The highlight is kayaking in a beautiful canyon. Scenery is fantastic, the “cave” is totally underwhelming but the water and canyon are awesome. We did self tour but the dude who set us up was great. Overall. It’s a great 3 hours to spend outside of Vegas.
About Activity
What's Included
Includes
- Directions to Emerald Cave
- Single-Person Kayak
- Drybag
- Life Jacket
- Safety Orientation
Excludes
- Gratuities
- Pick-up/Drop off from Hotel
Departure & Return
Departure Point
- Willow Beach Directions: From Las Vegas, make your way to US-93 toward Willow Beach, AZ Enter the park and continue for approximately 4 miles to Kayak Beach Park as close to Kayak Beach as possible Look for Las Vegas Paddleboard guide staff at Kayak Beach
Return
- Willow Beach Directions: From Las Vegas, make your way to US-93 toward Willow Beach, AZ Enter the park and continue for approximately 4 miles to Kayak Beach Park as close to Kayak Beach as possible Look for Las Vegas Paddleboard guide staff at Kayak Beach
Itinerary
• Self-guided rental, no tour guide is included
• Emerald Cave is 4 miles roundtrip
• Premium Wilderness Systems Kayaks
• Kayak rentals are all single-person kayaks
• Start times are exact, please be on time
• Check-in 15 minutes before your start time
• Max weight 275 | Min age 14 | Max age 70
DURATIONS:
• 8am - paddle as long as you want up to 6 hours
• 9 & 10am - paddle as long as you want up to 5 hours
• 11am - paddle as long as you want up to 4 hours
Family owned with 30+ years of experience!
Book your self-guided kayak rental and experience one of the the most unforgettable outdoor adventures near Las Vegas as you paddle to the world famous Emerald Cave on the Colorado River.
This self-guided adventure, located one hour from the Las Vegas Strip, launches from Willow Beach and takes you through the calm, crystal-clear waters of the majestic Colorado River while you paddle through the awe-inspiring towering walls of the Black Canyon.
Perfect for beginners and active travelers your rental includes a high quality Wilderness Systems Kayak, paddle, life jacket, drybag, safety orientation and directions to Emerald Cave.
Paddle as long as you want up to 4 or 5 hours depending on which launch time you select. You will have plenty of time to take breaks, swim, discover local wildlife and experience the glowing green waters inside Emerald Cave.
Widely considered the top outdoor day trip from Las Vegas, this half-day adventure offers a peaceful escape from the city into the most stunning scenery in the Southwest.
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Reviews
I booked a self guided kayak rental for two and had an amazing time. We went as a couple but I think I’ll be going back soon with friends too! I had the national park pass so we didn’t have to pay to enter the park luckily. Once we got to the dock we were given plenty of time and the five hour limit was more than enough to enjoy everything. The lake itself was BEAUTIFUL! Fun and inviting atmosphere with many others kayaking around so it felt less intimidating for a first-timer. I would definitely recommend ‘Las Vegas Paddleboard’ for your kayaking experience. We were provided with everything we needed to get on the water and Nicole was super helpful/informative before sending us out. Just make sure to arrive ahead of time at the designated meetup spot. There’s no signal in most of the area so the photos and location details sent to us beforehand were very helpful. With everything being as seamless as it was, I don’t think I’d book a rental with any other company now!
All equipment provided was in working order and clear instruction was provided. The kayak up to the cave was easy and straightforward and near impossible to miss. The time they allot you is more than ample to not only do the round trip,but to explore additional areas and take your time.
Excellent experience from booking to the end
This was a great experience from the start! I loved the communication and it was easy to find with the detailed instructions. Would highly recommend 🫶🏽😉
We participated in this excursion in July and had a wonderful time. The staff was super friendly and the kayaking was awesome. Beautiful experience. We ended up going on a morning that had an incredible mist over the river. We had a great time! It was really nice to escape Vegas to do something very UnVegas like. It’s also close to Hoover Dam, which we stopped to explore on the way back. Would highly recommend.
Love this part of the river. Great day for my wife and I.,
Friendly and great value! The communicated to let us know high winds expected and we were able to get kayaks early. Texted clear directions and info. Friendly staff and nice kayaks.
Great time but the cave is literally just a whole in the mountain. Kayaking was fun and even thought it was 110 degrees felt cooler on the water and bring water.
