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Emerald Cove Kayak Tour

Breathtaking Views, Crystal Clear Waters -
Your Perfect Kayak Escape Awaits

Emerald Cove Kayak Tour | River Dogz

Breathtaking Views, Crystal Clear Waters -
Your Perfect Kayak Escape Awaits

Tour Highlights

  • Only 45 minutes from the Las Vegas Strip
  • Easy For Beginners
  • Cool Colorado River Water Temps To Help Beat The Summer Heat
  • Crystal Clear Water That Sparkles Emerald Green
  • Awe-Inspiring Views with Canyon Walls 1000 Feet High
  • Fascinating History Throughout Tour Taught By Our Knowledgable Guides

Tour Includes

  • Friendly, Professional Guide
  • Hotel Pickup on Las Vegas Strip (optional)
  • Food: Fruit, Snacks, and Water
  • Performance Kayak w/ Paddle and Life Vest
  • All Safety Equipment
  • Launch Times: 11:15 AM, 11:50 AM (hotel pickup 90 minutes prior)
  • Duration:
    3.5 - 4 hours
  • Distance:
    4 Miles / 6.4 KM
  • Difficulty:
    Moderate
  • Skill Level:
    Beginner

Get ready for an exciting Journey from Willow Beach Marina to the Emerald Cove!

This Kayak Tour takes you along the breathtaking Black Canyon section of the Colorado River.

A short drive away from the Las Vegas strip (~45 minutes), this tour will have you refreshed with the cold water and beautiful views along the way.

You’ll have a chance to view incredible wildlife, gorgeous overlooks, and curious historic sites such as the River Gauger’s Home.

What to Bring

  • Pack light, this is a day trip!
  • Sunscreen, Hat & Glasses
  • Camera/phone
  • Water shoes/sandals preferred, old tennis shoes are fine (flip-flops not ideal)
  • Layered clothing (swimsuit & layers for warmth & UV protection)
  • Cash for souvenirs & tips
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- Self-Drive

$99 / person*

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- Hotel Pickup

$147 / person

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Private Kayak Tour

- Hotel Pickup

$210 / person

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  • Launch Times: 11:15 AM, 11:50 AM (hotel pickup 90 minutes prior)
  • Duration:
    3.5 - 4 hours
  • Distance:
    4 Miles / 6.4 KM
  • Difficulty:
    Moderate
  • Skill Level:
    Beginner

Get ready for an exciting Journey from Willow Beach Marina to the Emerald Cove!

This Kayak Tour takes you along the breathtaking Black Canyon section of the Colorado River.

A short drive away from the Las Vegas strip (~45 minutes), this tour will have you refreshed with the cold water and beautiful views along the way.

You’ll have a chance to view incredible wildlife, gorgeous overlooks, and curious historic sites such as the River Gauger’s Home.

What to Bring

  • Pack light, this is a day trip!
  • Sunscreen, Hat & Glasses
  • Camera/phone
  • Water shoes/sandals preferred, old tennis shoes are fine (flip-flops not ideal)
  • Layered clothing (swimsuit & layers for warmth & UV protection)
  • Cash for souvenirs & tips

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Check Out What Our Guests Have to Say!

Asia W. Avatar
Asia W.
12/30/2025
I had an amazing time out on the Colorado River with River Dogz 10/10, Preston the tour guide was amazing and very helpful!
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erin b.
12/30/2025
Amazing experience with the family kayaking the colorod River with Prestin as our tour guide. It was such a fantastic day. Highly recommend!
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Heather C.
5 star rating
12/28/2025
Highly recommend!! The half day Emerald Cove kayak tour was EXCELLENT!! We opted for hotel pick up, and had great communication from Preston! The drive included some fun facts about the areas we passed along the way. The tour itself was so scenic and lovely! The snacks and water were much appreciated, and Preston shared some more history with us and took some great photos in an amazing spot!There are bathrooms at the Marina - I’d recommend bringing a second set of shorts to store in the van and change into at the end! Highly recommend this experience!
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Bryan T.
5 star rating
12/27/2025
Awesome experience Awesome experience. Ryan was an excellent tour guide. The scenery along the river was jaw dropping. Would definitely do it again.
Heather C. Avatar
Heather C.
12/27/2025
The half day Emerald Cove kayak tour was EXCELLENT!! We opted for hotel pick up, and had great communication from Preston! The drive included some fun facts about the areas we passed along the way. The tour itself was so scenic and lovely! The snacks and water were much appreciated, and Preston shared some more history with us and took some great photos in an amazing spot! There are bathrooms at the Marina - I’d recommend bringing a second set of shorts to store in the van and change into at the end! Highly recommend this experience!
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Eitan K.
12/24/2025
Absolutely wonderful experience. Our kayaking guide, Preston, was outstanding. Friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful. His partner, Ryan, was also lovely. They greeted us upon our arrival and helped my family get settled. The Black Canyon was stunning to say the least. Gorgeous rock formations, both from the river itself and from the top of our short hike. The Colorado river was clear. There were so many areas where the light shimmered green off the river grass. We saw some water fowl, including a heron. We didn’t see any bighorn sheep while on the water but did see a family of sheep alongside the road as we were driving back up the hill from the beach . The water was very calm. My young adolescent is inexperienced with kayaking and handled the 4 miles independently very well. The Emerald Cave itself was nice but nothing out of this world. Preston did a good job of tampering expectations ahead of time, calling it the “icing on the cake.” For me, it was about the journey to the cave and back, not the cave itself, that was unbelievable. Overall, I can’t recommend both this experience and River Dogz enough. I’d love to do it again with them sometime