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South Lake Tahoe: Sightseeing Cruise of Emerald Bay
Duration: 2 hours
Embark on a sightseeing cruise of South Lake Tahoe and the breathtaking Emerald Bay either at sunset or during the daytime. Enjoy snacks and beverages as you take views of Lake Tahoe, and more.
$112.5*Per person
Lake Tahoe: Scenic Sunset Cruise with Drinks and Snacks
Duration: 2 hours
Surround yourself with the verdant vegetation and deep-blue waters of Lake Tahoe on a fascinating evening boat trip. Admire the sunset from the water as you sip on wine, beer, or soft drinks.
$125*Per person
Lake Tahoe Emerald Bay Scenic Cruise
Duration: 2 hours - 3 hours
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 one-of-a-kind paddle wheeler will take you on an unforgettable journey through world-famous Emerald Bay. Learn how the bay was formed, hear tales about Fanette Island, and see the amazing Vikingsholm Castle, the prominent stone mansion on its shores.
Enjoy the breathtaking views from outside or relax with our climate controlled indoor seating. Lunch and full bar service are available for purchase throughout your adventure.
This 2.25-hour scenic daytime cruise offers fabulous photo opportunities, sunshine, and fresh Lake Tahoe air, which has a way of invigorating everyone around.
$104.94*Per person
Ultimate Lake Tahoe Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Duration: 3 hours - 4 hours
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 audio tour! Drive around the entirety of the lake as you learn about its origins, admire its breathtaking vistas, and dive into its Gilded Age history. Explore hikes, historic homes, and waterfall views along the way. This self-guided driving tour allows you to experience all of Lake Tahoe with maximum flexibility and value.
After booking, check your email/text to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action while connected to WiFi or mobile data. Enter the password, download the tour, and enjoy it offline. Follow the audio instructions and route from the designated starting point.
Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.
This isn't an entrance ticket. Check opening hours before your visit.
$16.99*Per person
Tahoe Coastal Self-Guided E-Bike Tour - Half-Day | World Famous East Shore Trail
Duration: 3 hours - 4 hours
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 you away from stunning Incline Village, cruising past jaw-dropping mansions on Billionaire’s Row! Then, hold onto your hats, because we’re hitting the legendary Lake Tahoe East Shore Trail, leading us straight to the breathtaking Sand Harbor State Park! Get ready to dive into a world of delicious food, sun-kissed beaches, magical walking trails, and endless water adventures! This isn’t just a trip, it’s a THRILL RIDE of pure, unadulterated FUN!
Please Note: Minimum Age is 13+. Riders under Age 18 must be accompanied by a Parent
$98.1*Per person
Lake Tahoe: Half-Day Photographic Scenic Tour
Duration: 5 hours
This is the ultimate Lake Tahoe Tour 1/2 day Tour, whether you are a photography fan or nature lover. The half-day hiking and sightseeing tour takes in waterfalls, glaciers, and possible sightings of the occasional bear.
$195*Per person
Lake Tahoe Evening Dinner Cruise
Duration: 3 hours - 4 hours
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 views over Emerald Bay. Please contact us no less than 24 hours prior to departure to choose one of the below delicious main courses:
- Cowboy Ribeye served with a peppercorn demi, creamy mashed potatoes and steamed broccolini
- Airline Roasted chicken with a chimichurri drizzle, creamy mashed potatoes and steamed broccolini
- Broiled seasoned salmon with a citronette sauce, cheesy polenta and steamed broccolini
- Mushroom Ragu served with Rice Pilaf and steamed broccolini
After dinner, experience the beauty of Lake Tahoe from outside, or relax and enjoy the live music with our climate controlled indoor seating. Full bar service is available for purchase throughout your adventure.
Go forth and dine in style as you cruise into the sunset beauty of Lake Tahoe!
