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River Dogz is amazing! From start to finish, the team was so helpful--answering all my questions, calling ahead to make sure we knew where to go, and always being super friendly. Our guide, Michelle was incredible (ask for her if you can!)--she knew everything about the history, plants, and wildlife, and made the tour so much fun. We spent about four hours on the water, Afterward, the gift shop was a nice bonus, with more friendly faces. Overall, such a great experience-- my friends after seeing the pictures are ready to start booking the first of the year. We are excited if you are thinking about doing this ---- absolutely do it. You will not regret it !
What an awesome tour!!!!! We have been wanting to do emerald cove for a while!!! So we decided to do it after a vegas conference. The whole experience was user friendly and easy. We booked on the website and we got confirmation from what we wanted vs what we booked. We even got a text with things we should know and bring. That morning we got clear directions. We met Ryan our tour guide and I have to say he was so lively, knowledgeable and interactive. The day was pretty incredible the weather, and the scenery and the emerald cave. But the whole experience was just the best way to take in the beautiful nature. Thank you a Ryan for your positive energy and the snacks and pictures. A memorable experience for sure!!!!
Things went very smoothly, very organized. Ryan our guide did a phenomenal job pointing out landmarks and giving history of areas on the drive there and back. Would tell us when to get ready to snap a photo. He had a very kind energetic personality, very authentic. Instructions were thorough. I Highly recommend River Dogz and ask for Ryan, no regrets.
Preston was our guide and was great. Shared a lot of information on the river and the history. While the cave was much smaller then I thought, the trip itself was much better then I thought it would be.
Lucky enough to have Tyler as our guide. He was welcoming, knowledgeable, patient with novice yakkers ... he knew how to direct the novices ... River Dogz is a well oiled machine down on the beach... everyone was friendly and approachable. We loved all the water and snacks too! What an amazing experience! Thanks!
We had a great time kayaking in February. We went with Michelle, who is clearly a very experienced guide. I learned more interesting facts about Hoover Dam than I did when I went to Hoover Dam. The kayaking wasn't too strenuous and she did a good job of managing our varying skill levels and timing required to get good lighting in the cave we stopped at. Even though it was February, it wasn't that cold. It was sunny and I'm always cold but I dressed in layers and it was very pleasant. She went the extra mile to get our photos to us afterwards. Highly recommend!
This was my first time kayaking ever and I couldn't imagine a better experience! Our Guide, Preston, was wonderfully upbeat and so welcoming right at the top of the morning. He really set a positive tone for the entire day. After our drive from Vegas. I was able to grab a few waterproof necessities at the shop in the marina. Highly recommend a waterproof phone case so you can capture memories without worry you might lose or ruin your phone. I was a little nervous since it was my first time, but once we were on the water my confidence grew. This tour was a total of 4 miles (2 up and 2 back), and I was able to complete without feeling over exhausted by the end. Definitely found a new love and passion of kayaking that I want to explore more! Overall beautiful views, serene moments on the water, plus a little workout! 10 out of 10 would recommend this experience
My wife and I went on this with her sister and husband. We had an absolutely amazing time on this day trip! Jessica our main guide was amazing and did a great job. She was funny, knowledgeable, and went above and beyond during the whole trip. Her and her assistant guide Kyle I believe, were great to be around all day and made the experience truly relaxing, enjoyable and something we would love to do again!
