Emerald Cave Express Kayak Tour from Las Vegas

Itinerary

For those looking for spectacular scenery, this is the perfect kayak tour. The Emerald Cave Express Kayak tour paddles onto the Colorado River at various times, starting at Willow Beach, Arizona. This is a great tour for beginners or advanced paddlers alike.

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 historical site and take amazing photos after you have backed your kayak up into the Emerald Cave. This tour is a total of four miles on the Colorado River.

- Three hours
- Year-round
- Paddle distance: up to 4mi/6.4km
- Emerald Cave (the cave is a cutout of the mountain, you do not paddle through it. You back your kayak up into it and have a great photo opportunity.)
- Historic sites
- Wildlife viewing

If you have chosen shuttle option, pick up times are: Bellagio 8:20am and Mandalay Bay 8:30am for the 10am start time. Pick up times are: Bellagio 10:20am and Mandalay Bay 10:30am for the 12pm start time. Pick up times are: Bellagio 11:20am and Mandalay Bay 11:30am for the 1pm start time.

Stop At:

• Willow Beach, Willow Beach, Arizona
• Colorado River, Grand Canyon National Park, AZ

• Kayak Tour
• Snacks
• Bottled water
• Kayaks, paddles and life-vest
• Certified Guide
• Round-trip Transport from 3 hotels (if option selected)

• $25/vehicle to park at marina. (Military or Nat'l Park Pass are free)
• Shuttle service (unless option selected)
• Gratuities

• Not wheelchair accessible
• Most travelers can participate
• 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, 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: Bellagio 8:20am and Mandalay Bay 8:30am for the 10am start time. Pick up times are: Bellagio 10:20am and Mandalay Bay 10:30am for the 12pm start time. Pick up times are: Bellagio 11:20am and Mandalay Bay 11:30am for the 1pm start time. Please specify which pickup location you prefer.
• This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
• This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
• This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Willow Beach Marina, 25804 N Willow Beach, Willow Beach, AZ 86445, USA
Traveler pickup is offered
Pick up times for 10am start time are as follows: Bellagio - 8:20am, Mandalay Bay - 8:30am
Pick up times for 12pm start time are as follows: Bellagio - 10:20am, Mandalay Bay - 10:30am

Pick up times for 1pm start time are as follows: Bellagio - 11:20am, Mandalay Bay - 11:30am
Please 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 90 and 120 minutes after the kayak tour ends. Shuttle times vary with traffic.

Returns to original departure point

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

3 hours