Colorado River Kayaking Tour From Las Vegas

Escape the neon lights of the Strip for a tranquil journey through the desert’s most vibrant waters on our colorado river kayaking las vegas adventure. Your excursion begins with a scenic drive across the Mike O’Callaghan–Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge into Arizona to launch from the pristine Willow Beach. Ideal for both beginners and seasoned paddlers, our las vegas kayaking experience navigates the calm, crystal-clear green waters of the Black Canyon, where the absence of rapids ensures a peaceful and scenic journey surrounded by towering rock walls.

Throughout this premier las vegas kayak tours experience, your guide will lead you to the historic sites of early river surveyors and the hidden grotto of Emerald Cave—a world-famous photo opportunity where the water glows with a brilliant neon hue. Between paddles, you’ll enjoy a short hike to a historic overlook for sweeping views of the canyon and a relaxing picnic lunch on a secluded sandy beach. As one of the most highly rated options for kayaking near las vegas, this tour also offers incredible wildlife viewing, with frequent sightings of desert bighorn sheep and bald eagles, making las vegas kayaking black canyon a must-do for nature lovers and photographers seeking a refreshing escape from the city.

Please note: This is a sample itinerary: Due to rapidly changing conditions (weather, etc), we may need to tailor your itinerary to best suit the needs of the group. While we guarantee that we’ll do our best to provide you with all of the highlights within this itinerary (conditions permitting), we do not guarantee them in this specific order.

These kayaking tours are adventure tours. Guests should be prepared to help carry boats and gear and will be required to enter and exit boats on their own, multiple times a day.
Guides will give safety instructions and guidance throughout the tour, but guests should not expect them to do everything. These tours are designed for tourists. Some will find them easy and others will find them strenuous. Our guides have been trained to accommodate all levels of fitness and expertise.

If you are unsure if this tour is right for you, please don’t hesitate to get in touch to discuss this further.

• Guided trips will incur $25/person if cancelled at least 48 hours prior to departure.
• No refunds for cancellations within 48 hours of departure.
• We reserve the right to cancel trips for unsafe conditions. 
• We strongly recommend you purchase travel insurance.
• Permits and deposits are non-refundable. We maintain the right to release permits for incomplete manifests or payments.