Clear Kayak Paddle Tour

Overview

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2 hours 30 minutes

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All of our guides are Lifeguard Certified with the American Red Cross and guests may choose to swim on our tours ;-)

We provide Light Weight Fully Carbon Fiber Paddles for enhanced user experience.

Weave Large granite boulders and gaze upon crystal clear turquoise shallows and cobalt blue depths.

On warmer days guests may to swim, scale up Bonzai, and leap into the water for a more thrilling adventure.

Guides capture stunning photos.

We are allowed to launch a maximum of 6 kayaks on any given tour. On tours with more than six guests booked, guests of the same family will be asked to paddle in pairs. Guests desiring kayaks for themselves should choose tours with less than six total guests.

Larger groups must request accommodation three weeks in advance and be granted permission from the state park.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Weight & Equipment Limits For your safety, all equipment has manufacturer weight limits: * Clear Kayaks: calm conditions: single person 285 or 350 lbs per boat, bumpy conditions single person 240 lbs, 300 lbs per boat. Guests exceeding posted limits may be unable to participate. In such cases, we will do our best to offer an alternative (different equipment/activity, store credit, or reschedule), but refunds are not guaranteed.

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

What‘s Included

All Fees and Taxes

Air-conditioned vehicle

Clear Kayaks, Light Weight Carbon fiber Paddles, NRS ion Lifejackets, and Dry Bags

Bottles of water can be purchased if your personal one is left at home.

Sunscreen

Sun Hat

Towels

Sunglasses

What To Expect

Incline Village

Meet at our shop location in Incline Village to get fitted with life jackets and listen to a quick safety talk. We will leave our shop 15 minutes later and then take a 15 minute shuttle along the pristine shoreline of North Lake Tahoe to Sand Harbor. At Sand Harbor, you will be greeted by your tour guide. You will paddle with your tour guide for 2 hours. Experience the true beauty of The Lake with the best views of picturesque landscapes and clear water. After your tour take about 15 minutes to enjoy the beach or use the restrooms and then we will shuttle back to our shop for the remaining 15 minutes of the tour.

30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Lake Tahoe Area

We paddle along Lake Tahoe’s North East Shore, View clear water with large boulders in see through kayaks. Bonsai rock and other picturesque features ;)

2 hours • Admission Not Applicable

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Reviews

4.74

202 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

176

Great way to experience Lake Tahoe
S5234ATpamelab,
Sep 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
While visiting Lake Tahoe, we had to take an opportunity to experience the lake itself. We decided on the Clear Kayak Paddle Tour and loved every minute! The tour was three hours total from the shuttle ride to the lake to the time on the lake. The water was crisp and clear. We had opportunities to get into the water and take pictures. Our guide, Daniel was friendly and told us many fun facts about the lake. He also took pictures of us while afloat in our kayak. I highly recommend this tour if you wish to experience Lake Tahoe.
Go as a solo and make new friends!
Julie C,
Sep 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Spontaneously booked a 2 hour kayak tour as a solo the day of and had the best time with the group I ended up with! The location is easy to find, all the staff were great, and the views from the water are incredibly stunning! Highly recommend.
Clear water kayak booked...
Cheria Q,
Sep 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00
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.
Amazing Kayak Tour!
Angela W,
Sep 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Your was great and staff was helpful and friendly. Our tour guide, Adrian, was very patient (we had one person on the tour not being nice) and made the experience so fun. One thing to note; make sure upon arrival at the store that you specify a single or double kayak. Will definitely use this company again when in Lake Tahoe!
Worth the Jump!
Julie R,
Sep 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
We had a wonderful time on our tour! We had Daniel as our tour guide and we loved him! It was late September and the weather was great. I would recommend brining a change of clothes in case you want to jump off Bonsai Rock! Water is cold but worth the jump!
Guide made the experience!
Trishia H,
Sep 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Emma was A-mazing! We got to see the usual cool spots and then continued on to some farther reaching areas. She was very knowledgeable about Lake Tahoe, its history, wildlife and really embodied the experience we were striving for. I will say- the rental shop wasn’t warm and friendly. A little off putting. But the bus driver and guide made up for it!!!
Best kayaking experience, great for new beginners
Marco G,
Sep 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Best kayaking experience ever for my first time kayaking, I highly recommend booking with these amazing people Emma as my instructor was the best ever she gave me so much advice and tips for a smooth kayaking experience I had a great time with Emma and will thank you again I will definitely book again this time early morning for sunrise.
Perfect trip from Sand...
Olivia F,
Sep 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Perfect trip from Sand Beach. We kayaked along the shore line and our guide Daniel shared some of the history of Lake Tahoe. He was an excellent guide! We got to jump off a rock and swim for a while in the really clear water. We went in early September and the water was 68°.
Breathtaking! Had so much...
Carrie T,
Sep 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Breathtaking! Had so much fun! Highly recommend this to see the actual beauty of the water and learn a bit of history!
Super fun time out on the...
toothdrbyrd,
Sep 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Super fun time out on the water. 8am tour was very calm out in the water. As our tour was ending and we were paddling back towards shore, there was a noticeable difference in the choppiness of the water as more people were then out on the water. Fun jumping off bonsai rock. A great way to see Sand Harbour without having to get into the rat race of snagging a reservation months in advance. Guides super friendly and helpful.

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