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title: Emerald Cave & Kayak Tours from Las Vegas
lang: en
type: tour_collection
city: Las Vegas
country: United States
tours: 17
price_from_eur: 99
reviews_total: 6825
as_of: 2026-11-08
canonical: https://guidekin.com/usa/las-vegas/emerald-cave-kayak-tours/
---

# Emerald Cave & Kayak Tours from Las Vegas

> **Guidekin** is a hand-picked catalogue: we read every listing ourselves and keep only operators rated 4.5★ with 30+ traveler reviews. [How we choose tours](https://guidekin.com/how-we-choose-tours/) Catalogue data as of November 8, 2026.

Emerald Cave & Kayak Tours in Las Vegas: 17 tours, all from the 189 we kept after screening every one of the 1,297 tours Viator lists for Las Vegas, rated 4.5★ or higher by 30+ travellers.

## All 17 tours, ranked by Guidekin score

| # | Tour | Collections | Price | Rating | Duration | Runs | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Emerald Cave and Black Canyon Kayak Tour with Vegas Pickup](https://guidekin.com/usa/las-vegas/tours/emerald-cave-and-black-canyon-kayak-tour-with-vegas-pickup/?format=md) | Hoover Dam Tours | €136 per person | 4.97 (1432) | 3h | daily 09:00–12:00 | up to 14 per booking · free cancel · pickup · en |
| 2 | [Hoover Dam & Black Canyon Full Day Kayak Tour with Hot Springs](https://guidekin.com/usa/las-vegas/tours/hoover-dam-black-canyon-full-day-kayak-tour-with-hot-springs/?format=md) | Hoover Dam Tours, Day Trips from Las Vegas | €263 per person | 4.97 (333) | 7h | daily 07:00–08:00 | up to 15 per booking · pickup · en |
| 3 | [Emerald Cave Premium Kayak Tour with Lunch & Las Vegas Shuttle](https://guidekin.com/usa/las-vegas/tours/emerald-cave-premium-kayak-tour-with-lunch-las-vegas-shuttle/?format=md) |  | €148 per person | 4.95 (769) | 7h | daily 10:00–11:00 | up to 12 per booking · free cancel · instant · pickup · en/es |
| 4 | [Emerald Cave Kayak Experience with Optional Las Vegas Shuttle](https://guidekin.com/usa/las-vegas/tours/emerald-cave-kayak-experience-with-optional-las-vegas-shuttle/?format=md) |  | €100 per person | 4.94 (1730) | 3h | daily 09:00–15:00 | up to 30 per booking · free cancel · instant · pickup · en/es |
| 5 | [Self-Drive Emerald Cave Guided Kayak Tour from Willow Beach](https://guidekin.com/usa/las-vegas/tours/self-drive-emerald-cave-guided-kayak-tour-from-willow-beach/?format=md) |  | €99 per person | 4.95 (421) | 3h | daily 09:00–11:50 | up to 15 per booking · free cancel · instant · en |
| 6 | [Black Canyon Twilight Kayak Tour with Bonfire Experience](https://guidekin.com/usa/las-vegas/tours/black-canyon-twilight-kayak-tour-with-bonfire-experience/?format=md) | Hoover Dam Tours | €181 per person | 4.99 (93) | 4h | Sun 17:00–18:00 | up to 12 per booking · free cancel · instant · en |
| 7 | [Self‑Drive Emerald Cave Kayak Tour in Black Canyon](https://guidekin.com/usa/las-vegas/tours/self-drive-emerald-cave-kayak-tour-in-black-canyon/?format=md) | Hoover Dam Tours | €100 per person | 4.93 (673) | 3h | daily 09:00–13:00 | up to 14 per booking · free cancel · instant · en |
