My 8-year-old daughter can be somewhat hesitant to try new (and 'adventurous') things, but tour guide Cole made her experience such a great one. She was delighted that she was able to contribute as a paddler during her first kayaking experience, and it did not hurt that the backdrop for that experience was the gorgeous Lake Tahoe. As an added bonus, we received some great photos from Cole almost immediately after she and my husband got back to the parking site. A+ highly recommend, especially for kids who want an outdoor adventure on the water. read more

Tried to request information about why the Clear Kayak Cave Rock tour is unavailable. The lady on the phone answered with such a negative attitude, told me why the tour was unavailable (due to a protected flower species being found there) and then rudely hung up on me after I wished her a good day and thanked her for the information. I don't know why it's so hard to be kind. Doesn't make a good first impression that is for sure. If you don't want to answer the phone, please list the reason for the unavailability on your website instead of prompting people to call for more information. Simple. read more

I always want to experience kayaking in Lake Tahoe I found about clear kayaks and definitely extra special experience the tour person was young and friendly you must put on your list this amazing experience of kayaking in sand harbor state park read more

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I highly recommend the clear kayaks. We made reservations about a month before our visit (memorial day weekend), I had some questions so I reached out and had a very nice conversation on the phone with the lady. She also happens to be the owner's mom and the shuttle driver. Wonderful family owned business. There was a bit of a hiccup for us though because we were camping with no cell service, did not see the email about the shuttle pickup location being moved but a quick phone call away and problem solved. The kayaking itself was a lot of fun! A bit challenging due to the winds but still wasn't too bad. Water was cold though. Definitely don't forget sunscreen! Our tour guide was very knowledgable and friendly. It's a bit pricey for us but it was definitely worth doing at least once. It was one of the many highlights of our trip! read more

Highly recommend this business if you're interested in doing a kayak tour in Tahoe, especially if you're looking for one that's dog friendly! In total, the experience was about 2 hours from pick up to drop off. The time spent on the water was about 90 minutes. They shuttle you to the beach where you depart from which is nice so you don't have to worry about parking. It was about a 10 minute ride from the meeting spot. Joaquin was our guide for the day and he was great! So friendly and knowledgeable about the area and shared some great stories. The only downside to the tour was how sore my butt was getting from being seated. It'd be nice to have a bit more cushion, but other than that, it was such an enjoyable experience. Thank you! read more

The service was so perfect. The Kayak was clean, and the guide was knowledgeable and personable. First, I was wondering if we should have chosen another company's 2-hour tour, but considering their price was almost twice as expensive and 1.5 hours was just enough for us, we were extremely happy with our choice. I know the office looks a bit sketchy, but I highly recommend this company to anyone who wants to enjoy beautiful Lake Tahoe. read more

My family made a reservation for a kayaking trip with Tahoe Paddle Sports and we were glad we did. We were given instructions ahead of time, to park at a certain address to be shuttled to the kayaking site. Ellen (the shuttle driver and mother of the owner of TPS) picked us up in a timely manner and was such a delight to talk to. Alex, our kayak guide and crash course instructor for a few kayaking newbies in our group, was friendly, talkative and very knowledgeable of the Tahoe area. Kayaking for 2 hours in a clear bottom kayak, cost roughly $150 -which included life vest, paddles, clear bottom kayak , dry bag to borrow if you needed it and of course our guide with shuttle transportation. Time flew by so quickly, as I felt the time actually on the water was very short. I was hoping for a bit more time exploring in the kayak down the coast to justify the cost. Alex was nice enough to take group pics in the water for us during the whole experience too. If you're ever in Tahoe and looking to kayak, I do recommend Tahoe Paddle Sports. read more

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The tour was fine for what it was. We enjoyed the tour itself but I question the value of a tour. You receive some good facts during the tour and it was entertaining. They were nice enough. However, you can easily just rent kayaks and go on your own for probably half the price. Of course renting kayaks you wouldn't have the glass bottom but we didn't see anything of interest anyways. I suggest it's for people who feel the need for assistance. read more

