Top Lake Tahoe Half-day Tours

Group tours of any kind can either go too fast or too slow, making for a less than ideal experience. Explore Lake Tahoe at your own pace with this self-guided electric bike tour on East Shore Trail and make stops when you choose to. Your journey along the trail ends at Sand Harbor, a popular area for swimming and boating.

Get to know Lake Tahoe while keeping your eyes on the road and the magnificent scenery with a self-guided audio tour designed for listening in your own car. Many of Tahoe's natural and historic treasures are tucked away, but this downloadable smartphone app will take you to must-see locations and hidden gems. Start and stop the tour whenever you like, and explore Tahoe at your own pace.

Travel all the way around scenic Lake Tahoe in a comfortable shuttle on this 7-hour tour. Led by a local guide, you’ll cover close to 70 miles (110km), making stops at the beautiful vistas of Sand Harbor and Emerald Bay. You’ll also visit a charming village at Squaw Valley Ski Resort, and explore Tahoe City on the lake’s north shore, stopping to purchase lunch. As you go, your guide will provide rich historical context for the beautiful landscape surrounding you.

South Lake Tahoe can be slammed with tourists at any time of the year. Avoid the masses on land by prebooking this Emerald Bay helicopter tour. Take off from South Lake Tahoe and fly above the area to see main highlights such as Fallen Leaf Lake, Cascade Lake, Pope Beach, and Taylor Creek. Learn about Emerald Bay as you fly with live commentary provided.

During our tour you will get the chance to encounter Lake Tahoe from a whole new perspective. We will spend 2 hours on the lake exploring the beautiful sandy eastern shoreline and viewing some of the most photographed and iconic granite boulders on the lake. Our company knows how to go above and beyond to make our trips memorable.

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.

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.

Escape from the crowds and cruise around Lake Tahoe in style. This private boat charter is exclusively for your party and takes you onto the lake and to beautiful beaches on board an elegant boat. Along the way you'll visit landmarks including Vikingsholm Castle and D.L. Bliss State Park.

For the ultimate Lake Tahoe cruise, charter the eye-catching “Grateful Red” custom speedboat for your family or group of friends. The boat is entirely yours for a half day, with a dedicated captain to whisk you around to the lake’s most enchanting places. Stop along the way to swim in Rubicon Bay, explore Vikingsholm and the Hellman-Erhman mansion, and hike along the forested trails of Emerald Bay, all on your own schedule.

Get out on the water and enjoy Lake Tahoe the way you want. Cruise around and visit Emerald Bay, Fannette Island, Vikingsholm, D.L. Bliss State Park, and more, or spend your time playing in the water while water skiing, wakeboarding, or tubing. With a US Coast Guard licensed captain to navigate and customize your cruise, you can sit back and enjoy your day out on the lake.

Cruise in style and see the best of Lake Tahoe with this private half-day luxury yacht charter on a Sea Ray. Enjoy views of South Lake Tahoe, Emerald Bay State Park, D.L. Bliss State Park, and the estates of Rubicon Estates, and go for a swim in the clear waters of Lake Tahoe at a hidden cove. A cooler with ice and water is provided.

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 choose from a day of cruising the lake while visiting Emerald Bay, Vikingsholm, Fannette Island, D.L. Bliss State Park, Rubicon Bay, Meeks Bay, Sugar Pine Point State Park and more or enjoying a more action packed day of tubing, wakeboarding or water skiing. Our US Coast Guard licensed captains can cater your tour to your exact needs! Book your adventure today and enjoy an amazing day on Lake Tahoe! *All passengers (including children) count towards max capacity of booking.

As parents to four grown children, and a grandbaby, we created a tour designed to focus on the kids and making it their best day on the Lake.  On all charters, children under the age of 13 are required by the Coast Guard to wear and lifejacket.  We have all sizes to select for children and adults for your peace of mind and convenience.   Upon arrival at the boat, children are greeted by the Captain and named honorary First Mates.  Each child is given a printed Captains Guide.  The guide has facts and figures about the lake, and a checklist of the places they see.  The first order of business is learning about boat safety.  The Captain will also share simple boat operations, how to tie up a boat and coiling the lines. Kokanee Salmon Learn about the Kokanee salmon and see the Taylor Creek area where they migrate annually. Swimming! Yes, we’ll have time to swim in beautiful Lake Tahoe with pool toys & noodles.

​​*** We are now closed for the winter. We’ll be back next May. Check the schedule for next summer availability. *** Join us on a restored 1958 Century Coronado named Radiance, a classic American wooden boat. This is like riding in a classic car on the water. With its big powerful engine, this will take you back to the grand days on the water on the 50's. It's a truly unique experience. ​ Private charters with a maximum of 6 people. Perfect for a couples night-out, special occasion birthday, anniversary cruise or an intimate wedding. Radiance cruises are best appreciated during the early morning and evening alpenglow hours. Daytime lake conditions are less predictable, yet cruises are available and always a good time. Our staff at Alpenglow Boat Company are delighted to create special event cruises with clients, such as full moon stargazing and sunrise tours. Just ask!

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.

Join us on an untouched blue bird powder snow day among snow globe frosted trees. Some guests may get snowed on while they earn their apres mountain lodging sauna, hot tub and/or fireside feast. Our tour is unique because the guide will hike with guests off trail. Our guides know the area so well that there is no fear in getting lost.

The ultimate fun party day on the Lake. Kick back and relax while your Captain does the driving. Did you know there are super fun beach bars right on the Lake where you can boat and chill? On this charter – the day is yours to see as much as time permits, or anchor, relax and enjoy the lake. A must-visit is Camp Richardson, home of the original Rum Runner. We’ll cruise from there through Emerald Bay, past the beautiful Vikingsholm Estate. The next stop is Rubicon Bay, perfect for a dip in the lake. After the refreshing dip, it’s full speed ahead across the lake, 11 miles to one of our favorite bars, the Tiki Hut at Round Hill Pines Beach. With the golden sand of the beach hut, you’ll think you’re on a Caribbean island. We’ll stop here for their famous Pain Killer drink. Trust us, one is enough! We’ll round out the afternoon with a slow rollback to the South Shore. Bring your own drinks and food on board. Note, that there is no restroom on board, but there are stops along the way.

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.

Lake Tahoe Is one of the most pristine Alpine Lakes in the world. Come and enjoy it on Battle Born's double-decker pontoon fleet. With multiple boats, we have the capacity to facilitate parties of up to 25! 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.