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South Tahoe Kayak & Paddleboard rentals and tours

Discover Tour

sport

kayak

price

$70

timeframe

90 minutes. 10am, 12:30pm or 3pm

More than a rental! Get out kayaking on the spectacular waters of Lake Tahoe! Whether kayaking is new to you or you’d like a refresher of the basics, this introduction to the sport will cover the basics to get you out on the water on a short tour in a safe setting with a professional guide by your side to provide pointers and local knowledge.

This experience is an hour and a half long and returns you to where we began.

After kayaking, take advantage of the sights and amenities of Tahoe City or grab a bite to eat!

Tour Times – Choose One:

  • 10 am – 11:30 am
  • 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm
  • 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm

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sunset

This tour begins 2 hours before sunset. This is a stunning time of day to see Lake Tahoe as the water reflects the vibrant sunset

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2 hrs 30 mins

Enjoy this family-friendly nature paddle while hearing tales of the Wild West from Tahoe’s past. This scenic wonder is just a short paddle from our rental beach

4th of July Fireworks Tour image

Show Length

We give every guest a headlamp and a glow stick and then group the kayaks together and enjoy the best seats in the house for the Fireworks display

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overnight

This tour includes a nature paddle in the Upper Truckee River, a hike on Fannette Island, a tour of Vikingsholm, stories and music by the campfire

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60  mins

This one-hour paddle is an affordable way to learn proper technique for stand-up paddle boarding, and a great way to enjoy the lake’s smoothest water

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sunset

This tour starts an hour before sunset, and paddlers get to catch the sunset and the spectacular moon rise over the lake

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