| 8 | [Hoover Dam and Black Canyon Full-Day Guided Kayak Tour](https://guidekin.com/usa/las-vegas/tours/hoover-dam-and-black-canyon-full-day-guided-kayak-tour/?format=md) | Hoover Dam Tours, Day Trips from Las Vegas | €287 per person | 4.94 (186) | 12h | daily 05:30–06:00 | up to 10 per booking · pickup · en |
| 9 | [Emerald Cave Half-Day Kayak Tour, a Triple Cave Adventure](https://guidekin.com/usa/las-vegas/tours/emerald-cave-half-day-kayak-tour-a-triple-cave-adventure/?format=md) |  | €99 per person | 4.95 (113) | 4h | daily 06:30–12:30 | up to 12 per booking · free cancel · instant · en |
| 10 | [Colorado River Full-Day Kayak Tour incl Hot Springs and Caves](https://guidekin.com/usa/las-vegas/tours/colorado-river-full-day-kayak-tour-incl-hot-springs-and-caves/?format=md) |  | €181 per person | 4.98 (43) | 7h | daily 08:00 | up to 15 per booking · instant · en |
| 11 | [Hoover Dam Kayaking Trip, 6 Hot Springs, 6 Caves, 4 Waterfalls](https://guidekin.com/usa/las-vegas/tours/hoover-dam-kayaking-trip-6-hot-springs-6-caves-4-waterfalls/?format=md) | Hoover Dam Tours, Day Trips from Las Vegas | €303 per person | 4.91 (46) | 7h–9h | daily 08:00–09:00 | private · up to 15 · free cancel · instant · en |
| 12 | [Hoover Dam Kayak Tour with Shuttle - Hot Springs and Emerald Cave](https://guidekin.com/usa/las-vegas/tours/hoover-dam-kayak-tour-with-shuttle-hot-springs-and-emerald-cave/?format=md) | Hoover Dam Tours, Day Trips from Las Vegas | €181 per person | 4.89 (160) | 8h | daily 07:00 | up to 8 per booking · free cancel · instant · pickup · en |
| 13 | [Emerald Cave Kayak Trip from Willow Beach near Las Vegas](https://guidekin.com/usa/las-vegas/tours/emerald-cave-kayak-trip-from-willow-beach-near-las-vegas/?format=md) |  | €145 per person | 4.85 (61) | 3h 30m | daily 09:00 | up to 20 per booking · en |
| 14 | [Willow Beach Colorado River Kayak Day Trip with Lunch](https://guidekin.com/usa/las-vegas/tours/willow-beach-colorado-river-kayak-day-trip-with-lunch/?format=md) | Day Trips from Las Vegas | €199 per person | 4.78 (36) | 9h | daily 10:00 | up to 10 per booking · pickup · en |
| 15 | [3-Hour Black Canyon Motorized Raft Tour with Optional Transport](https://guidekin.com/usa/las-vegas/tours/3-hour-black-canyon-motorized-raft-tour-with-optional-transport/?format=md) | Hoover Dam Tours | €128 per person | 4.84 (420) | 3h | Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun 10:00 | up to 15 per booking · free cancel · instant · pickup · en |
| 16 | [Hoover Dam Raft Tour with Transport & Swim in Black Canyon](https://guidekin.com/usa/las-vegas/tours/hoover-dam-raft-tour-with-transport-swim-in-black-canyon/?format=md) | Hoover Dam Tours, Day Trips from Las Vegas | €108 per person | 4.68 (41) | 4h | Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun 11:00 | up to 30 per booking · free cancel · instant · pickup · en |
| 17 | [Grand Canyon Helicopter Tour and River Raft or Emerald Cave Kayak](https://guidekin.com/usa/las-vegas/tours/grand-canyon-helicopter-tour-and-river-raft-or-emerald-cave-kayak/?format=md) | Grand Canyon Tours, Helicopter Tours, Day Trips from Las Vegas | €637 per person | 4.59 (268) | 11h | daily 07:00 | up to 9 per booking · free cancel · instant · pickup · en |

