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Clear Kayak Tour of Lake Tahoe
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Clear Kayak Tour of Lake Tahoe

By Clearly Tahoe
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94% of reviewers gave this product a bubble rating of 4 or higher.
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Ages 6-120, max of 5 per group
Duration: 2h 30m
Start time: Check availability
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Live guide: English
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  • Private transportation
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Parking Fees
  • Landing and facility fees
  • Bottled water
  • Clear Kayak and Paddle(s)
  • US Coast Guard Approved PFD
What's not included
  • Gratuities


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  • 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:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    • Not wheelchair accessible
    If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 321056P1

    • Not recommended for travellers with back problems
    • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
    • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
    • Most travellers can participate
    • This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
    • This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 5 travellers

    • All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.

    If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 321056P1

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    • 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
    • 1
      Our Bonsai Rock Tour is our most picturesque tour offering incredible 365 degree views for the entire duration of the experience. Guest on this tour will have the opportunity to paddle along the idyllic Lake Tahoe boulders, explore the crystal clear water and depths of up to 65 feet through their completely transparent kayak. *Please Note: Guests will not be permitted to exit the vessel during their experience. Pets are not permitted on tours from this location.
    About the operator
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    • Clearly Tahoe
      192
      United States
      Joined in June 2017
    • Trek789292
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Star gazing Tour
      Had a great experience on the night time star gazing tour. Giovanni was fantastic tour guide...very knowledgeable on the lake and the stars and was pretty funny as well. He kept us safe and secure and highly recommend.
      Written 19 August 2024
    • JoleneV95
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      THE BEST TOUR GUIDE
      We had THE BEST tour guide on our trip today! Vaga (sp?) was a firecracker from the get-go and made our trip a 10/10. The crystal clear water was so fun to paddle around in. (My 75 year old mother could do it.) We took the 12:45 tour so the water was slightly wavy, but still very manageable. The only reason we didn’t go earlier is because it was booked up already. I would highly recommend this trip and ask for Vaga! She kept these MN/ND gals entertained the whole time!
      Written 14 August 2024
    • Road30665842228
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Wonderful trip with our dog
      We had a wonderful time with Neila our tour guide. Our dog was able to join us which made the trip extra special. Highly recommend this tour
      Written 23 June 2024
    • brooksp785
      0 contributions
      1.0 of 5 bubbles
      Caution: Last-Minute Cancelation Ahead!
      Our experience with Clearly Tahoe was unfortunately quite disappointing. We booked the scenic shoreline tour at 6:45 am, diligently adhering to the numerous reminders to arrive promptly by 6:15 am. However, upon arrival, we found the office closed and a line of customers waiting. At 6:25 am, I received a text informing us that the tour had been canceled due to weather conditions. While I respect the company's concern for safety, the weather appeared brisk but beautiful, suggesting the potential for an enjoyable outing. Regardless, safety must come first, and I appreciate that sentiment. However, the late notification of the cancellation was frustrating, especially after waking up at 5:00 am during our vacation. Additionally, other guests mentioned that they had experienced multiple cancellations in the past, which raises concerns about the reliability of bookings. The staff's dismissive attitude, attributing the issue solely to weather, did not address the core problem: the need for timely communication. I recommend potential customers be aware of the possibility of last-minute cancellations and consider this when booking. Clearly Tahoe needs to improve their policies and procedures to notify guests of cancellations well in advance. This adjustment would significantly enhance the customer experience.
      Written 15 June 2024
    • Z734ODkent
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Lake Tahoe Kayak Tour
      This is one of the best kayak tours we have taken! And, we have taken quite a few around the world. The views were amazing, especially around Cave Rock. Our guide, Jason, was the best. A history of Lake Tahoe was shared that was entertaining and accurate (my wife was born and raised here). Clearly Tahoe provided clear kayaks to enhance the views, shuttle service to the lake, and plenty of water and snacks. And, Jason provided a number of photos he took at the right time and locations to supplement those we took. If you want to have an unforgettable experience, this is the one.
      Written 12 June 2024
    • X8197NCmaryb
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Super fun!
