Evolution Expeditions Kayak Tours

My husband and I booked the Emerald Cave Kayaking tour on the river of Lake Mead through Evolution Expeditions for something different to do while visiting Las Vegas. Communication was great and they were able to pick us right up from the designated hotels. It was a nice drive in the shuttle and Shawn stopped to show us the Desert Longhorn Sheep which was a bonus. Our guide Jadyn was friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. It was a very warm day but she kept us hydrated with waters. The views were beautiful and the water was really an emerald color. It was a small wait to get into the cave as it is nice shade and picture worthy. Be ready to paddle, wear sunscreen, take in the views and enjoy the day. Thank you Evolution Expeditions!

Our guide, Emma was great!! She shared cool info about the area and made sure we had a great experience! We loved the cold water as it was 🔥very hot! As a side note, we saw other kayaks with no rudder and were happy that we chose Evolution Expeditions as their kayaks made the 4 mile trip much easier to maneuver. Thanks again to our awesome guide!!

We did the Hoover Dam and Emerald Cave kayak tour and it was the highlight of our Vegas trip. Faith and Soren were very knowledgeable and made the tour unforgettable. We were worried about being out in the heat, but were pleasantly surprised at how much cooler it is once you're out in the lake. They also provide water and snacks so you can relax and just enjoy the beautiful scenery.

Excellent trip! Soaren was amazing! He was very knowledgeable and super helpful and friendly 5/5 would recommend. Bring water shoes, and be prepared for some nice brisk 52 degree water swimming!

My family and I had an amazing day on the Half-Day Colorado River Kayak Tour, and our guide, Emma, could not have been more friendly, professional, and hospitable. From start to finish, everything was handled for us, allowing us to simply relax and enjoy the experience. Emma was incredibly knowledgeable about the Colorado River and the surrounding area, sharing interesting information throughout the tour while making everyone feel comfortable and welcome. She even let our family have an impromptu water gun battle after lunch! The water guns on the kayaks were definitely the cherry on top. We loved the tour so much, and we were so impressed with Emma, that my husband is already planning to do it again next month when he returns to Las Vegas with his high school buddies. He'll be requesting Emma as his guide! If you're looking for a fun, well-organized, and unforgettable way to experience the Emerald Cave and Colorado River, I highly recommend this tour. It was a fantastic family adventure and one we'll be talking about for a long time.

Fantastic tour! Absolutely stunning scenery. Our tour guide Faith was fabulous - her knowledge was incredible and she made the tour an unforgetible experience. The mermaid costume was very unexpected and the water guns were hilarious fun! This is a great way to spend a few hours escaping the bright lights of the strip. This was one of the best guided tours we have ever done - mainly due to our amazing guide - thanks Faith for a wonderful trip!

Highly recommended! We were picked up from our hotel right on time. During the ride Octavio was full of wonderful information about the area, history, the Colorado River, and the Hover Dam. When we arrived at the river, everything was ready to go, we just had to put on our life jackets and go. We had never Kayaked before and it was fun and easy. Our guide was Brianna and she was wonderful. The views were beautiful, we even saw 4 big horn sheep drinking by the edge of the water. The Emerald Cave was a short wait but worth it. Within 12 hours, the picture she had taken had been sent to us. We will absolutely go back again.

We went with a group of 6 for a bachelorette activity. It was sooo fun, absolutely stunning views, and amazing swimming! Our guide, Ryan, was extremely knowledgeable, fun, and flexible to our needs and interests during the experience. We had an lovely, silly, and adventurous time! It was 100% worth the money and time, and I would definitely consider going again!

It was a great experience. Our tour guide Ray was very patient with our group since this was everyones first time kayaking, and the scenery was beautiful. We did the morning tour, and finished just before peak time so the weather was perfect. The water was comfortable to swim in and the weather was not too hot, just right. Overall we all had a blast and would recommend it to anyone willing to try something new.

