Clear Kayak Tour of Lake Tahoe (from Incline Village)
Recommended by 95% of travelers
Lake Tahoe, USA
- 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
One of the deepest lakes in North America, Tahoe famously has very blue and clear waters, but it can be tricky to get a good view of them on most boat tours. This small-group kayak tour from Sand Harbor State Park takes you out onto the water in completely transparent kayaks so that you can enjoy a fuller perspective. Paddle along the lake while seeing up to 65 feet (20 meters) below the water's surface.
- See Lake Tahoe from a unique vantage point on the water
- Enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of a small-group tour
- Take in 360-degree views from a transparent kayak
- Includes round-trip shuttle service from the Village Plaza rental shop
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Parking Fees
- Landing and facility fees
- Bottled water
- Clear Kayak and Paddle(s)
- US Coast Guard Approved PFD
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 893 Tahoe Blvd, Incline Village, NV 89451, USA
Meeting Location: Our Clearly Tahoe Shop is located in the Village Plaza across from Starbucks in the same building as Sage Leaf restaurant and Vista Trail Bikes. ALL GUESTS MUST ARRIVE 30 MINUTES EARLY FOR CHECK-IN
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
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Lake Tahoe (Nevada)
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 5 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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Featured review
Christina_N
This was such a fun morning. Everything was very organized and the tour guide, Jason, and our driver, Dave, were both wonderful. Jason had a lot of great information about Lake Tahoe which kept it interesting and everyone engaged. The pace was just right for myself, my husband (1st time kayaking) and our 13 year old daughter. In addition to the tour itself, the lake is stunning. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone!
Reviews
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Erin_S, Jul 2026
This was our first trip to Tahoe, and this was the highlight of our visit. It was a unique perspective of the spectacular scenery of the lake, from looking down and seeing the rocks glide beneath your kayak to scanning up and taking in the beautiful water, boulders, and trees. It was peaceful to go on the 8am tour, and the kayaks were really easy to use. We loved the staff and our guide as well. We appreciated that we had someone get us right out to the rocks and to share some Tahoe tidbits along the way and to also get some free time to explore.
Samantha_C, Jun 2026
Great experience and felt completely safe being a solo female traveler. After finding the garage just behind the building, all was a wonderful trip. Everyone from the host in the shop, van driver to the beach, and Carter who led the kayak tour were fantastic. He’s willing to take multiple photos for you to share with friends and for keepsake and also very knowledgeable of Lake Tahoe. Highly recommend.
Elena_J, Jun 2026
We had a fantastic time on this excursion -the water and views were phenomenal, Carter our tour guide was “sick” (meaning amazingly cool), he gave many interesting facts about Lake Tahoe and beyond (even trees while we waited for our shuttle bus)😁 They were sure we were safe, hydrated and even gave some granola bars! I highly recommend doing this trip! Ran smoothly, never felt rushed and we enjoyed ever second of it (with many photos to share and look back at) 👍🏻👍🏻 Carter also took photos of all the kayakers and shared the photos at the end of the trip
Dan_S, Jun 2026
Absolutely one of the best experiences we ever had. Our female guide was phenomenal. She took her time and never once did I feel rushed. She also climbed up on the rock and took multiple stunning pictures for my family. The water is absolutely stunning to see.
They also provided us with water granola bars, and a sponge to clear our canoe if needed. Sunscreen was also provided before we left. Great job.
Vanessa_S, Jun 2026
I loved every bit of this tour! Russ was pretty knowledgeable and told all kinds of interesting information. Highly recommend! Also enjoyed talking to the bus driver, Dave.
Lynn_F, May 2026
First of all it was a stunning day…Russ is fun and full of Tahoe knowledge, between he and Geoff I felt safe. Wonderful experience!
Chase_M, May 2026
Awesome!! Recommend 100 percent and Russ was the BEST GUIDE. He was very knowledgeable of the area and even had great dad jokes.
Maureen_C, May 2026
Dave, Brian, and Mackenzie were fun, personable, and knowledgeable staff at Enjoy Tahoe that made for a safe and stunning kayak experience on Lake Tahoe…I will definitely recommend them to friends and colleagues looking for fun adventure in Lake Tahoe😊
Douglas_T, May 2026
I had one tour canceled, then I rescheduled for a calm, overcast day. This activity is weather dependent--on overcast days, seeing the bottom of the lake in shallow areas is more difficult, and high winds can cause the tour to be canceled. Overall the tour was worthwile.
Stacey_F, Aug 2025
Good even for a beginner kayaker, but still requires endurance to paddle for over an hour of the tour and the water can be choppy. Ethan was our guide and did a great job... very personable! Thank you!
Robert_C, Jul 2025
Parker was a great guide and interacted with every body on the tour. A little bit of humor mixed with fun facts about Lake Tahoe.
angie_o, Jun 2025
I was a bit nervous as my anxiety got to me but our your guide was a super big help his name was PARKER. It turned out to be a very nice experience for the first time kayaking. Enjoyed it!!
