Experience the best of Lake Tahoe
Lake Tahoe is a deep alpine lake on the California-Nevada border, ringed by Sierra Nevada peaks, with beaches, ski resorts and pine forest.
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Lake Tahoe lies high in the Sierra Nevada, straddling the California-Nevada line at about 1,900 metres. It is about thirty-five kilometres long and more than 500 metres deep, among the deepest lakes in North America, and its water is exceptionally clear and blue. Emerald Bay, on the south-west shore, has a tiny island and Vikingsholm, a Scandinavian-style mansion. Sand Harbor, on the Nevada side, has boulders and sandy beaches.
South Lake Tahoe borders the casinos of Stateline, Tahoe City and Incline Village are lakeside towns, and Truckee is an old railway town to the north. The valley near Tahoe City held the 1960 Winter Olympics, and the ski resorts around the lake draw skiers each winter. Donner Lake lies near Truckee, and the long Tahoe Rim Trail circles the basin. Reno lies to the north-east.
Lake trout and other Sierra fish appear on local menus, along with farm-to-table dishes and craft beer, and skiers warm up with hot chocolate. In October the aspens turn gold on the slopes.
- Free cancellation on 82% of experiences
- 4.8 across the top 19
Day trips from Lake Tahoe
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Walking and bike tours in Lake Tahoe
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Signature experiences in Lake Tahoe
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Questions about Lake Tahoe
- What are the top attractions in Lake Tahoe?
- Ranked by the experiences that visit them, the top attractions in Lake Tahoe are Emerald Bay State Park, Sand Harbor, Lake Tahoe, Vikingsholm Castle.
- What is the most popular experience in Lake Tahoe?
- By number of traveller reviews it is "2 Hour Sailing Cruise on Lake Tahoe", rated 4.9 out of 5 from 1,044 reviews.
- How long do tours and tickets in Lake Tahoe take?
- The typical experience in Lake Tahoe lasts about 2.5 hours; the middle half run between 2 hours and 3.5 hours.
- Can I cancel a booking in Lake Tahoe?
- The operator lists free cancellation on 82% of the 169 experiences we hold for Lake Tahoe. The cut-off differs by experience and is shown on each product page before you choose a date.
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