This was easily one of the most fun things I did in Vegas. The drive from the Strip to the river is about an hour and actually really scenic, you pass some pretty cool rock formations along the way. We had Brett as our guide and he was awesome. The weather couldn't have been better and the water really is that bright green you see in photos. When the sun hits it just right, it's unreal. The whole kayak route is beautiful, and we even saw a bald eagle flying overhead, which was a nice surprise. Tips: Don't book this if you're not in decent shape, it's about 3-4 miles of kayaking. If you're unsure, go for a tandem kayak and bring someone to share the work. It'll make the experience way more enjoyable. Just make sure to request a tandem kayak in advance read more

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Great day kayaking the Colorado River. Brett is knowledgeable, kind and funny. He went the extra mile to make sure our group had a wonderful time. We saw birds of prey, herons, loons, and big horn sheep with their baby sheep at the rivers edge. Go in the morning to see emerald green water and experience less wind while kayaking. Brett made sure we kayaked inside the caves safely and nice photo opportunities. Go and have so much fun! read more

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We had a great time on the 9 am paddle yesterday. Brett was funny, knowledgeable, and took fantastic photos. The water was crystal clear and refreshing. I highly recommend this tour. read more

Veteran Kayaks - Our tour guide Brett with the group. - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me

Huge thanks to Brett. Flipped my kayak and it filled with water. He came out to help tow me back to shore and gave me tips for next time I go out. Can't recommend veteran kayaks enough. read more

Griffin was a fun and informative guide. He was super relatable, personable and knowledgeable of all the local areas. Kept our group safe, went at a great pace for everyone and we all had an amazing time. It was hot but since the Colorado River is always cool, it didn't feel as hot as it was. 100% take the 9am tour!! Not as busy with all the paddlers and kayakers. We didn't have to wait but 5min for the Emerald Cave (although the sun wasn't shining into it). Didn't matter because the entire Colorado River is green! Sundays there are not motorboats allowed. Kayaks were comfy, seats didn't have any rips or anything. There were single and double seaters. The paddles were in great condition. Griffin had granola bars, chips and waters for us. He took pictures with our cameras for us. Overall it was great. 100% recommend Veterans Kayaks! read more

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Had an absolute blast booking this trip for my friend and I. Brett was extremely knowledgeable and kept every moment interesting. We learned a lot about the history of the river and it was overall just a beautiful activity. Love the fact that it's veteran owned and veterans get a $10 discount when booking. Highly recommend! read more

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Great experience excellent tour guide was super informative and very welcoming definitely recommend and for sure will be back again.

Great time! Small group was perfect. Knowledgable about the region. Gorgeous scenery. Water crystal clear. Nice recommendation afterwards for food. We were hungry after a four hour tour. A definite must for veterans and non-veterans. read more

Our family visited Las Vegas for a week and we planned several excursions. This one was my favorite by far! It was relaxing, fun, and beautiful. The water is crystal clear and our guide, Griff, was friendly and knowledgeable. I highly recommend. Next time I visit, I'll checkout the night tour. read more

Veteran Kayaks - Inside the cave...better go early to avoid crowds. We did the tour that started at 9am and it was perfect! - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me

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We had a great time on this kayak trip. It was a beautiful day. The water was calm. I would recommend doing it on the Sunday when there are no gas vehicles on the lake. The tour was awesome. Learned a lot about how to kayak correctly. The water was super cold, but what a fun day in the super hot sun.. we highly recommend this. read more

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Fantastic experience!! I don't have enough good things to say about Brett and his company. His knowledge of the area and concern for every member of the group was outstanding. Very cool experience all around, I highly recommend!! read more

We had a great time on the water yesterday. I would recommend this company to beginners and advanced kayakers. Make sure you are on time. Thanks G and Brett read more

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We had a great experience with Brett! The weather was great, he was funny as well as great with instructions. We were even lucky enough to spot a bighorn sheep! Would strongly recommend this guide and company; get your best price by booking direct! read more

We had an absolutely amazing experience! Griffin was a superb tour guide and came with a positive attitude and an abundance of information regarding the history and interesting facts about the river and surrounding cities. The kayaking itself was fun and gratifying! Highly recommend veteran kayaks! We will definitely be visiting again. read more

We had a really fun time for my moms birthday, Brett is fun and knowledgeable, small group size so we could hear him well, would highly recommend this over others listed. Will def be back read more

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Griffin was awesome!! Very knowledgeable about the history and nature and answered all the questions I had. Emerald Cove was just ok - not what I was expecting but still had a blast being out in nature and seeing a lot of wildlife. read more

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Griffin was an amazing guide! We had a blast! 10/10 would recommend! Easy drive from vegas. You do have to pay $25 per vehicle to get into the park. read more

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Griffin was an amazing tour guide. Very patient and kind. My son and I made memories to last a lifetime and he can't stop talking about how much he liked Griffin. read more

This was a beautiful experience. Griffin was a wonderful guide. This was the highlight of my first trip to Vegas. Highly recommend you check it out! read more

