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The Original Emerald Cave Kayak and UTV Tour

By Blazin Paddles LLC

We are the only company offering this amazing new combo tour!

Combine an off-road UTV adventure and kayaking on a unique half-day tour through the spectacular landscapes of Black Canyon. Ride as a passenger in a UTV to or from Cranes Nest Canyon, then paddle 4 miles along the Colorado River with a guided stop at the stunning Emerald Cave, plus opportunities to spot wildlife and swim at a riverside beach. Enjoy lunch, snacks, and bottled water as you experience this unforgettable stretch of the Colorado River from both land and water.

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Duration 4 hours

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Key facts

Duration 4 hours
Languages English
Group size Up to 12
Ages Adult 8–99
Accessibility Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

What's included

Included

  • Bottled water
  • Entrance fee
  • Ride in a UTV (as a passenger)
  • Snacks
  • Shuttle from Strip with pickup option
  • You will be provided with a sub sandwich (Italian, Turkey, or Vegetarian), Snacks, and water throughout your trip.
  • Guided Kayak Tour

Itinerary

  1. Stop 1

    Make a stop at the famous Emerald Cave, where sunlight filtering into the cave can illuminate the water with its distinctive emerald-green glow. The intensity and color of the glow vary depending on the time of year and the sun’s position in the sky, so every visit can look a little different.

    10 minutes
  2. Stop 2

    Depending on the direction of your tour, you’ll either begin or finish your adventure at Willow Beach, a scenic launch point along the Colorado River surrounded by the dramatic landscapes of Black Canyon.

    20 minutes
  3. Stop 3

    Paddle along the Colorado River through the dramatic landscapes of Black Canyon, keeping watch for wildlife along the riverbanks and canyon walls. You may spot Bighorn Sheep, Bald Eagles, Coyotes, and other wildlife as you make your way downstream.

    3 hours

Meeting point & pickup

Pickup available, or meet at the start point

You will receive a text message or WhatsApp message the day before your tour with your exact pickup time (up to 2 hours before the start of the tour) and directions to the pickup location with photos to help you find it. If you are a self drive guest, you will receive detailed instructions on where to meet us, what time, and how to find us.

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How to get there

Pickup is available from 12 listed hotels. Exact pickup time is confirmed after booking.

Cancellation & confirmation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 100% refund if cancelled at least 1 day(s) before
  • 0% refund if cancelled 0–1 day(s) before
  • May be cancelled for bad weather

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From $199.00 per person

Adult Age 8–99
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