## Why each made the list

- **Emerald Cave and Black Canyon Kayak Tour with Vegas Pickup** — Paddle through Black Canyon to Emerald Cave on the Colorado River. Kayak gear, snacks, water, park fees and transfers from select Las Vegas Strip hotels are included, but the paddle still requires some athletic ability. 4.97 from 1432 reviews at €136 per person for 3h.
- **Hoover Dam & Black Canyon Full Day Kayak Tour with Hot Springs** — Paddle from the base of Hoover Dam through Black Canyon, stopping at hot springs, Sauna Cave and Emerald Cave. Kayak equipment and lunch are included; moderate fitness is required, and confirmation depends on securing a permit. 4.97 from 333 reviews at €263 per person for 7h.
- **Emerald Cave Premium Kayak Tour with Lunch & Las Vegas Shuttle** — Paddle from Willow Beach through Black Canyon to Emerald Cave, pausing for a catered deli lunch on a river beach. Kayaks, paddles, life vests and snacks are included; the park fee is extra if you choose to drive yourself. 4.95 from 769 reviews at €148 per person for 7h.
- **Emerald Cave Kayak Experience with Optional Las Vegas Shuttle** — Paddle the Colorado River from Willow Beach through Black Canyon to Emerald Cave, a small rock cutout for photos. Kayak, paddle, life vest and snacks are included; the hotel shuttle is optional, and park entry costs extra if you drive yourself. 4.94 from 1730 reviews at €100 per person for 3h.
- **Self-Drive Emerald Cave Guided Kayak Tour from Willow Beach** — Paddle from Willow Beach to Emerald Cave using touring kayaks and carbon paddles, with a short hike along the way. Safety gear, instruction, snacks, fruit and water are included; you arrange your own transport and pay the park entry fee separately. 4.95 from 421 reviews at €99 per person for 3h.
- **Black Canyon Twilight Kayak Tour with Bonfire Experience** — Paddle through Black Canyon on the Colorado River at sunset, stop for hot dogs and a riverbank bonfire, then return under the stars. Minivan transport and refreshments are included; children must share a double kayak with an adult. 4.99 from 93 reviews at €181 per person for 4h.
- **Self‑Drive Emerald Cave Kayak Tour in Black Canyon** — Paddle through Black Canyon from Willow Beach, with a short hike to an overlook. Kayaking equipment, snacks and water are included; you need a car to reach Willow Beach and must pay the park entry fee separately. 4.93 from 673 reviews at €100 per person for 3h.
- **Hoover Dam and Black Canyon Full-Day Guided Kayak Tour** — Paddle from the base of Hoover Dam along the Colorado River through Black Canyon, with caves, beaches and hot springs en route. Gear, hotel transfers, water, snacks and a launch permit are included; moderate fitness is required and the permit is non-refundable. 4.94 from 186 reviews at €287 per person for 12h.
- **Emerald Cave Half-Day Kayak Tour, a Triple Cave Adventure** — Paddle from Willow Beach through Black Canyon to three caves, including Emerald Cave. Single or double kayaks, photos, videos, snacks and drinks are included; hotel transfers and park vehicle admission are excluded. 4.95 from 113 reviews at €99 per person for 4h.
- **Colorado River Full-Day Kayak Tour incl Hot Springs and Caves** — Paddle from the base of Hoover Dam through Black Canyon, stopping at Gold Strike, Arizona Hot Springs and Emerald Cave. Permits, safety gear, lunch and snacks are included; the minimum age is eight and hotel transfers are excluded. 4.98 from 43 reviews at €181 per person for 7h.
- **Hoover Dam Kayaking Trip, 6 Hot Springs, 6 Caves, 4 Waterfalls** — Explore hot springs, caves and waterfalls along the Colorado River by kayak on a private tour for your party. Kayaks, paddles and life jackets are included; Hoover Dam permit fees are extra. 4.91 from 46 reviews at €303 per person for 7h–9h.
- **Hoover Dam Kayak Tour with Shuttle - Hot Springs and Emerald Cave** — Paddle from the base of Hoover Dam through Black Canyon, with hot springs, beaches and Emerald Cave along the route. Kayak gear, a sandwich and Las Vegas transfers are included; moderate fitness and water shoes are required. 4.89 from 160 reviews at €181 per person for 8h.
- **Emerald Cave Kayak Trip from Willow Beach near Las Vegas** — Paddle from Willow Beach through Black Canyon to Emerald Cave in a kayak with a rudder. Paddling gear, water and snacks are included; you must drive yourself to Willow Beach, where there is no cell service. 4.85 from 61 reviews at €145 per person for 3h 30m.
- **Willow Beach Colorado River Kayak Day Trip with Lunch** — Paddle the Colorado River from Willow Beach through Black Canyon, with a picnic lunch on the riverbank. Hotel pickup and drop-off, kayaking gear and basic instruction are included; moderate fitness is required. Rated 4.78 from 36 reviews at €199 per person for 9h.
- **3-Hour Black Canyon Motorized Raft Tour with Optional Transport** — Starting near Hoover Dam, a motorized raft follows the Colorado River through Black Canyon, with time to swim. Lunch and live commentary are included; hotel pickup and drop-off require the transport option. 4.84 from 420 reviews at €128 per person for 3h.
- **Hoover Dam Raft Tour with Transport & Swim in Black Canyon** — Raft the Colorado River beneath Hoover Dam in Black Canyon, with a stop for a swim. Return transport from Las Vegas, snacks and a life jacket are included; travel time is part of the total duration. Rated 4.68 from 41 reviews at €108 per person for 4h.
- **Grand Canyon Helicopter Tour and River Raft or Emerald Cave Kayak** — Pair a helicopter flight over Hoover Dam, Lake Mead and the Grand Canyon's West Rim with a Colorado River float or an Emerald Cave kayak trip. Van transfers, water and fees are included; moderate fitness is required. 4.59 from 268 reviews at €637 per person for 11h.