For 8/04/2022 kayak trip: We booked the Emerald Cave kayak tour directly with the company vs a second party as one of the activities for my sister's birthday. . Prior to booking & all throughout the booking process & actual tour, communication & responsiveness was exceptional. The staff I encountered throughout the process were always courteous,enthusiastic & welcoming either responding via text, phone calls or email. All various communications were timely. **We booked at least a month in advance, even then the earlier morning slots were all filled or had only 1-2spots left. We had three in our own booking group. We went with the 12:15 launch kayak tour due to the amount of spots left. **There were a total of 12 of us in the group, including the guide. **The tour itself runs about 3.5- 4 hours (12:15-5:45pm) . However it takes an hour to reach Willow Beach one way. **So factor in a total of 2 hours round trip. Also if you're being picked up from the Las Vegas strip, which we were & is included in the price if you choose the "pick up " option. **Your pick up time will be between 10:25am-10:45am (if you do the 12:15pm tour). I don't remember specifically the other hotel location options for pick up. We went with the Bellagio pick up as it was closer to the Paris Hotel. Pick up at the Bellagio was at the underground area designated for Uber cars & other tour companies. Our kayak guide, Adam texted us the morning of, to confirm our pickup location. **Personally I wouldn't recommend booking any other activities that day of the kayak tour since the time span with travel time & pick-up/drop off fills most of the day. At the earliest pick up is @ 10:25am & drop off at the latest through possibly 6:30pm. ** They state not to book any shows, reservations or activities until 6:30pm to allow for various return time. (Although we did book an escape room that same day @ 8:30pm at night that was an Uber ride off the strip. That turned out to be super fun as well, but we were exhausted afterwards) . Unless you're in your 20s or have high energy, you will be exhausted. **ACTUAL TOUR DESCRIPTION** It's a total of 4 miles on the Colorado River with stops to view the old river gauger's house remnants & learn the history. Here you will take a snack & water break which Are included.. After paddling further down you will reach the Emerald Cave which is more of a covered cove. Still very cool nonetheless. Contingent upon the time of day & day of the week it can get busy. We had to wait in a line along the rocks for our turn. We had a remarkable time! It's a great way to explore nature & get exercise! I loved it more than I anticipated because coming from the east coast, you don't get a chance to kayak among canyon walls , let alone ones so massive! It was awesome to paddle on sparkling emerald waters & witness the splendor & magnificence of navigating the Colorado River. The company fits you with high quality kayaks & PFDs. If visiting Vegas & your home base is on the strip this is an excellent & viable option to venture off the strip & Explore what the area has to offer, even if you don't rent a car (like us). *Travel light* : where aqua shoes or hiking sandals or quick drying shoes, wear a swim shirt or rash guard for sun protection or any clothes/technicals that are light & quick drying. You can wear your swim suit but remember the sun is out & fierce. Some went in their swimsuits & they were burnt. If you do wear a swimsuit put a light top on for sun protection. I advise wearing sunglasses & a hat as well. If either one has straps even better. I wore my trucker hat & it flew off. Luckily someone in our group was able to paddle to it & save it before it sank. If you want to take pics or videos, bring a waterproof case with a lanyard for your smartphone or you go pro. But if you don't, your guide will take pics of you in the cave & on the water and air drop them to everyone in the van before you head back. Bring cash (to tip) & or a card for any purchases. There's a gift shop at Willow Beach but we didn't stay very long. **they do offer military discounts, AAA, & other various discounts! Just ask!
This was an amazing experience. We kayaked 2 miles which took about an hour to a cave and took some pictures. Then back. On the way we took a hike & snack break. We looked for wildlife in the way. Our guide Becca was super nice/fun/informative. It was so chill everyone felt relaxed. Our guide took pictures of us and sent them to us.
Loved this experience! definitely want to shout out our tour guide Ryan! he was phenomenal. He was super knowledgeable about the history and wildlife of the area. he was always making sure everyone was ok, offering snacks and water, awesome at instructing and guiding everyone, and a lovely person to talk to! He made sure everyone was having a great time and also was our photographer for the day to make sure everyone got cool photos while having fun on the water! Definitely recommend this experience they were great to work with and very organized!
Reviews are largely positive. People highlight the knowledgeable and friendly guides, helpful pre-trip communication, and beautiful river scenery. Guides also take photos and provide snacks.
