Clear Kayaking in Lake Tahoe: Experiencing Tahoe’s East Shore from a Transparent Kayak.
- Gabriella Viola
- Jun 4, 2021
- 2 min read
Updated: 1 day ago
If you're looking for an epic activity to do in Lake Tahoe, then consider a clear kayak tour along Tahoe’s east shore. Kayaking in Lake Tahoe is an amazing adventure in itself; doing it in a transparent kayak along Tahoe's turquoise shoreline is stepping it up a notch.
I recently had the opportunity to go clear kayaking in Lake Tahoe thanks to transparent kayak tour company Cleary Tahoe. In this post, I’ll be sharing my experience, and I've included a discount code for you to use at the end of the post!
My friend Brooke and I arrived at the Clearly Tahoe Shop in Incline Village at 7:30 am. When kayaking and/or paddleboarding on Lake Tahoe, it's recommended to get out on the water early, before the afternoon winds and boats make the water too choppy. It was a little rough getting up so early (I'm not an early riser), but I knew it was going to be worth it.
We parked at the shop, hopped into the complimentary van, and were shuttled over to Sand Harbor State Park to launch our kayaks. We were offered dry bags for our belongings and provided with a small cooler filled with granola bars and water, which I thought was a nice touch.
We lucked out with excellent conditions as the water was clear and calm. It didn’t take long to reach our first photo op spot at Bonsai Rock. We enjoyed the views, grabbed a few photos, and then continued south for a bit.
One of the cool things about exploring Lake Tahoe via kayak is that you have access to remote areas of the shoreline that aren't as easy to get to on foot. We stopped at a gorgeous turquoise cove with a cave and hung out there for a bit.
While we did a private tour specifically arranged for us, the tour that most resembles the one we did is the Bonsai Rock Tour, which launches from the South End of Sand Harbor and takes you along the east shore.
Here are a few tips:
Bring sunscreen and apply it throughout the day if you burn easily. The sun is no joke out there.
Bring a hat for added protection.
Grab a bite at Inclined Burgers and Brews after the tour.
Dress in layers. I wore my bathing suit, but I also brought a hoodie. I was so glad I did, as it was really cold in the morning!
For more information, check out clearlytahoe.com.
Here is a discount code for you to use for your tour: GABRIELLA
I hope this post provided a little inspiration on what to do in Lake Tahoe. Clearly Tahoe offers tours year-round, and they also provide rentals right from the beach at Sand Harbor.
A HUGE thank you to photographer Ludo Fekete for capturing so many beautiful images.
