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Tours Around Lake
Tahoe
Tours are
a great way to explore the Lake Tahoe Basin and nearby areas.
Guided tours leave all the planning and driving to someone
else so you can just go along for the ride and enjoy yourself.
Self-guided tours let you do the plan so that you can see
as few or as many sights as you choose on your schedule. Either
way, you'll be able to see a lot more in a lot less time!
GUIDED TOURS
Desperado Tour Company
This charter tour company is dedicated to the idea that if
they are having fun, you are having fun! Narrated tours include
favorites like Round the Lake and Virginia City. Leisurely
tours include Casino Night, Fun & Fine Dining, Winery
Tours, Party Boat Cruises and Grover Hot Springs. More active
tours include the Western Adventure, horseback riding, golfing
at Genoa Lakes, rafting on the South Fork of the American
River, floating down the Carson River, fly fishing and more!
Desperado also hosts weddings, group outings, special events,
dine outs and alternative tours. If there is an activity you
would like to do, just ask. This company is creative and energetic
and they love to show visitors a great time. They can organize
tours for a few people or a crowd, complete with transportation,
sightseeing and activities. Call for information about tours,
rates and reservations.
Desperado Tour Company
Stateline
775-586-9005
Nifty Fifty Trolley
See Tahoe by Trolley! These charming trolleys roll by every
60 minutes. Children and adults will delight in the fun and
informative narrated trips designed to let you discover and
explore South Lake Tahoe. You can get on and off this continuous
loop service as often as you like with a $3.00 all day pass.
You can transfer to the North Shore Trolley at Emerald Bay
for just $3.00 more. The trolleys only operate from mid-June
through Labor Day between 10:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. daily.
530-541-7548
GOLD COUNTRY WINE TOURS
South Lake Tahoe, CA
(530) 544-5774 (888) 560-2564 LAKE TAHOE ADVENTURES-RIDE
THE RUBICON
South Lake Tahoe, CA
(530) 541-5875 (530) 577-2940 TAHOE MOUNTAIN GUIDE
South Lake Tahoe, CA
(530) 577-6686
TAHOE TOURS
South Lake Tahoe, CA
(530) 544-8687 (800) 458-9743
SELF-GUIDED TOURS
If you prefer self-guided tours, we suggest seven popular
tours that are only thirty to sixty minutes driving time from
South Lake Tahoe. You can sightsee for a few hours or the
entire day in any of these areas.
Alpine County
Alpine County is known as "The California Alps." This small
county is just south of Lake Tahoe and has miles of hiking
trails and hidden lakes that are well worth finding. Call
the Alpine County Chamber of Commerce and Forest Service at
530-694-2475 for information, brochures and maps.
Carson City
Carson City, Nevada is one of the most historic state capitals
in the country. See the Nevada State Museum, which was once
a U.S. Government mint. Visit the Nevada State Railroad Museum.
And take a Victorian Home Tour on foot or by auto. Call the
Carson City Convention and Visitors Bureau at 775-687-7410
for information, brochures and maps.
Carson Valley
Carson Valley, Nevada lies east of the Stateline casino area.
After a scenic half-hour drive over Kingsbury Grade (SR 207),
you'll see a valley rich in agriculture and cattle ranches.
Visit the city of Genoa, the state's first pioneer settlement
that boasts the state's oldest saloon. Take time to ease your
sightseeing body in the refreshing mineral spas at Walley's
Hot Springs. Call the Carson Valley Chamber of Commerce and
Visitors Bureau at 775-782-8144 for information, brochures
and maps
El Dorado County
U.S. HWY 50 west is your gateway to the historic California
gold country. Along the way you can visit "Hangtown," now
known as Placerville. See the famous 1848 gold discovery site
in Coloma. Call the El Dorado County Chamber of Commerce and
Visitors Center at 530-621-5885 for information, brochures
and maps.
El Dorado Wineries
There are 17 wineries dotting the countryside in El Dorado
County. Many of these wineries are family-operated. Hours
for wine tasting vary with the season. Call the El Dorado
Winery Association at 800-306-3956 for information, a brochure
and a map .
Lake Tahoe Shoreline Drive
This may be the most beautiful shoreline drive in the United
States. You'll see many natural and man-made wonders during
your 72-mile drive around the largest Alpine Lake in North
America. Alpine beaches, beautiful bays, a waterfall, hidden
lakes, state parks and national forest lands, historic sites,
museums, casinos and so much more! Call any of the Chambers
of Commerce listed on the Resources page of this Sightseeing
menu for information, brochures and maps .
Virginia City
Virginia City, Nevada was once the largest city between St.
Louis and San Francisco. Today, this reborn mining boomtown
is alive with ships, historic buildings, museums, mine tours
and mansions. Call the Virginia City Chamber of Commerce at
775-847-0311 for information, brochures and maps.
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