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6 years ago
This was an amazing experience, and I would say it's best for people with all fitness types. Our tour guide, Kylee, was very warm, friendly, personable, and super helpful. I loved how she gave us short history lessons on the surrounding areas, and you can just tell that she's really dedicated and in-tune to kayaking, nature, and top-notch customer service. In fact, she took our group photos and sent them to us (free of charge), which is unheard of in today's tourist industry. I'd strongly recommend this for people of all ages, and I'd definitely do this again the next time I'm in Las Vegas. Thank you Kylee! :) read more
6 years ago
Pre-booked. 3.5 hour trip on Lake Mead as part of our first "pandemic vacation" to Vegas. The instructions and communication ahead of time were excellent. I hate wondering if I'm gonna miss details but they informed me all the way. Kylie picked us up at our hotel on the strip, drove us (9 in the group I think) an hour each way, advised us all on local sights as we drove, how to kayak and not hurt our shoulders etc.. She helped launch all of us including 2 of those big hydro bikes. Took us all up to the cave and back (including a couple stops along the way). Then she personally cleaned and loaded all the kayaks up and dropped us all back off. She did the work of 3 people and smiled all the way. She even took photos of all of us throughout the day and provided them to us for free as we disembarked. (By contrast I heard another operator while we were on the river kinda yelling at her 'guests' to hustle up like some kind of kayak boot camp lol). I really thought Kylie had been doing this for 10 years, she was such a pro, worked hard and was so patient. She surely deserves a raise! read more
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It wasn't the most exciting, but it was some activity and a good guide. Zach was not only nice, he was extremely personable. Not sure if all the guides will be like Zach, but I'm sure they'll be fun enough. Beautiful rocky scenery and water. I definitely want to visit the Hoover damn itself now. read more
3 years ago
Our tour guide Haley was amazing. She provided lots of historical info and was 100% there for the entire group from start to finish in and out of the water. The 1 hour drive was not bad at all and several sites to see on the way. We must have picked the best day ever for kayaking. Water was smooth and River was not crowded at all. The Emerald cave was really cool. The water and surrounding mountains were breathtaking. If you are in Vegas and want to getaway for a few hours, and even burn a few calories, this is a MUST do. Thank you Haley and best of luck to you! read more
3 years ago
What a wonderful time! It's rare to find an excursion that a teenager will actually enjoy doing with his boring parents, but the Emerald Cave kayak tour delivered! Our guide, Adam, was fantastic and extremely patient with our group (my hubs fell out of the kayak twice and Adam was there to help him in a flash both times!) He also took tons of pics for the whole group so we didn't have to pass our phones around, then he airdropped the pics to everyone after the tour! We enjoyed hearing about the history of Boulder, and finding out that no dam builders died in the concrete when building the Hoover Dam, as Johnny Cash famously sang about :-) Would definitely recommend this tour! read more
5 years ago
We had so much fun kayaking! Alyssa was a great tour guide!! Definitely will recommend to all our friends!! read more
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Michelle was our guide and she was quite amazing. She had all kinds of handy things with her to ensure everyone was happy and safe on the trip. I am grateful I got her as a guide. Michelle you are an amazing human, I hope you have an amazing summer on the water! read more
3 years ago
Had an amazing kayak adventure with River Dogz! Breathtaking scenery up & down the Colorado River. The Emerald Cove had the most beautiful green water! Ask for Ryan...the best tour guide. Patient for first timers, professional and personable! Thanks for the memories...YOU ROCK! read more
5 years ago
Really fun trip! About an hour drive from Las Vegas. We did the Emerald Cave tour. Very organized. Our guide, Austin, was super! read more
5 years ago
I wish I could give more than 5 stars cuz this company is great! We took the kayak tour to Emerald Cove and our guide was seriously awesome. Not only did she show us beginners how to get in and out of the kayaks, she showed us how to paddle and she shared some fun facts about the places we saw along the way. They provided lots of water and snacks and our guide checked in with us to see if we were ok and if we needed to take a break. The one break we took on the way to the cave was so refreshing.. we got in the water and then hiked up this little hill to get a different view of the river. Then when we got to the cave the color of the water was so amazingly gorgeous! The guide even took pics of all of us in action and sent them via air drop or email. I absolutely loved this experience. It was my first time kayaking and this was a beautiful place to start! read more
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Ian is so awesome and fun! The trip was great and unforgettable.... Ian is someone I'd hire for my business as he makes the trip even better and his laugh is the best! We'll be back Ian. If Ian isn't available Danny was awesome too! read more
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These Pictures are GORGEOUS! Ian is awesome, and Danny. Glad you guys…
