Get outdoors and explore a spectacular natural wonder—the Emerald Cave on this kayaking adventure. After setting off from Willow Beach Marina, paddle along the Colorado River past interesting sites such as a 1920’s era government project, the Black Canyon, and finally—the picturesque Emerald Cave. Traveling on a kayak allows you to access remote hard-to-reach nature spots without the worry of getting lost as a guide takes care of the navigating.

Soak up scenic coastal views and exercise at the same time
Travel on a kayak to the Emerald Cave and the Black Canyon
Lots of fantastic photo opportunities along the way
Flexible options—pick from a single or a tandem (two-seater) kayak

What To Expect

For those looking for spectacular scenery, this is the perfect kayak tour. The Emerald Cave Express Kayak tour paddles onto the Colorado River at various times, starting at Willow Beach, Arizona. This is a great tour for beginners or advanced paddlers alike.

Paddle past historic sites of the 1920's era government project that gave life to the desert southwest. Venture into the Black Canyon narrows to explore the historical site and take amazing photos after you have backed your kayak up into the Emerald Cave. This tour is a total of four miles on the Colorado River.

– Three hours
– Year-round
– Paddle distance: up to 4mi/6.4km
– Emerald Cave (the cave is a cutout of the mountain, you do not paddle through it. You back your kayak up into it and have a great photo opportunity.)
– Historic sites
– Wildlife viewing

If you have chosen shuttle option, pick up times are: Bellagio 8:20am and Mandalay Bay 8:30am for the 10am start time. Pick up times are: Bellagio 10:20am and Mandalay Bay 10:30am for the 12pm start time. Pick up times are: Bellagio 11:20am and Mandalay Bay 11:30am for the 1pm start time.

Highlight

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
We offer single or tandem (2 seater) kayaks. Please specify which kayak you would prefer.
The Emerald Cave is just a small cutout of the mountain for a great photo op!
We provide life vests. Please specify which size you would prefer. S/M, L/XL, 2XL/3XL
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: Bellagio 8:20am and Mandalay Bay 8:30am for the 10am start time. Pick up times are: Bellagio 10:20am and Mandalay Bay 10:30am for the 12pm start time. Pick up times are: Bellagio 11:20am and Mandalay Bay 11:30am for the 1pm start time. Please specify which pickup location you prefer.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers

Include

Kayak Tour
Snacks
Bottled water
Kayaks, paddles and life-vest
Certified Guide
Round-trip Transport from 3 hotels (if option selected)

Exclude

$25/vehicle to park at marina. (Military or Nat’l Park Pass are free)
Shuttle service (unless option selected)
Gratuities