Willow Beach Guided Kayak and Lunch Tour

Combine the history of Black Canyon with the beauty of Emerald Cave on this guided kayak tour. You’ll paddle between 4-6 miles on the Colorado River, enjoying time for photo ops on the crystal clear water, stops to admire the scenery and you’ll also learn a little about the historical sites in the canyon. Make a stop at a small beach for a deli-catered lunch and a swim in the cool waters before making your way back to Willow Beach. You can choose between self-drive to the departure point or a shuttle from select Las Vegas hotels.

Meeting Point

25660 Willow Beach Rd

25660 Willow Beach Rd, White Hills, AZ 86445, USA

Please meet your guide at the Paddle craft launch beach 20 minutes before your tour start time to get fitted with life vests and kayaks. Tours will begin promptly at their scheduled start time. Please do not use ride share as there is no cell reception to book your return ride.

What's included:

• Kayak (specify single or tandem), Paddle, Life-Vest (specify sizes)
• Catered lunch on a remote beach
• Shuttle Service (If option selected)
• Complimentary bottled water, juice and snacks
• Certified river guide

Not included:

• Gratuities
• Shuttle Service (If self-drive option selected)

What to expect:

Willow Beach Marina

On this tour, you’ll paddle 4-6 miles on the Colorado River, through primitive volcanic canyon walls towering over 900 feet above you. You’ll see giant volcanic boulders at the opening of Black Canyon and crystal clear emerald water beneath you as you paddle along. Enjoy a health-conscious gourmet lunch on a remote beach, while possibly seeing the local wildlife such as desert bighorn sheep, osprey, falcons, bald eagles and great blue heron in their natural setting! Black Canyon, about an hour drive from the Las Vegas Strip, is located in the Lake Mead National Recreation Area. Your kayak tour begins in the morning when you arrive at Willow Beach, Arizona where you will meet your Wilderness First Aid/CPR trained guide for a safety briefing. This tour is designed for beginners to advanced paddlers alike and you can choose between self-drive to the departure point or shuttle transportation from select Las Vegas hotels.