From beginning to end, our family had a fantastic time kayaking on Tahoe. And most of that is attributed to the staff at Tahoe Paddle Sports. The shuttle driver was informative, friendly, helpful and funny. But Rowan, our guide, made all the difference. Originally the idea of having "a guide," felt as though it might inhibit the enjoyment, but rather it enhanced it. His knowledge of the area is astounding. He taught me so many things about a place I've visited dozens of times in my life. He is the literal definition of "chill Tahoe vibes," and again completely enhanced our tour. Super kudos to Rowan...like rowin' a boat! Everything is handled for you and the time was just right for our family of four. Personally recommend an early start time and the photos were a super nice touch. read more

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This was such a fun experience. We got to the meet up spot 40min earlier per the instructions and a friendly lady welcomed us and told us we were going to take a bus to the beach. At the beach we met Joaquin, our tour guide, who guided us, told us fun stories, history, and information about local spots. He always made sure no one was left behind and even climbed a rock to take a picture of our group. Very cool experience with beautiful views and friendly chat. Highly recommend booking with them! read more

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We had trouble with weather while in Tahoe, but this company was super great and accommodating when helping us get rescheduled due to storms. We did get to go on our kayak tour of Sand Harbor and it was AMAZING. You take a shuttle from the meeting spot to the beach and launch kayaks straight from shore. Our guide, June, was super friendly and knowledgeable and was a great leader of this tour. They also took tons of great photos of us and then air dropped them to us after the tour. The views of this area of the lake are INCREDIBLE. Cannot recommend this experience enough! read more

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Knowledgeable and kind guides kept the paddle fun and low pressure. Gorgeous setting!

After being cancelled twice by Clearly Tahoe and not being able to reach anyone for two days... we booked with Tahoe Paddlesports. Left a message and got a call back shortly after. The receptionist was so friendly and looked up weather reports and verified we would be able to kayak the next morning. Michelle our driver was friendly and knowledgeable about the area. Melissa was our kayak guide. She was also very knowledgeable and friendly. Took care of everything and we were just able to kayak and enjoy ourselves. Easily the best kayak experience I have had. Please remember to tip your guide and driver. They work hard and deserve it. read more

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I was researching clear kayaking in the Lake Tahoe area and apparently only a few companies do them. Based on the excellent reviews from Tahoe Paddle Sports, I went with them and did not disappoint at all! I called since I had a couple of questions and Tony was quick to respond. He was also quick to respond to my emails too. He supports veterans and gave us a 15% Military discount (Thank you!). Booking online was quick and easy with instant confirmation. This is a small group clear kayaking tour and thought the whole process went smoothly. From checking in, boarding the shuttle, loading up on the kayaks. We were out in the water the whole time! The clear kayaks were incredible. You will see patches of all crystal clear water, the rocks underneath and how deep the lake really is. Some parts will be a deep dark blue. When you reach Bonsai Rock, that is the area with the clearest and brightest waters, perfect for picture taking. The guide was super nice and took tons of group photos of us! I would recommend taking the early morning tour as the afternoon tour was cancelled due to high winds. Thank you Paddle Sports for a fun day! read more

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Joaquin was an excellent tour guide for our clear kayaking trip! He told us many fascinating things about Lake Tahoe. I couldn't have asked for a better experience or tour guide! We had a wonderful time. I highly recommend going on a clear kayaking trip. This is a Great way to be on the Lake. I recommend wearing loose fitting water proof clothing. The guide will ask you to take your shoes off to preserve the inside of the kayak. read more

My family and I booked about a month in advance with Tahoe Paddle Sports to do a 2 hour guided clear bottom kayak tour. We visited Tahoe mid September 2024. Ellen, shuttle bus driver and mother of the owner of TPS..she helps out from time to time and she is so funny and informative during our ride to the cove where the kayaks were kept. Alex, our guide, was awesome. Born and raised in Tahoe, we could tell he loved what he did by his passion n words he spoke about Tahoe. Organized, informative and best experience me and my family had on the lake! I asked Alex if he took Zelle or other cash apps to Tip him and he said its appreciated but not necessary. So please tip the guides and drivers! They are worth the price and worth your time n tips! Thank you for making our Tahoe experience memorable! read more

