River Kayak Tours in Las Vegas: the 4 Best to Book

1.Small-Group Emerald Cave Kayak Tour on Colorado River

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 516 reviews · 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $110Our pick

Paddle calm Colorado River water from Willow Beach to Emerald Cave with a maximum of 10 people. Guides Blair, EJ, and Christine keep the pace friendly and safe, adding local history, wildlife spotting, swim breaks, snacks, and water. Hotel pickup is available, making this a fine half-day escape from the Las Vegas Strip.

“We spent a most amazing day kayaking the Colorado and visiting the Emerald Cave with VENTURE OUT VEGAS. Blair, our guide, was funny, shared much of the history of the area with us, and quickly became a part of our family. He made sure our experience was safe, fun, and left us with many great memories. Thank you for a wonderful day!”

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2.Small Group Guided Colorado River & Emerald Cave Kayak Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 500 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $88Best value

Drive to Willow Beach Marina for a 3.5-hour guided kayak trip with Brett or Griffin. Paddle four miles along the Colorado River, stop at Emerald Cove, swim in clear water, and watch for desert wildlife. Kayaks and life jackets are supplied. You need your own car, and the park entry fee is extra.

“Every year we plan a trip to laughlin with about 20 fam&friends. I booked us the 3hr cayaking tour. My husband was hesitant to do this but now can't stop talking w/family/ friends how much fun we had. Our tour guide Griff was excellent , both Griff & Bret very attentive with everyone in our group. It's great that you can bring snacks , camera 📷 to capture great moments. We will be doing this again next time with all our 20 members of our group, this will be epic :) thank you again .”

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3.Las Vegas: Colorado River to Emerald Cave Half-Day Kayak

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 241 reviews · 4 hours · from $119

Paddle from Willow Beach to Emerald Cave with guides such as Don, Paul, Isaac, and Johnny. Expect calm river water, cold swimming spots, desert wildlife, snacks, photos, and hotel-area shuttle service. The guided paddle lasts about 3.5 hours, but pickup to drop-off can take most of a day.

“Great experience! half day worth spent note pickup is MGM GRAND RIDESHARE (please update listing from mandalay bay address)”

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4.Grand Canyon Helicopter Tour and River Raft or Emerald Cave Kayak

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 241 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $699

Spend about 11 hours combining a 90-minute helicopter flight over the Grand Canyon West Rim with either a motorized Colorado River float or a four-mile kayak trip to Emerald Cave. Hotel transfers, water, and a boxed lunch are included with the float option. Expect small-aircraft seating and a full day outdoors.

“Awesome! Would do it again! The staff was well trained and I felt safe taking my grandsons on the Helicopter! My Son- In - Law said it was a well made Helicopter! He knows about planes and things!”

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