About this experience
Enjoy a scenic, expertly guided 4-mile round-trip paddle from Willow Beach to Emerald Cave—complete with top-tier touring kayaks, carbon paddles, and all safety gear. Your 3-hour adventure includes scenic stops, wildlife viewing, and a short hike, plus healthy snacks, fruit, and bottled water for a comfortable trip. This experience is beginner-friendly, set on calm waters, and is ideal for anyone seeking nature, exercise, and photo-worthy canyon views just outside Las Vegas.
At a glance
- Duration: 3 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 3 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
What is included
- 3-Hour Guided Kayak Tour to Emerald Cave
- Wide range of tasty snacks to include five types of granola and protein bars, a large selection of chips and fruit
- Premium bottles of spring water
- All safety equipment and instruction
Not included
- National Park Fee (included w/transport; not included w/self-drive or without transport option)
- Hotel Pick up and Drop off
- Private Tour
- Gratuities
Itinerary and highlights
Begin your adventure at Willow Beach Marina with a brief safety orientation before setting off on a 4-mile roundtrip paddle along the scenic Colorado River. Enjoy breathtaking canyon views as you kayak to the River Gauger’s Historical Homesite, where you’ll have time for photos, snacks, and spotting local wildlife like bighorn sheep, falcons, blue herons, bald eagles, and colorful fish in the clear waters. From there, continue to the tranquil Emerald Cave, a hidden cove known for its vibrant water, where you can relax and enjoy refreshments before paddling back to Willow Beach.
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Meeting and pickup information
- THIS IS A SELF-DRIVE OPTION! **Any bookings that require a hotel pick up will result in a surcharge for a hotel pick up!** Please meet at Willow Beach Marina-paddle craft beach; 15 mins BEFORE your launch time booked.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- River Dogz
Accessibility and practical details
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Please dress appropriately, layers and comfortable shoes are recommended.
- Children (12 and under) must be accompanied by an adult in a shared tandem kayak
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- This activity is not wheelchair accessible
- The operator has the right to cancel a booking if there are not enough travelers
- Please advise your kayak preference in the Special Requirements field at the time of booking (single or tandem)
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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