      Tour guide Ethan was awesome! Super fun experience. Really well-planned. They give you a water-proof bag for your stuff, and each person gets a cooler with water and granola bars. We did the Bonsai Rock tour, and Ethan got out on top of the Rock and took photos of each person/group as requested.
      Written 22 October 2023
    • Andrea D
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Honeymoon Experience of a Lifetime
      This was absolutely worth it! Our tour guide Ethan was awesome! Not only did he teach us a whole bunch of Tahoe facts he also interacted with us on a personal level! He was absolutely so much fun to have as a guide! We had originally scheduled it for am early day but due to wind conditions they rescheduled which I thought was great for the simple safety precautions taken on their behaves. The day we went the weather was PERFECT and the water was crystal clear! Thank you for the experience and the memories!
      Written 29 September 2023
    • MackMoose
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Ultimate Lake Tahoe experience!
      A must-do experience while at Lake Tahoe! Seeing the clear blue water as you paddle is the ultimate way to experience Lake Tahoe. Russ was our guide and he was entertaining.
      Written 23 September 2023
    • melissamce
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great morning with Jason!
      Beautiful morning on the lake! Jason was so cool and funny, but he also taught us a lot! Highly recommend this tour, but plan on going early before the wind picks up!
      Written 17 June 2023
    • Curious26956590310
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Choose Clearly Tahoe you won’t regret it!
      Clearly Tahoe is amazing! From start to finish the employees were kind and extremely helpful. You can tell everyone that works there loves what they do! Max our tour guide was great and had so many cool facts about the area. He even had excellent restaurant recommendations. I 1000% recommend choosing Clearly Tahoe for you next Kayak adventure! :)
      Written 13 June 2023
    • 232kylieg
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Highly recommend
      Best kayak experience I’ve had. The clear kayaks were awesome, and the guides were very knowledgeable and made you feel very safe and comfortable.
      Written 10 June 2023
    • dsully614
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Fantastic tour
      Great way to experience the lake. The clear kayaks provide a cool effect, and we loved how the larger boat drops you in a great location. The tour is geared towards the novice or casual paddler as you stay with your group the whole time on the kayaks. We came away with so many great photos. Our guide Lauren did a great job of providing stories and facts about the lake. Well worth the price of admission.
      Written 4 September 2022
    • S7220HTkathrynh
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      UNIQUE, MUST DO EXPERIENCE
      Excellent from the moment we checked in. Staff very friendly and knowledgeable with humor mixed in. Beautiful views through the clear kayaks. Our guide Lauren shared lots of facts on Lake Tahoe and also added in some jokes! Love that she took pictures of us. Can’t say enough good things about this unique experience. Want to try some of the other tours they offer but this is definitely a MUST DO. Thanks to all our crew: Denise, Ryan, Lisa, and Lauren.
      Written 21 August 2022
    • D2408MPlynnm
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      A truly beautiful experience
      Clearly Tahoe provided a very safe, truly amazing experience. The staff were all friendly, knowledgeable and engaging. The clear kayaks were unique, providing a spectacular view of beautiful Lake Tahoe! Denise our Captain and our crew of Lauren, Ryan and Lisa did a fantastic job to insure this was a wonderfully unforgettable experience! A big thank you to Clearly Tahoe.
      Written 20 August 2022
    • U3354LNkenw
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Crystal clear kayaking fun
      Great experience kayaking near Zephyr Cove today with our awesome tour guides Lisa and Melissa. The plastic see through bottom of the kayaks were easy to paddle, glide over the crystal clear waters near the shorelines and very stable in the water as long as you sit in the middle and just relax. These kayaks are flatter and wider so they don’t move as fast as the regular narrow kind, but ideal for Lake Tahoe. We were dropped off and broke up into two groups of 10, paddled for over an hour before being picked up to head back the the marina. The tour guide asked fun trivia questions and told historical stories about Lake Tahoe. Nobody in our group of newbies seem to struggle nor get anywhere close to falling into the water. We did get a little wet from the paddle splashing but dried off pretty quickly. A friend warned us that Lake Tahoe gets windy in the afternoon, so we chose the early the 9am tour and the water was flat with no wind, making it ideal conditions. The tour guide said they hit different spots each day, to avoid choppy waters, so every trip is different.
      Written 4 August 2022
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    dshorwich
    Oakland, CA3 contributions
    1.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jun 2022
    It was our first morning at Lake Tahoe, and my family had booked reservations for a morning tour leaving out of Incline City. Our lodgings were halfway around the lake, and though we left in what seemed to be plenty of time, we hit unexpected early morning construction traffic along the way. We tried both calling and texting to let them know we were going to be a tiny bit late, but weren't able to get through to an actual person.

    On arrival, approximately 2 minutes after check-in time, we were informed that not only had we missed the shuttle, but they wouldn't provide any kind of refund. So this business took $575 from us, and gave us exactly nothing in return.

