4 River Kayak Tours in Las Vegas to Build a Morning Around

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

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

Leave the Strip for a 6.5-hour guided kayak trip from Willow Beach to Emerald Cave. Blair, EJ, or Christine leads a group of no more than 10 through Black Canyon, with calm water, canyon views, wildlife sightings, snacks, and time to swim.

“Fabulous trip with Christine and Blair. Colorado river by Kayak was an incredible experience. Would recommend as a nice wee escape from the insanity of Las Vegas!”

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2.Small Group Guided Colorado River & Emerald Cave Kayak Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 500 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $88Best value

Drive to Willow Beach Marina for a 3.5-hour guided paddle with Brett or Griffin from Veteran Kayaks. You’ll kayak four miles through canyon country to Emerald Cove, stop to swim, and learn about local wildlife and geology. Gear and life jackets are provided, but transport and the $25 park fee are extra.

“A perfect day! The scenery was beautiful and Brett, our tour guide, was amazing. So friendly and knowledgable. I highly recommend this tour. We will be back.”

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3.Colorado River to Emerald Cave Half-Day Kayak

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

Join Oneness Adventures for a guided paddle from Willow Beach to Emerald Cave. Guides such as Paul, Isaac, Don, and Johnny provide river stories, snacks, photos, and steady support. Expect about 3.5 hours on the water, cold clear water, wildlife, swimming, and a Las Vegas shuttle.

“Had a fantastic day kayaking on the River. Paul our guide was amazing. Picked us up from our hotel, very informative about local information and what we were seeing on the river. Paul brought water, snacks and really looked after us. Can’t thank him enough. Kayaking was amazing, peaceful and calm and would highly recommend this activity”

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4.Grand Canyon Helicopter Tour and River Raft or Emerald Cave Kayak

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 241 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $699

Spend about 11 hours combining a 90-minute Grand Canyon West Rim helicopter flight with either a gentle Colorado River float or a four-mile kayak trip to Emerald Cave. Hotel transfers, water, and a boxed lunch are included with the raft option. Expect shared seating and a full day outdoors.

“Pilot was great. The staff were great. Cockpit was a little cramped especially with hefty person right next to you but once the flight took off we were all wowed. Totally worth the time and effort.”

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