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Las Vegas Emerald Cave Kayak Tour with Hoover Dam Stop, 6 hr

TourTruth score 8.1 out of 10

Very goodTop 15% in Las Vegas

26 reviews · Rated on 2 providers · How we score

  • Las Vegas
  • 6 hrs
  • Updated November 1, 2026

Pair a Hoover Dam stop with a guided Colorado River paddle to Emerald Cave, with snacks and a riverside lunch included.

About this tour

Pair a Hoover Dam visit with a paddle into the dramatic Black Canyon on this full-day outing from Las Vegas. The day begins with a stop at the Hoover Dam facility, where you can take photos and hear about its history, before heading to Willow Beach to launch onto the Colorado River.

With a certified guide, paddle through the canyon toward Emerald Cave, a small cutout in the mountain and a memorable spot for photos. Kayaks, paddles, and life vests are provided, and you can choose a single or tandem kayak. Along the way, enjoy scenic breaks, bottled water, snacks, and a catered riverside lunch. The tour lasts about six hours and is suitable for all physical fitness levels. Pickup is available at the Venetian, Bellagio, and Mandalay Bay, with listed morning pickup times.

See two standout sights in one trip and experience the river at an unhurried pace. Book the Las Vegas Emerald Cave Kayak Tour with Hoover Dam Stop for a day of canyon scenery, history, and time on the water.

Highlights

  • Paddle the Colorado River through Black Canyon
  • Visit the Emerald Cave, a striking mountain cutout
  • Stop at Hoover Dam for photos and history
  • Enjoy a catered riverside lunch and scenic breaks

What's included

Included

  • Hoover Dam facility entry
  • Bottled water
  • Snacks
  • Lunch
  • Certified guide
  • Kayaks, paddles, and life vests

Not included

  • Gratuities

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Important information

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Single and tandem kayaks are available; specify your preference
  • Message the provider if you need a 2XL or larger life vest
  • Pickup times: Venetian 8:10, Bellagio 8:20, Mandalay Bay 8:30
  • Hoover Dam stop includes photos and history

Frequently asked questions

What kayak options are available?

Single and tandem two-seat kayaks are available. Specify your preference.

Can I request a larger life vest?

Message the provider if you need a 2XL or larger life vest.

Where and when is pickup?

Pickup times are Venetian at 8:10, Bellagio at 8:20, and Mandalay Bay at 8:30.

What does the Hoover Dam stop include?

The stop includes time for photos and history at the Hoover Dam facility.

How this score is calculated

This tour scores 5.00 on Viator and 4.81 on GetYourGuide. Ratings on these sites cluster near the top of the 5-star scale, so we compare each one with all other ratings on the same site before combining them.

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  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 8.1. Top 15% in Las Vegas means it ranks in the top 15% of tours in Las Vegas by this score.

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  • GetYourGuide
  • Viator

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