What is the cancellation policy for this tour?

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

How long does this tour take?

This tour lasts approximately 6 hours.

"Lake Tahoe 101" : See The Whole Lake! 6 HR Shared Tour by Van.

Q: Where does this tour start?

This tour starts at: This is our NORTH LAKE TAHOE Meeting point. The meeting point is directly in front of the Around Tahoe Tours office. Also known as Talbot Fine Art Gallery. Look for our Blue vehicle. THIS IS A FREE PICKUP.

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Overview

See the “Seven Sacred Sights of Tahoe” in your 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

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“The Most Beautiful Drive in America” through the minds of two brothers, Chris and Darin Talbot locals from 1977. 5-star on Tripadvisor And Google

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What's Included

✓ Included

Private transportation
Small snacks and bottled water and soft drinks are available in the cooler for anybody that needs one
Very experienced guide who knows Lake Tahoe better than anybody around you
Parking Fees

✗ Not Included

Lunch and Any cocktails or beverages are not included. We always eat at the famous Tahoe House. We have bottled water, soft drinks, and small snacks available in the cooler for free.

Itinerary

Stop 1

Emerald Bay the second most photographed place in the United States. This is a beautiful stop. In the winter time it can be closed due to avalanches. But most of the year, Around Tahoe Tours puts you right in the perfect spots at Emerald Bay. Take photographs, hear the stories and see the Bay. No parking and Walking, just enjoying Emerald Bay. We will see Inspiration Point, Eagle Falls, Fannett Island, and the Vikingsholm.

Stop 2

Oscar award-winning film "The Godfather Part II" was filmed on the West Shore of Lake Tahoe. The mafia spent quite a bit of time in Lake Tahoe. The casinos in Reno and on the North Shore brought the mafia to the shores of Lake Tahoe. Anywhere there's money they would be there. Plus the lake is very deep. Ask Fredo

Stop 3

This is seasonal stop. Open from May 15th through October 15th. This is a beautiful little white sand beach. Great swimming spot on Lake Tahoe and a wonderful little resort with cabins and houses for rent as well as RV camping and tent camping. There's a general store here and good bathrooms.

Stop 4

We park at the Tahoe City visitor Center and walk over to Fanny Bridge. Below the Tahoe City Dam we can see some incredibly large and beautiful Rainbow and Brown Trout. This is where the Truckee River comes out of Lake Tahoe. The Dam is only 6 ft tall and isn't there to hold water in but to help it get out.

Stop 5

This is a wonderful stop at the famous Gar Wood's Restaurant and Bar. Have a wet woody and walk on the pier. Great photographs see how clear the water really is. In the summertime we could see that Woody's out on the lake. Gar Woods, Chris-Crafts, Rivas and Hackers. Beautiful old wood boats.

Stop 6

Around Tahoe Tours makes a stop at the most beautiful place in Lake Tahoe. Sand Harbor State Park Nevada. Home of massive big boulders surrounded by every color of blue. Seems tropical at certain times. Great place for swimming lots of history, and probably our best stop. Get out stretch your legs and take lots of photographs You won't want to leave.

Stop 7

Around Tahoe stops at Logan Shoals Vista Trail as this is the best place to see Cave Rock. Cave Rock is Lake Tahoe's most famous sacred site. Home to the spirits of the Paiute and Washoe Indians. Cave Rock is not a rock at all it's a volcanic stem left over from long ago.

Meeting & End Point

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Meeting Point

This is our NORTH LAKE TAHOE Meeting point. The meeting point is directly in front of the Around Tahoe Tours office. Also known as Talbot Fine Art Gallery. Look for our Blue vehicle. THIS IS A FREE PICKUP

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End Point

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Good to Know

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Travel time is included on the total tour duration and 45 minutes - 1 hour at The Tahoe House