Me and my friend Anna had such a wonderful experience. Being first time in a kayak had me little stressed out but everything went great ,it was stable and safe . We got around 400 stunning pictures that I can’t stop looking at . We were so well taken care of with water and snacks . Our reservation was originally postponed due to the rain but Cameron made sure to find a perfect day and perfect timing for this trip . His weather telling skills were impressive, we made it out of there before the big rain and hail . We also got entertained with mermaid and her beautiful singing . If you are in Las Vegas , it’s a must !
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Emerald Cove Kayak Tour
Google · City: Emerald Cave · Updated 17.10.2026
1 / 10Emerald Cove Kayak Tour
Paddle along the emerald-green Colorado: The kayak tour through Black Canyon to Emerald Cove starts just below Hoover Dam.
Below Hoover Dam, the Colorado River turns calm and emerald green. The kayak tour starts at Willow Beach and takes you through the steep walls of Black Canyon.
Your destination is Emerald Cove, a small grotto where the water shimmers bright green in the sunlight – one of the region’s most beautiful photo spots.
Along the way, you’ll find hot springs, waterfalls and, with a little luck, bighorn sheep on the rock faces.
What to Expect
- Emerald-Green Waters of Emerald Cove
- Paddling Through Black Canyon
- Directly below Hoover Dam
- Hot springs and waterfalls along the way
- With luck: Bighorn sheep on the rocks
Emerald Cove Kayak Tour: Duration, Departure & Guests
ca. 1 h
Driving time from Vegas
Half-Day or Full-Day Tour
Duration
in the morning
Home
basic fitness level
Suitable for
Tips for your tour
- The water is calmest in the morning, and the light in Emerald Cove is at its most beautiful.
- Bring a waterproof phone case – you'll want to take photos.
- No kayaking experience needed, but you should know how to swim.
- The water is cold in winter – wetsuits are often provided.
Recent Reviews
Went with a guide aloñg the river really nice , peaceful,the cave was backed up with different groups waiting to back into it literally like a line at Disneyland about a 20 minute wait ,the cave wasn't much of a cave but the sun hitting the water made it look emerald but it started getting windy and going back was very stressful we had to stop when the wind died down it was just me and guy ,the rest of the group was way behind us ,we finally made it back 30 minutes later the rest showed up,I would do it again and if your in the area try it yourself ,you will remember it
Very nice place. If you are not a boater or kayaker, you can go on a prepackaged tour that you will need to schedule ahead. If you are a boater NO engine's Sunday and Monday, other days 65 HP max. Very worth the tour. Very deep cold water looks green (emerald) as in photo.
Great experience, beautiful kayaking experience and only waited 30 minutes to see the cave bc of the touring parties ahead of us. Do bring your life jackets. We forgot ours at home but brought our kayaks. The website stated we could get them at willow beach for free but we ended up buying them.
Habe viel mehr erwartet. Die Höhle ist klein. Ein Kayak passt gerade so rein und kann wenden. Ist eher ein kleines Loch in der Canyon wand. Je nach dem wie das Licht scheint, aber schönes Lichtspiel.
Ausgewählte Bewertungen by Google, as of 17.10.2026. Source: Emerald Cave at Google. Diese Google-Bewertungen beziehen sich auf Emerald Cave, nicht auf die konkrete Tour oder alle Bestandteile ihres Programms.