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15 Best Emerald Cave Kayak Tours

The Emerald Cave paddles: the Colorado below Hoover Dam to a cave that glows green when the midday light angles in. Half-day trips with hotel pickup; mornings get glassier water.

1.Half-Day Emerald Cave Kayak Tour with Optional Hotel Pickup

Discover the serenity of Colorado River kayaking near Las Vegas with this guided half-day tour to Emerald Cave, including optional hotel pickup and snacks.

Most Popular★ 5.0

“It was a great tour for our family. Kayaking on the Colorado River below the canyon was so beautiful. We had a cloudy day but the pictures were still great. Jessica was a great guide and made for a great experience!”

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2.Emerald Cave Kayak Tour with Optional Las Vegas Transportation

Discover the beauty of the Colorado River with this beginner-friendly kayaking tour, including Emerald Cave, scenic stops, and easy Las Vegas pickup options.

★ 5.0

“This was our second time doing this tour and we would do it again. Our tour guide Kwame was great. The tour was energetic and informative. Loved every minute!”

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3.Emerald Cave Express Kayak Tour from Las Vegas

Experience the Colorado River’s stunning Emerald Cave on a 4-mile guided kayak tour from Willow Beach, with expert guides, scenic views, and photo ops.

★ 5.0

“This was a perfect way to spend a day. The guide was knowledgeable and the route and distance was easy to manage. The views were grand and pristine, highly recommend to anyone considering booking this adventure.”

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4.Emerald Cave & Black Canyon Kayak Tour with Vegas Pickup

Experience the stunning Black Canyon and Emerald Cave on a 3-hour guided kayak tour from Las Vegas, with hotel pickup, snacks, and expert guides.

★ 5.0

“This was an incredibly fun adventure. The air may be hot but the water is refreshing and the scenery gorgeous. Blazin Paddles provided us with a knowledgeable, capable, and fun guide (Lauren). Will do this tour again with this operator the next time I’m back…”

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5.Emerald Cave Kayak Tour with Lunch and Optional Shuttle

Explore the Colorado River’s stunning Black Canyon on a guided kayak tour from Las Vegas, including lunch, wildlife spotting, and optional hotel pickup.

★ 5.0

“I opted for the Shuttle Option, and was not disappointed! Our Guide/Driver Faith was professional, down to earth, and very friendly. Along the drive up to Willow Beach she provided some interesting facts about what we’re seeing (e.g Boulder City, trail heads, hot springs etc).…”

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6.Self-Drive Half Day Emerald Cave Kayak Tour in Black Canyon

Discover the Black Canyon's beauty with this self-drive kayak tour, exploring Emerald Cave and wildlife while enjoying expert-guided paddling.

★ 5.0

“The half day guided kayak tour was a perfect way to spend some time on the Colorado River. Beautiful scenery, fantastic guide, and everything we needed to have an enjoyable adventure”

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7.Emerald Cave Tour

Discover the beauty of the Colorado River with this guided kayak tour to Emerald Cave from Las Vegas; small group, expert guides, and stunning scenery.

★ 5.0

“We had an absolutely fantastic time on our kayak trip with Venture Out Vegas! Our guide, Blair, was the perfect mix of fun and professional. He not only had incredibly knowledgeable about the area's history and wildlife, but also had a great sense of humor…”

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8.Small Group Guided Colorado River & Emerald Cave Kayak Tour

Discover stunning Black Canyon and Emerald Cave on this small-group Colorado River kayak tour near Las Vegas. Expert guides, wildlife, and scenic stops await.

★ 5.0

“The beauty of the Colorado River, the Canyons and Dessert are so serene. Even the drive to the launch site was stunning. Definitely treat yourself to an accessible outing!”

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9.From Las Vegas: Emerald Cave Guided Kayaking Tour

Experience the stunning Emerald Cave on a guided kayaking tour from Las Vegas. Enjoy scenic views, wildlife sightings, and a short hike in Arizona.

★ 4.9

“This excursion was absolutely perfect! I have only kayaked a couple of times in my life so I was concerned about my ability. Our guide Michelle was so good that it didn't matter! My husband and I had the BEST time! I urge everyone to…”

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10.Self-Drive Emerald Cave Kayak Tour

Discover the beauty of the Colorado River with this guided kayak tour from Las Vegas, including Emerald Cave, wildlife sightings, and scenic stops for all skill levels.

