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Kayakers inside the glowing Emerald CaveFan Favorite
Guided Kayak Tour

Emerald Cave Kayak Tour

5.0 · 8,500+ reviews

The quick, classic way to see the glowing turquoise waters of Emerald Cave — a shorter paddle that still delivers the bucket-list photo.

From$99.99
Shuttle + Park Entry$149.99Hoover Dam Combo$204.99
3 Hours · Per person25804 N Willow Beach, Willow Beach, AZ
Emerald Cave Deluxe kayaking tour with lunch on the Colorado RiverMost Popular!
Guided Kayak Tour

Emerald Cave Deluxe Kayaking with Lunch

5.0 · 8,500+ reviews

Paddle beneath 900-foot canyon walls into the glowing turquoise waters of Emerald Cave, then unwind with a catered deli lunch on the water.

From$139.99
Shuttle + Park Entry$189.99Hoover Dam Combo$244.99
4 Hours · Per person25804 N Willow Beach, Willow Beach, AZ
Kayaking below Hoover Dam with a hot springs hikeTop Seller
Guided Kayak Tour

Hoover Dam Kayaking Tour with Hot Springs

5.0 · 8,500+ reviews

A once-in-a-lifetime day beyond the Strip — paddle through Emerald Cave and beneath Hoover Dam, then hike to a hidden hot-springs soak found nowhere else in Las Vegas.

From$229.99
Shuttle + Park Entry$279.99
7 Hours · Per person18000 US-93, Boulder City, NV 89005
Sunset kayak paddle on Lake Mead
Guided Kayak Tour

Sunset Paddle

5.0 · 8,500+ reviews

Choose Lake Mead or the Colorado River — two distinct sunset kayak tours, each with its own meeting point. Watch the canyon walls turn gold as the sun sets, then stay for dinner, s’mores, and stargazing on the shore.

From$149.99
3 Hours · Per personLake Mead: Hemenway Harbor, Boulder City, NV 89005Colorado River: Willow Beach Marina, Willow Beach, AZ
Kayakers on the Colorado River
Guided Kayak Tour

Colorado River: Black Canyon Kayak Tour

5.0 · 8,500+ reviews

A relaxed, guided paddle on the Colorado River near Hoover Dam — go self-drive for our most affordable way onto the water, or add a shuttle and park entry so there’s no driving logistics to worry about.

From$79.99
With Shuttle + Park Entry$129.99
2 Hours · Per person
Kayakers paddling toward Hoover Dam from Lake Mead
Guided Kayak Tour

Hoover Dam Discovery via Lake Mead

5.0 · 8,500+ reviews

Launch from Lake Mead and paddle to a view of the front of Hoover Dam — towering canyon walls and calm, glassy water the whole way.

From$174.99
With Shuttle + Park Entry$224.99
5 Hours · Per person18000 US-93, Boulder City, NV 89005
Guests on the Hoover Dam bypass bridge with the Colorado River belowDry Land Adventure
Guided Walking Tour

Hoover Dam Walking Tour

5.0 · 8,500+ reviews

Prefer dry land? Take a step back in time and walk the historic Hoover Dam and Power Plant with a guide, round-trip shuttle included from the Las Vegas Strip.

From$119.99
Half-Day · Per person
Kayak Emerald Cave Deluxe Shuttle + Hoover Dam Combo — Hoover Dam leg
Kayak Emerald Cave Deluxe Shuttle + Hoover Dam Combo — kayak leg
Most Popular!

Kayak Emerald Cave Deluxe Shuttle + Hoover Dam Combo

Makes for the perfect afternoon! Discover the perfect blend of adventure and relaxation, where paddlers of all levels can take their time exploring the breathtaking Colorado River.

Hoover Dam ComboFrom$225

$225 Tue–Thu, $235 other days

4 Hours · Per person
Kayak Emerald Cave Express Shuttle + Hoover Dam Combo — Hoover Dam leg
Kayak Emerald Cave Express Shuttle + Hoover Dam Combo — kayak leg

Kayak Emerald Cave Express Shuttle + Hoover Dam Combo

Experience nature like never before! Escape to nature with the perfect quick adventure to experience both the stunning Emerald Cave and the breathtaking Black Canyon!

Hoover Dam ComboFrom$185

$185 Tue–Thu, $195 other days

3 Hours · Per person
A group of kayakers enjoying a Colorado River corporate adventureTeam Building
Corporate & Group Events

Corporate Groups

5.0 · 8,500+ reviews

A fully hosted Colorado River or Lake Mead kayak adventure for groups of 12 to 100 — custom routes, catering, and logistics handled for your team.

Half & Full-Day · Per person
Kayaks lined up for rental at Willow BeachSelf-Guided
Kayak Rental

Kayak Rentals

5.0 · 8,500+ reviews

Skip the guide and set your own pace — rent a touring kayak and paddle, and PFD for a self-guided adventure on the Colorado River from Willow Beach.

From$80.00
4 Hours · Per person
A private kayak group paddling into Emerald CaveExclusive Charters
Private Tours

Private Tours

5.0 · 8,500+ reviews

Customizable private kayak tours to Emerald Cave, Hoover Dam, and Lake Mead — just you and your party, with a route and pace tailored to your group.

Half & Full-Day · Per person
Why Choose Us?

Everything You Need for the Perfect Kayak Adventure

Evolution Expeditions delivers the premier outdoor adventure beyond the Las Vegas Strip — trusted by 8,500+ five-star reviewers over 20 years, with expert guides and premium equipment that make it approachable for paddlers of every level.

01

We Handle Everything

From premium equipment and life jackets to snacks, water, and transportation options, we take care of the details so you can focus on the adventure.

02

20 Years of Trusted Experience

Pioneers of Emerald Cave kayak tours, with 20 years of experience and thousands of five-star reviews from guests around the world.

03

Certified Local Guides

Explore with professional guides certified in Wilderness First Aid and CPR, with deep knowledge of the Colorado River, its wildlife, and its history.

04

Premium Equipment, Every Trip

Paddle with premium Prijon touring kayaks and NRS life jackets selected for comfort, performance, and safety.

Trained GuidesBest EquipmentPremium ExperienceTripadvisor Travelers' Choice Awards 2026Travelers’ Choice 2026
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Kayaking Las Vegas

Five Routes, Three Launches

Not every tour starts in the same place or follows the same water — Black Canyon, Willow Beach, and Lake Mead each have their own launch. Hover or tap a lettered stop to trace that tour's own route.

Map of Evolution Expeditions' five kayak tour routes across Black Canyon, Willow Beach, and Lake Mead near Las Vegas
Map of Evolution Expeditions' five kayak tour routes across Black Canyon, Willow Beach, and Lake Mead near Las Vegas
Black Canyon · Colorado River · Lake Mead
AHoover Dam Kayaking Tour with Hot Springs7 hrs · 12 miles · Base of Hoover Dam → Willow Beach
BEmerald Cave Kayak Tour2–4 hrs · Willow Beach Marina, upstream & back
CHoover Dam Discovery via Lake Mead5 hrs · 3.6 miles · Kingman Wash slot canyons
DSunset Paddle3 hrs · NDOW Decontamination Center Hemenway Rd → Boulder Islands
EColorado River Kayak ToursWillow Beach → Gauger’s Residence and back · 2–3 hrs
Meeting point
On-water launch
Hot spring
Historic site
Emerald Cave
Canyon feature
NPS dayboards, one per river mile
••••Shuttle roads · Strip pickup 90–110 min before start
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