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My GF and I decided to book a clear bottom kayak cave tour last minute and was able to get a reservation the night before on the website. We actually looked a bunch at different companies and Tahoe Paddle Sport was by far the cheapest for the clear bottom Kayaks. All of the companies use the exact same brand of kayaks so it's all the same. We actually saw the competitor at the same beach the same day with the exact same Kayaks. We had our tour on a Wednesday and it was really nice. You start at a parking lot near the State boarders a bit past the casinos on the Nevada side of the line near Sushi Pier restaurant. You're supposed to show up 15 mins early and they're pretty strict about it. We showed up exactly 15 mins early suspecting we'd just be waiting 15 mins for them to actually show up but we actually boarded the bus and were off towards the beach within 5 mins. Our tour guide was Alex and he was amazing! He is super upbeat and is really knowledgeable about Lake Tahoe. He made the entire trip super fun. He's also a really good teacher and goes at a very mellow pace where you don't feel rushed and get to enjoy the entire view. Everyone in our group were strong Kayakers so we got to the rock pretty quickly so we actually went on a detour and got extra photos somewhere else close by. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Overall, the tour was super fun and relaxing. The only con is that the bottom of the Kayaks aren't exactly that clear and kinda scratched up so you can't really look straight down. You can see on the sides of the kayaks though and the water is so clear anyways that you can just look off the sides and see so much. Also most of the tour is looking at the mountains and cave rock and not really looking straight down below. Would definitely do this again! read more

Rowan was a great guide! He is so enthusiastic about Tahoe and loves what he does. We would use this tour again! Clear bottom was neat.

AMAZING TOUR GUIDE. The photos, the facts, the views. truly incredible experience. Fair warning, I remove 5 stars for the booking experience with the passive aggressive shuttle driver -- she seemed to think our being shuttled to the location was ruining her Monday. She had also alluded to it being private and wouldn't allow our friends who were running about 8 mins late to meet us at the launch spot via car service. We had booked for 8 people. Within about 5 mins we called back noting 2 would not be coming. Had they known we would not be refunded, they would have joined but we had been on a boat and other tours the day prior and they wanted to get spa instead. Our other friends obviously didn't make it because we were told they couldn't enter the beach. When we entered there were several private drivers entering the point, including an aggressive tesla that clearly had no idea what she was doing, as she drove around with her own paddle board. amidst the chaos, I add 1000 stars back for our tour guide. He airdropped over a hundred photos of our group of 4. As we were told by the driver, 4 people isn't normally worth her drive, but our guide gave us time to enjoy the views, reapply sunscreen and we were back on land with enough time to take photos of the fools gold in the water just as our shuttle arrived back to scoop us. my recommendation: take it for the experience -- request Alex, put headphones on for the ride. and don't even consider making a single change to your reservation unless you want to get hung up on weeks after your vaca! read more

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Although I am an active person that loves hiking and traveling, I had never been kayaking in my life. That said, I was a little nervous before embarking on my journey into beautiful Lake Tahoe. The voyage started by meeting up with the other participants at a local shop; we took a shuttle to a beach area of Lake Tahoe near Cave Rock. Once we arrived, Anthony was waiting for us along with one of his employees. Anthony is the owner of this business, and he takes pride in his work. They explained how kayaking works, where we would be going, and reassured us that if we needed help, they would be there. Once I got my life jacket on, I hopped into my kayak. Due to my nerves, I was a little shakey as we voyaged into the waters. Anthony noticed this and brought his kayak over and hung onto mine. He taught me how to row correctly and how to balance. We hung out for a bit until I felt comfortable enough to go out on my own. Once I got the hang of things, it was so much fun! We went to various spots within the lake area while Anthony would share facts about Lake Tahoe, stories about volcanic rock formations we saw, and how he got into kayaking. This dude knows his stuff. I think we were out in the water for a little over an hour. I highly recommend this business if you want to venture out into the lake and kayak. It is suitable for beginners like me or experts as well. Everyone goes at their own pace. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable, and they make you feel like you're going out into the waters with a friend. read more

