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Welcome to Clearly Tahoe – the original home of clear kayak tours on Lake Tahoe. Clearly Tahoe now offers more than 20 full-service recreational experiences from 4 popular Lake Tahoe destinations!

Let our highly trained and certified staff guide you on a Clear Kayak Shoreline Tour, an LED Night Stargazing Experience, an Eco Canoe Tour along the marsh or join us for an all inclusive excursion on our 46 foot tri-toon, The Clearly Explorer.

Prefer to explore independently? Create your own adventure with one of our premium rentals.We offer the largest and most diverse fleet of paddle craft equipment on Lake Tahoe, along with Pedal Assist Beach Cruisers and Mountain Bikes, Analog Bikes and seasonal Snowshoe Rentals making it easy to explore the outdoors all year long

 

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BIKE RENTALS

Pedal through the Tahoe pines to explore shoreline and beaches connected by forested bike paths on a bike rental!

KAYAK & SUP RENTAL

Choose from a variety of unique kayaks, paddle boards, and specialty crafts to explore on your own! Available from 2 locations.

CLEAR KAYAK TOURS

Explore the crystal clear waters of Lake Tahoe and depths of up to 75 feet through a completely transparent kayak!

CANOE TOURS

Paddle a classic style canoe along the shoreline and marsh to learn about Tahoe’s ecosystem and wildlife!

EXPLORER TOURS

Step aboard the Clearly Explorer for a unique all inclusive Clear Kayak experience from our 46 foot Tri-Toon!

SHOPPING

Browse our three adventure themed gift shops and choose the perfect piece of Lake Tahoe to take home with you!

LED NIGHT TOURS

Kick back and relax as you enjoy the bright night sky, moon-lit Sierras and the ambiance of LED luminescence!

WINTER ACTIVITIES

Kayak along the snow covered boulders and experience the crystal clear waters of Lake Tahoe on a guided winter paddle!

Clearly Tahoe Safety Information

At Clearly Tahoe, we believe unforgettable adventures start with a strong foundation of safety and professionalism. Our tours are led by experienced guides who are trained by certified lifeguards and equipped with the skills to navigate Lake Tahoe’s unique and ever changing conditions. Behind every relaxing paddle and stunning scenic moment is a team that takes safety seriously so you can focus on enjoying your time on the water! Whether you’re joining us for a guided tour or planning your own outing, we’ve created a helpful collection of safety resources, including our Safety Blog and an informative Safety Video available in five languages, to help you prepare for your time on the lake.

Rated One of the #1 Must Do Activities in Lake Tahoe

Absolutely Worth Doing!

Ever since I heard about the clear bottom kayak rentals at Lake Tahoe, I wanted to try them. The experience did not disappoint and is absolutely worth doing. Tahoe water is so clear and this unique outing allows you to view the lake in ways that you can’t get anywhere else. Set up was a breeze and the staff was all super kind + friendly. Shout out to Sheridan and Savanna for adjusting the schedule (I truly appreciate the way they coordinate when the conditions aren’t ideal to go out and find a time to reschedule that works for you) and being our group tour guide out on the water. Thank you! I’ll remember this experience, always, and will have to consider doing one of the night excursions in the future.

– Zac F.
Highly recommend to first timers to Tahoe and long time visitors and locals!

Had a blast! Went on the Clearly Explorer which is a combo scenic boat ride and clear kayak experience. I was surprised at how cool it was. You could see everything below you including fish. Also saw a bald eagle and other birds. The staff is top notch and really made the experience. I highly recommend this to first timers to Tahoe as well as long time visitors and locals.

– Laura M.
3rd Timer!

This was our 3rd year using Clearly Tahoe for the Bonzai Rock clear kayak tour. The whole staff were amazing. Russ, our guide, was outstanding! He was funny and super knowledgeable about the lake and the region. We will be back again next year!!

– John
Brought a Smile to Everyone's Face

The excursion was really great! The staff was so friendly, and every detail was well organized with clear communication. Our Guide on the water, Russ was engaging, informative and brought a smile to everyones face!

– Alexander S
Genuinely passionate about what they do!

Had the most magical Lake Tahoe crystal tour ✨ The views, the energy, and the whole experience felt so peaceful and unforgettable. Huge thanks to Bryan and Dave for making it extra special—both were incredibly informative, warm, and genuinely passionate about what they do. They made the journey just as meaningful as the destination.

– Maria S.
Overall exceeds five out of five experience!

The best kayaking tour I’ve ever been on! Would highly recommend if anyone is interested in doing clear boat kayaking at Lake Tahoe. When we checked in Pam was great. She got us set up with life vest, and made sure to help put them on and secure them snuggly. Dave was the one taking us to and from the beach. The drive was great very smooth and AC was on full blast in the heat. Dave was super welcoming and pleasant to talk to. Ethan was our tour guide and I can without a doubt say he’s one of the best tour guides I’ve ever had. He made sure to keep us entertained from the moment we got off the shuttle to the moment we got back on he made sure to take phenomenal photos and give us an amazing history lesson about the region. Overall exceeds five out of five experience.

– Janmesh P.
Had a Blast!

"Four gals in their 50's and 60's had a blast. Kelsey was thoughtful, prepared, and patient. Thanks for making our day special."

– Lorie B.
Highly Recommend!

"I highly recommend the Sunset tour with LED lights. My family of 10, including a few kids, had a blast. Memories that will definitely last a lifetime."

– Michelle C
Clearly Amazing!

"Great location, friendly guides, with lots of interesting facts about the local area. Definitely something different from normal kayaks with the clear bottom!"

– Chelle C.
It was like scuba diving above the water!

"I can't imagine a better first kayaking experience than the day we had with Clearly Tahoe. Jeff and Kelsey are wonderful hosts and their clear kayaks are so cool! Being able to look down between your feet and watch the fish swim under the boat was a special experience."

– David C.