$159*Per person
Emerald Bay Helicopter Tour of Lake Tahoe
Duration: 10 minutes - 12 minutes
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 time of booking. Groups reaching a combined weight of 500 lbs will be subject to a weight check upon arrival for their flight. Any individual weighing 300 lbs or more will not be permitted to fly per the limitations of the aircraft. Any cancellation of a planned flight due to weights exceeding the maximum allowable aircraft weight (individual or combined) will be charged at full price.
Showcasing beautiful Fallen Leaf lake, Cascade Lake, Taylor Creek, and Pope Beach, this tour heads to breathtaking Emerald Bay. Surrounded by granite cathedrals and fed by Eagle falls, the lake's only true bay is named for its emerald green waters.
$139*Per person
Clear Kayak Paddle Tour
Duration: 3 hours
All of our guides are Lifeguard Certified with the American Red Cross and guests may choose to swim on our tours ;-)
We provide Light Weight Fully Carbon Fiber Paddles for enhanced user experience.
Weave Large granite boulders and gaze upon crystal clear turquoise shallows and cobalt blue depths.
On warmer days guests may to swim, scale up Bonzai, and leap into the water for a more thrilling adventure.
Guides capture stunning photos.
We are allowed to launch a maximum of 6 kayaks on any given tour. On tours with more than six guests booked, guests of the same family will be asked to paddle in pairs. Guests desiring kayaks for themselves should choose tours with less than six total guests.
Larger groups must request accommodation three weeks in advance and be granted permission from the state park.
$150*Per person
Scenic Snowshoe Adventure in South Lake Tahoe, CA
Duration: 2 hours
Widely considered Lake Tahoe's top attraction, Tahoe Outdoor Adventures is your ultimate adventure guide service! Explore off-the-beaten-path areas, away from the usual tourist spots. Our small-group snowshoe tours require virtually no experience at all. Whether it's a romantic getaway, group excursion, or family outing, our adventures are fun for everyone! Join us on an adventure to some of our favorite hidden gems! We provide you with snowshoes, poles, and lessons! This exciting snowshoe tour offers many opportunities to stop and photograph breathtaking Lake Tahoe views. Professional guides will lead you safely in avalanche-free zones. Designed for all ability levels. As local experts, we know exactly where to take to get the best views. Our tour locations are top-notch & away from the usual landmarks. Explore areas that you won't find on your own.
****IF YOUR DESIRED DATE IS NOT AVAILABLE PLEASE DO NOT HESITATE TO REACH OUT! ***
Solo travelers: call our office in South Lake Tahoe!
$110*Per person
Truckee River: Boca to Floriston Run (Class III Whitewater)
Duration: 4 hours
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 stunning scenery of the Tahoe National Forest.
As the first company to offer commercially guided trips down the Truckee, our unmatched experience ensures an exceptional adventure.
This half-day tour begins at the historic town site of Boca. The run starts with easy rapids through boulder gardens, providing a perfect introduction for first-time rafters. Between the rapids, long flat swimming areas offer a refreshing way to cool off on a hot summer's day. The excitement builds with Class III+ rapids, culminating in an exhilarating finish in the Floriston Gorge.
Join us for an amazing day on our most popular run. It’s the perfect adventure for everyone in your group! Experience the best whitewater rafting on the Truckee River in the Lake Tahoe region.
$110*Per person
Small-Group Day Trip to Yosemite from Lake Tahoe
Duration: 14 hours
Join us on this exclusive fully narrated journey to Yosemite National Park from Lake Tahoe by a professional tour guide. This is an opportunity to experience the vast array of unique and beautiful features of the High Sierra. See why this jewel of America is a memory of a lifetime which has inspired all who were touched by it. This tour includes morning snacks, picnic lunch and drinks such as beer and wine. Depending on time of the year and weather, you'll walk to either Yosemite Falls or Bridalvail Falls
$270*Per person
Lake Tahoe: Emerald Bay Wine-Tasting Boat Tour
Duration: 2 hours
Explore Lake Tahoe on a vintage Chris Craft wooden boat, the lake's only wine tasting tour boat. Cruise through Emerald Bay and taste 8 wines from Northern California as you enjoy the scenery.
