White Water Rafting Tours
Lake Tahoe
White water rafting excursions offer eight miles of paddling through the Truckee River over the course of three hours. Rafters pass through Bronco Canyon, "The Jaws" area, and Pin Ball Rapids. This whitewater rafting trip includes a deli lunch and soft drinks. Children age 6 and older are permitted to attend this Lake Tahoe sightseeing tour. Boats accommodate six passengers and run from June through August.
Lake Tahoe Tours Company
Lake Tahoe Marina Launch Site
(888) 838-8923
laketahoetours.net
Kayak Sightseeing Tours
Lake Tahoe
Lake Tahoe kayaking tours offer hours of sightseeing while paddling on the lake, including guided geology and ecology narratives during the trip. Kayaking sightseeing excursions are appropriate for beginning paddlers. Kayakers paddle along Sand Harbor and Lake Tahoe's east shoreline. After several hours of paddling, participants are guided to a secluded beach for a cold-cut luncheon. Evening and sunset paddling excursions are also available throughout the year. The paddled miles and trip durations vary depending on which kayak sightseeing tour is reserved.
Tahoe Adventure Company
7010 North Lake Blvd.
Tahoe Vista, NV 96143
tahoeadventurecompany.com
Emerald Bay Sightseeing Cruise
The Emerald Bay sightseeing cruise winds along the glacier edge of the ay, and past the Eagle Falls and Vikings Hold Castle area. The boat stops at Fannett Harbor next to the Lake Tahoe granite walls section. Passengers cruise to Rubicon Pont and near a 1,000-foot drop off, and past the tallest lighthouse in the country. The boat captain serves as a guide to the natural wonders of Lake Tahoe, offering details of the native plants, flowers and wildlife. The duration of the cruise is two hours. The Lake Tahoe Tour Company also offers helicopter and bus tours around the lake throughout the year.
Lake Tahoe Tour Company
Lake Tahoe Marina Launch Site
(888) 838-8923
laketahoetours.net
Article Written By Tara Dodrill
Tara Dodrill began writing professionally in 1990. She is a travel writer and photographer working for print and online media, primarily covering Florida, ecotourism and off-the-beaten-path destinations. Her writing credits include RUMBUM, Yahoo News, Visit South magazine,and North Carolina Coastal Guide. She studied journalism and education at Ohio University and real estate at Hondros College.
