Full-Day Lake Tahoe Circle Tour including Olympic Valley

4.7 (174 reviews) 7 h 30 min Free cancellation

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Lake Tahoe and Squaw Valley Tour — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Circle Lake Tahoe Tour — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration: 7 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 26 people
People per booking: 1–10
Guide: English
Operated by: Discover Lake Tahoe Tours

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–15 years) · Adults (16–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Transport by air-conditioned shuttle bus
Included: Driver/guide
Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off (select hotels only)

Not included

Not included: Food and drinks
Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Palisades Tahoe

30 min

Site of 1960 Olympics, beautiful valley
Lake Tahoe

2 hours

This tour goes all the way around the jewel of the Sierra.
South Lake Tahoe

30 min

This tour goes all the way around the jewel of the Sierra.
North Lake Tahoe Visitor Center

1 h 30 min Admission not included

Guest will have 1 1/2 hour in Tahoe City - Boatworks Mall to have lunch at near by restaurants.
Logan Shoals Vista Trail

15 min

Final stop on this tour. Great views across the Lake from the East shore of Lake Tahoe
Cave Rock

Passing by

Driver through historic Cave Rock Tunnel
Emerald Bay State Park

30 min

This is the highlight of this tour. We will stop at the inspiration point for photos
Tahoe City

1 h 30 min

This is a 90 minute lunch stop in the center of town, recommended restaurant for lunch is Rosie's Café. You'll have a chance to walk around to check out local merchandise or walk the scenic trail along the shore of Lake Tahoe

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Marriott's Timber Lodge
Hilton Vacation Club Lake Tahoe Resort South
Golden Nugget Lake Tahoe

Marriott Resorts Red Curb pullout on Hwy 50 by Heavenly Gondola 8:00am

Golden Nugget Lake Tahoe - main lobby area 8:05am

The Hilton Vacation Club - bus stop on Ski Run Blvd. 8:10am

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
A maximum of 10 people per booking
It is recommended to bring comfortable walking shoes, sunscreen and a reusable water bottle