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    Venture Out Vegas

    5.0 (93 reviews)
    Open • 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    Your awesome tour guide, Blair!
    Lori C.

    We keep coming back to Venture Out Vegas! It's the best kayaking experience. Tourists and locals should book your next adventure with Blair. You'll make unforgettable memories! It's great for beginners too! If you've never been kayaking, here's a great opportunity to be guided by the best.

    Deana L.

    Honestly, this was one of the best experiences I've had. Blair (river daddy), Scott and Dina were extremely funny, friendly, personable and cared deeply for us. They provide water, sunscreen, and phone cases for free. They take multiple pictures of everyone and post them on their Facebook for you to save. Not many other companies do that. From start to finish, it was an immersive experience on the one and only Colorado River. I forgot a hat and was even able to borrow one. Even though it was a hot day (119°) the river was so cool and refreshing. We were reminded often to drink water and reapply sunscreen, especially after swimming. The Emerald Cave is 100% worth seeing and I am so happy to give a small business that cares about their people my money. 20/10 would recommend. Thank you River Daddy & team!

    Clear water by Emerald cave
    Scott H.

    This was an amazing day!! Blair and Ignacio are the best! They make the day so fun, enjoyable and relaxing. The small group size keeps it very peaceful on the river. These guys think of everything like water bottles, lunch & snacks, footballs, and frisbees. We had a fun time playing catch on the small beach we stopped at. They have dry bags for your gear, sunblock and waterproof phone covers. These guys even take pictures of us all day and post them later for everyone to download!! Emerald cave is so beautiful on a sunny day. It really does look like the advertisement picture!!! These guys really know how to have fun and treat everyone like first class clients. Will definitely come do their adventure tours again!!! Great job guys!!! -Mt Dew buddies for life!!!

    Patty M.

    This was our first time kayaking. Blair and Ignacio were great guides from the moment we were picked up from our hotels all the way to the end of our kayaking trip. Service was top notch, genuine care and good people. We were kayaking past other groups who were in much larger numbers and appreciated how much more intimate our group was. Good sandwiches for lunch and we rested at a nice little "beach" stop along the Colorado River. The emerald cove was beautiful, well worth to see in person. The whole trip was fun, inform and relaxing. I would highly recommend to do this while visiting Vegas. Get out of the hustle and bustle of the strip and see some of the beautiful outdoors. Support local businesses, especially this one! You won't be sorry. Plus, they are great picture takers!

    Blair and Daniel are great at spotting wild life.
    Wonho L.

    (((Short Version))) Venture Out Vegas should definitely be your choice for Emerald Cave kayaking while visiting Las Vegas. (((Long Version))) -Introduction- I am not an outdoor person. I hate being out in heat and I don't know how to swim. When my friend suggested that we go on a kayak tour on Colorado River, I was very hesitant. But with pandemic going on, I figured outdoor activity might be safer than going somewhere with tons of people near me. -Tour Guide- Blair and Daniel were our guide and they were very professional. And most importantly made sure that we were staying safe. They were prepared in every possible way, from bottles and bottles of cold water to plenty of sunblock to cover my whole body 5 times or so. They kept reminding us to reapply sunblock and hydrate ourselves. We needed it, because it was 110 degrees outside. At one point, an asshole drove by his boat little too fast and created a big enough wave to flip my wife and myself. We weren't in much danger since we were both wearing life vest. But also importantly, Blair and Daniel made sure that we were OK and helped us very patiently to get us back on the kayak. I felt very safe and well protected. When we were at the Emerald Cave, my friend dropped her sunglasses. Even though she insisted that they were cheapo, Blair volunteered to jump into cold water to see if he could retrieve it. -Tour Size- Blair likes to keep the tour group really small. Our group was just 6 people plus 2 guides. Other kayak tour groups I've seen had well over 10 people. -Heat- yes, it was 110 degrees on the day we went. However, Colorado river runs very cold, at around 60 degrees. As long as we were on the water, heat really wasn't an issue. -Break Time- Though they usually provide lunch, pandemic made it hard for them to do so. Our group packed some food from hotel. We had lunch at a shaded area. Blair gave us plenty of time to eat, chill, and swim in nice cold Colorado River. -Time- After meeting up with Blair and Daniel for safety at an off site location for safety meeting, we drove to the river docking area. From there, we were on water for about 4 hours. Driving back to Las Vegas strip took about 45 minutes. -Physical Demand- I don't exercise regularly, so my body was quite sore the day after. But it wasn't too hard to keep up with the group and I got used to rowing pretty quick.

