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Experience the best of the Colorado River with Evolution Expeditions! Paddle to Emerald Cave through Black Canyon or choose a Lake Mead sunset tour with dinner, s'mores, and stargazing. Enjoy breathtaking scenery, wildlife sightings, and guided adventures for every skill level.
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Highlights
Guests can explore stunning Emerald Cave and Black Canyon's historic sites with expert guides.
They can indulge in a catered lunch or dinner on a remote beach or by Lake Mead under the stars.
The tours offer a chance to witness diverse wildlife like bighorn sheep and bald eagles in their natural habitat.
Enjoy a safe and comfortable journey with top-of-the-line equipment and certified guides.
A perfect gift for adventure seekers or nature lovers to create lasting memories.
What to Expect
Guests can prepare for an extraordinary journey as they paddle the emerald green Colorado River, starting from Willow Beach, Arizona. The Emerald Cave EXPRESS tour takes them through the stunning Black Canyon narrows, where ancient volcanic walls tower over 900 feet. They will paddle past historic sites from the 1920s, immersing themselves in the rich history of the desert southwest while enjoying spectacular scenery.
For an extended adventure, the DELUXE tour allows more time to explore giant volcanic boulders and discover hidden historical sites with breathtaking canyon views. Guests can keep an eye out for desert bighorn sheep, osprey, and bald eagles as they enjoy a catered lunch on a remote beach. Alternatively, they can embrace the tranquility of an evening on the Lake Mead Sunset Kayaking Tour. They will paddle leisurely to Boulder Island, where they can swim, relax by a campfire at sunset, savor a delicious catered dinner, and finish the night roasting s'mores under a sky ablaze with stars.
Ticket Options
3-Hour Guided Emerald Cave EXPRESS Kayaking Tour on the Colorado River from Willow Beach
For those looking for spectacular scenery, Evolution Expeditions has the perfect emerald cave kayak tour. The Emerald Cave Express tour paddles onto the Colorado River, starting at Willow Beach, Arizona. A great tour option for beginners or advanced paddlers alike.
The moment the paddle dips into the emerald green Colorado River, one is transported back in time. Paddle past historic sites of the 1920's era government project that gave life to the desert southwest, and visit a historical site along the way. Venture into the Black Canyon narrows to explore Emerald Cave for a total of four miles on the Colorado River.
Paddle distance: up to 4mi
4-Hour Guided Emerald Cave DELUXE Kayaking Tour on the Colorado River from Willow Beach with Catered Lunch
Paddle through primitive volcanic canyon walls towering over 900'. Catered deli lunch included (several selections).
Explore giant volcanic boulders at the opening of Black Canyon, where many paddlers enjoy a descent into the crystal clear, emerald waters of the Colorado River. Take a break from kayaking and explore the area while hiking up a hill to a historical site that will give you breathtaking views of the entire canyon. Then head to an additional stop on a remote beach for designated swim time and a catered deli lunch, while watching the wildlife drama unfold on both Nevada and Arizona shorelines. Be prepared to see desert bighorn sheep, osprey, falcons, bald eagles, and great blue heron in their natural setting!
Black Canyon is about an hour's drive from the LV Strip, located in the Lake Mead National Recreation Area. The tour begins in the morning when you arrive at Willow Beach Marina in Arizona at the paddlecraft launch beach.
This tour is for beginners to advanced paddlers alike.
Kayak Distance: 4 to 5 mi
3-Hour Guided Lake Mead Sunset Kayaking Tour with Dinner, S’mores & Stargazing
This adventure is our newest tour, and is sure to please. The tour begins when we meet up at the iconic Lake Mead, Hemenway Harbor. This tour lets guests enjoy the Boulder Islands that are surrounded by refreshing water in a surreal desert landscape.
This tour takes place in the evening, and the time will be determined based off when sunset is. We like 5:30 pm in the summertime. It’s best to time it when the air is cooler and the sun is about to set.
This is a leisurely paddle out to Boulder Island. Once at the island, you will explore, have time to swim, and warm up near the campfire that will provide the perfect backdrop for the best sunsets in the west! Feast on a catered dinner of your choice while soaking in the beauty that surrounds you. We will finish up the night by roasting s’mores, lighting up our kayaks, and peacefully paddling around the backside of the island as the night sky lights up with stars.
This 3-hour round-trip kayak tour is perfect for date night, a family outing, company team building, or any other excuse to have fun you can think of!
Includes: Catered deli dinner, smores, snacks, water, juice
Plan Your Visit
- Operating HoursHours may vary seasonally. Please check the merchant's website for the most up-to-date information.
- Tour ScheduleEmerald Cave tours begin in the morning. Lake Mead Sunset tours are scheduled for the evening, with times adjusted based on sunset, typically around 5:30 PM in summer.
- DurationEmerald Cave EXPRESS tours last 3 hours, Emerald Cave DELUXE tours last 4 hours, and Lake Mead Sunset tours last 3 hours.
- Departure & ArrivalFor shuttle options, pickup from Las Vegas resorts is 90-110 minutes before the tour, with return 90-120 minutes after the tour concludes, varying with traffic. Self-drive options meet at Willow Beach Marina (25804 N Willow Beach, Willow Beach, AZ 86445) or Hemenway Harbor for Lake Mead.
- Key StopsEmerald Cave tours (Express and Deluxe) visit the Black Canyon narrows, Emerald Cave, and a historical site. DELUXE tours also include an additional stop at a remote beach with designated swim time and a catered deli lunch. Lake Mead tours explore the Boulder Islands and a campfire spot.
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Promotional value expires 120 days after purchase. Amount paid never expires.
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Merchant is solely responsible to purchasers for the care and quality of the advertised goods and services. Offer is not eligible for our promo codes or other discounts.
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- Online reservation required.
- Each Groupon is valid for a single individual.
- May purchase multiple Groupons to accommodate your group size.
- Limit 6 people per booking.
- Booking Fees and Tax are INCLUDED with the Groupon.
- Options with Shuttle include round-trip transportation from Las Vegas Strip hotels.
- Nevada law requires minors to be 8 years of age or 80 lbs to ride on our shuttle.
- Single kayaks have a max weight of 240lbs.
- Tandem kayaks can support under 500lbs.
- Must sign waiver. Younger than 18 must have guardian signed waiver.
- Not valid September 4-7, 2026, May 28-31, 2027, nor July 2-5, 2027.
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