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Tours · Lake Tahoe, CA/NV

Best Lake Tahoe Tours

A deep alpine lake at 6,225 feet, shared by California and Nevada. Swim and paddle in summer, ski in winter, and go around the lake one shore at a time: north, east, south and west.

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Most of Lake Tahoe's best trails and viewpoints are easy to do on your own, and our Lake Tahoe guide shows you how. When you'd rather have a local leading the way, or someone else doing the driving, these are the tours we've picked. Open a tour to see its photos, details, reviews and live prices for your dates, and add it to your trip plan.

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Our top picks

Emerald Bay in winter, Lake Tahoe

Emerald Bay Helicopter Tour of Lake Tahoe

4.8 (234 reviews)

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

  • From $139 per person
  • 10–12 minutes
  • Free cancellation

North Shore

Sunset Kayak Tour in Tahoe City

Sunset Kayak Tour in Tahoe City

4.8 (31 reviews)

Kayaking the lake at dusk is always a magical experience. Imagine yourself gliding across the clear waters of Lake Tahoe as they change from emerald blue to pink and…

  • From $75 per person
  • 2 hours
  • Free cancellation

East Shore

Lake Tahoe Emerald Bay Scenic Cruise

Lake Tahoe Emerald Bay Scenic Cruise

4.6 (986 reviews)

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…

  • From $116 per person
  • 2–3 hours
  • Hotel pickup or meet at the start point
  • Free cancellation

South Shore

West Shore

Emerald Bay in winter, Lake Tahoe

Emerald Bay Helicopter Tour of Lake Tahoe

4.8 (234 reviews)

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

  • From $139 per person
  • 10–12 minutes
  • Free cancellation
Lake Tahoe-Hike Year Round With a Local

Lake Tahoe-Hike Year Round With a Local

5.0 (50 reviews)

I would love to be your Tahoe local friend and lead you on a 2 mile hike to a beautiful overlook of Emerald Bay and the ENTIRE Lake Tahoe basin. Need more reassurance?…

  • From $64 per person
  • 1 h 30 min
  • Free cancellation

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Rather explore on your own?

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