Half-Day Emerald Cove and Black Canyon Kayak Tour from Las Vegas

From$149
3 hours
Las Vegas, USA

Full description

Embark on an all-inclusive, half-day kayaking adventure down the Colorado River through the rugged Black Canyon. Paddle through crystal-clear waters, explore the awe-inspiring Emerald Cave, and keep your eyes peeled for wildlife like bighorn sheep, coyotes, and bald eagles. This thrilling, beginner-friendly tour includes hotel pick-up from the Las Vegas Strip, expert guides, all necessary gear, snacks, and bottled water—making it the perfect escape for adventure seekers looking to explore the wild side of the Grand Canyon.

Included / Excluded

  • Bottled water
  • National Park fees
  • Snacks
  • All necessary kayak equipment
  • Professional Guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off from select Las Vegas Strip hotels
  • Guided Kayak Tour to Emerald Cave
  • Gratuities
  • Personal gear (dry bags, water shoes, etc.) May be available for purchase before tour at office.

Meeting point

Start Location

Blazin' Paddles, 18000 US-93, Boulder City, NV 89005, USA

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 1 days before the activity starts

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

Good to know

  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Swimsuits, layers, and closed toe water shoes are strongly advised.
  • No lockers provided. Recommended to protect any electronics from water. Dry bags, waterproof phone cases, and other last minute needs are available for purchase at our office location.
  • Requires some athletic ability but good for all skill levels.
  • SELECT hotel pick-ups are offered for this tour. The local operator will help organize the closest pick up if your hotel is not on the list.
  • Pick up time starts two hours before tour time.

Traveler reviews

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Great paddle

Awesome paddle up and back. Only bummer was waiting for our turn to go into cave. May have been better to just go up and back and skip the cave

Linda_GMay 23, 2026VIATOR

Amazing exoerience!!

We had an amazing experience! Don, our tour guide was knowledgeable, friendly and made everyone feel comfortable and safe throughout the trip! He shared interesting information about the area and kept the tour fun and engaging the whole time. The pace was perfect, the scenery was beautiful, and the overall experience exceeded our expectations. Highly recommend this tour and ask for Don to be your tour guide!!

GrandTour681107May 21, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Get off the strip and get in a Kayak

Hands down coolest excursion! Chelsea was our guide and driver. Pickup was at Aria. Then a stop in Boulder City. Drive over Hoover Dam and then you arrive on a majestic part of the Colorado River. It was so breathtaking that it was hard to paddle and not just soak it all in. We had some pretty high winds which made it a workout but just being on the water made it worth it. Been to Vegas probably 10 times and don’t know why it’s taken this long to book this experience!

megasumnMay 20, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Perfect Paddling

We so enjoyed our trip on the Colorado River. Salah and Niko, our guides were wonderful! We paddled 4 miles which was punctured by two stops. Everything was very well organized from pick up to drop off at our hotel.

WHCTTravelerMay 19, 2026TRIPADVISOR

A MUST DO EVENT!

I took a solo trip to Las Vegas specifically for this event and I wasn’t disappointed. This was by far the best thing I did while I was in Vegas! The duration of the tour was perfect and it was very beautiful. Definitely worth the money and I had enough energy to still go out that night. What really made the tour unforgettable was the guide Chelsea. She was very thoughtful to the entire group, gave us a detailed history of the river, pointed out different wildlife along the route, brought snacks and water for us to refuel, and was overall incredible. I would definitely do this again and would specifically request her to be my guide!

matthewbI7992DNMay 18, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Additional information

Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately Swimsuits, layers, and closed toe water shoes are strongly advised. No lockers provided. Recommended to protect any electronics from water. Dry bags, waterproof phone cases, and other last minute needs are available for purchase at our office location. Requires some athletic ability but good for all skill levels. SELECT hotel pick-ups are offered for this tour. The local operator will help organize the closest pick up if your hotel is not on the list. Pick up time starts two hours before tour time.