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Stayed in Incline Village for a girls trip. This excursion was so fun. The views were breathtaking. Our tour guide was Cole and he was awesome!!! He was very knowledgeable with the history of the lake and its surroundings. You can really tell he loves what he does and where he lives. He captured great pictures of our group. Thank you for a great day on the water. I highly recommend this place to anyone in the area. read more

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Friendly knowledgeable team. We had a great time. Beautiful clean water. Be there on time for the shuttle to take you to the beach.

We had so much fun! If you're thinking about doing this tour, just do it. The best part is that they're dog friendly (I think only some tours, so careful when booking if you're interested in going with your dog). Our tour guide, Alex, was awesome - so informative and a great sense of humor! Thank you so much for the great experience, we plan to do this again in the future :) read more

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Such an amazing experience and accommodating customer service. They were so personable and communicative from booking to the end of the tour. I, of course, took down the wrong shuttle stop address and called them to see where we needed to be. The stop was across the street from where we were so we drove over and that whole time I was thinking they probably left without us. However, when I got there we were greeted by this sweet lady who told us they called her to let her know we'd be a little late. Lori was so kind and told us all the recommendations she had for Lake Tahoe fun and she hyped us up for our kayaking experience too. Perfect shuttle ride :) Grace was also the sweetest. The tour was super fun and safe and we even got a couple history lessons and even more Tahoe recs from her. She was so down to earth and made the whole tour enjoyable. We loved the pics she tools of us also. Highly recommend! From the way the staff talks so highly of each other, it seems like such a tight-knit family owned business. Would love to take another tour with them soon! read more

Excellent tour. Relaxed. Informational. Beautiful lake and so much fun to be in clear canoes. Thanks for taking pics of us as well at no additional charge! read more

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I loved everything about this experience. From Lori with the bus, to Anthony on the water. If you are looking for a relaxing water sport activity this company makes it easy to enjoy your time on the Lake. Anthony is so informative and super chill. I have live in the Reno area for about 20 years and today I learned things about Tahoe that I never knew. I will say it would have been nice to know that the drop off point was right after Cave Rock instead of driving past it to take the shuttle it would have been easier for us to just meet at the parking lot, but that is my only critique. I will definitely come back and do this again anytime I have somebody from out of town that is visiting. read more

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Great service for kayaking tour! My family and I were really interested in this company because of the clear kayaks. I initially booked a Bonzai Rock tour at 12pm but they said there would be too much wind at that time so they offered us an earlier tour time at 11:30am. They provide you with dry bags to help keep your personal belongings safe. There is a shuttle that transports you from the office location to the kayak location at Sand Harbor. The driver was punctual and the tour guide gave us clear instructions. We were also thoroughly impressed with our tour guide's knowledge of the area and she took great pictures of our family. read more

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What an awesome time on the lake! As first timers, my wife and I were a bit skeptical about booking a tour and let alone being on the water. After a call discussing the different tour options, we were rest assured that safety was a top priority. Fast forward to tour day- we were greeted at the meeting location by Anthony, who gave us a debrief about safety precautions and how to navigate on the kayak. He was knowledgeable about kayaking, Lake Tahoe history, and was overall a cool guy to talk to! We managed to navigate the tour with success under Anthony's guidance. And, we had the best time ever! Definitely coming back next summer to book the clear kayak tour again. Maybe this time, we'll attempt to kayak solo and explore on our own! read more

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Great paddle tour! Dog friendly and friendly staff :) Tour guides Gracie and Lori were amazing! I recommend the earlier morning tours! read more

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We had the best time with our clear kayak rental! The company provides transportation from Stateline, NV to the marina they launch from, so no worries about crowded beach parking (only use GOOGLE MAPS to get you to the addresses they provide). Every staff member we interacted with was incredibly friendly and funny. Also, Tahoe is the BEST place to rent clear kayaks because the lake is so clean and clear, you can actually see the rocks and sand at the bottom of the lake. Pricing was about $100/1hr for a tandem kayak and was well worth it! read more

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As a first time kayaker this place definitely made the experience memorable! I came across clear water kayaks and started looking to do for a weekend trip with my friends but others were in North Lake Tahoe and this was the only one in South. I'm glad I went with TPS because everyone was so friendly and nice! Grace was our guide and she made sure we knew the basics and all safety regulations before going out to the water. We were out on the water for about 1.5 hours and it was pretty self paced so it gave time to go at your own pace. This place gets 5 stars because Grace (and I'm sure the other guides as well) go out of their way to take pictures of you and your group!! As someone who doesn't know how to swim and was scared about tipping over in the kayak- Grace definitely reassured me that would not happen. I'll definitely be checking out their North Lake Tahoe tours the next time I go as they recently opened on that side. read more

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Highlight of our trip to Lake Tahoe! The owner was super friendly and gave us a mini tour of Tahoe history on the shuttle to the beach. Our kayak tour guide was relaxed and knowledgeable. She even towed me back once l got too tired to row. It was an awesome experience, beautiful views of the snow capped mountains. The only complaint was our photos. Our male guide did not take good pics at all. We had million dollar views but the photos were crappy( too far, not centered, weren't looking) Just disappointing! I guess we'll have to come back for better photos! read more

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Unfortunately, our time in Lake Tahoe was filled with smoke from the fires in CA. However, we were so fortunate to have an early morning kayak trip with Sidney and Laurie. Despite the smoke, Sidney guided us on a great tour along the eastern coastline. It may not have been the picturesque sunny Lake Tahoe with crystal clear bright blue water that you dream about..... but I'm glad we went. Sidney was knowledgeable, funny, genuine, and kind. She's the type of person you'd like to hang out with. I highly recommend the tour with her. Laurie was very genuine and friendly, and made you feel very welcome. 5 stars for these ladies read more

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We had Alex for our tour and he was amazing!!! He made this experience so fun for adults and kids. He took amazing pictures of everyone and is so knowledgeable about the history behind Lake Tahoe! read more

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This was the highlight of my trip! I loved the fact I can take my 2 dogs kayaking in a beach that day no dogs aloud. This gave us a great view of the area where we would of never gotten to see! Ryder was super friendly and knowledgeable! He gave us a great insight of some history of South Lake Tahoe and one of my pups jumped out of the kayak so he also helped rescue him. The amount of time is perfect since my arms were getting a little tired and I wasn't sure how my puppies were going to take the kayak. I really recommend this for beginner kayakers and first timers visiting South Lake Tahoe! read more

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Anthony and Grace were awesome. Wonderful tour. They really made it a great experience, and they're SO dog friendly! read more

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This is a must do experience. The tour was very intimate with only about 4 others and a pup. I went on a week day which made it much more enjoyable. Less ppl on the road/lake is always more relaxing. Love the fact that the owner made me feel safe for my 3 year old son and I. Safety is something that was taken seriously which I appreciated. Masks were readily available for toddlers and older. Communication was great and I just loved the tour overall. Great experience, must do! Highly recommend! Thank you again Anthony and reservations team. read more

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This was by far one of the most amazing experiences. They are incredibly knowledgeable about the area and we enjoyed his commentary on local folk lore. This was also our dog's first time on the water and they made the process comfortable for her as well. We look forward to doing this again! read more

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Tour guide was very knowledgeable and energetic! I would love to go again! They were great! read more

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Alex was our tour guide and he was so awesome! He gave us so many amazing new facts about Lake Tahoe that we never knew before! He also gave us a personalized photo shoot that we cannot wait to post! If I go back to Lake Tahoe again I will surely request Alex! Also Giselle was our transportation and she made the ride so fun and uplifting! read more

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