Top things to do in Lake Tahoe in Summer (Updated September 2026)

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Zephyr Cove Helicopter Tour

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20 minutes • Free Cancellation

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Ultimate Tahoe Balloon Adventure

What makes this experience truly unique is that it is the world's only hot air balloon adventure that launches and lands from a custom vessel...

4 hours 30 minutes

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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 hours • Free Cancellation

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10AM-1PM South Lake Tahoe 3-Hour Stand Up Paddleboard Rental

Lake Tahoe's waters are some of the clearest in the world, and viewing them from a paddleboard's standing position lets your see more clearly into...

3 hours • Free Cancellation

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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 minutes • Free Cancellation

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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

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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 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation

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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 minutes • Free Cancellation

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Emerald Bay Helicopter Tour of Lake Tahoe

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10 to 12 minutes • Free Cancellation

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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 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation

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Nighttime LED Stargazing Clear Kayak Tour on Lake Tahoe

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

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Tahoe's Sand Harbor Helicopter Tour

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30 minutes • Free Cancellation

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Jet Ski Rental Thrills on Zephyr Cove's Water

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 hours • Free Cancellation

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Lake Tahoe Helicopter Tour: Circle the Lake

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45 minutes • Free Cancellation

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Private Watersports Charter Rental with Captain

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 hours • Free Cancellation

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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 hours • Free Cancellation

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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

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

Discover Lake Tahoe’s rugged eastern shore, visit magnificent overlooks and beaches, and learn about the area’s connection to the Pony Express and lumber industry. This...

60 to 90 minutes

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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 minutes • Free Cancellation

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Self-Guided Driving Tour from Tahoe City to Donner Summit

Follow the Donner Party pioneers' trail as you hear their ill-fated saga unfold on this self-guided driving tour. Experience the magic of GPS playback on...

2 to 3 hours • Free Cancellation

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New York City

Lake Tahoe Chef-Led 4 Course Progressive Dinner Tour

Janeane_A, Sep 2026

Walking Dinner Tour

We enjoyed the mix of local history along with the walking tour of international flavors that the restaurants provided. Brian was engaging and made it easy for us to connect with the other travelers in the group. Have a nice day. My friend who is not a "foodie" was trying some flavors and dishes for the first time and Brian made her feel comfortable. I would recommend this experience and recommend wearing comfortable walking shoes and dressing in layers.

New York City

Lake Tahoe Chef-Led 4 Course Progressive Dinner Tour

Lynn_B, Sep 2026

Food was wonderful. ...

Food was wonderful. There is some walking involved, so wear comfy shoes. Some of the food may be spicy, so be prepared. Everything was good and enjoyed the evening!

New York City

Lake Tahoe Emerald Bay Scenic Cruise

Nathaniel_D, Sep 2026

Lake Tahoe cruise

Great scenery. The audio narration was hard to hear on the top deck. Restrooms were clean. We didn't try it, but the food service looked good. Would recommend to anyone coming in the summer. After Labor Day there is only one sailing per day.

New York City

Lake Tahoe Evening Dinner Cruise

Skeet_F, Sep 2026

Serene Scenic and Satisfying

Very peaceful and pleasant way to cruise the lake, have a great dinner and share the experience with friends and family.

New York City

All Day Unlimited Mini Golf and Games in Tahoe

wolfgangmX3728BM, Sep 2026

Good fun

Good fun for date or family. We enjoyed it, both inside and out.

New York City

Lake Tahoe Emerald Bay Scenic Cruise

Patrick_K, Sep 2026

Must do

Very friendly staff and stunning views from the lake! Paddle boat was very nice. Get there early if you want best seats on promenade deck. Lots of other seating throughout the boat though.

New York City

Nighttime LED Stargazing Clear Kayak Tour on Lake Tahoe

Kamilia_F, Sep 2026

It was a really great...

It was a really great experience! Jason was great! I learned a lot about the lake, it was a clear night so the stars were really visible, and we got to see some cool animals! (Beavers, muskrats, and bats) would definitely recommend!