Christina_N, May 2025
This was such a fun morning. Everything was very organized and the tour guide, Jason, and our driver, Dave, were both wonderful. Jason had a lot of great information about Lake Tahoe which kept it interesting and everyone engaged. The pace was just right for myself, my husband (1st time kayaking) and our 13 year old daughter. In addition to the tour itself, the lake is stunning. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone!
Carolyn_F, Sep 2024
Nick was a great guide. Guy at the desk was very helpful too.
The clear kayaks are not very maneuverable, more like row boats than kayaks.
Fun outing, beautiful water and scenery.
Michelle_C, Jul 2024
Jake, our tour guide, was wonderful from beginning to end. He took lots of pictures of us and told us interesting facts and tidbits about the area. He answered any questions we had. We are not experienced kayakers but found this enjoyable and worth it.
Deborah_L, Jul 2024
I had a great time! Caitlin was a lot of fun and had a great knowledge of the lake. It was overcast and occasionally drizzling, but the lake was fairly calm. Couldn't see down very well at first, but then it got sunnier and then you could see the bottom of the lake when we were in the shallows. The only thing that was a problem was that the kayaks are wider than normal to have a flat bottom. It means that you have to hold the paddles differently and my arms were tired by the end. I would definitely do this again.
Christina_A, Jun 2024
Had a great time. Would definitely do it again. Our super friendly tour guide took great pics of us kayaking. Memorable and fun experience.
Daley_S, Jun 2024
I am extremely disappointed with the service I received from Viator. I had booked a highly anticipated tour through their platform, only to show up at the meeting point and discover that it had been canceled at the last minute. Viator failed to notify me of this cancellation in advance, which is completely unacceptable.
While the tour operator themselves were apologetic, they indicated that the responsibility for communication lies with Viator. This lack of communication wasted my time and caused significant inconvenience, disrupting my carefully planned day.
This experience has left me feeling frustrated and undervalued as a customer.
I hope Viator takes this feedback seriously and improves their communication processes to prevent this from happening to others in the future. I would love if someone could reach out to me to make this right. Thank you
Kat_P, Jun 2024
This was truly the highlight of my Tahoe trip. Jake was an incredible guide and everything they did from start to finish was incredible thoughtful and personable. We had the most beautiful morning on the lake, and it was so fun to learn more about the history of Tahoe as well. If you plan to kayak, the clear kayak is the way to go, it is just so incredibly cool to see how clear the water is- and unreal when you learn about some of the depths that you’re kayaking through. Looking forward to our next trip to Tahoe, will absolutely plan to book again through Clearly Tahoe.
Hailey_L, Jun 2024
This experience was amazing. The water was beautiful and the spot our tour guide, Brian, took us to was really interesting. Brian was an amazing guide and told us fun stories/history of the area and the lake itself. You can tell he loves what he does. Highly recommended going on this tour if you can!
Emily_D, May 2024
10/10 recommend! Stunning scenery and excellent communication / logistics from the Clearly Tahoe team!
William_G, May 2024
Great experience and a must do when visiting Tahoe. Easy check in process. The guides were engaging and fun. Temp on the water was warmer than we thought it would be. Easy pace and relaxing time. Incredible views and pictures. They also provided water and snack. We definitely recommend!
Dylan_G, May 2024
Jason and Pamela were amazing. We got so much local history, and felt safe and prepared the whole adventure! Highly recommend!
Justin_D, Nov 2023
Great people, great experience. Pam and Dennis are extremely nice and welcoming. We went late in the season and it felt like a private tour of one of the most incredible places in the world.
Olivia_P, Aug 2023
Everything was amazing. The office members/staff are friendly, both drivers were humorous, conversational and got us to our pick up and drop off location safely. Jake our guide was awesome all the way around. We had such a great experience. Thank you all!
Carlos_S, Aug 2023
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
danny_C, Jul 2023
Had a lot of fun with everyone in our group! Russ, our guide, made the experience fun and memorable!
Russ was awesome and very funny too! Props to the whole staff, they were all very nice and super cool!
Jennifer_C, Jul 2023
I had a good solo trip, the guides were very informative but not boring. The staff lived in the area and were helpful with doing other activities in the area as well. The kayak was very stable in the water and they take great care in not scratching the clear bottom in the sand. We had people assist into the kayak. Had to call the tour early due to thunder and lightning and received a full refund. It was their policy for full refund which wasn’t necessary to me but still nice. Would recommend
Junghoon_H, Jun 2023
Overall an amazing experience! Liam was an amazing guide providing a safe and crisp tour that provided in-depth knowledge about Lake Tahoe including ecological facts about the current Cutthroat trout repopulation plans. Also provided history of the lake, its ownership and lores of the lake.
Inez_V, Jun 2023
The clear kayak tour is a must-do in the clear waters of Lake Tahoe! Staff was super friendly! Pam, Jake & Brian made this a fun activity with lots of fun facts and history of Lake Tahoe!
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