Amazing sunset colors & cloud formations. Highly recommend for anyone, not strenuous at all. Important to have a partner that works with you





Kayaking the lake at dusk is always a magical experience. Imagine yourself gliding across the clear waters of Lake Tahoe as they change from emerald blue to pink and purple. As you look up into the sky, you will see the sun slowly sinking behind the majestic peaks of Lake Tahoe’s West Shore. This is one unforgettable experience you will not want to miss.
Out at sunset: the 4:15 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 6:13 PM in the coming weeks.
In demand: 23 of the next 30 departures are already sold out.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 8.
Kayaking the lake at dusk is always a magical experience. Imagine yourself gliding across the clear waters of Lake Tahoe as they change from emerald blue to pink and purple. As you look up into the sky, you will see the sun slowly sinking behind the majestic peaks of Emerald Bay and Desolation Wilderness. This is one unforgettable experience you will not want to miss. Tour start times vary as the days get shorter. We aim to launch this tour 2 hours before sunset.
Sunset is one of the most beautiful times to of day to experience Lake Tahoe. On our Sunset Kayak Tour you will head out onto the Tahoe's crystal clear waters with an experienced guide, who will teach you basic paddling skills, and tell you about the history and ecology of our unique environment here at 6200' in elevation. Our launch spot at Lakeview Commons is a great starting point to access the beautiful wildlife refuge of the Upper Truckee River and Secret Beach, as well as sweeping views of Tahoe's tallest mountain peaks.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Sunset Kayak Experience in South Lake Tahoe lasts about 2h 5min. The itinerary has 2 stops.
Prices start at $79 per person for this Lake Tahoe experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 4:15 PM and 4:30 PM.
It can: 23 of the next 30 departures are already sold out, so booking ahead is a good idea.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is We meet guests right at the water's edge on El Dorado Beach (also known as "Lakeview Commons") next to the boat ramp. If you type in Lakeview Commons into maps, it'll lead you to a parking lot with restrooms. Walk down to the water from here. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 8 participants.
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 4.7 out of 5 across 19 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by South Tahoe Kayak & Paddleboard.
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Amazing sunset colors & cloud formations. Highly recommend for anyone, not strenuous at all. Important to have a partner that works with you
It was amazing, we got lucky and it was getting cloudy towards sunset which really made all the colors of the sunset pop really nice. Isaac our guide was very knowledgeable and made sure to get pictures of everyone in their groups before and after sunset.
If your always cold, bring a light jacket for the end. Listen To your guide. They give you a picture at the end but bring bring your phone to take pictures.
Isaac was amazing! So knowledgeable and a great guide! I highly recommend this tour! When the sun was setting the sky lit up! And Isaac took photos of us! It was phenomenal!
This kayak experience was great ! Good exercise and beautiful view at sunset ! My daughter really enjoyed it
Very nice experience, amazing views. Issac and Simon were very nice and helpful. The 2 hours flew by because we had so much fun. 10/10
Isaac is the best and we loved him. We had the best day ever! We had so much fun and we aren’t even sore today.
We had a great time on this kayak excursion! Isaac our guide was cool and very informative. Able to see white pelicans, other birds and a large beaver.
My daughter and I had a wonderful time. Absolutely no experience. The guides were helpful and very experienced. They taught good technique to prevent injuries. Great experience.
Fantastic excursion. The guide was friendly, knowledgeable, interesting, professional, and fun! He told great stories about our location, abd showed genuine interest in his guests.
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Sunset Kayak Experience in South Lake Tahoe | 2h 5min | 4.7 (19) | $79 | |
Sunset Kayak Tour in Tahoe City | 2 hours | 4.8 (30) | $75 | View |
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Clear Kayak Tour of Sand Harbor's Crystal Clear Waters | 2h 30min | 4.7 (270) | $150 | View |
Clear Kayak Tour of Lake Tahoe (from Incline Village) | 2h 30min | 4.8 (162) | $191 | View |
Lake Tahoe Sunset Wine Tasting Cruise | 2h 30min | 3.8 (55) | $127 | View |
2 Hour Private Sunset Boat Charter With Captain | 2 hours | 5.0 (32) | $719 | View |