An absolutely amazing way to see Lake Tahoe. The staff was very friendly and knowledgeable and the views were very incredible! read more

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Great clear bottom kayaks (canoes) enable you to see the crystal clear water. Great tour guide accompanied us on our two hour excursion. Van picks you up and transports you to the lake and provides life vests, waterproof bag, cooler with water and a snack. The only thing I would improve is the embarking and disembarking process. Trying to get out while over water is a bit of a challenge. Maybe some rubber mats on the beach would enable you to get out on dry land. Otherwise, everything was amazing! read more

An amazing selection of unique gifts and outdoor supplies. Dropped in and bought several items for people on my Christmas list; things you won't find elsewhere. A good selection from local artists. Can't wait to shop here again. read more

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I recently had the absolute pleasure of joining Clearly Tahoe's Stargazing Night Kayak Tour in South Lake Tahoe with my son, KJ, and the experience was nothing short of extraordinary. From start to finish, it was the kind of adventure that etches itself into your memory forever. Every single staff member we met was warm, professional, and genuinely passionate about creating a special experience for their guests. Our guide, Jason, stood out in the best way possible -- knowledgeable, engaging, and full of enthusiasm that made the night both fun and unforgettable. He truly made us feel like more than just participants; we felt like part of a shared adventure. The tour lasted two incredible hours, from 10 PM to midnight, and paddling out into the calm, glassy water at that hour felt like drifting into another world. Above us stretched a brilliant night sky, clearer and more vivid than anything we'd ever seen. We watched shooting stars streak across the heavens and found comfort in recognizing familiar constellations like Cassiopeia and Ursa Major (the Big Dipper), which seemed to shine brighter than ever over the lake. The reflection of the stars dancing on the water made it feel as though we were floating through the cosmos itself. Nature added its own surprises throughout the tour. A massive fish suddenly leapt from the water right in front of my son, startling him at first but quickly turning into laughter and excitement. While we didn't spot the bears or beavers we had been hoping to see, we did encounter frogs and other wildlife that made the night feel alive and full of wonder. And thanks to Jason, I'll never forget a few incredible facts about the lake itself: Lake Tahoe is 22 miles long (north to south), 12 miles wide (east to west), with a surface area of 191 square miles and 72 miles of shoreline. At its deepest point, it reaches 1,645 feet. The lake holds approximately 40 trillion gallons of water -- about 36 cubic miles -- and loses around 500 million gallons each day just from evaporation. Learning these details while sitting on the lake itself gave us an even greater appreciation for its beauty and power. The combination of the serene lake, the dazzling night sky, the wildlife encounters, and the incredible team at Clearly Tahoe made this experience far exceed our expectations. It wasn't just a tour; it was a moment in time where my son and I could connect with nature, share wonder, and make memories we'll cherish for a lifetime. If you're visiting South Lake Tahoe and want something unique, awe-inspiring, and absolutely unforgettable, this is an experience you cannot miss. read more

Clearly Tahoe - KJ and Dad Star Gazing Kayak Tour with Clearly Tahoe. - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Zephyr Cove, Nevada

Highly recommend!! We booked ahead of time for a 8:45am slot. We booked a double plus a dog. You meet at the Safeway parking lot and they drive you to the beach. Everyone is super nice. Once we got to the beach, you'll step into the kayak. Note that you'll get your feet and calves wet because you'll need to step into the lake to get in so I highly recommend you bring waterproof shoes. You'll need to step into the water to get out so your feet will be sandy. The entire tour is great, you'll get a history of the lake and kayak by cave rock. The guide also takes pics for you and airdrops at the end. They provide life jackets for the dog as well as a nonslip mat. Great experience and it's a little pricey but if you've never done it before, I think it's worth it. read more

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We booked the LED Glow sunset tour at Tahoe Keys. Our tour guy (I think his name was Jake) was great and funny. He explained everything in detail and show us how to paddle as well. The tour included water and snacks which was a nice touch. The experience was great, the only reason I am not giving a 5-star is because the kayaks were pretty scratched up so you couldn't really see the lake. I will definitely book again with them but at one of their other locations were the waters aren't as murky as Tahoe Keys read more

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We really enjoyed the guided-kayak experience! Our guide was really kind, however the tour itself was not 100% what we expected or had read about. It started out more as a tour with some history about the lake, but then for the second half we just were wandered around and enjoyed the coast, which was also nice! read more

Clearly Tahoe is just an amazing experience. We were able to rent a clear kayak and paddle near some beautiful points at the lake (all super close), it came with all the safety equipment, they had some uhh boxed water? But it was dope, especially since me, myself and I dont know how to swim. Thank you Gio and the entire staff. Just a few more points x We came from Vegas. We met at like a store, then they drove us the cove from where we were heading out. We did the early morning trip. We would absolutely do it again. read more

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We rented 2 bikes for 2 hours, which was plenty of time to explore the area. The employees showed us how to use the bikes and gave us a bike trail map. The trails around the area were a ton of fun. We did not reserve in advance, but it was a weekday, so it may be recommended to do so on busier days. The bikes worked great. The employees were nice, friendly, and helpful. They also have cool a cool shop to buy stuff from. Definitely recommend checking them out! read more

I cancelled my pre-paid (required) reservation five days in advance for two single kayak tours and was charged 50% of the fee. This should be illegal. No doubt they filled those spots, which means they're gouging & greedy. There are numerous other kayak rental places at the Lake that don't operate this way. Use one of them... read more

We had an amazing time during our first visit to Sand Harbor. We rented the clear bottom kayaks. The water was cool but beautifully clear. The kayak service was great. They had a good variety of options and charged by the hour. You do not get charged until you return the kayaks. read more

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(this is for the location at sand harbor beach). The staff were super nice and efficient. We came 2 days of our vacation and rented umbrellas and chairs. We had 3 babies and needed shade. They were friendly and helpful and even helped us set up our spot the first day (it was super busy the second day so we let them keep helping the next guests). Will definitely be back next time we visit. Thanks! read more

A bit of a wait for walk up (about 20), but the kids hung out at the pool Ayer while we stood in line. Some great tips during the debrief (safety, sights). My son loved jumping off bonsai rock. read more

Clearly Tahoe - Bonsai rock jumping. - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Zephyr Cove, Nevada

My friends and I booked two double person kayaks at 10 AM for the Bonsai tour, Clearly Tahoe informed us via text that we would have to come earlier due to road work on Highway 28 which was very helpful. The actual tour was so fun! We checked in, got fitted for our life jackets, took a shuttle to the beach, and got situated in our kayaks. It surprisingly did not involve a lot of arm power, and at no point did we feel like our kayak was about to tip over (even when we hit rocks or other kayaks!) Our tour guide Russ was such a fun and knowledgeable guy to be around. He was doling out facts about Lake Tahoe and the surrounding areas like no tomorrow. He also climbed all the way up on top of the rock to take our photos! Needless to say, we tipped him well. The only thing I would even have to mention that is negative is that if you wanted to stay afterwards and rent a kayak (non-guided), you would have to take the shuttle back and then drive yourself to the beach, then pay the money to park your car. Ideally, we would have the option to kayak immediately afterwards, then take the shuttle back at a designated time! If that was the case, I'm sure I could have convinced my friends to stay for a little while longer to rent a kayak. However, due to the inconvenience, we decided to call it quits after the tour ended. read more

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Wonderful experience from start (booking) to finish. Very professionally ran ...we were fitted for our life jackets and given snacks/water and ready to leave for the shuttle prior to our start time. The girls driving us to the location were friendly and informative, giving us historical information. Our guide Ethan was the BEST! He was friendly, got to know everyone in the group and had a great sense of humor. He took great photos of our group (individually) then with the rest of the family. All the equipment are in great condition. Highly recommend this company! read more

