Ultimate Lake Tahoe self-guided driving tour

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Place: South Lake Tahoe

Duration: from 2 hours to 3 hours

Language: English

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Do this because

Witness the most stunning lake in America, with sparkling, clear waters and majestic mountains all around
Dive into the lake’s Gilded Age history as you admire the beautiful mansions which line its coast
Dredge up the secrets buried deep in the lake, including old shipwrecks which have become a sort of artificial reef
Learn about the lake’s earliest explorers and find all the best hiking trails so you can relive their historic expeditions yourself

What to expect

This tour of Lake Tahoe begins in Stateline on the southern shore. From there, you'll make an easy clockwise loop around the lake. You’ll learn about the heated debate between California and Nevada over who technically owns the lake and visit the wild summer home of a man who insisted people called his cabin the Vatican.

If you’re in the mood for a waterfall, stop by the Eagle Falls trailhead to see the only waterfall which flows into the lake. Then, hear the spooky tale of how Lake Tahoe’s only island, Fannette, is supposedly haunted!

As you continue, fill you in on the Washoe tribe, who lived here long before any European explorers put it on a map.

Hankering for a white sand beach? That’s up next at Meeks Bay, a perfect spot to catch some sun. When you’ve had enough of that, get the scoop on a presidential visit to the lake and famous residents who occupy the houses along the shore, and turn back the clock to learn about the lake’s origins.

Pass by the Cal Neva casino next, which straddles the border between California and Nevada and was once owned by Frank Sinatra! As you pass by a few more stunning estates, identify some of the area’s wildlife and point you to the Secret Cove, a perfect spot for those looking for some secluded serenity.

Finally, you'll visit a 300-foot-high vista point for that perfect photo op and end up by Cave Rock, a remnant of the lake’s most ancient history.

Important to know

Know in advance:

This is a self-guided tour, no guide will accompany you. This tour provides a live GPS map on your smartphone, audio narration, written text explanations, and suggested stops
After booking the tour, search your email for the phrase "Set up your self-guided tour now." Follow the instructions to finish setting up the tour while you have Wi-Fi/data. Do not wait until you are onsite
Please arrange for a vehicle before you take the tour. You only need to book one tour per vehicle, not per person
This tour is valid for an entire year - from the moment of booking. You can use it multiple times over multiple trips