4 years ago
Fantastic tour guide, a good speaker, funny and informative. She was great about getting lots of photos of everyone and taking into account different skill levels. The scenery was gorgeous! read more
8 years ago
4 months ago I am a local and would highly recommend using River Dogz over other tours. The group size was small and made a huge difference! The owner who is also the guide was very knowledgeable!! Awesome experience! read more
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Ok so first off, I AM NO PRO AT KAYAKING. This was my first time going on an excursion like this so I was very nervous. I then met the friendly staff of River Dogz, and our amazing guide KYLEE. She immediately put me at ease with her super chill and friendly demeanor. The staff helped us get into kayaks suited to our level of experience. (So I got the most stable kayak ever...lol) The scenery was breathtaking and the information Kylee provided on the historical sites as well as some of the native plants of the area was really cool. She also took pictures for us so we wouldn't have to fuss with our phones, and risk dropping them in the river.. (which was a huge relief) Ok so...as much as I thought I was a bad ass on this tour, alas the cramp in my shoulder reminded me I was not. Lol Kylee paddled over to me and hooked me up to her kayak and TOWED ME the last leg of the tour back to the marina. She's a badass. 10,000/10 would recommend this tour! read more
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This was the best experience I have ever had. The scenery was beautiful. The guide, Paul, was very knowledgeable and helpful. My daughter and I had a great time. I would definitely recommend 100%! read more
5 years ago
Our family loved this adventure! The weather, scenery and fun. It was the best 4 hours of our vacation. Thanks to Adam, our guide for a great day on the water. read more
5 years ago
Our tour guide Tyler with River Dogz was awesome!! We planned a group trip for our time in Vegas and it was the perfect getaway from the Strip. Tyler provided everything we needed as far as water and snacks, along with history of the area. The Emerald Cave tour was a great trip for all skill levels. I would recommend 100% read more
5 years ago
This was an excellent day excursion from my time in Vegas (went to Vegas for my 50th birthday with bestie and her son met us the last few days of the trip AND came on this day with us). Nick was our guide and was very knowledgable. The group that day was supportive and enjoyable, which added to the trip and experience. I highly recommend making this part of you Vegas trip. No kayaking experience needed. Pay attention to the lessons they give you. I felt safe and supported the whole time. read more
5 years ago
Absolutely incredible paddle boarding experience! My wife and I were the only two on paddle boards in a group of kayakers for the half day trip; but the staff was awesome in both coaching and keeping us included with the others! Overall fantastic and very beautiful experience; so much so that we're thinking of now investing in our own paddle boards and the owner was even helpful in making suggestions for boards at the end of the day! Highly recommend them if you're thinking of trying out paddle boarding!!! read more
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Thank you so much for the kind review Courtney! We are so glad you…
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What an amazing tour! Just went this past weekend and the experience was definitely worth it! The scenery was absolutely stunning. Kylee, our tour guide was very professional and lots of fun. I have never been kayaking, she explained in detail on what to do. I definitely felt like a pro at the end of this. I will be coming back and requesting her to be my tour guide again. Thank you River Dogz! read more
6 years ago
These guys are great! For two of us, it was our first trip....we absolutely loved it! We are definitely going to use them again. Our guide, Tyler was awesome! He made us,(me) feel very comfortable and my anxieties faded away quickly! read more
5 years ago
Great tour. Our guide Adam was such a pleasure. We had an unforgettable day! Beautiful scenery and a great workout. read more
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This was the highlight of our trip to Nevada. We booked the full day and it was an amazing experience!! Our guide was Michelle and she was more than great. She was so much and very informative. They picked us up from the hotel provided snacks and food and also took us back. We will definitely book this again when we return. Thank you River Dogz and Michelle! read more
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This is a must-do for anyone. The whole thing was a great experience from start to finish. Matt and the whole staff at River Dogz were helpful and communicated from the beginning. Well run company. As for the tour and our guide Michelle...amazing! The scenery is breathtaking, and Michelle's knowledge and personality made the trip perfect. I can't wait to go back and do some more tours with them! read more
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Hi is this kayak tour good for young teens to solo kayak or is it strenuous ? Does anyone know if they have kayaks for adults weighing around 340lbs
Hi yes it is a good beginner tour, keep in mind that the river is “still water,” so there will be no strong current – but it is rocky. The kayak weight limit is 260 lbs.
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