Driving Lake Tahoe: A Self-Guided Tour From Incline Village to South Lake Tahoe

4.1 (23 reviews) Lake Tahoe, USA
Duration1h - 1h 30m
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Discover Lake Tahoe’s rugged eastern shore, visit magnificent overlooks and beaches, and learn about the area’s connection to the Pony Express and lumber industry.

This 27-mile tour begins outside Sierra Sotheby’s International and continues along the eastern shore of Lake Tahoe from Incline Village to South Lake Tahoe. As you drive, you’ll hear stories about the area’s past. You’ll also learn about:

• Incline Villages’ Millionaire’s Row
• The Ponderosa Theme Park
• The history behind Thunderbird Lodge
• Lake Tahoe’s second growth forest
• Cave Rock and its connection to early Native American History
• Early Mail Delivery and the Pony Express

This driving tour can be completed in about 90 minutes without any stops. Along the way, you’ll have the option of visiting a few of Lake Tahoe’s out-of-the-way beaches and two Nevada State Parks, hiking to the base of Cave Rock, or enjoying a beverage or meal lakeside. Parking fees are not included in the price of this tour.

What's included

  • VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
  • Lifetime access to this tour in English
  • Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
  • Food and drink
  • Smartphone and headphones
  • Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
  • Transportation

What to expect

  1. Incline Village
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    The tour starts at Incline Village.
  2. Tahoe East Shore Trail
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    The tour passes by the Tahoe East Shore Trail.
  3. Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park
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    The tour passes by the Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park.
  4. Sand Harbor
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    The tour passes by Sand Harbor.
  5. Skunk Harbor
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    The tour passes by Skunk Harbor.
  6. Spooner Lake
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    The tour passes by Spooner Lake.
  7. Logan Shoals Vista Trail
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    The tour passes by Logan Shoals Vista Trail.
  8. Cave Rock
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    The tour passes by Cave Rock.
  9. Zephyr Cove
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    The tour passes by Zephyr Cove.
  10. South Lake Tahoe
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    The tour ends at South Lake Tahoe.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.

End point

The tour ends at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Lake Tahoe.

Additional information

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Public transportation options are available nearby

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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