We paddled to the emerald cave and beyond earlier this week on a 6.2 mile trip led by Faith. The whole tour massively exceeded our expectations from the high quality kit, these are top end kayaks, to the safety aspects. Faiths knowledge of the local area, the snacks, lunch, free photos shared after the trip and that Faith took the consensus of the group into consideration into how far we went. I would love to return and explore the area more and wouldn't hesitate to use this company again.

What a great time we had yesterday kayaking up and down the Colorado River/Black Canyon with our very informative guides Faith and Ryan. They were very cautious with our group at first, but realized we all were experienced kayakers, so they were able to spend more time informing us about the environment, ecosystem and fish hatchery located on the river. We took a small walking tour and learned alot about the native plants, rocks and minerals, along with some of the invasive species too. The people at Evolution Expedition Kayaking were so wonderful to work with. We thought the tour may get canceled and they communicated with us every step of the way. The weather wasn't perfect, but all we had to deal with was some wind and the day turned out perfect. If your ever in Vegas and need to get outside, I would strongly recommend Evolution Expedition, they are a class act and we plan on going back again next year! Thanks Ryan and Faith for such a great adventure.

My sister and I had a wonderful time on the Kayak Tour. Everything was very organized from start to finish. Customer service was top rate - Kristin always responded promptly to all my questions and requests. Our guide for the day, Maggie, was delightful! She had lots of info to share about the river, took our group on a little hike where we learned about some of the plants, was super competent, very helpful throughout, brought lots of snacks (and the lunch, which was good) and water to make sure that we were hydrated. I definitely recommend this kayak tour!

We had the Best day on the water with Ryan as our tour guide! He is very knowledgeable and has the best personality. The scenery was gorgeous and our 4 mile ride was very easy. Would 100% recommend this trip to get off the strip.

Had an awesome time with the Evolution Kayak Tour on the Colorado River. Faith was our guide and she is amazing!!! She took great care of the group, shared numerous facts/history about the river and area, and made the entire tour a lot of fun!

Ryan was a great guide, picked me up on time, took the time the explain every step of the way. He had the group interacting with nature on the stops. It was amazing, I had an incredible time. Thanks Ryan.

My friends and I had a limited amount of time so decided to book the emerald cave kayak express tour. We had a really great time, Ryan was our guide, super informative and made everything easy and fun. Highly recommend

Great guides, Ryan & Faith, we’re entertaining and very knowledgeable! Our whole group loved the experience , we’ll definitely be going on another excursion. Best money we’ve spent in Vegas, worth every penny!

My family did the four hour kayak trip and it was fantastic. Ryan was a great guide showing us a lot of interesting sights. The paddling was fun, easy enough for all of us to do while still keeping everyone in awe of the beautiful scenery. I would highly recommend it!

We had a wonderful, relaxing & educational Christmas Eve kayak trip with Ryan. Evolution is the tour company you seek & Ryan is the guide you want!

Our family has been on countless excursions, trips, and guided tours over the past decade. To say this was our best would be a massive understatement. We spent a week in Vegas and all we could talk about was this tour. Every aspect was planned out accordingly and made for a smooth trip start to finish. Most importantly, a guide can make or break your tour no matter what it is. Our guide Ryan was 10 stars across the board. Knowledge, personality, safety, etc. If you are looking for a top notch, highly rated, and visually incredible tour, BOOK THIS COMPANY! Thank you for making our Christmas extra special!

We had the absolute best time on our tour with Faith!!! It was already the best day and then this happened!! I became a fiancée in one of the most beautiful spots I have ever seen! Emerald Cave Express was the best! Can’t wait to go back for our engagement anniversary and do the sunset trip!! We love you Faith! Thank you again!

We had a fantastic time on the Lake Mead sunset paddle. Truly a great little trip! The guides did an amazing job. Highly recommend, you will love it.