    Alex C.

    Venture out Vegas is the best guided kayaking tour in town. I wouldn't want my money going anywhere else for this experience. Blair was amazing from beginning to end and he is really knowledgeable about a lot of animals and historical markers on the river. Plus he makes it fun!! Way to go Blair and Venture out Vegas!! We will be back

    Laurie M.

    If you are looking for an amazing adventure in Las Vegas, with guides who really care and go out of their way to show you a phenomenal experience, Venture Out is your crew. From beginning to end, they take care of all of the details, show you great hospitality and provide everything you need for a safe, fun trip. Their kayaks are large and well-built, and they provide life vests, water, snacks, food, lights, and glow- in-the-dark fun items to light the way. We learned about the history of the Colorado River and took our time exploring the gorgeous Emerald Cave. We got to explore the bat cave and the beautiful canyon as the sun set over the mountains. We learned about the animals, fish, and birds that make their home on the Colorado River. I so appreciate Blair and Christine and all that they did to provide a great experience. Thank you!

    Beautiful canyon over the Colorado River
    Rochelle O.

    My husband and I go to Vegas pretty often. We keep our trips simple: gamble, eat, and relax. We're pleased with how our hotel is taking every single precaution to keep their guests safe during the COVID pandemic, but staying at the hotel to gamble and eat isn't the same experience as it was pre-COVID. So my husband and I decided to "venture out (of) Vegas" and try kayaking, per the recommendation of our friends. I was a bit nervous because I've never been kayaking before. I like being outdoors, and I loved adventuring as a kid. But adventuring is different when you're an adult. I'm old and creaky, and people are more apprehensive to try new things as an adult. It didn't matter though, because my husband already bought the tour package and I had no other choice but to suck it up and try. And I'm so glad I did! Our tour guide and kayak instructor, Blair, was totally awesome. Blair was easygoing, informative, and very receptive to his clients' needs. Again, I've never been kayaking before, but Blair and his colleague Daniel were so patient with our group, and by the end of the first hour, we were all pro-kayakers. Blair is a professional and knows exactly what he's doing. He provided the life vests, sunscreen, water bottles, and lunch. He even took pictures throughout the day and shared them with the group at the end of the tour. I also appreciated the size of our group. I noticed a lot of other large tour groups around us, but Blair keeps his group tight-knit for a more personalized touch. I highly recommend Venture Out Vegas, especially if it's your first time kayaking. I didn't really have any expectations besides burning in the sun and possibly tipping over in the kayak, but neither happened! And I'm so happy I tried something new on my Vegas trip.

    Jennifer Y.

    We decided to do something "untypical" of a Vegas trip and decided to go Kayaking. There are so many companies that offer a kayaking tour but their reviews steered us away. We came across Venture Out Vegas and there was literally nothing but great reviews so we decided to give them a shot. They are a little more expensive than the other companies but let me tell you, you will absolutely not regret spending the extra money on the experience Blair and Ignacio provides. They made us feel so welcomed & from the very beginning and it felt like we were kind of already friends in a sense. They are very easy going yet 100% professional and it was just a very chill, peaceful and memorable experience. We opted to drive ourselves to location and Blair gave us details and was very communicative with us. Also during the kayaking adventure they took pictures of us which made it more memorable than just pictures of us taking pictures of ourselves view. The lunch they provided was filling and good. Blair also provided us with cold/frozen water which was nice to have on a hot day when we didn't think or had the option to bring frozen water! He was literally prepared for us (if we forgot to bring anything) sun block, water, lunch, waterproof phone pouches (which I would suggest bringing your own and wear water shoes!!) The only thing I would say is there is literally no place for you to use the bathroom during this adventure so if you have a active bladder then I'm not sure how this will work for you since it is a 4 hour adventure. But I'm sure Blair and Ignacio has a way to help anyone with that! On a final note I can truly say this was a great experience, which was also our first time kayaking. They educated us on many topics of the area, kayaking safety, the wild animals in the area and the history of the location/river. If I can give them more stars I would and I am not a easy person to please but this right here is a must do. They are fantastic!

