This was a stellar kayaking tour. Our guide was Holmes, and he was very patient with those of us (like me!) who had minimal kayaking skills. He also provided very interesting and detailed commentary on the surrounding wildlife and topography. He was even kind enough to take our photos as we were exiting Emerald Cove and send them to us. I would definitely book another tour with Desert Adventures the next time I visit Las Vegas.

Had an awesome time with Holmes. Always nice to get off the Strip. Hubs was reminded last minute about the Lake Mead area by social media (it's like our phones are listening! LOL) and we were pleasantly surprised to find that we were able to book just a couple of days ahead of time. We practically had a private tour -- just one other gal. Even though I managed to fall and scrape myself up before even getting into the kayak, we had a great day. Part of me wished that we were there a little later to try to see the Emerald Cove when it's more lit up, and the other part of me was happy that we didn't have to wait in line. There's plenty of glimmering green along the edges of the river and I think Holmes was right that the little cave might get the online attention, but there's a lot more to see. I might have to do some more arm workouts to do the full-day trip from the Dam, but it sounds fun and I was impressed by how prepared our guide was -- with snacks, first aid, and a sat phone -- I can only imagine the gear they bring on a multi-day adventure. And, he gave us a great rec to stop in Boulder City to see the big horn sheep that just cruise at the park and have lunch at Cornish Pasty.

Very nice bicycle tour from Boulder city to the Hoover dam. Our great guide Sarrah gave us a lot of interesting information on the area, the dam, the environment. You need to be fit for this tour (not extremely but there are some ups and downs) and we really enjoyed the sportiness of this trip as well. We had enough time also at the dam to do a tour there. So everything was perfect. It was a very hot day but our guide made sure we had enough water and we also got a nice lunch in the end.

I organize a work and friends DIY kayak Black Vanyon trip from the Dam to Willie Beach every fall. I ALWAYS choose Desert Adventures. Their drivers and guides are top notch: safety minded, knowledgeable, and always pleasant. We will be back next year.

I had an incredible experience with the Desert Adventures crew on my recent kayaking trip. I put in solo at the Hoover Dam and kayaked down to Willow Springs. Even though it was a solo trip, I felt like I was semi-supported the entire way. The team was fantastic, and I want to give a special shout-out to Neil and the other crew members for their awesome lift and support. Thank you so much for making my adventure so memorable.

We went the cheap route and rented an inflatable Kayak from DESERT ADVENTURES IN BOULDER CITY. saving us $150. It easily fit in our rental car and included everything we needed. We kayaked to emerald cave after the busy hours of the mid day rush. It was amazing to have the freedom and time to relax on the trip. If you are experienced paddler- go this route! The worst part of the trip was trying to paddle tandem with my spouse. ;). We even brought the kayak back the next day for minimal cost. This rental Saved us a ton of money and the swimming in the small cove was so awesome. 110 degrees outside and 65 degree water. Big Time Refreshing

This kayak tour by Desert Adventures was by far one of the highlights of my trips to Nevada and Arizona. I had Neil as our tour guide and kayak connoisseur and he was an absolute pleasure to have spent the day with! We set off in a small group of 5 people and had many stops along the days long adventure. Neil was a great guide and shared invaluable information as we went along. Despite it being a very hot day, we made the best of the experience and truly made memories together as a group. I’m very grateful for this opportunity and highly reccomend this tour! Shout outs also go out to the Desert Adventures Drivers and Staff who made this experience enjoyable!

My May 28, 2024, kayak adventure to Emerald Cove was a birthday treat to myself. It was a pleasant experience. Neil, our guide, was a fine conversationalist and shared some trivia about Las Vegas and Lake Mead that was both entertaining and informative. The scenery was beautiful and the several groups of bighorn sheep were a pleasant surprise. Neil also made sure that all safety measures were followed, which made me feel secure throughout the trip. The kayaks were well-maintained, and the pace of the tour was just right—not too fast but engaging enough to keep the adventure exciting. I would highly recommend this experience to anyone looking for a unique way to explore the beauty of Nevada's natural landscapes. It was the perfect way to celebrate my birthday, offering both relaxation and a touch of adventure. Neil’s expertise and the breathtaking views made this an unforgettable journey.

This 12-mile paddle on the Colorado River was spectacular. As an ocean person, I had no idea how interesting a river excursion could be -- hot springs, beaches, caves. Patrick was an enthusiastic and knowledgeable guide!

We should have been given a refund and not gone on the trip. The guide told us he knew we would have severe head winds making paddling nearly impossible. We didn't do the promised hikes to waterfalls and hot springs. Other companies didn't take people out kayaking today due to the winds, that's why Emerald cave was empty, unlike other days with better weather when it had a long line of kayakers waiting to get in. Our guide could not control the weather but the company could have been much more ethical and behaved in a way that was more honest and showed they cared about safety and the guest experience. Even the option for rebooking on another date would have been better.

We rented kayaks to go to Emerald cove, AZ. It was a great experience. Clear communications, smooth process. Desert adventures had the same price as other companies for tandem kayak rentals but the timing was more convenient for us: 10.30 am-2.30 pm. Other places offered 8-9am pick up. It's nice to go later because the Emerald colors appear in the cove only after 1pm. It takes about 1 h to come back, so you can be there until 1.30pm and get nice views.

DA did a great job on the drop off/pick up on our overnight kayak trip, Toz and Sai were great..professional,thourough and fun..job well done!

We had an awesome experience. Adam was our guide/shuttle driver and it was everything we had hoped for. So scenic, and peaceful. The hot springs all the way through were a treat. On our way out we saw some Desert Big Horn Sheep next to the water. Having the extra day to enjoy the canyon and paddling was just right. I've used Desert Adventures six different times, and they are always so helpful. Great staff.

Fantastic! Fun great way to experience the Hoover dam. Experienced and information guide made the time fly by. We’ll worth the trip

We felt that this excursion was going to be the highlight of our trip to Las Vegas and it didn’t disappoint. We were fortunate in that the tour went ahead with just two of us and it was an amazing day on the Colorado River. I am not an experienced kayaker with only four previous experiences but my partner was and she found it less challenging than I did. I was just happy to get to Willow Beach under my own steam. Believe the website when it says an amazing but challenging tour. Everything from first contact and support from the office to the drop off at our hotel was professional and efficient. We felt in good hands with our knowledgeable and personable guide Neil. We hope that he enjoyed the day as much as we did. Nothing can compare with the launch from below the Hoover Dam. The visits to the hot springs on our way to Willow Beach were a welcome and enjoyable break. Our lunch from the Southwest Diner in Boulder City was excellent. I highly recommend this tour and I’m glad we took it on.