected)
- Guided Emerald Cave Kayak Tour through Black Canyon
- 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)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- 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
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
