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Explore the Colorado River at your own pace. Paddle to Emerald Cave or relax on a secluded riverbank. All gear is fully set up lakeside—no transport required. Special rates for 3+ guests.

Highlights

• Explore Black Canyon your way—paddle to Emerald Cave at your pace
• All rentals lakeside—no hauling or transport needed, just show up
• Includes gear, dry bags, water, snack, hat & phone case—no add-ons
• Choose single or tandem kayak—tandems help conserve energy
• Return by 3 PM—start early to beat the heat and reach the cave

Description

**Please note: This is NOT a guided tour. If you’re looking for a narrated experience with a certified guide, please check the Guided Tours page.** Explore the Black Canyon with a fully equipped kayak rental, launched right from the beach at Willow Beach Designated Paddlecraft Launch Area. Paddle up to your heart's content, stop at scenic beaches, and enjoy a peaceful, self-paced experience. Rentals are available from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Kayaks must be returned by 3:00 PM. We recommend starting early if you plan to reach Emerald Cave. Most guests complete the roundtrip in 3 to 3.5 hours (4.8–5.6 km), making a 4-hour rental more than enough time to enjoy the scenery and return safely. Pricing is per person. Guests may choose a single or tandem kayak at no extra charge. Tandem kayaks are recommended to conserve energy and allow for shared paddling. **Please note: This is NOT a GUIDED TOUR. If you’re looking for a narrated experience with a certified guide, please return to our main Guided Tours page.** **Rental rates are per person, not per kayak. Rentals must be used by the same guest for the full duration. No sharing, swapping, or transferring between guests is permitted. A tandem kayak is for two paying guests sharing one kayak. Each guest must have a paid reservation and be listed on the official manifest.** Important: Entry to Lake Mead National Recreation Area requires a separate park fee. The cost is $25 per vehicle, valid for 7 days. U.S. citizens and permanent residents age 62+ may purchase a senior pass ($20 annual or $80 lifetime), and active or retired members of the U.S. military receive free entry along with everyone in their vehicle (must present valid I.D.) To make it simple: Imagine going to a restaurant inside a shopping mall. You pay the mall for parking (their fee), and you pay the restaurant for your meal (our tour). We don’t control the parking fee, just like we don’t control the National Park entry fee. The park fee goes directly to the U.S. government, not to us. ***All guests are required to complete an online waiver before participating. A link will be sent by email after booking, and each person in your group must complete their own waiver. If you do not receive the email link, you can also contact the activity provider***

Includes

Tandem or single kayak (your choice) Paddles and life jackets Dry bag (loaned free of charge) Waterproof phone case (yours to keep) Sun hat (loaned free of charge - washed after every use) Bottled water and sealed snacks Bilge pump Safety instructions and pre-launch briefing

Important Information

• Waiver Requirement: The booking guest must complete a waiver as soon as possible and at least 1 day before the event. All additional guests should be listed under the “Additional Persons” section of the waiver. Failure to complete the waiver in time will result in cancellation without refund.
• Weight Limit: For safety reasons, each guest must weigh 260 lbs (118 kg / 18 st) or less. All guests will be weighed upon arrival. Exceeding the weight limit will result in cancellation without refund.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund