Explore the western shore of Lake Tahoe independently by kayak with a 3-hour kayak rental from Tahoe City. Soak in the views of forest and granite as you paddle across the crystal clear waters of this enormous lake, which is surrounded by 12,000-foot-tall (3,660-meter) mountains.

3-hour single kayak rental on Lake Tahoe
Discover the coves and beaches of Lake Tahoe by kayak
Travel independently on the western side of the massive lake
Soak in views of the granite mountain peaks, alpine forests, and vacation homes

What's Included

Kayak, life-jacket, and paddle
All taxes and fees

Gratuities
Transportation to and from the facility
Not valid on weekends and holidays

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Commons Beach, 400 N Lake Blvd, Tahoe City, CA 96145, USA

Start time

Opening hours

6/1/2024 - 11/1/2024
Monday - Sunday : 09:30 AM - 02:30 PM

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Make your own way to the kayak rental facility near the intersection of the Truckee River with Lake Tahoe. The staff outfits you with all the necessary kayaking equipment, including a sit-on-top-style kayak built for one person.

You can choose to paddle out on the lake in any direction. Lake Tahoe is one of the deepest lakes in the United States and the largest alpine lake in North America, measuring 12 miles (19 km) across and many more miles long. It is recommended that you stay close to shore to avoid the motorboats and jet skiers that zip around the lake.

Take in the granite boulders and towering sugar pines that ring the lake, then return to your starting point on the Truckee River to end your 3-hour rental.

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Children under 5yrs are not permitted
All guests are required to carry lifejackets
Not wheelchair accessible
Guests 14yrs and younger are required to WEAR their lifejackets

Please provide your contact number at time of booking so the tour operator can follow up with important information about your tour
Please dress appropriately in comfortable quick-drying clothing
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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Heidi_E

We loved our whole experience. They were very friendly and accommodating. We enjoyed our kayak trip so much. Beautiful scenery and the water is amazing. Highly recommend.

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Edward_B, Oct 2023

Tahoe City Kayak rental provided excellent service with nice kayaks. The staff are professional and knowledgeable of the area providing advice on stroking techniques and safety.

Awesome Day on Lake Tahoe

Heidi_E, Oct 2023

We loved our whole experience. They were very friendly and accommodating. We enjoyed our kayak trip so much. Beautiful scenery and the water is amazing. Highly recommend.

Great equipment and staff, wrong meeting location listed.

Jon_H, Jul 2023

Very enjoyable kayaking in the dam inlet and all along the shore line. Just being out on the water was nice. One problem is the meeting point is at the wrong location. I spent considerable time looking for the location and finally asked a person working at the marina, they said the location is wrong and they told me where to go, a long way from the indicated meeting point on Viator.

Response from Host, Aug 2023

Thanks for joining us! We have updated the meeting location. Sorry for confusion!

Enjoyed Lake Tahoe Kayaking

Saurabh_S, Sep 2022

It was really fun to go kayaking in Lake Tahoe. Enjoyed a lot with my family and friends. The water is so clear you can see the bottom of the lake.

The weather was perfect...

Rachel_G, Jul 2022

The weather was perfect and scenery was beautiful. We kayaked for 3 hours and would do it again. Lake Tahoe is amazing

Tahoe City kayak newbies

Desiree_G, Oct 2020

We had a great time. The kayaks were fine and the Tahoe Kayak folks were awesome. We were new to kayaking, so they told us how to paddle and how to be safe. Views were lovely. Next time, I want to try their Sand Harbor location. Also, be aware: you will get wet :)

Response from Host, Jun 2021

You should! Sand Harbor is awesome as well. Thanks for coming out, and glad you had a good time!

The staff were very nice. The area was...

Leslie B, May 2017

The staff were very nice. The area was easy to find and parking was easy. The water is beautiful and the view of the mountains was excellent.

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