Self-Drive Emerald Cave Kayak Tour
Overview
Experience an unforgettable guided kayak tour at Willow Beach, just south of the Hoover Dam in Arizona. Paddle a 4-mile round trip along the crystal-clear Colorado River, led by an expert guide and surrounded by breathtaking canyon views. Enjoy stops for scenic overlooks, wildlife sightings, and a relaxing riverside hike. Your 3-hour adventure includes a comfortable touring kayak, carbon paddle, life jacket, complimentary snacks, fresh fruit, and plenty of bottled spring water. Discover the natural beauty and tranquility of Willow Beach on this top-rated Colorado River kayaking tour!
What's Included
- Snacks Wide range of tasty snacks to include five types of granola and protein bars, a large selection of chips and fruit
- Bottled water Premium bottles of spring water
- All safety equipment and instruction
- 3-Hour Guided Kayak Tour to Emerald Cave
- National Park Entrance Fee
- Hotel Pick up and Drop off
- Private Tour
- Gratuities
Meeting Location
North Willow Beach
Willow Beach, AZ 86445, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Begin your adventure at Willow Beach Marina with a brief safety orientation before setting off on a 4-mile roundtrip paddle along the scenic Colorado River. Enjoy breathtaking canyon views as you kayak to the River Gauger’s Historical Homesite, where you’ll have time for photos, snacks, and spotting local wildlife like bighorn sheep, falcons, blue herons, bald eagles, and colorful fish in the clear waters. From there, continue to the tranquil Emerald Cave, a hidden cove known for its vibrant water, where you can relax and enjoy refreshments before paddling back to Willow Beach.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Please dress appropriately, layers and comfortable shoes are recommended.
- Children (12 and under) must be accompanied by an adult in a shared tandem kayak
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- This activity is not wheelchair accessible
- The operator has the right to cancel a booking if there are not enough travelers
- Please advise your kayak preference in the Special Requirements field at the time of booking (single or tandem)
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions
(10)Q: Are there any weight restrictions for kayaking?
Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-26719P1
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Average 4.96 out of 5 stars based on 368 traveler reviews collected by City Boat Tours and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor
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Frequently Asked Questions (10)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Boat Tours customers.
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The maximum weight capacity for kayaking is 340 lbs / 154 kg.
Nov 2021No experience is necessary! Beginners are welcome on all of our kayak tours. Most of our guests have never been in a sea kayak before. Anyone in average physical condition may join a kayak tour. If you can hike or bike, you can paddle our sea kayaks. You do not need any swimming skills either.
The only prerequisite is a healthy spirit of curiosity and adventure.
Regardless of age or skill level you will find that our expeditions offer enough flexibility to make your experience with us safe and rewarding. We will show you proper sea kayaking technique and water safety before leaving the beach. And your expert guides will be with you throughout the adventure to give you pointers and improve your skills.
Sep 2022Your safety is City Boat Tours‘s number one concern. In general, sea kayaking is safer than most other outdoor pursuits, even bicycling.
Jan 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (MST).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Snacks. Wide range of tasty snacks to include five types of granola and protein bars, a large selection of chips and fruit.
- Bottled water. Premium bottles of spring water.
- All safety equipment and instruction.
- 3-Hour Guided Kayak Tour to Emerald Cave.
- National Park Entrance Fee.
- Hotel Pick up and Drop off.
- Private Tour.
- Gratuities.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 7..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Self-Drive Emerald Cave Kayak Tour is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Self-Drive Emerald Cave Kayak Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- SnacksWide range of tasty snacks to include five types of granola and protein bars, a large selection of chips and fruit
- Bottled waterPremium bottles of spring water
- All safety equipment and instruction
- 3-Hour Guided Kayak Tour to Emerald Cave
- National Park Entrance Fee
- Hotel Pick up and Drop off
- Private Tour
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Please dress appropriately, layers and comfortable shoes are recommended.
- Children (12 and under) must be accompanied by an adult in a shared tandem kayak
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- This activity is not wheelchair accessible
- The operator has the right to cancel a booking if there are not enough travelers
- Please advise your kayak preference in the Special Requirements field at the time of booking (single or tandem)
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