New York City

Lake Tahoe Evening Dinner Cruise

Russ_S, Sep 2026

Nice Dinner Cruise

Had a really good time and dinner. Especially enjoyed the after-dinner cruise around the bay and the history attached to the area. The dining area was quite loud before dinner was served making it difficult to hear announcements over the PA system. The wait staff was on point. Once orders were taken it was a short while before they started serving and the food came out hot and very quickly considering the number of people who were served,

New York City

Lake Tahoe Clear Kayak Tour at Sand Harbor with Small Groups

Chantal_P, Sep 2026

Reno

Marcus is incredibly knowledgeable! It was cool to learn the history of Reno. He was probably the best tour guide I’ve come across.

New York City

Zephyr Cove Helicopter Tour

Rounak_B, Sep 2026

Amazing pilot and amazing experience

It is a fun experience and a great way to see Lake Tahoe. I would highly recommend it. The pilot was very good and the ride was very smooth.

New York City

Lake Tahoe Clear Kayak Tour at Sand Harbor with Small Groups

James_P, Sep 2026

Must do!

If you’re in Tahoe, this is a must do! Unbelievable blue waters. Cole was an amazing guide, very chill.

New York City

Alex Ramon Magic Show Ticket, Lake Tahoe

DianeButera, Sep 2026

A wonderful surprise!

My husband invited me to go to the show for our anniversary – 42 years! But I told him I don’t like magic shows He reassured me that it would be good because it was comedy. I cannot believe how good the show was and how special Alex is. I feel so fortunate to be able to say that this was the best magic show I’ve ever seen. He’s such a great entertainer with a huge heart. Best of all his magic is incredible his humor delightful and he really knows how to put on a great show. Thank you so much, Alex!

New York City

Alex Ramon Magic Show Ticket, Lake Tahoe

Salina_S, Sep 2026

Overall great experience

It was really easy to find the venue and all of the staff was very nice and helpful. The show itself was so fun and interactive. The magician made sure to keep the crowd laughing and ensured children were able to participate. He had so much patience with the young kids and made sure to let us know that any jokes towards the crowd/audience were strictly out of fun and entertainment to keep the audience engaged. Unfortunately you only get one drink in the venue at the beginning so make sure to grab your drinks before entering. 10/10 would recommend again

New York City

Scenic and Wild Nature tour in South Lake Tahoe

Anne_D, Sep 2026

Absolutely Gorgeous

This was a must do activity for us during our time around Lake Tahoe. The views were breathtaking and we learned so much about the lake and this area. Our guide was excellent. We had just 6 people on the tour so it was a nice small group.The breeze was quite strong that morning and it was a physically challenging 3 hours - we were both beat - and we are experienced kayakers. Even after we turned around we didn't really have a tail wind. It might have been easier if we'd rented a tandem kayak.We highly recommend this outing - the sights are fantastic and we found it worth it to have a guide take us out and share wonderful info with us. He didn't take any pics on the outing but we got a few of our own. We were also able to leave a bag at the tent during the outing which was helpful!

New York City

Scenic and Wild Nature tour in South Lake Tahoe

Sian_P, Sep 2026

Excellent

Really great instructors, very knowledgeable and helpful. Well organised , I would definitely recommend to friends

New York City

2 Hour Private Boat Charter With Captain

tammyj772, Sep 2026

Lots of Fun!

Captain Chad was great. He is very knowledgeable & the boat was super nice. Looking forward to going out next summer.

Top things to do in Lake Tahoe in Summer (Updated September 2026)

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Zephyr Cove Helicopter Tour

Ultimate Tahoe Balloon Adventure

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

10AM-1PM South Lake Tahoe 3-Hour Stand Up Paddleboard Rental

Lake Tahoe's West Shore Best Shore Kayak Tour

Lake Tahoe: North Shore Kayak Rental

Lake Tahoe Emerald Bay Scenic Cruise

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

Emerald Bay Helicopter Tour of Lake Tahoe

Lake Tahoe Evening Dinner Cruise

Nighttime LED Stargazing Clear Kayak Tour on Lake Tahoe

Tahoe's Sand Harbor Helicopter Tour

Jet Ski Rental Thrills on Zephyr Cove's Water

Lake Tahoe Helicopter Tour: Circle the Lake

Private Watersports Charter Rental with Captain

5 Hour Private Boat Charter With Captain

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

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

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

Self-Guided Driving Tour from Tahoe City to Donner Summit

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