Emerald Cave Kayak Tour with Lunch and Las Vegas Shuttle Option

Name: Emerald Cave Kayak Tour with Lunch and Las Vegas Shuttle Option
Brand: Viator
Price: 162 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.9 (751 reviews)

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Paddle 4–6 miles on a guided tour through stunning Black Canyon, exploring hidden historic sites and the iconic Emerald Cave, with the chance to swim at a secluded beach. Your experience includes a delicious deli-style lunch, stories about the canyon’s colorful past, and options for either self-drive or seamless shuttle pickup from select Las Vegas hotels. With crystal-clear Colorado River waters, incredible photo opportunities, and top-rated guides, this adventure is perfect for nature lovers and anyone wanting a longer, fully-supported outdoor escape.

Included

Bottled water
External Hoover Dam Tour (If option selected)
Snacks
Lunch
Single or Tandem Kayak, Paddle, Life-Vest
Guided Kayak Tour
Hotel pick-up and drop off from select hotels (if option selected)

Not included

Gratuities (Optional)
Hotel pick-up and drop off (If self-drive option selected)
External Hoover Dam Tour (if option not selected)
National Park Fee (included w/transport; not included w/self-drive or without transport option)

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What you'll do

On this guided kayak tour, you'll paddle 4–6 miles along the Colorado River thro
ugh the towering volcanic walls of Black Canyon, with crystal-clear emerald waters beneath you. Enjoy a gourmet, health-conscious lunch on a remote beach while spotting wildlife like bighorn sheep, bald eagles, and great blue herons. Located about an hour from the Las Vegas Strip in the Lake Mead National Recreation Area, the tour begins at Willow Beach with a safety briefing from your certified guide, and is perfect for both beginners and experienced paddlers—transportation options are available.

Meeting and pickup

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For 10am tour start you will be picked up at the times below: Venetian (Pick up: 8:10 am PST) Main valet Bellagio (Pick up: 8:20 am PST) Uber/Ride-share area; Lower level Mandalay Bay (Pick up: 8:30 am PST). Shuttle/Tour bus lobby on the beach level

1-1.5 hours drive time depending on traffic, 4-4.5 hours of tour, and 1-1.5 hours return drive back depending on traffic.

For 11am tour start you will be picked up at the times below: Venetian (Pick up: 9:10 am PST) Main valet Bellagio (Pick up: 9:20 am PST) Uber/Ride-share area; Lower level Mandalay Bay (Pick up: 9:30 am PST). Shuttle/Tour bus lobby on the beach level

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 100 and 120 minutes after the kayak tour ends. Shuttle times vary with traffic.

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Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino
3950 S Las Vegas Blvd, , Las Vegas, United States
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Bellagio
3600 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, United States
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The Venetian Resort
3355 Las Vegas Boulevard South, , Las Vegas, United States
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End point

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This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Good to know

Suitable for all physical fitness levels
We offer single or tandem (2 seater) kayaks. Please specify which kayak you would prefer.
The Emerald Cave is a small cutout of the mountain for a great photo op!
If you select self drive option, 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: Venetian 110 minutes before, Bellagio 100 minutes before and Mandalay Bay 90 minutes before your tour start time
Message us if you need a 2XL or larger life vest

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.