Tahoe Paddle Sports Clear Kayak Adventures near South Lake Tahoe, CA — Attraction in South Lake Tahoe

Spending two hours as part of this tour was the #1 highlight of my visit to Lake Tahoe. When making the reservation, I spoke with Ellen (the owner's mother), and she answered all of my questions about the tour and how I could enjoy a full day in Incline Village. Here is what I learned:

The meeting point has ample (and free) street parking, so you can park there all day. From there, you can ride a bike to join the East Shore Trail and visit all of the beautiful coves along the way to Sand Beach at Sand Harbor, where the group would kayak that morning.

I also learned that the meeting point is just a meeting point. There are no changing rooms and no restrooms. However, the shuttle drops you off at Sand Beach, and there are nice restrooms there, as well as a water fountain. Once at the beach, the tour guide will have dry bags to put anything in if you are afraid of things getting wet.

Now for a review of the kayaking - it was WONDERFUL!! I don't think I can add much beyond what has already been stated by others, but you can't beat the beauty of the lake, the gorgeous scenery, and the relaxation of resting (and casually paddling) on the pristine water in a clear kayak/canoe. Simply gorgeous.

But wait - there's more! I know you cannot necessarily pick your guide, but our guide, Rowen, was a Rockstar! He loves Lake Tahoe, loves history, loves the environment, and was quite interesting and entertaining. He is the real deal - educated about the environment, search & rescue ski patrol, all around outdoor enthusiast. He told us captivating stories, answered questions in a non-rehearsed way, and made the trip so much more memorable because of his passion for the region and cool vibe.

I followed Ellen's advice and biked afterwards. And, as a bonus, Incline Beach has live music from 4-7pm Wed & Fri nights - and it was a Wed! So I stayed and enjoyed the festivities for a couple of hours before biking up the hill, back to my car. It truly was a fabulous day!

Ellen was a joy, and so helpful! Rowen was an AMAZING tour guide.

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Decided I wanted to do a clear kayak tour last minute and I was able to book this the night before! I called ahead and was answered by a kind lady who was able to answer all my questions about booking the night before. I booked the 8:30am tour to avoid wind and crowds but later in the evening (about 9pm the night before) received an email saying we got moved to the 9:30am time. The location of the pickup spot for the shuttle was a little odd but we had a small group and our driver Michelle was really nice and informative about the area. It sounds like we had picked the perfect day, cool, not windy, and the water was very clear. Our tour guide Cole was very nice and relaxed and also had lots to share, you could tell he really loved the Tahoe area. He also hopped up on a rock to snap some photos of the group and airdropped them to us for free at the end of the tour. Not sure if it was because we were a small group or if we were fast but we did get back early. Unfortunately the next group had a late-comer so the shuttle took a while to get back to us as well so we ended up waiting over 30 minutes to get back. While we were waiting we could see some of the other companies launching groups and it seemed that our guide was MUCH nicer than some of the other guides. Though we didn’t get a lot of info on how to kayak, it was very easy to do (though I have kayaked before). The clear kayaks were very cool and it was great visibility through them but they definitely are not made for speed or comfort (which was expected). Overall I really enjoyed the experience and would recommend this to anyone considering a...

I can't say enough good things about Tahoe Paddle Sports! The owner and staff truly went above and beyond to accommodate us, especially with my sick pup who has prostate cancer and who was over the weight limit. The owner was so kind and understood I wanted to take my pup on this trip for his bucket list and allowed us to take him. From the moment we arrived, the staff was incredibly understanding and supportive, ensuring we had everything we needed for a comfortable and enjoyable experience.

Our tour guide, Tyee, was absolutely wonderful. He was knowledgeable, friendly, and incredibly patient with our unique situation.

The scenery was breathtaking, and Tyee's expertise and passion for the area made the experience even more enriching. It was clear he genuinely cared about making our time special, and his kindness and attentiveness made all the difference.

If you're looking for a top-notch kayaking experience in Tahoe, especially if you have a furry friend, Tahoe Paddle Sports is the place to go. We left with beautiful memories and a deep appreciation for the exceptional service we received....