Five of us close friends signed up for the night paddle on Lake Mead with Dylan. 100/5 stars. The paddle was easy and relaxing, and swapping stories by the campfire with s’mores was so fun. After dark, we paddled back. The view of the stars and the quiet calmness of the lake was amazing. Dylan was funny, chill, and very knowledgeable about the area. HIGHLY recommend!

We had a fantastic time on the Lake Meade sunset paddle. Truly a great little trip! The guides did an amazing job. Highly recommend, you will love it.

The sunset kayak tour was beautiful! Roy was very kind and attentive, ensuring our family of nine had a good time. We learned a lot about Lake Mead and the Hoover Dam. Once we arrived at our destination, about one mile from the launch, we had spectacular views all around. We enjoyed a nice sandwich and roasted smores over a fire—it was delightful! The kayak trip back as the sun was going down was magical, with all the kayaks lit up to help guide us in the dark. I recommend this for all families with children ages three and up!

First time on Lake Mead for a sunset tour. Our guide was Ryan Hannah, I might be his Mom, however I was very anxious going at night. It’s funny how the roles change ya know, he assuring me Mom it’s ok, he’s giving me snacks of gold fish and a juice box. Oh my. Awesome experience. Peaceful!! Thanks so much Evolution Expeditions.

We did the Lake Mead sunset paddle on 01/17/24. Our guide was Steven and he was awesome!! really made sure that our safety was his priority as well as making sure the entire experience was memorable for us. We did not have to worry about a single thing except showing up which he even made sure to call ahead of time and give us proper directions on where to meet him. Steven brought along sandwiches with drinks and snacks, gave us some time to enjoy the view and our food while he set up our campfire and allowed us to make smoress which he had brought the supplies for as well! Very relaxing and fun experience, as I mentioned we felt completely safe having Steven as our tour guide and he made sure we had a lot of fun as well. Steven also took pictures of us along the experience and had them sent over to us that night, which was great! Looking forward to booking the kayak experience to emerald cave soon as well!

Ray and Faith were remarkably informative of local knowledge regarding Las Vegas and surrounding areas, especially climate concerns. Our time was so awesome! We did a sunset kayak tour, and our guides provided a safe and profound experience! Dinner, fire, smores, laughs, peace, all complete with a kayak lit paddle back. We left like they were part of the family! Breathtaking.

The sunset tour was great!! Would highly recommend. Our guides were great as well, had a lot of information to share.

Our tour guide, Ray, was the best!! very knowledgeable & and helpful throughout the whole night…loved making smores & and enjoying the beautiful sunset on the island. would highly recommend! :)

Tour was a blast. Ray and Faith were upbeat, knowledgeable and fun guides. Shuttle was top notch as well as equipment and service. Would highly recommend.

From Vegas to Grand Canyon to Sedona this kayaking trip wa the highlight and it was on my birthday so appreciate how awesome it was! Communication prior was excellent. We really appreciated how efficient the process was in getting on the water. WOW. You could give a lesson to so many other outfits who spend so much time lining up, taking attendance, giving a briefing and then lining up again. We were given the info we needed and on our way. Faith's knowledge of the area from wildlife to floral & fauna to history (my favorite was about Wilhelm). She had good knowledge, was personable and kept us moving and safe. So much fun. Definitely recommend!

This was a great experience from beginning to end. We were very well catered to and entertained. Faith was on time, very professional, friendly and conversational. She and Aaron made us feel like old friends they wanted to show a good time in their home town. I loved being picked up, having all equipment provided, informed about the history and shown the beautiful surroundings we never would have experienced if not taken with them. The food, extra water and snacks were such a bonus! They even brought extra sunscreen. Totally first class experience. We definitely would tell our friends to go and take another tour with this company.

We had the Best day on the water with Ryan as our tour guide! He is very knowledgeable and has the best personality. The scenery was gorgeous and our 4 mile ride was very easy. Would 100% recommend this trip to get off the strip.