    Lunch stop
    Don H.

    Outstanding day kayaking on the Colorado River - Blair our guide was personable and well spoken. He provided interesting highlights and history of the area. I would recommend this excursion to everyone who enjoys the outdoors.

    Kimberly B.

    Best time ever! Blair and his crew are amazing! We had so much fun ! Get out there people. The water is beautiful and feels so great in this heat. They are professional and knowledgeable and so fun. Don't want to ruin the surprise adventure...but swimming...seeing the great outdoors. We saw 3 baby Big Horn sheep today! Epic water fights. I have already done this tour 3 times and will definately be back a few times this summer! Five stars all the way!!

    Emerald Cave

    We had a blast. We thought Labor Day would filled with chaos or big crowd, but this tour gave us soo much fun and relaxing hot day in the cold water. Blair and Dexter are amazing, awesome personality and treat us great, fun fun fun. Can't wait to try the other kayak trips. Thanks guys.

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    Awesome! The perfect day. Simple, easy, everything we wanted. Thank you to Blair and Nacho!

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    Adventure Child - This is the Emerald Cove, it's just around the corner from the Emerald Cave

    Adventure Child

    4.4(7 reviews)
    7.1 km

    Cameron from Adventure Child was amazing! We did the Sunset & Stargazing Kayak tour. This tour…read moreincludes a stop at the Emerald Cave to see it all lit up with a green glow from the light reflection. We went on a day that was windy but Cameron was able to guide us through it. His passion for geology and history came through and we learned about rock formations and the history of the area. He provides plenty of water and an assortment of food courses. We got fruits (grapes, nectarines, apples), salad, corn on the cob (with flaming hot cheetos - Mexican style), turkey hot dogs (he's able to accommodate if you're vegetarian or vegan), and s'mores! Oh and can't forget about the drinks. We spent about 2-3 hours at the campground enjoying some stories under the bright strawberry moon lighting up our night. Or else it would have been super dark! We saw so many stars and enjoyed the stillness of the water and the sounds of nature. The kayaking back was so peaceful and smooth. There something so eerily beautiful about kayaking in the dark. Overall, would highly recommend this tour to everyone! Oh also - he takes videos and pictures of you and send them over! So you will always have memories!

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    5.0(20 reviews)
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    If you love hiking, natural beauty, or want to get some great outdoor exercise while experiencing…read morethe opposite of what Vegas offers a tourist, I can 100% guarantee you'll love Love Hikes too. I sure do. I've done three Love Hikes hikes over the last three years, Valley of Fire Intense twice and Red Rock Moderate once. I could see planning my next Las Vegas visit around doing two or three of their hikes. What makes Love Hikes so great? * Great guides who know all the trails like the backs of their hands, are listening to you and will find a route that works for you. When I asked for the intensity to be tuned up on the Intense hike - that's what I got. A thrilling and challenging experience with a guide who showed me how to do what I would have thought of as beyond me. And when I wanted a moderate scrambling experience, I got exactly that. * Owners, Roberta and Jacob, Las Vegas Natives, who deeply care that their guests have a great experience and will do anything they reasonably can to provide one. * The assurance that while the environment may be unfamiliar and challenging (middle of the desert) you'll be with well trained people who exactly what they are doing and who will make sure you have a great, and safe, experience. * Incredibly reasonable pricing for the beauty, thrills, challenge (if you choose a moderate or above hike), and incredible convenience. * Pro tip: If you love taking video (guilty!!) and are on a moderate or above hike, make sure you have a hat or body mount since the parts you'll want to video most will require using two hands. Most recommended!