$150*Per person
Full-Day Lake Tahoe Circle Tour including Squaw Valley
Duration: 7 hours
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 you travel a total of about 80 miles (130 km), you’ll stop at Emerald Bay, Truckee River Dam and Logan Shoals — three of the lake’s best viewpoints — and visit Tahoe City ( 90 minute lunch stop ), a bustling small town on the north shore. Plus, explore the mountain village at Squaw Valley ski resort. During the trip, listen to your guide’s stories and interesting facts about the lake’s history and highlights.
$70*Per person
Lake Tahoe: Emerald Bay Sunset Wine Tasting Yacht Cruise
Duration: 2 hours
Explore Lake Tahoe on a vintage Chris Craft wooden boat on Lake Tahoe's only wine tasting tour boat. Cruise through Emerald Bay and taste 8 wines from Northern California as you enjoy the scenery.
$150*Per person
Sand Harbor Clear Kayak Tour of Lake Tahoe
Duration: 3 hours
Clearly Tahoe specializes in providing unique guided tours in completely transparent kayaks. Join us for an unforgettable adventure as you paddle through the crystal clear waters and explore depths of up to 65 feet below the surface!
Our tours suitable for all ages and skill levels (6+). This is an activity the whole family can enjoy together. This tour will take guests south along the shoreline from Sand Harbor State Park to the famous Bonsai Rock.
There will be complimentary shuttle transportation for this activity. All shuttles are scheduled to depart from our Clearly Tahoe Shop in Incline Village, NV. Guests should arrive 15 minutes before their scheduled activity for check in. Address below.
Limitations:
Company policies, age and weight restrictions apply: Guests must be 6 years or older to participate in activity. The total combined weight limit for boats must not exceed 375lbs. Pets are not permitted on this experience.
*Visit us online for full Company Policies*
$171.8*Per person
Private
Private Yacht-Class Boat Tour on Lake Tahoe
Duration: 2 hours
Enjoy this private, yacht-class boat tour that covers the most scenic part of Lake Tahoe. Come kick back, relax and enjoy as the qualified captains guide you through memories that will last a lifetime.
$642*Per person
"Lake Tahoe 101" : See The Whole Lake! 6 HR Shared Tour by Van.
Duration: 6 hours - a minute
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 Tripadvisor.
$199*Per person
Wild West Day Trip to Virginia City from Tahoe with Train Ride
Duration: 7 hours
Delve into Nevada’s Wild West mining history on this tour from South Lake Tahoe to Virginia City, a mining boomtown listed on the US National Register of Historic Places. With a knowledgeable guide, travel along part of the Pony Express on the drive to Virginia City, where you’ll take a ride on the Virginia & Truckee Railroad. Then explore the town however you wish, checking out museums and visiting the saloon.
$80*Per person
Electric Dirtbike Adventure in Lake Tahoe
Duration: 2 hours - 3 hours
Gear up for Lake Tahoe's one-and-only electric dirtbike thrill ride—where tourist crowds get left in the dust! Ditch boring eBikes and yawn-worthy bike paths for heart-pumping action on hidden trails with jaw-dropping Lake Tahoe views. Feel the rush of a dirtbike's power and agility, minus the gear-shifting hassle or clutch use—thanks to dual motors (2x2) that conquer rugged mountains like a boss!
We'll kick things off with fun, easy lessons before blasting off to our private, off-road hotspots. As the exclusive outfitter offering e-dirt biking in Lake Tahoe, we're rocking new 2x2 beasts you won't find at any rental or e-bike spots.
*Craving a specific date or a bigger group?* Hit up our South Lake Tahoe office—we've got you! Our pros will share off-road tips if you're new to the game, and remember to bundle up for those snowy escapades. This adrenaline-packed adventure is moderately challenging—perfect for adventurers with solid coordination, but not for the faint-hearted.
$200*Per person