Day Trips from Lake Tahoe to Nevada

Discover the unparalleled beauty of Lake Tahoe with Shaka Guide's audio tour. Immerse yourself in stunning views and rich history as you explore both the California and Nevada sides of the lake. Let the knowledgeable narrator be your guide, providing fascinating insights and highlighting the best spots. From Vikingsholm Castle to Emerald Bay, you'll uncover hidden gems and iconic landmarks. Enjoy the flexibility to explore at your own pace, with the freedom to pause or skip ahead. Experience the magic of Lake Tahoe with Shaka Guide, creating unforgettable memories along the way. *Download the Shaka Guide app to access your purchased tours.*

Lake Tahoe is famed for its natural scenery, and makes for a great road trip—but driving yourself around the lake usually means fighting crowds in a hunt for parking. Let someone else handle the details during this small-group sightseeing tour, which covers highlights such as Frank Sinatra’s Cal Neva and “Godfather” and “Bonanza” filming sites. Listen to stories from a pair of brothers and Tahoe locals while you ride.

Travel beyond Lake Tahoe and experience the rich history, scenic beauty, and authentic character of Nevada's mining country in a single day. Unlike tours that focus on just one destination, this experience combines historic Genoa, Carson City, the legendary Comstock Mining District, a ride aboard the Virginia & Truckee Railroad, and free time in Virginia City. With small-group transportation, a knowledgeable local guide, and a carefully curated itinerary, guests enjoy a deeper connection to the stories, landscapes, and communities that helped shape the American West.

Go back in time to the American Wild West on this private tour from South Lake Tahoe to Virginia City, Nevada. Follow part of the old Pony Express to reach the area of the Comstock Lode, founded in 1859 during the Gold Rush, and hear about the days when Mark Twain walked the dusty streets. In Virginia City, a National Historic Landmark District, you have free time to explore on your own before stopping in Carson City on the way back to South Lake Tahoe.

Travel the full circumference of Lake Tahoe in comfort—and maximize your limited travel time—on this full-day bus tour. Look forward to exploring the lake's highlight sights and vistas. Admire viewpoints at Emerald Bay and Truckee River Dam, see where the 1960 Winter Olympics were held at Palisades Tahoe Ski Resort, and stop at Tahoe City for lunch (own expense). As you go, your guide provides rich historical context for the beautiful landscapes.

Travel back to the old Wild West—and see a side of the region many other visitors miss—on this tour from South Lake Tahoe to Virginia City, Nevada. Start your day trip by minibus, driving part of the old Pony Express route. When you reach Virginia City, a National Historic Landmark District, take a round-trip ride aboard the historic Virginia & Truckee Railroad before enjoying free time in town.

Located on the beautiful shores of South Lake Tahoe, Boat Tahoe provides the ultimate boating experience on Lake Tahoe! With our private captained boat tours choose from a day of cruising the lake while visiting Emerald Bay, Vikingsholm, Fannette Island, D.L. Bliss State Park and more or enjoying a more action packed day of tubing, wakeboarding or water skiing. This 6 hours charter also allows time to see some of the more secluded locations along the east shore of Lake Tahoe. Please note that the east shore of Lake Tahoe is more prone to weather/wind and the option to visit the east shore will be weather dependent. Early morning charters are calmer weather and more likely to be able to visit the entire lake!