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| - We booked a 1/2 day kayaking trip that included being picked up/dropped off at our hotel in Vegas, lunch/snacks/water provided. We put in at Willow beach and kayaked up the river to Emerald Cave, stopping for a short hike and lunch, before returning down river. It was a spectacular way to see the Colorado River. Beautiful scenery every where you look. Our guide was Mack, who had the perfect personality for the job. He was entertaining, friendly, safe and knowledgeable. I asked many questions about our surroundings and such and he answered all my questions. Easy conversationalist. These things are important when you are stuck with this person that is responsible for your safety and your enjoyment of this trip. I had never been on a kayak in my life and was a tad nervous. The website we went through to book the trip (incredible adventures) listed it as being for beginners but I still wasn't sure. Once I got accustomed to the kayak and didn't feel like I would tip over(haha) it was smooth sailing, or paddling, after that. Lunch was provided from a local diner and was delicious. We had options to choose from and it included fruit, a cookie, and carrots with ranch. Thw sandwich itself was huge. We ate lunch in a little cove under an old cable car some surveyors used years and years ago. Pretty neat to see their trail and home (that's the hike you take). Then we kayaked into Emerald Cave. This little cave while beautiful to look out of is little. When you are inside of it the sun on the water outside of it makes the water glow this amazing green color. But only one kayak at a time really fits in. Not the four to five we tried to fit in! haha! Then we ended our up river adventure under the tower the surveyors I previously mentioned used back in the day. Very cool history along this stretch of river. It was smooth sailing with little paddling on our way back down. Spent a lot of the time chatting and looking for wildlife. There's supposedly and eagles nest along the hillside next to the river. We didn't get to see any eagles though. We saw plenty of long horned sheep. So neat to see them navigate the rocky hillside with little effort.
Tips*
Sunscreen, sunscreen, bring sunscreen!! The sun reflecting off the water will get you every time!
I personally don't recommend children do this particular trip (up river). They have trips you put in up river and spend the day going down river. You are going with the current then and much easier-if the wind cooperates. Maybe if your kids are more athletic and adventurous than most.
Don't forget the waterproof camera. But if you do, or you just don't want to risk yours, I think you can rent one from the guide.
Hat and sunglasses!
No flipflops!
Gloves. Not everyone may need them. But I wished I would have gotten some gloves.
Check out kayaks before you reserve your trip if this is new to you. My husband, who is not a large man, did not comfortably fit into the particular kayak he was given. He was very uncomfortable to the point it left bruises on him. He needs a sit on top kayak. We didn't know that. And being comfortable can make all the difference in the world when you are in the middle of paddling down a river. Just go to an outdoor store and try some out. Find what fits you.
Relax. Enjoy your surroundings. Look down into the clear water and watch the fish swim beneath you. A trip I will never forget.
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