    Needless to say, this was a pretty lousy way for us to start our family vacation. I can't remember ever being so blatantly ripped off. If I could give a negative-stars review, I would.
    Written 24 June 2022
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
    Dear Emily, I am sorry you missed your scheduled tour. We do have a mandatory check-in of 15 minutes prior to your scheduled start-time and our policies, (which you agreed to at the time of booking) explicitly state that late arrivals or no-shows will be non-refundable. Our call records do indicate that you attempted to contact our main reservation office at 7:40am, yet you did not leave a voicemail and therefore, we had no indication that you tried to contact us or were running late. I see that one of our representatives did reach out to you via text message at 6:36am from our direct shop line to help facilitate your arrival and again at 7:44am after you missed your scheduled check-in yet, they never received a reply or a call back from you. At 7:51, they attempted to call and again sent a message to inform you that if they did not receive a reply, they were not going to wait and you would miss your scheduled experience. Even with absolutely no communication with you, our team did attempt to wait a few extra minutes prior to departing. When the first two members of your party arrived at 8:02am, you still had not completed your liability waivers and were still waiting for other members of your party to join. Your entire had yet to check-in, complete liability waiver and get outfitted. At the time of booking, not only do we provide detailed information of the address and check-in location, we also make recommendations on where to park and when to arrive (which is 30-minute prior to your scheduled tour). In addition to this, our on-site representatives went above and beyond to contact you to help make necessary accommodations. While you may feel that you did not receive services you purchased, we certainly prepared for your group prior to arrival which was upholding our end of the commitment we make to our guests. Our team arrived to work, took all necessary steps to prepare for your family and had your boats ready on the beach prior to your arrival. With no-notice of your inability to participate, we were unable to accommodate other guests on the (4) boats you had reserved for this experience. I do have records that our reservation team followed up with you in attempt to discuss rescheduling options which you declined. I again, am sincerely sorry that you never had the opportunity to participate in one of our guided tours. I hope you understand that we could not delay our operation to accommodate your group with no indication of if, or when, you were going to be arriving jus to run the risk of causing a shortened experience to the other members of the group who did arrive on time. If you do decide that you are interested in rescheduling options, please feel free to contact our reservation office to discuss options to rebook. Please contact our reservation office at reservations@clearlytahoe.com with any additional questions or concerns you might have in regard to this matter. Sincerely, Clearly Tahoe
    Written 25 June 2022
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

    Foodie
    Hickory Hills, IL36 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Sept 2022
    What a great experience!
    The tour and lake was just amazing. Our tour guide DAVIS was so knowledgeable, professional and awesome. He took the time to tell us all about the history of Lake Tahoe as well as some very unique facts. Thanks to Davis my husband and I have some epic photos which he took. Davis was just a dream tour guide and we were so lucky to have him. Thank You Davis - You made our trip so memorable.
    Written 7 September 2022
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    beadqueen
    Petaluma, CA97 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    I finally had the pleasure of doing a clear kayak tour out of Sand Harbor to Bonsai Rock. In June, my cousins and I tried to do a clear kayak tour, but the waves came up and it was canceled.
    This time, when I got to their shop, to sign in, Kelsey remembered me. When I got in the shuttle, the driver, Pam, remembered me too. It felt like I was seeing old friends. Everyone at Clearly is so friendly and they truly seem to enjoy their jobs. Jake led our tour to Bonsai Rock. He told us facts about Lake Tahoe and it’s history while we paddled and it was an easy paddle out to Bonsai Rock. Jake kept a good track of our whole group and made sure we were always safe and doing well. The scenery was amazing and it was fun to see what was below as we paddled. I wholeheartedly recommend doing the Clearly Tahoe tours. I’ve been going to Tahoe for 40+ years and this was a new way to see the lake. Shout out to Kelsey, Pam & Jake, who made it an awesome experience!
    Written 28 September 2022
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    Bette Ann A
    Toms River, NJ4 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Sept 2021
    Although I am somewhat handicapped, with MS, in addition to being a senior citizen, our guide, Jason, was able to get me into and out of the kayak. He and Pam, his assistant, were so welcoming and accommodating. The kayak trip was beautiful and doable for us novice adventurers. We thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Thank you Jason and Pam for a fantastic exp e rience.
    Written 30 September 2021
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    brickard2018
    Columbus, OH75 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    In October, my family (including a 9 and 11 year old) did the Clearly Tahoe Tour and had an amazing time. Our guide, Ethan, was very entertaining/ helpful and we got to take in views of the lake in a unique and memorable way, through a clear kayak (which was especially great since the water was too cold to swim in October!). All 4 of us had a terrific time and would definitely recommend this company / adventure!!
    Written 22 October 2022
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    KCM0gal
    Kansas City, Missouri5 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jun 2022
    While vacationing in Tahoe, we did multiple activities. Each one beautiful and stunning in their own ways, but this was hands down our favorite! We got some amazing pictures/videos, but not even they capture the true beauty of the experience. There is something incredibly grounding and magical about being on the lake, looking into the clear waters and experiencing the elements (for us it was a slight chill with mild winds when we started, but by the end the sun was out and it was warm). Then entire staff (from the girl who greeted us/ fit our life jackets, to the transportations team, to our guide) was friendly and welcoming. And a special shoutout to our guide who had many fun facts about the lake and its history, as well as recommendations of things to do that we had not read about.

