Willow Beach: 5 Coves & 2 Caves Emerald Cave Kayaking Tour

Highlights

• 200+ Pictures and Videos of your Groups Epic Adventure included and Shareable
• Feel the thrill of paddling through 1,000 foot High Dessert Canyon Red Cliffs
• Wildlife can include: Ringtailed Cats, Bighorn Rams and Ewes, Rabbits, and Foxes
• Emerald Cave Kayaking Tour with Guide and Beginner Kayaking Tips & Techniques
• 200+ Pictures and Videos of your Groups Epic Adventure included and Shareable

Description

Emerald Cave Kayaking Tour — The #1 Half-Day Las Vegas Nature Escape

We will get over 200+ Pictures and Videos to you after your trip. The water levels are lower in the winter so we know all the spots for the best content. Our page Adventure Child Instagram shows some of what is an absolutely glowing river.

Trade Neon lights for Neon Emerald Green Colorado River as you launch onto glassy, emerald-green water strip between towering 1,000 foot Black Canyon walls—just 50 minutes from Las Vegas. This beginner-friendly Emerald Cave kayak tour blends iconic photo ops, calm paddling, hidden beaches, and bite-size history inside Lake Mead National Recreation Area.

What makes it epic
• Emerald Cave kayaking Tour: Timed for that electric-green water
• Scenic, beginner-friendly Willow Beach launch
• Wildlife sightings: desert bighorn sheep, herons, rainbow trout
• Historic stop: short walk to the 1920s Gager’s House foundation
• Pro content: on-water photo coaching and dedicated stops
• Relaxed pace: small groups, calm eddies, beach break with ice-cold waters & snacks

Your Adventure:

Please text us for the exact time and meeting location. (No Cell Service at Willow Beach, but there is sporadic service on the trip at certain locations and Colorado River lookouts. Meet at Willow Beach (easy parking).

Why choose us?
We pride ourselves on taking guests the farthest and deepest you can possibly go — exploring hidden caves, secret hot springs, and the untouched beauty few ever get to see.

On our Full-Day Hoover Dam Hot Springs Kayak Tour, we guide you step by step as far back as you can safely hike to top of Boy Scout Canyon, Arizona Hot Springs and Goldstrike Slot Canyon for a true “best DAM day trip in the World.”

Note: This Emerald Cave Kayaking Tour does NOT include Hot Springs. Our separate Full-Day Hoover Dam Kayak Tour features Six Hot Springs and 22 Geothermal 96-degree Waterfalls.

Content you’ll love:

200+ Photos / Videos of each trip so you can stay present and still go home with scroll-stopping, professionally executed memories.

What’s included
• Premium kayak, paddle, and PFD (life jacket)
• Beginner lesson & on-water coaching
• Ice-cold waters & snacks
• Dry bags and photo guidance
• Friendly, safety-first local guide

Know before you go
• No cell service at Willow Beach—save directions offline
• WhatsApp the activity provider for the meet-up pin
• Wear swimwear or quick-dry layers; bring sun protection, watershoes is best, Sandals will do.
• 3–4 hours on the water with relaxed stops

FAQs

Beginner-friendly and perfect for first-timers! You’ll start with a short on-water lesson, receive professional guidance throughout the trip, and enjoy calm, scenic sections most days. There are also two optional hikes and rest breaks along the way. Please ask the guide if you'd like to go to Arrowhead Mountain.


How far from Las Vegas?
About 40–60 minutes by car to Willow Beach Marina.