Lake Tahoe Kayaking: Dusk's Magical Colors

Experience the magic of Lake Tahoe on a sunset kayak tour. Glide across the clear waters as the sun sets behind the majestic peaks, creating a breathtaking display of colors. Don’t miss this unforgettable adventure!

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Commons Beach - We aim to launch this tour 2 hours before sunset. Provided equipment is a kayak (single or tandem), a paddle. Life Jacket/PFD, and a dry bag. Each tour gets a knowledgeable and experienced guide to show you the way down the West Shore and enlighten you to Lake Tahoe History and interesting acts along the way.
What's Included
  • Kayak rental included
  • Life jackets provided for safety
  • Dry bags available for personal belongings
Additional Information

Paddling across the lake at twilight is always an enchanting adventure. Picture yourself sliding over the pristine waters of Lake Tahoe as they transition from azure blue to shades of pink and purple.

As you cast your gaze to the heavens, you’ll observe the sun gently descending behind the splendid heights of Lake Tahoe’s West Shore. This is a unique experience you wouldn’t want to pass up.

Location
Commons Beach
North Lake Boulevard
Meet at the Tahoe City Kayak rental tent on the southern end of the beach.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Val_w
Aug 13, 2025
Give this a try - The kayak tour was amazing. We got a very cool history lesson about Lake Tahoe, a relatively small group to tour with, and perfect weather. The only thing I wish we could have done was see more of the sunset dipping behind the mountains, but the sky was glorious as it dipped. We were out there for a good two hours, and as we paddled back to shore, we could take our time and really enjoy being out on the water. Our guide, Alex, was incredibly nice and knowledgeable about the history of the area, and was nice enough to take pictures of us. He offered to do them on our phones, but he also has his own that he can take them on and then email the pictures to us. They turned out great!
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Britney_m
Aug 9, 2025
Awesome sunset kayak tour experience - This was an incredible experience! I’m so glad I got to do it with my son. It was so peaceful and serene. Even my 9 year old said “this is a different type of beauty out here.” The guides were awesome and full of fun facts and history about Lake Tahoe. It was one of my favorite things we did! I would definitely recommend it to everyone visiting Lake Tahoe!
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Andrea_n
Jul 31, 2025
Fun family time - Fun sunset tour, guides were great even with most of being first time kayakers. Definitely recommend.
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Erika_w
Jul 31, 2025
Paddle and learn about Lake Tahoe - Knowledgeable guides! Easy paddle and an amazing sunset.. easy enough for all levels. highly recommend this tour.
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Holly_e
Jun 22, 2025
Amazing sunset tour!... - Amazing sunset tour! Great mix of Tahoe history and dad jokes! I would definitely book again! Thanks for a great experience.
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Michelle_m
Jun 17, 2025
10 out of 10! - Very easy paddling. Knowledgeable guides. Beautiful sunset. Great pictures. The host was so nice and friendly. Very professional! Wear water shoes, capri pants or shorts with a layered top as your knees and feet get splashed with freezing water but your top stays warm after the sun sets. I was very comfortable with a long sleeve t-shirt and a bubble jacket and capri-style jeans. Bring an extra pare of socks and shoes.
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Felixa_o
Sep 27, 2024
Memorable - We had such a magical time on our Sunset Kayaking tour! The colors as the sunset were gorgeous. Henry was knowledgeable and patient!
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Akshaya_g
Aug 31, 2024
Incredible sunset - There was a slight miscommunication with the viator tickets showing a 6:30 tour time but the actual last tour being 5:30. The tour guide however was exceedingly accommodating and kind
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Leslie_m
Jul 31, 2025
We had a great time— the... - We had a great time— the guides were very pleasant and kept a pretty big group together and safe on the lake. The sunset was surely spectacular, and our guide took plenty of pictures of our group for us.
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Deana_p
Aug 9, 2024
Sunset kayak adventure - The kayak trip was very calming and relaxing. Everyone was helpful and had fun. Our tickets said to be there at 630 though when in fact they left at 6pm! I think the kayak company forgot to update the time. Thankfully when we got there at 6:10 one person was still there and took us out to join the group. There was a fire at this time ( far away) so it blocked the view of the mountains so our trip was shortened from what the tickets said. I would have preferred for us to kayak further out to enjoy our entire time paid for.
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From $75
up to 8 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).