Quick Details
Self Drive
per person
$ 92.99
With Shuttle + Park Entry
per person
$ 149.99
Hoover Dam Combo – With Shuttle + Park Entry
per person
$ 204.99
3-Hour Guided Kayaking on the Colorado River from Willow Beach
For those looking for spectacular scenery, Evolution Expeditions has the perfect kayak tour. The Emerald Cave Express tour paddles onto the Colorado River, starting at Willow Beach, Arizona. A great tour option for beginners or advanced paddlers alike.
The moment the paddle dips into the emerald green Colorado River, one is transported back in time. Paddle past historic sites of the 1920’s era government project that gave life to the desert southwest. Venture into the Black Canyon narrows to explore Emerald Cave for a total of four miles on the Colorado River.
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- Three hours
- You must arrive 30 minutes before the tour start time
- Year-round
- Paddle distance: up to 4mi/6.4km
- Emerald Cave (small cut-out of the mountain, not a tunnel)
- Historical site
- Wildlife viewing
- Complimentary bottled water, juice, & snacks
- Professional tour guide(s)
- Touring kayak with rudder
Note: For self drivers meeting us at the marina, please prepare to make reliable transportation reservations in advance (there is no cell service at the marina).
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- Hat, sunglasses, & sunscreen
- Water shoes, sandals, or old tennis shoes (no flip-flops or slides, please)..you will get wet up to your knees.
- Layered clothing (swimsuit & layers for warmth & UV protection)
- Camera/Phone for pictures
- Cash for souvenirs & tips ( our guides never expect them, but always appreciate them)
- As a self driver, you will be entering the Lake Mead Nat’l Rec area at the Willow Beach Marina. There is a fee to enter, it is $25/vehicle or free if you have a military ID or a Nat’l Parks pass (America the Beautiful)
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Add a stop at the iconic Hoover Dam! Join us to make your tour much more memorable by adding a short pit stop before your kayaking adventure. Walk the massive arch bridge above the Hoover Dam to get stunning photos that will last a lifetime. This add on grants entry to the Hoover Dam bridge walk.
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Las Vegas Resort & Hotel pickup times may vary by location. Pick-up times are between 90 and 110 minutes before tour start times. Please be courteous to other participants and promptly show up on time at the tour bus area or launch location provided on the confirmation email. Please have your cellular phone on and available. Shuttles generally arrive back to Las Vegas Resort & Hotels between 90 and 120 minutes after the kayak tour ends. Shuttle times vary with traffic.
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- Cancellations made at least 48 hours before the tour start time will receive a full refund, minus a 3% credit card processing fee.
- There will be NO REFUNDS issued for cancellations made within 48 hours of the tour start time, for arriving late to the meet-up time, or for no-shows, (unless opted-in to trip protection).
- Please note, if you need to reschedule your tour for any reason, and have not purchased trip protection, it may be subject to a $40 per person rebooking fee.
- The rebooking fee is because of limited availability due to the NP regulations