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## FAQ

**How many emerald cave & kayak tours in Las Vegas are available on Guidekin?**

17 emerald cave & kayak tours are available for booking in Las Vegas on Guidekin. The top-rated is Emerald Cave and Black Canyon Kayak Tour with Vegas Pickup with 4.97/5 from 1,432 reviews.

**How much do emerald cave & kayak tours in Las Vegas cost?**

Prices range from €99 to €637 per person. The most affordable option is Self-Drive Emerald Cave Guided Kayak Tour from Willow Beach at €99. The premium choice is Grand Canyon Helicopter Tour and River Raft or Emerald Cave Kayak at €637.

**What are the best emerald cave & kayak tours in Las Vegas?**

Based on 6825 traveler reviews across 17 tours, Emerald Cave and Black Canyon Kayak Tour with Vegas Pickup leads our rating, weighted by review volume: 4.97/5 (1,432 reviews).

**How long do emerald cave & kayak tours in Las Vegas last?**

Duration ranges from 3h to 12h. The shortest is Emerald Cave and Black Canyon Kayak Tour with Vegas Pickup at 3h. The longest is Hoover Dam and Black Canyon Full-Day Guided Kayak Tour at 12h.

**How do I book emerald cave & kayak tours in Las Vegas on Guidekin?**

Browse 17 available tours above, select your preferred date and group size, and start booking on Guidekin; checkout completes with our booking partner. Most tours confirm instantly, with free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure.

**What is the cancellation policy?**

Most emerald cave & kayak tours offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Check the cancellation policy on each tour page for exact terms.


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| Private or shared | `tour_type` | private, shared |
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| Rating | `rating_min` | 4.5, 4.8, 4.9 |
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| Included in price | `tickets=included`, `pickup` | pickup: hotel, cruise |
| Booking terms | `free_cancellation=true`, `instant=true` | booleans |
| Family and access | `kids=true`, `wheelchair=true` | booleans |
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- Runs on a date, morning start: https://guidekin.com/usa/las-vegas/emerald-cave-kayak-tours/?date=2026-11-22&departure=morning

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