"Lake Tahoe 101" : See The Whole Lake! 6 HR Shared Tour by Van.

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6 hours (approx.)

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Overview

See the “Seven Sacred Sights of Tahoe” in our comfortable van. Learn all the stories, legends, folklore, statistics, geology, and music about the world’s most beautiful lake from “Mr. Tahoe’s” award winning, best selling Tour CD ‘Around Tahoe’. Learn about the 1960 Olympics in Squaw Valley. The story of Sam Clemens (Mark Twain) from the master impersonator himself, McAvoy Lane. The amazing story of Snowshoe Thompson, The Skiing Mailman. See the Godfather II Movie House and Frank Sinatra’s Cal Neva plus the Ponderosa Ranch (from the TV show Bonanza). See and learn the story of real estate magnate George Whittell and the infamous Thunderbird Lodge. Learn about Captain Dick and see beautiful Emerald Bay.

There is a one hour stop for lunch at the locals favorite! ( Not included in price) The Tahoe House

Adventure Tours For Every Season

“The Most Beautiful Drive in America” through the minds of two brothers, Chris and Darin Talbot locals from 1977. We are rated 5-star on Cool Lake Tahoe .

What's Included

Snacks Small snacks and bottled water and soft drinks are available in the cooler for anybody that needs one
Private transportation
Parking Fees
Very experienced guide who knows Lake Tahoe better than anybody around you

Lunch Lunch and Any cocktails or beverages are not included at any of our stops. We have bottled water soft drinks and small snacks available in the cooler in the back of the van

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Meeting and Pickup

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This is a VIP tour. 6 hours of beautiful Lake Tahoe. With a five-star guideWe have pickups in both North Lake Tahoe and South Lake Tahoe.If you are unsure where your hotel is located, Please let us know where you're staying so we can decipher where to pick you up.8:00 a.m. Is our base starting time. However, if we have a North shore pickup, the South Lake pickups become 9:15. Also seasonally. We do start the tour later in the day, especially in the winter. Usually 9:00 is our starting time.Your driver guide will reach out to you the day before to let you know the exact time. The tour is 6 hours long and you'll be back 6 hours later from the start.If you're staying in a hotel that is not listed, you can message us and we can let you know if there's a free pickup or if there's a fee involved.You can always go to the meeting place at the Explorer Tahoe visitor center. In South Lake Tahoe. This is a free pickup.Or 889 Tahoe boulevard Unit C. In Incline Village, Nevada. In North Lake Tahoe. This is a free pickup

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This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

What To Expect

Emerald Bay State Park

Emerald Bay the second most photographed place in the United States. This is a beautiful stop. In the winter time it can be closed due to avalanches. But most of the year, Around Tahoe Tours puts you right in the perfect spots at Emerald Bay. Take photographs, hear the stories and see the Bay. No parking and Walking, just enjoying Emerald Bay. We will see Inspiration Point, Eagle Falls, Fannett Island, and the Vikingsholm.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Meeks Bay Beach

This is seasonal stop. Open from May 15th through October 15th. This is a beautiful little white sand beach. Great swimming spot on Lake Tahoe and a wonderful little resort with cabins and houses for rent as well as RV camping and tent camping. There's a general store here and good bathrooms.

25 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Homewood

Oscar award-winning film "The Godfather Part II" was filmed on the West Shore of Lake Tahoe. The mafia spent quite a bit of time in Lake Tahoe. The casinos in Reno and on the North Shore brought the mafia to the shores of Lake Tahoe. Anywhere there's money they would be there. Plus the lake is very deep. Ask Fredo

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

North Lake Tahoe Visitor Center

We park at the Tahoe City visitor Center and walk over to Fanny Bridge. Below the dam we can see some incredibly large and beautiful Rainbow and Brown Trout. This is where the Truckee River comes out of Lake Tahoe. The dam is only 6 ft tall and isn't there to hold water in but to help it get out.

25 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Carnelian Bay

This is a wonderful stop at the famous Gar Wood's Restaurant and Bar. Have a wet woody and walk on the pier. Great photographs see how clear the water really is. In the summertime we could see that Woody's out on the lake. Gar Woods, Chris-Crafts, Rivas and Hackers. Beautiful old wood boats.

25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Sand Harbor

Around Tahoe Tours makes a stop at the most beautiful place in Lake Tahoe. Sand Harbor State Park Nevada. Home of massive big boulders surrounded by every color of blue. Seems tropical at certain times. Great place for swimming lots of history, and probably our best stop. Get out stretch your legs and take lots of photographs You won't want to leave.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Logan Shoals Vista Trail

Around Tahoe stops at Logan Shoals Vista Trail as this is the best place to see Cave Rock. Cave Rock is Lake Tahoe's most famous sacred site. Home to the spirits of the Paiute and Washoe Indians. Cave Rock is not a rock at all it's a volcanic stem left over from long ago.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Travel time is included on the total tour duration and 45 minutes - 1 hour at The Tahoe House
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 9 travelers

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the “Lake Tahoe 101” : See The Whole Lake! 6 HR Shared Tour by Van.?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (PST).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025