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They are professional tour guide. First time with them to the bonsai rock. Love our experience. Nothing to complain at all. Highly recommended read more

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Beautiful kayaking but only gets 4 stars for the following reasons. - Delayed start. The email confirmation said to arrive 30 minutes prior to start time. I arrived at 7:30am, and the business was not officially open. My 8am kayak didn't start until 8:30am. This wouldn't normally be a problem, but I was pressed for time. -Scratched clear kayak. I rented a completely clear kayak and the bottom was pretty cloudy/scratched. It was a cool experience, but I wish I had just rented a regular kayak. The completely clear kayak was also more unstable than a regular kayak. I don't think completely clear was worth the money. read more

Clearly Tahoe - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Zephyr Cove, Nevada

What an incredible experience. I booked a 9:00 reservation with them for my wife's birthday. Upon arrival you're greeted by the staff who all seem incredibly happy to be there and help. We boarded a ferry that took everyone from the Tahoe Keys across the lake to the northern Nevada side. They had coffee and snacks ready for everyone and blankets for anyone that got cold on the boat. Our tour guide Caitlin was great. She loaded us with Tahoe facts and made the experience even more interesting and climbed up on the rocks to take pictures of all of us in our kayaks. The kayaks were clean and let you see straight to the bottom of the lake. We ended up getting back to the Keys around 1:00. Overall the people and the experience were a 10 out of 10, I'd highly recommend them for anyone and any skill level. Thank you! read more

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A five-star experience from beginning to end! We booked a guided kayak tour through Clearly Kayaks and are so glad we did. Our group was intimate and our guide Chris was amazing! He entertained us with fun facts, sang opera at one point and played kayak frisbee with us. The views were my favorite part - you can see down 60 ft when the sun is shining. The staff provided us with a lunch box with water and snacks. It was also a great workout ahead of a long travel day. A few tips: * book early as tours fill up in advance * plan to arrive 30 minutes early * wear layers if you are going early * bring cash or use Venmo to tip your guide! What a great experience! Hope to do this again someday but it will be tough to beat the views in Lake Tahoe. :) read more

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Called in last min, they were able to accommodate my group of 5 last minute. Staff is super helpful & kind. Experience was GREAT. No one in my group was an experienced kayaker and we did just fine. Definitely a work out. A must in my yearly Tahoe trip moving forward read more

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Great experience renting from Clearly Tahoe. Staff was fantastic and explained everything we needed to know and did so in a fun, upbeat instruction of the kayaks and the area. I have rented kayaks often and this was one of the most fun experiences. The clear bottom boats are unique and kayaking around the rocks was fun for our whole group. And cudios to the staff! read more

Incredible star gazing experience. Jared was an amazing guide. I loved every minute of it. Highly recommended. I was a little scared of doing this at night but he put us at ease and just had such a great vibe. Thank you! read more

Paddling in a clear kayak with Ethan was so enjoyable! Ethan has awesome information about Lake Tahoe and some nice stories to tell. He will even take pictures of your experience and send them to you. Priceless. It was a beautiful day around Sand Harbor. Worth it, try it! You need help with reservations or how to get there? A real person will answer the phone. Thank you! read more

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My brother, fiancé and I did the 8:30am Bonsai Rock tour and it was great! This wasn't our first kayaking experience, but we wanted to try out the clear kayaks. I feel like the clear kayaks looked cooler in the photos than when you're actually in it, because it's harder to "see" through it with the sun and glare of the kayaks. Davis was our guide and he was enjoyable to hear his Tahoe stories. I've lived in CA all my life and have learned so much from what he had to tell! Everyone was super friendly, from the checkpoint station, to our bus driver, to our guide Davis! They gave us 2 water bottles and 2 granolas for our tour and because It was so hot, I basically ate/drank all of it! Davis even took our photos while we were kayaking around so this was a all around enjoyable experience and I highly recommend this tour! read more

