Award-Winning Emerald Cave Kayak Tour with Optional Hotel Pickup
Overview
Experience an award-winning Emerald Cave kayaking tour on the Colorado River, exploring the spectacular Black Canyon just outside Las Vegas. Paddle crystal-clear, emerald-green waters beneath towering canyon walls, visit the famous Emerald Cave and take in the breathtaking desert scenery along this unforgettable stretch of river. With a knowledgeable local guide, snacks, bottled water and convenient hotel pickup or a self-drive option, this is a must-do outdoor adventure from Las Vegas.
What's Included
- Snacks A variety of tasty snacks including an array of granola and protein bars, a wide variety of chips, and fresh fruit!
- Bottled water Cold, premium bottled spring water
- All Safety Equipment
- National Park Entrance Fees (Hotel pickups only)
- Kayak Tour in Single (1 person) or Tandem (2 person) Kayaks
- Pick-up and drop off from select hotels (if option selected)
- Lunch
- Hotel pick-up and drop off (if self-drive option selected)
- National Park Entrance Fee (Self-drive only)
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Included with the option “Kayak Tour - Hotel Pickup”.
• Times listed are the LAUNCH TIMES (not the hotel pick-up times) • Pick-up from hotels commences approximately 90 minutes prior to launch time • If your hotel is not on the pick up list, please pick the one that is closest to your location. If you are unsure on which hotel is closest to you, please contact the operator after you have made your booking
For the option “Kayak Tour - Self Drive”.
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 Marina
4 hours Admission Ticket Included
Colorado River (pass by)
Emerald Cove
5 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Weight limit is 260 lbs
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please be advised hotel pick-ups commence approximately 90 minutes before the posted departure time
- Most days, tours fill up but in the event minimum numbers are not met, you will be offered another date or offer a full refund
- Emerald Cave is not a paddle through cave but more of a grotto style.
- By booking a tour, you assume all risks of your participation in this activity, whether known or unknown to you, including travel to and from the Activity or any events incidental to this Activity. You also agree to the release of images/video for the operator to use at their discretion
- National Park entry fee is only included with HOTEL PICKUPS, NOT SELF DRIVE!
- Please advise your kayak preference in the Special Requirements field at the time of booking (single or tandem)
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 13 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (12)
Q: Are there any weight restrictions for kayaking?
Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-26719P8
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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.
- Snacks. A variety of tasty snacks including an array of granola and protein bars, a wide variety of chips, and fresh fruit!.
- Bottled water. Cold, premium bottled spring water.
- All Safety Equipment.
- National Park Entrance Fees (Hotel pickups only).
- Kayak Tour in Single (1 person) or Tandem (2 person) Kayaks.
- Pick-up and drop off from select hotels (if option selected).
- Lunch.
- Hotel pick-up and drop off (if self-drive option selected).
- National Park Entrance Fee (Self-drive only).
- Gratuities.
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 12..
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 Award-Winning Emerald Cave Kayak Tour with Optional Hotel Pickup is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Weight limit is 260 lbs
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Award-Winning Emerald Cave Kayak Tour with Optional Hotel Pickup 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
- SnacksA variety of tasty snacks including an array of granola and protein bars, a wide variety of chips, and fresh fruit!
- Bottled waterCold, premium bottled spring water
- All Safety Equipment
- National Park Entrance Fees (Hotel pickups only)
- Kayak Tour in Single (1 person) or Tandem (2 person) Kayaks
- Pick-up and drop off from select hotels (if option selected)
- Lunch
- Hotel pick-up and drop off (if self-drive option selected)
- National Park Entrance Fee (Self-drive only)
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Weight limit is 260 lbs
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please be advised hotel pick-ups commence approximately 90 minutes before the posted departure time
- Most days, tours fill up but in the event minimum numbers are not met, you will be offered another date or offer a full refund
- Emerald Cave is not a paddle through cave but more of a grotto style.
- By booking a tour, you assume all risks of your participation in this activity, whether known or unknown to you, including travel to and from the Activity or any events incidental to this Activity. You also agree to the release of images/video for the operator to use at their discretion
- National Park entry fee is only included with HOTEL PICKUPS, NOT SELF DRIVE!
- Please advise your kayak preference in the Special Requirements field at the time of booking (single or tandem)
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 13 travelers
