Reviews for Guided Emerald Cave Kayak Tour Near Hoover Dam, Las Vegas

My friends and I were visiting Las Vegas and so happy we picked this fun excursion to do! Jonny, our tour guide was great from the start, he is very communicative about pick up and made us feel comfortable/ at ease for first time kayaking! We did have to pay a park entrance fee per person (which I thought that was already included in the tour) but we were able to pick single or double kayak. They provided bananas, granola bars and water bottles. Jonny made our trip extra special by taking videos/photos during our kayak cave adventure and telling us facts along the way. While the cave was a bit underwhelming, (4 mile total) the kayak trip was a unique experience located at Willow Beach state park, Arizona. Jonny even made a quick stop to a local town to see wild big horn sheep! Beautiful scenery, cool, clear water! Pickup/drop off is at Mandalay bay. Half day trip. A fun, different adventure away from the Las Vegas Strip!

Excellent tour worth every penny ! Highly recommended if you like nature and being active Our tour guy Kwame was amazing

Johnny and Robby were the best tour guides! Would highly recommend bringing more water than expected as well as sunscreen. The best part about this trip was the hike in between the tour.

This was the BEST trip ever! We are inexperienced kayakers and this was so manageable! The way back was windy so it was tough but so fun! The area is absolutely gorgeous and that water was so cool to swim in! Robbie was our tour guide and he was the best!! He was so knowledgeable and made the experience top tier! I would book this again in a heartbeat! Worth every penny!

Kwame was the tour guide for the emerald cove kayak tour. He did a fantastic job and it was a great 4 mile kayak. Highly recommend if you're looking for some outdoor fun.

I booked The Emerald Cave excursion. The experience was a 10 out of 10 all around. From pick up to drop off everything was meticulous and fun. Johnny was our guide and he was the perfect person, super knowledgeable and a great personality. I would highly recommend this excursion, but note the actual cave is not really as depicted in pictures. It was an enjoyable experience, regardless.

Our guide was Kwame who was informative, friendly and fun. He even learnt and remembered all our names. He took lots of photos and sent them to us as not way taking photos of yourselves in a kayak! Beautiful kayaking down the Colorado. The sun wasn’t shining on the actual cave so we didn’t get the best effect but we still had a brilliant day. Enjoy

This was my first kayak trip, was beautiful and amazing. As an older individual, Xander was an amazing guide. He was very kind, assisted me by hooking me to his kayak, getting in and out of the boat, all around great guide.

Awesome trip, great way to break up a Vegas stay. Just the right amount of time and incredible views. Johnny was also 5/5, would recommend.

Thank you, Johnny and Kwame, for the incredible experience we had on this kayaking trip. 🛶💙 Even though it was our first time and we didn't have much experience, we enjoyed it immensely. We loved the place and, above all, sharing it with you. You are exceptional people. Johnny, thank you for organizing such a fun trip. Your outgoing, kind, and cheerful personality made us enjoy the experience and the excellent company even more. We hope to see you again on a future trip and repeat this tour together. We wish you all the best and thank you so much for your hospitality. Thank you for making this day such a beautiful memory! ❤️🛶 From Venezuela 🇻🇪

Jonny was the best tour guide!!! Very personable, funny and knowledgeable about the whole tour and the surrounding states. I would definitely go with him again!! He made our 6hour day so much fun!

What an amazing day! Our tour was the highlight of our trip to Vegas and a wonderful change of pace from the busy Vegas scene. Las Vegas SUP Kayak club did a great job of making the whole experience easy from beginning to end. Their communication before the trip was so appreciated and our tour guide, Kwame, on the day of our tour was fantastic. He went out of his way to make sure our experience was memorable. It definitely lives up to what’s listed in their description of the tour. 10/10 recommend. We did the full day tour which was 12 miles of kayaking + some other small excursions (hot springs, beaches, Emerald Cave). Although it could be considered challenging by many, Kwame did a great job of giving us breaks and providing us with plenty of cold water, a healthy lunch and snacks. Kwame and the company’s co-owner, Bali, took care of all the transportation and getting kayaks in and out of the water. They were both a hoot. Honestly don’t have a single negative thing to say about our experience!

We had Jonny as our tour guide and he was awesome super charismatic and very funny was a good day on the water. Thanks Jonny you’re the best

I had the best time on this kayak King trip. Jonny B was so fun as our guide. He was very lively and made the trip all the more enjoyable 😊. We went in the summertime so in the hundred plus degrees feeling the ice cold water was just perfect. I would definitely recommend taking this kayaking tour! …

You gotta have Anthony. He was a incredible guide. Everything about the trip was amazing.

Had the best time this past weekend. Tristan was our guide and I couldn't have asked for a better one. He was super helpful and just an all around good guy to have leading us. If you are in Vegas definitely add this to your to do list.

If you’re lucky enough to get Johnny B. as your guide, you’re in for an incredible experience. He made our Emerald Cave kayak tour one of the highlights of our entire family vacation. He was knowledgeable, entertaining, and genuinely passionate about what he does. His sense of humor kept everyone laughing throughout the trip, and he shared interesting facts about the area without ever making it feel like a lecture. What stood out the most was how much he truly seemed to enjoy his job. His enthusiasm was contagious and made everyone in our group feel welcome, relaxed, and excited to be there. He balanced fun with professionalism and made sure everyone felt safe and included. Our family created memories we’ll never forget, and Johnny B. played a huge part in that. Thank you for making an already amazing adventure even better. We highly recommend requesting Johnny B. if you have the chance! From the Hawkins family—thank you for giving us one of our favorite memories from an unforgettable Southwest road trip.

Juston was amazing! Very knowledgeable about the river, cave, birds, plants & animals. We really enjoyed our day on the water.

We had the pleasure of experiencing the Emerald Cave Kayak Tour in July 2026, honestly it was one of the best days of our holiday. Our guide Kwame was absolutely brilliant and looked after us all day, the river was gorgeous and calm, perfect conditions and the location of Willow beach is just lovely, so peaceful. We highly recommend this day out, even our teenage kids loved it, it’s not a strenuous workout as you go at your own pace and the views are spectacular. Again, thank you Kwame for a great experience. Regards – Jason Campbell (UK)

I had the best time of my life my partner and I and the people we met were amazing ladies and so awesome we created a great bond with them and our tour guide Xander was the best and he was chilled and informative it was our first time and we would do it again with Xander as the guide and the great company we had best night ever with a bond fire and smores. Thanks ladies and thanks Xander for a memorable evening of fun and adventure.