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    Guided Emerald Cave Kayak Tour From Willow Beach

    Paddle to Emerald Cave on a 3-hour guided tour from Willow Beach

    4.9 stars• 3.9K reviews
    From$119/ personincl. taxes and fees

    Duration

    3 Hours

    Includes

    Guide, kayak, snacks

    Highlights

    Explore the emerald green Colorado River on a guided, self-drive kayak tour from Willow Beach, Arizona. Paddle into the Black Canyon narrows and visit Emerald Cave on a route suitable for beginners and advanced paddlers.

    • Meet your guide at Willow Beach Marina and launch on the Colorado River
    • Paddle up to 4 miles (6.4 km) round-trip to Emerald Cave
    • Explore a small cut-out cave and the Black Canyon narrows
    • Learn about 1920s-era historic sites along the river
    • Spot wildlife along the water

    What's Included

    • Professional tour guide(s)
    • Touring kayak with rudder
    • Complimentary bottled water
    • Juice
    • Snacks

    Things to know

    Arrive 30 minutes before your tour start time (Pacific Time). You will enter Lake Mead National Recreation Area and pay a $25 per vehicle entry fee unless you have a qualifying pass or military ID. Alcohol and marijuana are not permitted.

    Cancellation Policy

    Cancel at least 48 hours before start for a full refund minus a 6% credit card processing fee. No refunds within 48 hours of start, or for arriving late or no-shows. Rescheduling may be subject to a $40 per person rebooking fee.

    FAQs

    Follow Pacific Time for all tour times. Arrive 30 minutes before your scheduled start time.

    Yes. Complete the online waiver no later than the day before your scheduled tour. Every participant must complete it.

    Yes. You enter Lake Mead National Recreation Area at Willow Beach Marina. The entry fee is $25 per vehicle, or free with a military ID or a National Parks pass (America the Beautiful).

    Meeting details

    25804 N Willow Beach, Willow Beach, AZ 86445

    Experience provided by Evolution Expeditions
    Experience provided by Evolution Expeditions

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    Review summary

    4.9
    Excellent
    3.9K reviews•Google Maps

    The guides here really make the experience special. Faith, Calvin, Soren, Ryan, Jeff, and Maggie all get enthusiastic shoutouts for being knowledgeable, professional, and genuinely passionate about sharing the area's ecology, geology, and history. Reviewers consistently mention feeling safe and well-cared-for, even complete beginners who'd never kayaked before. The tandem kayaks come equipped with rudders that make paddling easier, and guides adjust the pace to accommodate different skill levels while keeping the group together. The Emerald Cave tour is the clear favorite, with travelers calling it a highlight of their Vegas trips. The full-day option includes tasty lunches and plenty of snacks and water throughout. Logistics are smooth too, with clear pre-trip instructions, reliable hotel pickups, and helpful communication about what to bring. Many visitors add the Hoover Dam stop for a full-day adventure. The calm water and stunning scenery offer a refreshing escape from the Strip, and you might even spot bighorn sheep or eagles along the way.

    What people are saying

    Review 1 of 5
    5/5

    Went kayaking with Faith and Emma on 4/1/26. They both led us on a wonderful experience. For a first timer, I had an absolute blast. Highly recommend these ladies for the best time!

    Photo of Taylor Horton

    Taylor Horton

    April 3, 2026

    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    Went kayaking with Faith and Emma on 4/1/26. They both led us on a wonderful experience. For a first timer, I had an absolute blast. Highly recommend these ladies for the best time!

    Photo of Taylor Horton

    Taylor Horton

    April 3, 2026

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