Las Vegas: Guided Kayak Tour from Willow Beach to Emerald Cave
Overview
Embark on an unforgettable kayaking adventure to Emerald Cave along the scenic Colorado River. Meet your guide at Willow Beach, enjoy a brief safety orientation, and launch in a state-of-the-art performance kayak designed for comfort and stability. Bottled water is included.
Paddle through calm, crystal-clear waters surrounded by dramatic canyon walls while learning about the area’s history and wildlife. Keep an eye out for desert bighorn sheep, blue herons, bald eagles, and fish swimming below. You’ll visit three iconic locations featured in National Geographic, including the famous Emerald Cave. Your guide will capture frame-worthy photos at these stops, provided to you at no additional cost.
At Emerald Cave, take in the glowing green waters, relax in the peaceful setting, and enjoy an optional swim before paddling back. This tour is ideal for beginners, couples, families, and solo travelers seeking a fun, scenic, and memorable experience.
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Life Jacket, Paddles
- Access to Emerald Cave
- Three photos at iconic National Geographic featured locations
- Round-trip hotel transportation by air-conditioned van
- Performance Kayak
- Safety Instruction
- WFA, CPR, and First-Aid Certified Tour Guide
- National Park Entrance Fee (Self-Drive Per Car - Waived with National Park Pass)
- Gratuities
- For self-drive bookings, round-trip transportation is not included.
Meeting and Pickup
Included with the option “Las Vegas/Willow Beach Guided Kayak Tour to Emerald Cave Pick Up/Shuttle”.
Final pickup details will be sent via text message or WhatsApp between 6:00 PM–7:00 PM the day before departure
For the option “Self-Drive: Guided Kayak Tour”.
25804 North Willow Beach
Willow Beach, 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
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Willow Beach
1 hour 45 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Colorado River
Admission Ticket Free
Emerald Cave
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Willow Beach
1 hour 45 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Tandems may accommodate up to 450 lbs
- Singles may accommodate up to 250 lbs
- Exclusive access to locations featured on National Geographic.
- Highly recommended for beginners, families, couples, and solo travelers.
- Highly recommended for photography enthusiasts and nature lovers.
- The activity provider is not responsible for lost items; bringing a dry bag is strongly recommended.
- Launch times may change due to weather or operational conditions. If the tour day is canceled for weather or operations, you will be offered a reschedule or a full refund.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (12)
Q: Are there any weight restrictions for kayaking?
Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-5568082P4
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Average 4.87 out of 5 stars based on 133 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor
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Frequently Asked Questions (12)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions 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 Shore Excursions’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).
- This tour 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.
- Bottled water.
- Life Jacket, Paddles.
- Access to Emerald Cave.
- Three photos at iconic National Geographic featured locations.
- Round-trip hotel transportation by air-conditioned van.
- Performance Kayak.
- Safety Instruction.
- WFA, CPR, and First-Aid Certified Tour Guide.
- National Park Entrance Fee (Self-Drive Per Car - Waived with National Park Pass).
- Gratuities.
- For self-drive bookings, round-trip transportation is not included.
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 4. 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 Las Vegas: Guided Kayak Tour from Willow Beach to Emerald Cave is as follows:
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Tandems may accommodate up to 450 lbs
- Singles may accommodate up to 250 lbs
- Exclusive access to locations featured on National Geographic.
- Highly recommended for beginners, families, couples, and solo travelers.
- Highly recommended for photography enthusiasts and nature lovers.
- The activity provider is not responsible for lost items; bringing a dry bag is strongly recommended.
- Launch times may change due to weather or operational conditions. If the tour day is canceled for weather or operations, you will be offered a reschedule or a full refund.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Las Vegas: Guided Kayak Tour from Willow Beach to Emerald Cave will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. 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
- Bottled water
- Life Jacket, Paddles
- Access to Emerald Cave
- Three photos at iconic National Geographic featured locations
- Round-trip hotel transportation by air-conditioned van
- Performance Kayak
- Safety Instruction
- WFA, CPR, and First-Aid Certified Tour Guide
- National Park Entrance Fee (Self-Drive Per Car - Waived with National Park Pass)
- Gratuities
- For self-drive bookings, round-trip transportation is not included.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Tandems may accommodate up to 450 lbs
- Singles may accommodate up to 250 lbs
- Exclusive access to locations featured on National Geographic.
- Highly recommended for beginners, families, couples, and solo travelers.
- Highly recommended for photography enthusiasts and nature lovers.
- The activity provider is not responsible for lost items; bringing a dry bag is strongly recommended.
- Launch times may change due to weather or operational conditions. If the tour day is canceled for weather or operations, you will be offered a reschedule or a full refund.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
