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Zephyr Cove Helicopter Tour
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Weight limits apply: Maximum per-passenger weight is 250lbs. Maximum weight of all passengers combined must not exceed 500lbs. Passenger weights must be accurately provided at...

20 minutesFree Cancellation
20 minutesFree Cancellation
20 minutes • Free Cancellation
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$208

Emerald Bay Helicopter Tour of Lake Tahoe
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Likely to Sell Out

Weight limits apply: Maximum per-passenger weight is 250lbs. Maximum weight of all passengers combined must not exceed 500lbs. Passenger weights must be accurately provided at...

10 to 12 minutesFree Cancellation
10 to 12 minutesFree Cancellation
10 to 12 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.9 (227)
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$139

Lake Tahoe Emerald Bay Scenic Cruise

Embark on a truly unique Lake Tahoe experience! The Emerald Bay Scenic Cruise takes place on the largest cruising vessel in South Lake Tahoe. This...

2 to 3 hoursFree Cancellation
2 to 3 hoursFree Cancellation
2 to 3 hours • Free Cancellation
4.7 (789)
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$104.94

Lake Tahoe Evening Dinner Cruise

Don't miss this one-of-a-kind experience aboard the largest cruising vessel in South Lake Tahoe! Enjoy fabulous dining as you cruise against a backdrop of astonishing...

3 to 4 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
3 to 4 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
3 to 4 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.3 (372)
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$159

Truckee River: Boca to Floriston Run (Class III Whitewater)

The Boca-Floriston Run on the Truckee River offers everything both first-time and seasoned rafters could want! Enjoy technical intermediate rapids, relaxing swimming pools, and the...

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
3 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
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$128.40

10AM-1:00PM Tahoe City 3-Hour Stand Up Paddleboard Rental

Paddle along the historic western shore of Lake Tahoe with a three-hour Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP) rental in Tahoe City. Enjoy crystal clear waters and...

3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hours • Free Cancellation
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$67

Lake Tahoe Helicopter Tour: Circle the Lake
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Weight limits apply: Maximum per-passenger weight is 250lbs. Maximum weight of all passengers combined must not exceed 500lbs. Passenger weights must be accurately provided at...

45 minutesFree Cancellation
45 minutesFree Cancellation
45 minutes • Free Cancellation
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$485

Lake Tahoe's West Shore Best Shore Kayak Tour

Explore the historic western shore of magnificent Lake Tahoe on this 2 1/2 hour guided tour.  Paddle out on crystal clear, snow-fed water while hearing...

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
2 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
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$84

Private Watersports Charter Rental with Captain
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Likely to Sell Out

What better way to cool off and spend your summer day than on the lake, taking in the stunning scenery and crystal-clear emerald waters Lake...

2 to 4 hoursFree Cancellation
2 to 4 hoursFree Cancellation
2 to 4 hours • Free Cancellation
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$869

Nighttime LED Stargazing Clear Kayak Tour on Lake Tahoe
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Likely to Sell Out

Paddle into the night on this bucket list experience! Explore nature along the shoreline as you paddle out onto Lake Tahoe with the moonlight on...

2 hours
2 hours
2 hours
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$178.21

Tahoe's Sand Harbor Helicopter Tour
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Weight limits apply: Maximum per-passenger weight is 250lbs. Maximum weight of all passengers combined must not exceed 500lbs. Passenger weights must be accurately provided at...

30 minutesFree Cancellation
30 minutesFree Cancellation
30 minutes • Free Cancellation
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$347

Jet Ski Rental Thrills on Zephyr Cove's Water
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Likely to Sell Out

Two times the fun because up to 2 riders can enjoy a Sea-Doo Jet Ski rental in and out of the harbor. Our GTI Sea-Doos...

2 to 4 hoursFree Cancellation
2 to 4 hoursFree Cancellation
2 to 4 hours • Free Cancellation
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$371

Lake Tahoe: North Shore Kayak Rental

Paddle at your own pace on beautiful Lake Tahoe! This self-guided experience features single and double kayaks available for half day or full day rentals....

4 to 8 hours
4 to 8 hours
4 to 8 hours
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$95

5 Hour Private Boat Charter With Captain

Located on the beautiful shores of South Lake Tahoe, Boat Tahoe provides the ultimate boating experience on Lake Tahoe! With our private captained boat tours...

5 hoursFree Cancellation
5 hoursFree Cancellation
5 hours • Free Cancellation
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$1,299

Ultimate Lake Tahoe Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

Purchase one tour per car, not per person. Everyone can listen together! Explore Lake Tahoe’s dazzlingly blue waters and stunning mountainous backdrop with this self-guided...

3 to 4 hoursFree Cancellation
3 to 4 hoursFree Cancellation
3 to 4 hours • Free Cancellation
4.5 (454)
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$16.99

Tahoe Coastal Self-Guided E-Bike Tour(2–4 hrs) | East Shore Trail

Our amazing team is bursting with excitement to show you all the incredible sights and sounds along your Lake Tahoe journey! Picture this: we’ll whisk...

2 to 4 hoursFree Cancellation
2 to 4 hoursFree Cancellation
2 to 4 hours • Free Cancellation
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$99.95

Full-Day Lake Tahoe Circle Tour including Olympic Valley

Admire Lake Tahoe from every angle on this scenic tour that takes you all the way around the lake with a local insider guide. As...

7 hours 30 minutesHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
7 hours 30 minutesHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
7 hours 30 minutes • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
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$70

Driving Lake Tahoe: A Self-Guided Audio Tour From Tahoe City to Incline Village

Visit the small towns along Lake Tahoe's northwestern shore and take in unique views from Stateline Fire Lookout and Mount Rose Overlook on this scenic...

90 to 120 minutes
90 to 120 minutes
90 to 120 minutes
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$11.99

Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Lake Tahoe

Download the GuideAlong self-guided audio tour and you'll discover more on your Lake Tahoe road trip. Hear fascinating behind-the-scenes stories, local tips and directions play...

8 to 16 hoursFree Cancellation
8 to 16 hoursFree Cancellation
8 to 16 hours • Free Cancellation
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$16.99

Driving Lake Tahoe: A Self-Guided Tour from South Lake Tahoe to Tahoe City

Take in the stunning state parks of Emerald Bay, Eagle Lake, D.L. Bliss and Sugar Pine, scattered along Lake Tahoe’s West shore, on a driving...

120 to 150 minutesFree Cancellation
120 to 150 minutesFree Cancellation
120 to 150 minutes • Free Cancellation
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$14.99

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