Top Lake Tahoe Full-day Tours

Tahoe photographic tours offer a unique way to enjoy Lake Tahoe’s natural wonders and receive photography tips as you are led by an experienced photo guide who provides tips and shares information about the area. Whether you’re looking to snap a poster-worthy shot of snow-covered mountains, towering trees, wild flowers or the glassy lake itself, you’ll learn how to shoot in the great outdoors and see some of Lake Tahoe’s most beautiful natural sights, including Emerald Bay.

Sail Tahoe Blue is the premier sailing charter in South Lake Tahoe. We offer a unique sailing adventure and include complementary local beer and wine, as well as non-alcoholic beverages on all of our daily cruises. Unlike other tour boats which take 50+ passengers, our sailing yacht, "Blue", limits our capacity to 18 passengers. If you care to enjoy the beauty of propulsion by Mother Nature without the sound and smell of an engine, come sail with us!

Go back in time to the old Wild West on this tour from South Lake Tahoe to Virginia City, Nevada, including a train ride on the Virginia & Truckee Railroad. With a guide, you’ll start your day trip by minibus, driving along part of the Pony Express. When you reach Virginia City, a National Historic Landmark District, take a 6.5-mile round-trip train ride before enjoying free time in town to explore at your leisure, perhaps visiting museums or a historical saloon.

This tour encompasses the entire south shore of Lake Tahoe, starting with a trip up the east shore into Nevada. Witness the beautiful indigo blue waters and teal shorelines as you fly to Zephyr Cove. After circling Zephyr Cove, the tour heads west along the south shoreline past Fallen Leaf Lake and Cascade Lake to Emerald Bay.

Explore the scenic highlights of Yosemite National Park on a full-day, small-group guided trip from Lake Tahoe with a lunchtime picnic beside Cascade Falls. Capture unforgettable images of the park’s soaring rock walls and craggy peaks then enjoy an invigorating hike to Yosemite Falls or Bridalveil Falls, where high-mountain rivers tumble from sheer granite cliffs. Spot rock climbers scaling the face of El Capitan, watch for deer in alpine meadows, and take in the timeless beauty of California’s High Sierra mountains.

Go back in time to the American Wild West on this private tour from South Lake Tahoe to Virginia City, Nevada. Follow part of the old Pony Express to reach the area of the Comstock Lode, founded in 1859 during the Gold Rush, and hear about the days when Mark Twain walked the dusty streets. In Virginia City, a National Historic Landmark District, you have free time to explore on your own before stopping in Carson City on the way back to South Lake Tahoe.

Enjoy a relaxing cruise along the picturesque waters of Lake Tahoe during this private, captain-led shoreline tour, ideal for groups of up to six. Drop anchor wherever you’d like and enjoy a refreshing swim in Emerald Bay, or kick back and unwind on the luxurious, stereo-equipped private boat. Upgrade to include an all-day excursion with a full local crew.

Lake Tahoe is one of the most beautifully pristine places in the world, and there is nothing like seeing it from the double-decker Battle Born Pontoon Fleet! Being able to view the lake's depths from the top of a second-story pontoon adds next-level depth and clarity to your experience, plus we have stand-up paddleboards and lilly pads for you to get up close and personal. An approved operator from a list of professionals must operate our boats for all of our rentals. Enjoy the Lake, have a drink, and don’t worry about operating the ship! Please BE AWARE THAT ALL OPERATOR AND captain FEES ARE SEPARATE FROM the tour price.

Kick into gear on this exciting bike tour through the forest of Lake Tahoe as you enjoy wildlife and secluded summit-lakes. Guests on this 2.5 hour guided tour will have the opportunity to explore more sights in a shorter period with the help of an electric-assist mountain bike. The group will have the opportunity to enjoy continued instruction, history, fun facts, and occasional wildlife sightings as they listen to a helpful guide through our helmet intercom system. This is a great introductory tour to mountain biking and a unique way to explore the Tahoe summit! Basic experience riding a bicycle is required.