Full-Day Lake Tahoe Circle Tour including Olympic Valley
Overview
Available languages
7 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Admire Lake Tahoe from every angle on this scenic tour that takes you all the way around the lake with a local insider guide. As you travel a total of about 80 miles (130 km), you’ll stop at Emerald Bay, Truckee River Dam and Logan Shoals — three of the lake’s best viewpoints — and visit Tahoe City ( 90 minute lunch stop ), a bustling small town on the north shore. Plus, explore the mountain village at Squaw Valley ski resort. During the trip, listen to your guide’s stories and interesting facts about the lake’s history and highlights.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
A maximum of 10 people per booking
It is recommended to bring comfortable walking shoes, sunscreen and a reusable water bottle
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Palisades Tahoe
Site of 1960 Olympics, beautiful valley
Lake Tahoe
This tour goes all the way around the jewel of the Sierra.
What‘s Included
Transport by air-conditioned shuttle bus
Driver/guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off (select hotels only)
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Pickup points
Marriott's Timber Lodge
4100 Lake Tahoe Boulevard, South Lake Tahoe United States
Hilton Vacation Club Lake Tahoe Resort South
901 Ski Run Boulevard, South Lake Tahoe United States
Golden Nugget Lake Tahoe
50 Hwy 50 Stateline United States
Options
Lake Tahoe Circle Tour Including Squaw Valley
Pickup included
Reviews
153 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
We saw so much! We...
Marcia R,May 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We saw so much! We traveled around the lake going through so many small towns each with its own personality. Our tour guide was amazing entertaining us with information and funny stories the entire six hours. The tour was a wonderful experience.
Take this tour!
L1859DKandya,Apr 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Rhe ride was wonderful, the places we stopped were perfect and the driver was very nice and knowledgeable.
Wonderful Lake Tahoe tour
Betty H,Oct 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This is wonderful trip around the lake driven and narrated by Nevada who is fantastic. He is very knowledgeable. We took this same tour a couple years ago when we were out here and so much enjoyed it that we decided to do it again. And the best part was that Nevada was our driver and narrator back then.
Great trip. The driver...
Carrol B,Oct 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great trip. The driver was very knowledgeable and friendly. Would recommend this trip to anyone. Thanks
Lake Tahoe tour
Pamela B,Oct 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent guide! We learned so much. Even though it was raining we saw so much! So beautiful . The van was nice and comfortable and the whole day was fantastic.
Exciting South Lake Tahoe trip
Katherine R,Sep 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our tour guide Nevada Smith was very knowledgeable, friendly and sensitive to our needs! He’s funny and keep the ball rolling!
Viator does not support clients .
Earl R,Sep 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00We unfortunately we’re not able to take the tour because American Airlines canceled our connecting flight going to Lake Tahoe on Monday. I called on Monday to cancel the tour since we would not be making it to Lake Tahoe. We were in flight all day and unable to be reached. But did let Viator that scheduled the trip know that we would not be able to make it due to flight cancellation. The tour decided not to refund our fee. We were very unhappy with that decision since it was not our doing, it was American Airlines. They said American Airlines shared refund, which you know that would not happen. Via tour should have refunded to keep their customers happy and in good standing. Hard to give a full review of the tour experience since we did not go, but because there was a hitch with our plans due to flight cancellation, the tour operator was not understanding. Very unhappy!!!!!!
A fun all day tour of the lake.
Paulette T,Sep 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We saw a lot and learned so much about the area. It was much better than driving ourselves around the lake.
Well worth the time and money for the day
lmcirvinrn,Aug 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Prompt pick up at selected site. Great informative narrative throughout day. Plenty of bathroom breaks, good lunch site recommendation in Tahoe City (Rosie's). Booked this trip after reading reviews and recommendation by another reviewer that this trip should be for day 1. Very glad we did. First trip to Lake Tahoe.
Around the Lake
susandN2794QU,Aug 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Guide was very informative. Great to see the Lake from all vantage points. Would definitely recommend. Only minor complaint was that we had to meet at the Golden Nugget Casino & parking cost $25
From US$70.00
Want a private experience? Upgrade to a private tour
Related Experiences
Operated by Discover Lake Tahoe Tours