If you’ve ever been to Mono Lake, then you know exactly how special of a place it is. Located on the eastern edge of the Sierra Nevada, this ancient saline lake is one of the oldest bodies of water in the western hemisphere. The desert lake is unusually lively and it’s most notably critical habitat for many waterfowl. However, it’s the lake’s bizarre appearance that makes it a must-see destination. Known for its “tufa towers”, you’ll get closer than ever to this ancient lake and its treasures when you take on a guided kayak tour with this company.
Experience one of the oldest lakes in the country from the unique perspective of a kayak with the help of Caldera Kayak, a local tour company that's ready to turn your dreams into adventures!
Caldera Kayak is run by Stuart and Sue, two longtime residents with more than 20 years of experience guiding visitors around Mono Lake and Lake Crowley. Filled with knowledge about the lakes' local and natural history, you'll be in good hands when you experience a tour with these two.
There's simply no better way to experience the bizarre atmosphere of Mono Lake than with a kayak tour. The lake's surreal Tufa towers - formed underwater by a reaction caused by calcium from fresh water springs combining with the carbonate of the lake water - loom over the lake's surface in an otherworldly display.
With the help of your guide, you'll paddle through the Tufa towers and along the shoreline towards the Rush Creek delta. All the while, you'll enjoy a beautiful view of the Sierra Nevadas in the distance!
Caldera Kayak also offers a Lake Crowley Tour. Another geological hot spot, Lake Crowley boasts breathtaking exposures of rock including weirdly-shaped pillars and the Bishop Tuff Formation.
Caldera Kayak is proud to offer experiences for people of all backgrounds and skill levels. Never kayaked before? Don't sweat it. Each tour starts with a thorough orientation and instruction before launching in one of the company's easily maneuvered sea kayaks.
Feel like seeing all of this beauty on your own? Caldera Kayak also offers kayak rental for self-guided tours. Either way, your time at these two lakes will be an experience you remember for a lifetime! Visit the website to learn more and to inquire about a tour.