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We had an absolutely great time on the water with veteran kayaks. The guided tour was really nice and our guide Ray was very knowledgeable of the river and its surroundings. We'd love to get a group of friends and come back. Hope to see you guys soon. read more

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Great experience! Fun little trip not too far outside of Vegas. Smooth and easy, our guide was awesome, she was knowledgable she shared a couple interesting stories and tidbits along the tour. We went on an afternoon tour and the water was emerald green while we were in the cove it was so cool! read more

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We had a great time on our afternoon paddle. Griff, our tour guide, did a great job on keeping our group of 9 together and making sure everyone was OK. The visit inside the small Emerald Cave was well worth it. Griff got us in at the perfect time to have all the colors reflecting off the ceiling. I would highly recommend using Veteran Kayak. read more

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This was only our second time kayaking and it was so much fun. I had struggles in the beginning but our tour guide Edgar was very patient and helpful. He was very informative and gave us a lot of facts about the Hoover dam and the park! The group setting was great it wasn't too big of a group so Edgar was able to talk to all of us. We definitely will be back. We had an awesome time! read more

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Veteran Kayaks is our hero! Brett is truly a great guy and came thru at the last second to save our trip. Originally we had booked with Vegas Glads Kayaks and they canceled on us 26hrs before our reservation. We had already reserved our campsite and traveled to Willow Beach and we had 2 dogs in tow. Brett was sympathetic to our predicament and came thru with a tandem kayak with a large cockpit for our dogs. Not only did Brett provide us with last minute accommodations but he did so free of charge, because he understood that we were not receiving a refund from Vegas Glass Kayaks. Veteran Kayaks is an amazing organization that operates with integrity and kindness and we will be telling everyone we know. read more

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Had a wonderful kayaking trip today! Our guide Edgar was great. The kayak quality was great". My hubby is very tall but they had a kayak that was very comfortable. Our guide was friendly, knowledgeable and led were very happy we chose this company read more

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Amazing tour! Our guide was Griffin! He was so knowledgeable and took his time to show us wildlife along the way! Would definitely recommend this excursion to kayakers of any level! read more

Veteran Kayaks - Kayaking along the Colorado river - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me

Verteran kayaks is truly top notch!! I took my son out for his first time in a kayak. He was a little nervous but got the hang of it quickly. Griff our guide was absolutely amazing!! He was fun, attentive and incredibly knowledgeable!! We all learned so much on this trip while having a blast. He not only made sure we had fun but kept us all safe in the process. I would recommend this to anyone who wants to travel the beautiful Colorado river, learn some great history and have fun doing it. Griff was great with my son and now he wants to go again!! We are all definitely going back!!! Thanks for the great experience and memories!! read more

Wow...Amazing time and Griffin (Griff) was awesome as our tour guide. He knowledge of this section of the Colorado River he shared throughout our Kayaking experience was fantastic. All of us felt safe the entire time making it amazing. Saw some wildlife which topped it off. Highly recommend it! Griff, thank you for an amazing and memorable time! read more

Great trip. Great price. Guide was really knowledgeable. The water is beautiful! It's a must do if you're in Las Vegas.

This tour made our trip! I believe our tour guide was Edgar. He was friendly, knowledgeable, and very patient with our kiddos. He even went the extra mile and took pictures of us. He brought us snacks which was really awesome. Veteran Kayaks is more affordable than the other tours and since we were all new at kayaking, he was super patient with us. I liked that we were a small group and not a huge group.By the end of the tour, we were all pro kayakers. I would definitely recommend Veteran Kayaks! Thank you for the amazing and unforgettable experience. read more

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Our family had a grand time . We got to see wild life, swim in Willow beach waters, learn about the history along the way. Our guide was patient and always ensured everyone's safety. We will definitively be back again. read more

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I booked with Veterans. Griffin was the guide for our small group of 5. He's welcoming, friendly and very knowledgeable of the area. I really appreciated that all the Guides, regardless of their company affiliation, worked together so that no one on the river missed out on the incredible sights. I highly recommend booking with Veterans. Their small group is ideal for a great experience. read more

Griff was awesome! He shared interesting facts, pointed out wildlife and rock formations, and was extremely personable. He made sure to stop to let slower paddlers catch up, gave good pointers on how to best paddle, and where in the river it is easiest. He even brought drinks and snacks! I would absolutely recommend Veteran Kayaks and Griff to any and all that want a cool activity near Vegas! read more

Griff was amazing!! So much fun! We took our two sons ages 12 and 14 and they loved it! Great family memories with an excellent and knowledgeable tour guide. read more

Our guide had a wide knowledge of the area and many fun facts to share. His instructions were clear and everyone stayed dry! The instructor was very friendly as well. I would definitely say this was the best prepared group out of all the ones out there! read more

Veteran Kayaks - Group picture at emerald cove - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me

My husband and I had a great experience. We enjoyed Griff's sense of humor and knowledge. The scenery was beautiful and we really liked that Veteran's takes out smaller groups. read more