Emerald Cave Kayak Tour: Scenic Overlooks, Catered Lunch

Embark on a thrilling Emerald Cave Kayak Tour with the oldest and most experienced tour company on the Colorado River. Explore scenic overlooks, enjoy a catered lunch, and immerse yourself in the beauty of the Black Canyon. Book now!

Duration: 4 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Emerald Cave - The moment the paddle dips into the Colorado River, one is transported back in time. Paddle past historic sites of the 1920’s era government project that gave life to the desert southwest. Venture into the Black Canyon narrows to explore the river that exists only an hour outside of the busy lights of the Las Vegas strip. Learn how to back your kayak up into the world famous Emerald Cave/Cove to get some stunning memorable photos of the emerald green water. The cave itself is the cherry on top of a spectacular afternoon on the beautiful section of river we paddle. The guided kayak tour takes place within the Lake Mead National Recreation Area and there is an admission fee per vehicle to enter which is payable direct upon entry. This admission fee is waived if you have a current National Park annual pass or military ID.
What's Included
  • Bottled water
  • Kayaks, Paddles, and Life Vests
  • Lunch
  • Snacks
What's Not Included
  • All fees and/or taxes
  • Lake Mead National Recreational Area: $25 admission fee per vehicle.
Additional Information

Discover the renowned Emerald Cave and the historic Colorado River with the river’s most seasoned tour company. This relaxed journey begins at Willow Beach Marina, heading 2 miles north to the Emerald Cave, with stops at picturesque overlooks and historic landmarks. Perfect for adventurous groups or anyone eager to enjoy the outdoors.

After visiting the Emerald Cave/Cove, you’ll proceed to a beach in the Canyon where a catered lunch awaits. This stop also offers time to swim or simply unwind and take in the stunning views of the Black Canyon.

You’ll be equipped with top-notch gear and guided by world-class experts and professional office staff.

The total paddling distance ranges from 4 to 6 miles.

  • We offer single or tandem (2 seater) kayaks. Please specify which kayak you would prefer.
  • The Emerald Cave is just a small cutout of the mountain for a great photo op!
  • We provide life vests. Please specify which size you would prefer. S/M, L/XL, 2XL/3XL
  • You will be meeting us at the marina. Have reliable transportation to meet us 30 minutes before your tour start time, there is NO cell service at the marina to call a ride share.
Location
25660 Willow Beach Rd
Willow Beach Road
Meet at the Paddle craft launch beach 20 minutes before your tour start time to meet your guide and get fitted with life vests and boats. Tours will begin promptly at their scheduled start time.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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H6017fktroyb
Aug 10, 2024
A must do! - My wife & I had a fantastic time on a kayak tour with Salvatore today. He was so knowledgeable and pointed out a rattle snake and big horn sheep and knew so much about the plants and the history of the area. This was one of the best things we’ve done visiting the US from Australia. Highly recommend.
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Aprilt455
Aug 9, 2024
Emerald cave kayak tour - I booked my tour with Evolution expeditions and they made everything great! All I had to do was show up and have a blast! My tour guide, Faith was informative, fun, and super sweet. The water was cold and refreshing and the views were amazing!
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Kamrynm112
Aug 7, 2024
Funnnnn - Super nice, and i like where he took us everywhere, we got some really good photos and the lunch was very good, and thanks for everything
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Jimcj4489sp
Aug 7, 2024
Great kayak trip - Great kayak trip. Well organized and well supplied. Scenery was beautiful and we saw an eagle. Our guide Maggie was very knowledgeable about the river and its history. She made it a great day on the river. Thanks
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Mattwc2466rs
Aug 5, 2024
Fantastic Kayak adventure - Had an excellent kayak adventure with my wife and son thanks to our tour guide Faith. She made the experience educational, team building and fun for my son and the entire group. Highly recommend. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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Leemichaels2024
Jul 31, 2024
Sal the Tour Guide is amazing! - Sal was an awesome tour guide, giving an amazing experience to everyone in the group, while showing adoration to all members. Sal also gave out snacks and drinks for free to give everyone the option to stay hydrated. He was full of useful information; and overall awesome guide.
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Jaypa5575zb
Jul 27, 2024
Amazing Time! - Great tour & beautiful landscape. Ryan made sure the entire group has a blast. We had water guns to spray eavh other and plenty of snacks/water for the bot day. He was Also very knowledgeable of the area.
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934yajairal
Jul 25, 2024
Kayaking tour with Sal - Sal was an awesome tour guide!!! Had a very good time. He was very detailed on the emerald cave and all its surroundings. My husband and I enjoyed our time will be doing this again.
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D8165dbkimm
Jul 24, 2024
Great Experience!!! - My tour guide was Burton and he was absolutely amazing! He told us all the history of the tour and was very kind! He made sure we felt safe and comfortable kayaking as well!
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Z4018qesarah
Jul 22, 2024
Excellent tour - Wonderful tour! Sal was an amazing guide with a wealth of local knowledge. His instructions were very clear and helpful plus, he was loads of fun!
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