Scenic and Wild Nature tour in South Lake Tahoe

Duration2h 30m

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish

Group sizeUp to 16 travelers

Overview

Explore the shoreline of beautiful South Lake Tahoe on this 2 1/2 hour guided tour. Paddle out on crystal clear, snow-fed water while hearing colorful stories of Tahoe's most prominent landmarks and important personalities. This is the perfect tour for families and visitors looking to learn more about this treasured landscape on an easy paddle near Tahoe City.

Your launch spot next to the Lakeview Commons boat ramp is one of the closest access points to paddle past the wildlife preserve near Secret Beach, the Upper Truckee River mouth (with lots of wildlife viewing opportunities), and the sweeping views of peaks above Emerald Bay.

This tour is appropriate for beginner paddlers and experts, alike.

What's included

Kayak
PFD
Paddle

Bottled water

What to expect

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You'll paddle away from El Dorado Beach at 9:30 am and glide across water so clear that you can see the bottom. You'll paddle past a wildlife preserve and the mouth of the Upper Truckee River. Our knowledgeable guides will tell you stories about Lake Tahoe and some of the South Lake Tahoe's landmarks as you paddle. The tour will return to Lakeview Commons/El Dorado Beach around 11:30am. It's a beautiful experience with amazing views and your tour will help you learn all about the lake. The unique thing about Lake Tahoe is that it sits on the California side and the Nevada side, allowing you to see the lake two different states!

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

El Dorado Beach (also known as "Lakeview Commons Beach") is located off of Lakeview Avenue. If you type in Lakeview Commons into maps, it'll lead you to a parking lot with restrooms. Either follow the boat ramp path (be careful of cars & trailers) OR go towards the beach & go down stairs to beach

End point

El Dorado Beach (also known as "Lakeview Commons Beach") is located off of Lakeview Avenue. If you type in Lakeview Commons into maps, it'll lead you to a parking lot with restrooms. Either follow the boat ramp path (be careful of cars & trailers) OR go towards the beach & go down stairs to beach

Additional information

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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