What an incredible expedition! Took the entire family and had a blast. Ryan, was our guide and was so helpful, informative and fun. Cannot recommend highly enough and definitely ask for Ryan!!!

We had the absolute best time on our tour with Faith!!! It was already the best day and then this happened!! I became a fiancée in one of the most beautiful spots I have ever seen! Emerald Cave Express was the best! Can’t wait to go back for our engagement anniversary and do the sunset trip!! We love you Faith! Thank you again!

The kayaking trip was very fun for me and my family. It was one of the best experiences of our Las Vegas vacation. Our tour guide Ryan was very helpful in teaching us how to kayak and gave us very insightful descriptions on the Emerald Cave.

We had such a beautiful experience and a fun time on this tour they handled everything seamlessly and their equipment was top-notch. We really enjoyed our guide faith tell the news so much about the area, even down to little tiny details he would never know without going onto tour with them. She brought Drinks and snacks and Picked us right up from our hotel. The Canyon tour was amazing and they had so many other packages were very excited to come back and try another we definitely recommend

My friends and I recently went on the Emerald Cave Express Kayak Tour from Las Vegas, and it was an unforgettable experience! From start to finish, everything was perfectly organized, and the breathtaking scenery was worth every moment.Our coach was the highlight of the trip—super knowledgeable, patient, and incredibly enthusiastic. They made sure everyone felt safe and confident, whether it was their first time kayaking or they were seasoned paddlers. Their passion for nature and the history of the area really shone through, and they shared so many fascinating stories along the way.The kayaking itself was fantastic! The waters were calm, the views were stunning, and exploring the emerald cave was magical. It was a peaceful escape from the buzz of Vegas, and we even got some great photo opportunities thanks to our coach's expert tips!If you’re looking for a blend of adventure, relaxation, and natural beauty, this tour is a must-do. We can’t recommend it enough, especially with such an amazing coach guiding the way!

The experience was amazing! Something anyone can do with little to no experience. Out tour guide was Faith and she was so knowledgeable about all the things we seen on the river and more!

Great tour. One not to miss when in Vegas. Sal, the guide was informative and provided my family with a wonderful paddling experience on the river.

What to expect questions answered sincerely, timely and via phone or email. The kayak was high quality which made a big difference, you could see groups with other excursions struggling with their rental like kayaks. Our guide "Sal" was excellent from perspectives of helpful, playful and joyful 😊. So glad I chose Evolution Expeditions and experienced the Colorado River, Emerald Cave and Black Canyon.

The most fantastic experience outside Vegas!! Our guide Sal was super knowledgeable and entertaining. The time went so fast and we made memories for life. Super fun and no need to be an expert at kayaking, you will enjoy it 100%!

Had the best time on my bachelorette kayaking tour with Dylan and Chris!! Great guides!! Would do it again!!

Had an awesome time with the Evolution Kayak Tour on the Colorado River. Faith was our guide and she is amazing!!! She took great care of the group, shared numerous facts/history about the river and area, and made the entire tour a lot of fun!

What an amazing day on the river! Ryan was the best guide! He was so knowledgeable about the tour, the sights, the history and the ecological aspects. He was incredibly prepared for the day too. 5 out of 5! Definitely recommend Ryan and this outfitter!

What a great time we had yesterday kayaking up and down the Colorado River/Black Canyon with our very informative guides Faith and Ryan. They were very cautious with our group at first, but realized we all were experienced kayakers, so they were able to spend more time informing us about the environment, ecosystem and fish hatchery located on the river. We took a small walking tour and learned alot about the native plants, rocks and minerals, along with some of the invasive species too. The people at Evolution Expedition Kayaking were so wonderful to work with. We thought the tour may get canceled and they communicated with us every step of the way. The weather wasn't perfect, but all we had to deal with was some wind and the day turned out perfect. If your ever in Vegas and need to get outside, I would strongly recommend Evolution Expedition, they are a class act and we plan on going back again next year! Thanks Ryan and Faith for such a great adventure.