Me and my friend went on this tour and had a blast! We booked the 9am and finished at 2pm, and the weather was perfect and the water was pretty cold but definitely refreshing. The cave was nice but the river is beautiful, we’d 100% book this tour again!
It was one of the best experiences we’ve had. everything went really smooth and we enjoyed every minute of it.
It was such an awesome experience and so so beautiful. It was my son’s first time ever kayaking and he enjoyed every part of it.
Easy booking, Las Vegas Paddleboard was great onsite. Kind, informative and ready for us when we arrived at the park and when we got back early.
Enjoyable trip kayaking. All kayaks and equipment provided. I would recommend this to vendor. Note that you do need upper arm strength and bring plenty of sunscreen!
Katie and Nicole were great! They gave us a thorough walk around of the kayaks and told us about some nice spots to hit on the river.
We had a great time. They were super nice, very easy to find, and made everything by easy. Will definitely book through them again.
It was a great experience, I would definitely do this again, bring lots of water and some snacks, the water felt great especially in the hot hot summer time
So much fun, perfect weather. Enjoyed every minute. Self guided was nice for the freedom to stop and go as we wanted
My friends and I went kayaking today. This outfitter was excellent! They were so helpful. We rented the kayaks instead of going on a guided tour and it was perfect! Clear instructions and professional. Thank you
My friends and I went kayaking today. This outfitter was excellent! They were so helpful. We rented the kayaks instead of going on a guided tour and it was perfect! Clear instructions and professional. Thank you
As a whole pur experience was amazing. Their staff was very helpful and knowledgeable, will definitely use them again!
We were giving great advice on which stops to make on the river and in which order, made our experience all the more enjoyable, avoiding the crowds although we went on a day during the early heat wave (high of 104) so the crowd was minimal. Definitely try to be in the water before 10. We didn't wait at all to go into the Emerald Cave. The cave itself is actually very underwhelming and somehow smelled like urine when we went. The Echo Cave across the river was more fun. We found much brighter green water before the cave along the rock face. The kayaks were in great condition, slightly wider than other companies' so it felt really stable. Dry bags were offered with no additional cost but we didn't have the need for them. We spent 4.5 hours total, spending lots of time relaxing while letting the kayaks drift on the river, hanging out at different beaches. I would opt for a guided tour if it's your first time on this part of the Colorado River, but renting and going at our own leisure was exactly what we were looking for.
My family and I had such a great time on our excursion. We booked 4 kayaks and had 5 hours to spend however we wanted exploring the Colorado River up to the Emerald Cave. The friendly staff went over all the trip markers so we wouldn't miss anything. There were several beaches to pull up to to stop for a swim and to cool off. Such a great experience overall with breathtaking scenic views along the way. We would definitely recommend this.
Was my first time going kayaking and I had SO much fun!! People here are so kind, the views are beautiful, I 100% recommend!
This was a great excursion. We took our time and stopped when we liked and took so many photos. The crew was very nice and accommodating getting us in the water. Would highly recommend doing this kayak rental. Great company.
We did a self guided tour and we had a great day! It was easy to find and easy to check in. Life jackets are comfortable and the kayaks are very nice. Plenty of room for a small cooler also. They let us use a dry bag which was a big plus. All around great price, very friendly staff and very knowledgeable. Caves and scenery was beautiful!
Great experience nice way to spend part of your day getting some sun and enjoying the river
I came from Houston…my daughter lives here in Boulder City…She’s a Bat Researcher…we both thoroughly enjoyed the time together on the water…the sites were amazing! Loved seeing the all the Big Horn Sheep…the caves were a lil smaller than anticipated but still beautiful! Will def be back to do it again!!
Katie was great, she allowed us to take the kayaks early and we were in the water within 10 minutes of arriving!
Las vegas paddle board company is stellar! This was my second time booking with them and renting kayaks for self guided tours. The five hour time allowance is ample for getting to the cove and back and stopping multiple times to sunbathe , and swim in between! They go above and beyond to get you rescheduled @ your convenience , if you are booked on a day that ends up having high wind. This river is absolutely gorgeous colors in perfectly clear all the way to the bottom , especially on the edges! Do not miss this one!
Easy, fun, and great Communication! Beautiful area with friendly staff. Easy and well priced. Family fun business
Excellent service. They answered all my questions well
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