Experience the famous Emerald Cave and historic Colorado River with the oldest and most experienced tour company on the river. This leisurely trip will launch at Willow Beach Marina to travel 2 miles north to the Emerald Cave while stopping at scenic overlooks and historic sites. This is a must do for adventurous groups or anyone looking to get outdoors.
You will be provided with top of the line equipment along with world class guides and professional office staff.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Bottled water
✔ Snacks
✔ Certified Guide
✔ Kayaks, paddles and life-vest
✔ Round-trip Transport from 3 hotels (if option selected)
✔ Kayak Tour
✖ $25/vehicle to park at marina. (Military or Nat'l Park Pass are free)
✖ Shuttle service (unless option selected)
✖ Gratuities
Location
25804 N Willow Beach, Willow Beach, AZ 86445, USA
What To Expect
For those looking for spectacular scenery, this is the perfect kayak tour. The Emerald Cave Express Kayak tour paddles onto the Colorado River at various times, starting at Willow Beach, Arizona. This is a great tour for beginners or advanced paddlers alike.
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 the historical site and take amazing photos after you have backed your kayak up into the Emerald Cave. This tour is a total of four miles on the Colorado River.
- Three hours
- Year-round
- Paddle distance: up to 4mi/6.4km
- Emerald Cave (the cave is a cutout of the mountain, you do not paddle through it. You back your kayak up into it and have a great photo opportunity.)
- Historic sites
- Wildlife viewing
If you have chosen shuttle option, pick up times are: Bellagio 8:20am and Mandalay Bay 8:30am for the 10am start time. Pick up times are: Bellagio 10:20am and Mandalay Bay 10:30am for the 12pm start time. Pick up times are: Bellagio 11:20am and Mandalay Bay 11:30am for the 1pm start time.
Additional info
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• We offer single or tandem (2 seater) kayaks. Please specify which kayak you would prefer.
• The Emerald Cave is just a small cutout of the mountain for a great photo op!
• We provide life vests. Please specify which size you would prefer. S/M, L/XL, 2XL/3XL
• You will be meeting us at the marina. Have reliable transportation to meet us, there is NO cell service at the marina to call a ride share.
• If you have chosen and paid for this tour with shuttle, pick up times are: Bellagio 8:20am and Mandalay Bay 8:30am for the 10am start time. Pick up times are: Bellagio 10:20am and Mandalay Bay 10:30am for the 12pm start time. Pick up times are: Bellagio 11:20am and Mandalay Bay 11:30am for the 1pm start time. Please specify which pickup location you prefer.
