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The 15 Best Las Vegas Kayaking Tours

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The 15 best las vegas kayaking tours you can book today, with what each costs, how long you are on the water and who it suits. Number one is first for a reason.

Half-Day Emerald Cave Kayak Tour with Optional Hotel Pickup - Paddling Through Black Canyon
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Half-Day Emerald Cave Kayak Tour with Optional Hotel Pickup

Emerald Cave Kayak Tour: Scenic Paddle with Optional Shuttle - Starting with a beginner-friendly kayak lesson
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Emerald Cave Kayak Tour: Scenic Paddle with Optional Shuttle

Emerald Cave Express Kayak Tour with Scenic & Historic Stops - Launching into the Colorado River
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Emerald Cave Express Kayak Tour with Scenic & Historic Stops

3.Emerald Cave Express Kayak Tour with Scenic & Historic Stops

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,522 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $100

Paddle four miles from Willow Beach to Emerald Cave, with Black Canyon views, historic stops, snacks, and helpful guides.

“Awesome time. Our guides were great - patient and full of interesting info about the river and area. We were First time kayakers but that was not a problem as their instruction is clear and they are attentive the entire trip. Highly recommended”

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Emerald Cave & Black Canyon Kayak Tour with Vegas Pickup - Getting fitted for a kayak
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Emerald Cave & Black Canyon Kayak Tour with Vegas Pickup

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,266 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $149

Escape Las Vegas for a calm Colorado River kayak tour through Black Canyon, with Emerald Cave, wildlife, snacks, guides, and Strip pickup.

“Great experience! Our guide Chelsea is awesome! She knew so much history about the area and she kept the day interesting. We plan to come back and we will be requesting Chelsea as our guide.”

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Emerald Cave Kayak Tour with Lunch & Las Vegas Shuttle Option - Paddling Through Black Canyon
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Emerald Cave Kayak Tour with Lunch & Las Vegas Shuttle Option

5.Emerald Cave Kayak Tour with Lunch & Las Vegas Shuttle Option

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 733 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $149

Paddle from Las Vegas through Black Canyon to Emerald Cave, with lunch, wildlife, calm water, and optional hotel shuttle service.

“The time went fast and 4 miles was not difficult, as there is no current. Our guide, Maggie, was fabulous. She did an incredible job of going at a pace that suited everyone and was fun and informative. She shared lots of unique facts and we learned bits about the foliage, wildlife and river history.”

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Self‑Drive Emerald Cave Kayak Tour in Black Canyon - Driving from Las Vegas to Willow Beach
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Self‑Drive Emerald Cave Kayak Tour in Black Canyon

Small-Group Emerald Cave Kayak Tour on Colorado River - Paddling the Colorado River toward Black Canyon
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Small-Group Emerald Cave Kayak Tour on Colorado River

7.Small-Group Emerald Cave Kayak Tour on Colorado River

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 516 reviews · 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $110

Review of the Emerald Cave kayak tour from Las Vegas, with pricing, itinerary, guides, swimming, wildlife, logistics, and booking advice.

“Blair was an excellent tour guide. He was helpful from even before we arrived by sending out detailed information on where to meet him and what to do. He gave us a lots of information about the area, and helped out the novice kayakers.”

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Small Group Guided Colorado River & Emerald Cave Kayak Tour - Getting to Willow Beach Marina
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Small Group Guided Colorado River & Emerald Cave Kayak Tour

From Las Vegas: Emerald Cave Guided Kayaking Tour - Getting ready at Willow Beach
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From Las Vegas: Emerald Cave Guided Kayaking Tour

9.Emerald Cave Guided Kayaking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 456 reviews · 4 hours · from $143

Kayak the Colorado River from Las Vegas to Emerald Cave, with wildlife, a short hike, snacks, and a helpful guide.

“Where to start! We’ve booked this kayak experience with my husband for our anniversary and it was honestly the best experience of our lives! We couldn’t believe how beautiful and amazing the scenery was (coming from London it was crazy gorgeous!) Our tour guide Michelle was also just the BEST!!! She was full of energy and super amazing cool facts!! One of the best tour i’ve done in my whole life.. I can only highly recommend!!! It’s worth all the money!!”

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Self-Drive Emerald cave Kayak Tour-Guided Willow Beach Paddle - Launching From Kayak Beach
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Self-Drive Emerald Cave Kayak Tour: Guided Willow Beach Paddle

10.Self-Drive Emerald Cave Kayak Tour: Guided Willow Beach Paddle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 383 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $99

Review of River Dogz Emerald Cave kayak tour from Willow Beach, with route details, costs, wildlife, guides, heat tips, and honest drawbacks.

“We were two adults and a 9 year old boy. We are not kayaking people but we wanted to try something different adventure from Las Vegas in Aug. Our guide Pristine picked us up from our hotel on time (11:30am). It was about 10 people in a van and about 1 hour trip to the location. Some drove themselves to the location and meet us there. My husband never did kayaking but Pristine was very helpful to teach him how to paddling. My husband did fine with solo kayaking. I did tandem (two people kayak) with my boy. It was 110 degree Arizona hot, but water was so cool about…”

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From Las Vegas: Emerald Cave Guided Kayak Tour with Shuttle - Getting ready for the first paddle
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From Las Vegas: Emerald Cave Guided Kayak Tour with Shuttle

11.Emerald Cave Guided Kayak Tour with Shuttle

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 334 reviews · 6 hours · from $139

Paddle from Willow Beach through Black Canyon to Emerald Cave on a guided Colorado River kayak tour from Las Vegas.

“Went kayaking to Emerald cave. Took the advice online about bringing shoes, glasses and sunscreen. Johnny was amazing. Wish there was information online that there is a stop where you could change your clothes after so you’re not sitting in damp clothes for the ride back. Don’t let the heat scare you. Water is cool and you splash yourself a lot.”

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Hoover Dam & Hot Springs Kayak Tour with Lunch & Expert Guide - Arizona Hot Springs and the sauna cave
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Hoover Dam & Hot Springs Kayak Tour with Lunch & Expert Guide

Half-Day Emerald Cave Kayak Tour (Optional Transportation) - Swimming and relaxing at Willow Beach
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Half-Day Emerald Cave Kayak Tour (Optional Transportation)

13.Half-Day Emerald Cave Kayak Tour (Optional Transportation)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 275 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $95

Review of the Emerald Cave kayak tour from Las Vegas, with route details, costs, guides, transport, safety tips, and honest drawbacks.

“Amazing kayaking trip! Keith and Elyjah were amazing guides. Really knowledgeable on the history of the park and were so positive and encouraging for many of us first time kayakers. Great with the kids and made the whole experience really fun. Couldn’t have asked for anything more.”

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Las Vegas: Colorado River to Emerald Cave Half-Day Kayak - Willow Beach and the first paddle strokes
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Las Vegas: Colorado River to Emerald Cave Half-Day Kayak

15.Colorado River to Emerald Cave Half-Day Kayak

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 241 reviews · 4 hours · from $119

Kayak from Las Vegas to Emerald Cave on the Colorado River, with canyon views, wildlife, swimming, snacks, and hotel shuttle service.

“Incredible experience - Paul and Isaac were fantastic and knowledgeable hosts/guides. Both went above and beyond to make the experience enjoyable for all. Highly recommend!”

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