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.

VIP Private

Want the river to yourselves?

No sharing the tour. Your group, your guide, your schedule. Ideal for groups of 4+.
$210
/person

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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Kayak Tour

- Self-Drive

$99 / person*

Kayak Tour

- Hotel Pickup

$147 / person

Going with a group?

Make it private – your own guide, your own pace

From $210 / person
  • 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!

Michelle T. Avatar
Michelle T.
5/15/2026
This is a great get away from the Vegas crazy! Ask for Preston for your tour guide. He is very communicative. Waters are a perfect balance for this crazy heat!
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Chad S.
5/15/2026
We had a great time on this tour! Michelle was amazing! We just wanted to kayak and see the Emerald cave but it was much more, great wildlife and history about the area that was very interesting. Highly recommend.
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Barbara Z.
5/14/2026
Great tour, great experience! Our tour guide, Griffin, was fantastic, we moved at the perfect pace for our group. I suggest the first tour of the morning. Everything was so peaceful. We saw many birds, fish, and were lucky enough to see bighorn sheep! The cave was cool, but the whole trip was just nonstop calm and enjoyment. Don't forget to eat breakfast, wear a hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen! Our favorite part of our whole vegas trip was this tour. If you drive and do the first tour of the day, you will have enough time (and energy) afterwards to go to the Hoover Dam and check it out. Overall I very highly recommend this tour, this company and this guide!
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Jennifer K.
5/13/2026
I had a lot of fun paddling down the Colorado River. I went by myself and made a friend. Michelle was an excellent guide. She showed us the proper ways to paddle and was very encouraging. She was friendly and fun. I would definitely tell friends to go with this tour company, and I plan on coming back to do more kayaking. Thank you so much for an amazing experience.
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Rachelle A.
5/13/2026
I went on a kayak tour with River Dogz on May 8/26. I had the most amazing time!!! Preston, our guide, was excellent, was always ready to help out when needed and shared lots of interesting information along the way! I got to meet some very nice people which made the whole adventure incredible! I would definitely do this again and highly recommend River Dogz!
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Robert E.
5/12/2026
Great experience, guide was super knowledgeable and it was a relaxing and enjoyable day away from the strip! The emerald cave was beautiful!