★ 5.0

“Tyler was a great guide. Lots of information about the area and was supportive of all skill levels. Lots of breaks made it enjoyable even in 120° heat!”

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11.From Las Vegas: Emerald Cave Guided Kayak Tour with Shuttle

Experience the stunning Black Canyon on a guided kayak tour from Las Vegas, with wildlife sightings, Emerald Cave, and scenic views in a 6-hour adventure.

★ 4.8

“although the emerald cave was a little disappointing. there was nothing wrong with day and learning about what the river gauge did to monitor to see it'll they could build the original hoover dam there . more than made up for it”

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13.Half-Day Emerald Cave Kayak Tour with Optional Transportation

Discover the beauty of the Colorado River with this half-day kayak tour from Las Vegas, featuring Emerald Cave, wildlife viewing, and historical sites.

★ 5.0

“The water fowl, swimming in the water, the history of the area and hiking to Bob's old house site. Kayaking on glassy water, the very enjoyable tour guide - Elyjah and the beauty of the area.”

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15.Las Vegas: Colorado River to Emerald Cave Half-Day Kayak

Discover the stunning Colorado River and Emerald Caves on a half-day kayaking tour from Las Vegas, led by expert guides with excellent reviews.

★ 4.9

“Excellent tour! Don was very personable, helpful and shared some great information about the history and importance of the river. We would highly recommend this tour from Las Vegas!”

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More Emerald Cave Kayak Tours

5.0Emerald Cave Kayak Rental with Optional Shuttle from Las Vegas6 hours (approx.)$79.00 4.5Grand Canyon Helicopter Tour and River Raft or Emerald Cave Kayak11 hours (approx.)$699.00 5.0Black Canyon and Hoover Dam Kayak Tour from Las Vegas12 hours (approx.)$315.00 5.0Hoover Dam Kayak Tour on the Colorado River with Shuttle Transfer8 hours (approx.)$199.00 5.0Emerald Cave Kayak Rental on the Colorado River3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$79.00 5.0Twilight Black Canyon Kayak Tour with Bonfire Experience4 hours (approx.)$175.00 5.0Las Vegas Kayak Tour to the Emerald Cave4 hours (approx.)$75.00 4.5Emerald Cave Kayak Adventure4 hours (approx.)$129.00 4.9Las Vegas: Kayak Rental without Transportation5 hours$79 5.0Emerald Cave Kayak Trip Near Las Vegas3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$159.00 4.8From Las Vegas: Kayak Rental with Shuttle to Emerald Cave5.5 hours$99 5.0Half Day Emerald and Echo Cave Kayak Adventure4 hours (approx.)$109.00 5.0Las Vegas: Guided Kayak Tour from Willow Beach to Emerald Cave4 hours (approx.)$79.00 5.0Full Day Colorado River Kayak Tour from Las Vegas7 hours (approx.)$199.00 5.0Kayaking Day Trip on the Colorado River from Las Vegas9 hours (approx.)$218.00 5.0Hoover Dam Discovery Kayak Tour with Lake Mead Views5 hours (approx.)$189.00 4.8From Las Vegas: Emerald Cave Kayak Tour with Hotel Pickup4 hours$119 5.0Moonlight Kayak Tour from Las Vegas Strip or Willow Beach3 hours (approx.)$109.00 5.0From Las Vegas: Emerald Cave Kayak Tour with Shuttle Pickup3 hours$173 4.8From Las Vegas: Guided Emerald Cave Kayak Tour3 hours$119 4.52 Day / 1 Night Kayaking Trip on Black Canyon below Hoover Dam from Las Vegas2 days (approx.)$694.00 5.0From Las Vegas: Kayak Rental to Emerald Cave Colorado River4 hours$79 5.0Grand Canyon Helicopter Flight with Emerald Cave Kayak Tour9 hours (approx.)$699.00 4.7Las Vegas/Willow Beach: Guided Kayak Tour to Emerald Cave4 hours$95