This was the most wonderful experience I have had. The guides were amazing. I wish we were allowed more time so just soak in all the beauty of the tour. I recommend going first thing in the morning when the water is calm. Truly an amazing experience. read more

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We did the 6:45am schedule and it was a great experience. You meet them at the kiosk site and from there you take a very short shuttle ride to the lake . The lady driver of the bus was very nice & helpful. They provide you a vest, drinking water , bar snack and a waterproof bag Our tour guide Josh was very good explaining the safety, history & answering all the questions. The raft used had a clear material were you can see the rocks below. The kayaking itself is definitely for everyone even for 1st timers. The 90 min goes by fast as your learning, enjoying the paddling, enjoying nature & listening the Josh. So a lot of stuff happening. What we appreciated most is Josh taking our photos from a above as this is where you actually get to appreciate the beauty of the lake as you see it so clear from the video & photo taken by Josh. At the end of the tour Josh will make sure you get your video & photos. read more

It's my first time at Lake Tahoe and was looking for some night time activities. I ran into Clearly Tahoe and booked for the Sunset Kayak tour. Totally worth every penny!!! The kayaks are clear, with LED lights! You can even control the colors with a remote. Snacks were also provided. The tour guide, Giovanni, was the BEST!!! He was super friendly, kind and knowledgeable. He was great to everyone and made the tour fun. I've kayaked before, but this was by far the best experience. The clear kayak with LEDS, combined with a sunset, made it truly a magical experience. Now I want to get my own clear kayak!! Huge thanks to GIOVANNI!!! When I come back, I'm definitely doing another kayak experience!!! read more

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Tour was great! The staff is friendly and outgoing. Our tour guide Davis was awesome and so knowledgeable. Definitely a must do in Tahoe

We did the Scenic Shoreline Tour. Our tour guide Chris truly went above and beyond to make our experience memorable. It was a gloomy morning and he even brought his own coats for us to borrow if we needed them. He was very knowledgeable about the area and took his time to bring value to everyone's trip. Thank you Chris for the educational and fun experience! Can't say enough good things about Chris and this company. read more

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First of all PAM was phenomenal. She made our group feel so welcome from the moment we first entered the shop to check in for our kayaking tour. She was really such a pleasure to chat with, and showed a lot of interest in our group. This really is a one of a kind experience. The waters of Lake Tahoe are so beautiful and clear, being able to look straight down into the water through your kayak is something magical. Our guide provided a lot of knowledge and history of the lake! I'd recommend this to everyone visiting Lake Tahoe. read more

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Looking for a rare and unique experience? An adventure which can only be found in one place? Something beautiful, romantic, and exciting? @clearlytahoe has got you covered; they offer see-through kayaks to paddle onto the lake. Tahoe is known for having exceptionally clear water, so paddling out to see the life below the surface from a clear kayak is already an awesome experience! However, when I saw that this company also installed LED lights into the vessels and run star gazing tours at night, I all but screamed, "Take my money!" The LED lights on the kayaks had a literal rainbow option of colors, including a strobe effect that went through them all. The kayaks themselves, well, I wouldn't call them kayaks at all actually. Our guide, Veronica @ronirontron stated that they were modeled after a kind of canoe, this is to be certain that beginner paddlers do not tip over. In fact, you have to be TRYING to fall into the water to get these vessels to tip. Because the LED tours mainly run in the summer, with daylight savings, the tour start time is between 9:30 PM and 10:30 PM. Now if you've ever visited Lake Tahoe in the summer, you'll know that the lake is CROWDED during the day; boats, paddle boards, jet skis, inner tubes, etc. But at night? There is only the LED tour run by Clearly Tahoe. The water is crystal clear and smooth as glass since no one else is on the lake. I went on a beautiful, full moon night. Veronica said that shooting stars can usually be seen on the tour, but harder to spot during a full moon. Still, we viewed several constellations that Veronica showed us with a high-power laser pointer. I really enjoyed this experience and highly recommend it! Honestly, I could have spent all night on that kayak while star... moon gazing. read more