    This is a must do!
    Written 24 June 2022
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    Dear KCM0gal, We are happy you enjoyed your clear kayak experience with us and hope to host you again in the future! Enjoy the rest of you time in Tahoe! Sincerely, Clearly Tahoe
    Written 25 June 2022
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

    CardioFun
    United States28 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jul 2024 • Couples
    What better way than to spend time kayaking in an all clear kayak on Lake Tahoe! This kayak company takes the gold in customer service and this amazing tour. Josh was our superstar guide; his passion for the outdoors and leading these tours is extraordinary, his knowledge and stories about Lake Tahoe were amazing and he takes lots of pictures of each family unit and airdrops them to your phone at the end of the tour. We did the very early morning tour to avoid crowds and experience the serene backdrop and beauty of the lake and surroundings. This is a must do tour (even with no kayak experience) and a wonderful highlight of our trip!
    Written 8 August 2024
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    kmisra
    Lake Hiawatha, NJ24 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jun 2022 • Family
    This was an awesome experience! Knowing that you are on the second deepest lake in USA was not such a comforting feeling for a person like me who is not that fond of water. But our instructor, Josh James explained how to navigate the waters and the kayak, and in no time I was rowing away enjoying the scenic beauty. The water is so clear that in some places you can see the rocks right to the bottom. So I highly recommend going with the clear bottom kayak. Josh was even kind enough to take a small video of us and a few pics. Two of the pics loaded here were taken by him. This is an experience I will always remember!
    Written 11 July 2022
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    cmiller88
    Cleveland, OH17 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Our guide (Jake) was friendly, engaging, and very knowledgeable about the lake and surrounding area. He even took some videos and pictures of us on the water and airdropped them to our phones at the end of our tour. We did the 8am tour- the lake was calm and glasslike, making it very easy to paddle to Bonsai Rock and back. By going early, we also beat the crowds- the lake was getting crowded by the time we paddled back in about 90 minutes later. I’ve done many guided kayak tours in different places, but this one has been my favorite by far. I cannot recommend this tour enough. Book this trip. You won’t regret it, just try to do an early tour if you can!
    Written 2 June 2024
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    beadqueen
    Petaluma, CA97 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We booked a Clear Kayak tour out of Sand Harbor. We went to the meeting place in Incline Village and got all set with our gear. We rode the shuttle over to Sand Harbor and in the short time it took to get there, the wind came up and the waves started to form. They told us it wasn’t safe to do our tour, so it was canceled. That was a bummer, but we were really impressed with their dedication to safety. While we waited for the shuttle, we watched as they took out a Zodiac boat to round up people who had done earlier tours or had just rented equipment. They made sure everyone was able to safely get to shore. They have trackers for each piece of equipment and there’s a “panic button” on the tracker, if anyone gets into trouble in the water. All the rental staff are trained as lifeguards too. They really are serious about safety.

    We couldn’t get on a tour the next day, our last day, so we just went to Sand Harbor and rented regular kayaks. They remembered us from the previous day and were so nice about getting us set up. We had such a wonderful morning on the water. I highly recommend Clearly Tahoe for either a tour or renting equipment. I want to give a shout out to all their amazing staff, including Kelsey, Emily, Pam, Jeff & Scott.
    Written 20 June 2022
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    Dear beadqueen, We are so incredibly sorry that wind and weather conditions interrupted your first experience with us and thank you for your understanding and patience while we took took the steps to ensure safety of our guests. We are very glad you had the opportunity to join us for a rental and hope to welcome you back for one of our guided tours in the future! Sincerely, Clearly Tahoe
    Written 25 June 2022
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