    Ok, a bit of an embarrassing but Nick 100% deserves it. I decided to go on a last hike with my…read moreGerman Shepherd, solo. We went on the Ice Box trail, and we were doing well, reached to the top, hung out with other hikers, and descended down. That's when trouble started... we lost our way and went totally off trail for about 1-1.5 hour and half. I had no cell service, and the trail kept getting more remote. After some time, I decided to backtrack and started yelling for help. Thankfully!!! Nick heard me and led me out of where I am. I am so so grateful to have walked by him on my descent and ran into him again when I got lost. He let me join his group to walk back safely and I felt so much relief and gratitude. Next time I hike, I definitely will reach out to Nick instead of going by myself and 1,000 % recommend him.

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    3.4(5 reviews)
    4.5 km

    While in Vegas, we took a scenic drive down to Arizona to visit the Grand Canyon--a journey that…read moreshould be on every traveler's bucket list. The drive itself was breathtaking, with stunning landscapes unfolding at every turn. Once we arrived at the Grand Canyon, I was completely in awe. The natural beauty of the canyon is simply indescribable, and the way human ingenuity has enhanced the visitor experience makes it even more remarkable. Every moment spent there felt like a perfect blend of nature's majesty and thoughtful design. Truly, it's a destination that leaves you speechless.

    Update: After calling my displeasure to the company representative Sarah, who was very apologetic…read morefor placing us one the worst tour bus in my life, the answer was, I will let them know of this bus and they will look into it. So I gave them two stars at first, only because of the tour guide and driver, who by the way had to deal with a bus the struggled to get up small hill on the highway, shook with every little bump and had no air circulation for an 11 hour trip. This company is only interested in your money not your overall experience or they would inspect the buses they put their guests on to make sure they make an enjoyable experience. Once again Scarlet was the best! She really cares that everyone's safe and happy. She even took pictures at the best spots of everyone. Avoid this company and this tour!

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    Vegas Hikes

    Vegas Hikes

    5.0(2 reviews)
    4.9 km•Westside

    The hiking outside of Vegas was a great treat! My dad & I flew into Vegas for a day before heading…read moreoff for a week of Utah backpacking. Our flight arrived early a.m. & we had a lot of time to kill waiting for my sister's evening flight, so we headed off to check out the scenery around Vegas. We weren't staying on the strip so we were able to get a taste of the city away from the typical tourist spots. We drove toward the mountains bordering Vegas while using Yelp to direct us to a place to hike. We arrived at the red rocky mountainous terrain & felt like we were a world away from the bright neon lights. The red rocks were strikingly beautiful but the hiking & scrambling upwards is what we enjoyed the most and the effort was rewarded with scenic views. It was a side of Vegas that I wasn't aware existed. I've visited Vegas several times throughout my life and always with friends & had never strayed away from the strip. I forgot we were hiking around Vegas while here & felt like I was in a remote area of the southwest. We were able to meet many locals that greeted us kindly and chatted with us, even giving useful advice for some scenic sights to stop off to see on the road trip to Zion. We only had a few hours to explore but we wished we had more as there was plenty here to see & we were interested in going deeper into the area. I highly recommend the hiking & scenic views. I now have a more beautiful image come to mind when reminded of Vegas.

    This weekend I was taken on the most amazing hike at Mt Charleston. The views were spectacular and…read morethe perfect 70° weather made me forget I was in Vegas during one of the hottest months of the year. The drive up there took about 40 minutes, not bad at all. This was my first hike but definitely not my last. Josh is awesome. I never felt rushed and we took a few breaks throughout the trail. I will definitely be booking another one soon! Happy Hiking

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