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Arrived at 8:15 at Sand Harbor to rent a paddle board. There is 1 attendant checking in customers. There's about 75 people waiting in line. The line goes all the way to the parking lot and not moving at all. Their website even says that it's their busy time. I have come other times and they have several people checking customers in and a bunch others getting equipment. Terrible planning when they know they are going to have a crowd waiting to rent at a peak time. I waited for 45 minutes and left. Still about 20 people in front of me. Go to Commons Beach or NV Beach to rent. read more

We had an amazing time. This is a must if you are in the area. Everyone was so friendly and shared lots of information about Lake Tahoe. Such a beautiful area. read more

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Did the Bonsai rock tour . Can't recommend it enough, what a great way to spend the morning. Sydney was our guide and she was fabulous! Sydney made everyone in our group feel comfortable and safe. Sydney kept us at a comfortable pace and showed us all the sites. Just can't say enough Clearly Tahoe is a well run company, easy to book , easy to have fun. This was our second tour and we will be coming back for the night tour. read more

Clearly Tahoe - Bonsai rock tour - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Zephyr Cove, Nevada

This was such a great experience! Everyone working here is very friendly and informative. Everyone gets a life jacket, boxed water, and some granola bars. The scenic shoreline tour was great! They accepted our extremely last minute booking and it was worth every penny. read more

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Clearly Tahoe's staff is top notch! They take great precautions to keep their guests and staff safe and healthy during Covid-19. Plus kayaking is a great activity to do while social distancing. Big thanks to our guide Geoff! He shared local history and fun facts about the lake and surrounding area. Plus he took some great photos of our adventures on the lake. They shuttled us to Cave Rock cove and spent about 1-1/2 hours on the lake. There are lots of little rock islands to explore out on the kayaks. And the water is crystal clear. This was the perfect way to spend a fall afternoon on the lake. The weather was great and the lake wasn't crowded. read more

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From check in to check out was a pleasant experience! The ladies who drove us to and from the kayaking site will answer any questions you have. COVID protocols require you to keep your mask on during 5-ish minute ride to site and no eating/drinking in the van during that time. They sanitize in between groups! Our tour guide was Ryan, he is very knowledgeable of the Tahoe area and also funny! This was my first time kayaking so it was nice to know a lifeguard/tour guide will rescue me in case I fall in the water (cause that would happen to me). Ask for Ryan for a fun kayaking tour! The whole staff was friendly and helpful. Enjoy!!! read more

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Awesome experience. Great staff. Jeff was our guide and Heather was our driver. The lake was beautiful for us and I wouldn't change a thing. Definitely would do it again. read more

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Such a fun experience! We couldn't decide on which tour to do, so we ended up booking both the nighttime LED kayak tour as well as the extended shoreline tour. Ryan was our guide for the nighttime one and he as great! It was a little spooky being out on the lake in the dark but Ryan made it fun and comfortable. He had tons of interesting facts about the lake and was always making sure everyone felt safe. Jeff (Geoff? - I can't remember how it's spelt!) was our guide for the day time tour. He was also incredibly nice and made the tour so fun! He had a ton of facts, jokes, and didn't pressure anyone who was fatiguing and falling behind a bit. He was incredibly patient and had us laughing the whole time with his jokes and upbeat personality. He even took photos of us and airdropped them to my phone (social distance friendly!). If you're debating between the two tours, I of course recommend them both if you are able. But if you can only choose one, nothing beats the amazing views when the sun is out and you can see the crystal clear waters. read more

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We've got the sun shining on the very first day of Summer. One of the best family adventures we've experienced. Thanks to Max for being such a great tour guide , very knowledgeable, accommodating and helpful. He showed us the great spots to take pictures and went above and beyond hopping off his boat and did our family photoshoot. You're awesome, Max..thank you very much! I kept staring at our pictures and I am so glad that we did this. Highly recommended! Must do when in Tahoe. read more

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