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Las Vegas: Emerald Cave Clear-Kayak Tour

Activity provider: OutdoorsterLV
Water activity

Las Vegas: Emerald Cave Clear-Kayak Tour

Activity provider: OutdoorsterLV
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From US$ 118 US$ 106.20 per person

Embark on a 4-mile guided ClearView-Bottom kayak tour to the Emerald Cave in Black Canyon with an optional shuttle from Las Vegas. Enjoy wildlife viewing and a short hike to the historical site.

About this activity

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Duration 4.5 - 8 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Pickup optional
Pickup time at 8:00am (*PST*). Guides will wait no longer than 10 minutes after the scheduled pickup time. The following list is where you should wait for pickup, depending on the pickup location chosen: Bally's Hotel (Rideshare, north entrance) Circus Circus Hotel (Las Vegas Blvd entrance) Bellagio Hotel (Bus Pickup) Treasure Island (Rideshare/bus pickup area) Excalibur Hotel (bus pickup area) MGM Grand (tour pickup area) Golden Nuggets Hotel (Rideshare pickup area)
Small group
Limited to 12 participants

Experience

Itinerary
2.5 - 6 hours
  • Las Vegas

  • 1 hour
  • Willow Beach, Arizona (kayaking)

  • Emerald Cave (swimming, kayaking)

  • 1 hour
  • Las Vegas

Pickup included
Main stop
Highlights
  • Enjoy a one-of-a-kind kayaking adventure in ClearView-Bottom Kayaks
  • Discover the wonders of the Emerald Cave and Black Canyon
  • Learn more about the natural history of the area alongside your guide
  • Immerse yourself in the natural landscapes with 3-4 hours on water
  • Keep an eye out for local wildlife such as sheep and bald eagles
Full description

Take a day trip to experience the Colorado River's majestic Emerald Cave on a scenic kayaking tour that includes snacks and optional round-trip transportation from Las Vegas. Meet your guide at Willow Beach to get prepared for the day, get a quick lesson, and jump onboard your clear-bottom kayak.

Start with a pickup from one of the resort hotels on the Las Vegas strip and travel towards Willow Beach, Arizona for your guided kayaking tour. Upon arrival at the canyon, receive a quick kayaking lesson from your guide and get ready for your adventure.

Enjoy the underwater views through your glass-bottom kayak. Paddle towards Emerald Cave, with a break to stop and admire the fantastic views of the entire canyon. Keep a lookout for wildlife species such as the Desert Big Horn Sheep, blue heron, and bald eagles.

Enter the Emerald Cave and enjoy the tranquility of your surroundings. Take the opportunity to swim in the Colorado River, before heading back to the starting back for your return transfer back to Las Vegas.

Includes
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option selected)
  • Tour guide
  • Clear-bottom kayak
  • Safety equipment
  • Unlimited iced drinks
  • Snacks
  • Drybag and 2 waterproof phone cases (available for purchase on-site for $20)
  • National park admission (free for Valid Military ID or NPS Card)
  • Tips
Not suitable for
  • Children under 8 years

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Meeting point

Find the meeting point located after the toll booth. As you continue to drive you will see water, kayaks, and trailers on your left. Once at the location you will be able to find parking located in the parking lot next to the water. Your guide will be wearing a light green shirt with the logo of the local partner written on it.

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Important information

What to bring

  • Waterproof bag

Not allowed

  • Smoking
  • Luggage or large bags
  • Alcohol and drugs

Know before you go

  • This tour is weather-dependent for safety reasons, all start times are subject to change
  • It is recommended to bring a dry bag, as you are not allowed to dive in and retrieve your items in any way or form if they have been dropped into the river
  • The OutdoorsterLV team is not responsible for diving in and retrieving any items that may have been dropped into the river during your tour, due to the safety of the team
Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.8 /5

based on 194 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.9/5
  • Transportation
    4.8/5
  • Value for money
    4.7/5
  • Service
    5/5

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Jordan, our guide was excellent. We regularly kayak and figured it would be easiest to rent instead of fly with our inflatable one. The cost was on par with any other event and the company was extremely accommodating when the originally planned date was expecting bad weather.

March 29, 2023

We had such an incredible day, our guide, Jordan, was absolutely brilliant! What a guy, so informative, patient and a great laugh! The scenery was amazing, what a brilliant part of the world. You will get wet feet so bring crocs. Really great journey to and from vegas. We even got a stop in Boulder City and saw a bunch of Long Horn Goats!! Thank you Jordan, we will be back!

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March 29, 2023

Sam was great, very personable. Communication was clear and I had no questions going into the trip. The clear bottom kayaks were technically clear but there's not much you can see, possibly better in the summer months when the light is shining, but was too focused on paddling to really notice anyway. We saw a herd of bighorn sheep and a kit fox when we stopped in the beach, weather cooperated and group was small which made the experience more personal. Sam offered to take pictures and gave interesting facts throughout, he seemed to genuinely enjoy his job.

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March 29, 2023

Product ID: 405201