Kayak & canoe · LAKE TAHOE KAYAK TOURS
Good lake tahoe kayak tours run small and the great ones close out early. Below: the 4 to book ahead, what each includes and how they differ once you are afloat.
Meet in Incline Village, ride a 15-minute shuttle to Sand Harbor, then paddle North Lake Tahoe for two hours in a clear kayak. Guides such as Emma, Daniel, Jane, and Caleb lead the route, share lake facts, take photos, and may stop at Bonsai Rock for swimming or a jump.
“Clear water kayak booked but weather was not great and we were told it’s too dangerous to be on the lake with too much wind on clear kayaks. Refused to refund us.”
Paddle a transparent kayak along Lake Tahoe near Bonsai Rock, where clear conditions can reveal up to 65 feet below the surface. Clearly Tahoe provides the kayak, PFD, bottled water, shuttle, and a guide such as Jake, Brian, or Pam. Tours hold no more than five people.
“Ethan and Isabel were fantastic! They had great local stories about Lake Tahoe, we’re funny and lots of Q&A with everyone on the tour. Dave drove us from the office to the lake and he was great too! 10 Stars”
Start at 9 a.m. from Commons Beach in Tahoe City for a guided 2.5-hour kayak outing along Lake Tahoe’s quieter west shore. Your guide handles the safety briefing, gear, paddling tips, and local stories, with past guides including Henry, Tom, Kenny, Si, and Alex.
“Tom was fantastic! Knowledgeable about the area and a great guide! We had such an amazing time. So peaceful and relaxing out on the water on a Sunday morning.”
Meet your guide at Tahoe Keys Marina for a roughly two-hour evening paddle. You’ll leave the marina channel, cross onto Lake Tahoe, and watch sunset fade into stars from an LED-lit clear kayak. Guides such as Kyler, Jared, Jason, and Jake provide instruction and lake facts.
“Great experience on the water. Jared was the perfect tour guide and not only taught us pointers and kayaking, but also cool stuff about the lake. Even learned about the neat variety throughout the seasons.”
Pick the water, the hull or the hour.
