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Hot Air Ballooning - Lake Tahoe over Lake Tahoe or the Carson Valley. Flights over Lake Tahoe actually depart from and land on a specially modified boat. The 'Tahoe Flyer' is the only boat of its kind and functions like a mini-aircraft carrier. Enjoy a breakfast on the lower deck as you are transported to an upwind launch site on the lake. Flights are approximately 1-hour and end with a champagne toast. Tahoe Flyer departs from the Tahoe Keys Marina at the intersection of Highways 50 & 89 in South Lake Tahoe.
Lake Tahoe Balloons
Tahoe Keys Marina
Tahoe Keys Boulevard
South Lake Tahoe, California 96150
(800) 872-9294
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Parasailing - Lake Tahoe over Lake Tahoe from one of several locations around the lake. View the Mediterranean blue waters of Lake Tahoe like few others have ever seen them. Take off and land safely from the deck of a parasail boat.
Zephyr Cove Resort - East Shore
760 U.S. Highway 50
Zephyr Cove, NV 89448
(775) 589-4906
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Ski Run Boat Company - South Shore
Ski Run Marina
900 Ski Run Boulevard
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
(530) 544-0200
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Action Watersports - South Shore
3411 Lake Tahoe Boulevard
South Lake Tahoe, California 96158
(530) 544-5387
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North Shore Parasail - North Shore
8290 North Lake Boulevard
Kings Beach, California 96148
(530) 546-7698
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Sailing Charters - Lake Tahoe across Lake Tahoe on one of several charters available around the lake. Catch the brisk Sierra Nevada winds and glide across Lake Tahoe. Head to destinations like the historic Thunderbird Lodge, Emerald Bay, or cruise the open waters. Some charters provide drinks and appetizers. Be sure to bring a jacket and your sense of adventure.
Woodwind II - East Shore
Zephyr Cove Resort
760 U.S. Highway 50
Zephyr Cove, NV 89448
(775) 589-4906
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Sierra Cloud - North Shore
Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort Spa & Casino
111 Country Club Drive
Incline Village, Nevada 89450
(775) 832 1234
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Tahoe Sailing Charters - North Shore
Tahoe City Marina
700 N. Lake Boulevard
Tahoe City, California 96146
(530) 583-6200
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Paddlewheel Cruises - Lake Tahoe across Lake Tahoe aboard the Tahoe Gal, M.S.Dixie II or Tahoe Queen. Enjoy panoramic views from anywhere inside, the outdoor upper deck, or follow the bottom of Emerald Bay through a glass-bottom viewing table. Tours depart several times daily - weather permitting.
Tahoe Gal - West Shore
Port Lighthouse Marina
952 N. Lake Boulevard
Tahoe City CA, 96145
(800) 218-2464
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M.S. Dixie II - East Shore
Zephyr Cove Resort & Marina
760 Highway 50
Zephyr Cove, NV 89448
(800) 238-2463
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Tahoe Queen - South Shore
Ski Run Marina
900 Ski Run Boulevard
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
(800) 238-2463
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Dinner Cruises - Lake Tahoe along the shores of Lake Tahoe aboard luxury yachts and paddlewheel boats. Sip champagne, sample hors d'oeuvres and dine on entrees like Alaskan salmon medallions, roast turkey breast, Angus beef top sirloin, macadamia-crusted mahi-mahi and more. Cruises depart at dusk each night from several marinas surrounding Lake Tahoe.
Tahoe Gal - West Shore
Port Lighthouse Marina
952 N. Lake Boulevard
Tahoe City CA, 96145
(800) 218-2464
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M.S. Dixie II - East Shore
Zephyr Cove Resort & Marina
760 Highway 50
Zephyr Cove, NV 89448
(800) 238-2463
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Tahoe Queen - South Shore
Ski Run Marina
900 Ski Run Boulevard
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
(800) 238-2463
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Blue Wave - East Shore
Round Hill Pines Marina
325 Highway 50
Zephyr Cove, NV 89448
(866) 413-0985
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Safari Rose - West Shore
Tahoe Keys Marina
Tahoe Keys Boulevard
South Lake Tahoe, California 96150
(888) 867-6394
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Lake Tahoe Yacht Charters
(530) 541-0248
(530) 318-2522
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Yacht Charters - Lake Tahoe Cruise the waters of Lake Tahoe aboard a luxury yacht. Moor up to one of several shoreline restaurants offering valet boat docking. Join some of your closest friends and family for a memorable high-class experience. Captain and crew are ready to take you wherever you want to go on the lake.
Lake Tahoe Yacht Charters
(530) 541-0248
(530) 318-2522
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The Party Boat - West Shore
Tahoe Keys Marina
Tahoe Keys Boulevard
South Lake Tahoe, California 96150
(888) 542-2111
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Vintage Boat Tours - Lake Tahoe Hop aboard a vintage GarWood or Chris Craft boat and cruise across the lake in style to one of many interesting destinations. These pristine wooden vessels were made during the 30s, 40s and 50s and have been maintained in immaculate condition. Destinations include the Kaiser Estate (set of Godfather II), Thunderbird Lodge, Emerald Bay and Sugar Pine Point. Times range from 1 to 3 hours depending on the tour selected.
Vintage Tahoe Tours
Departs from Gar Woods Restaurant
5000 North Lake Boulevard
Carnelian Bay, CA 96140
(877) 343-1921
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Tahoe Thunder High-Speed Boat - Lake Tahoe Wisk across Lake Tahoe from South Shore to Emerald Bay in a thrilling high-speed boat. Witness the crystal-clear waters of Emerald Bay and the historic Vikingsholm.
Action Watersports - South Shore
3411 Lake Tahoe Boulevard
South Lake Tahoe, California 96158
(530) 544-5387
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Truckee River Bike Path - Lake Tahoe follows the astoundingly picturesque Truckee River along River Road (Highway 89). This paved bike trail starts in Tahoe City and follows the river all the way down to Reno, Nevada and beyond. The Tahoe portion of the trail is very popular and can be crowded with visitors who walk, bike, rollerblade, jog and fish. Parking is available at several lots and pullouts along the way.
Truckee River Bike Path
W. River Road (Highway 89)
Tahoe City, California 96145
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Mountain Biking - Lake Tahoe There are several choices for mountain biking in the Tahoe region. Choose from the renowned Flume Trail to the downhill-only tracks at one of the local ski resorts. The Tahoe Rim Trail follows the peaks encompassing Lake Tahoe. Some portions of the TRT are open to mountain bikers. The Flume Trail parallels the TRT on the east side of the lake and is known for its superb views. Shuttle service is available for the 13.5-mile, one-way rides from Spooner Lake. Northstar-at-Tahoe and Kirkwood ski resorts offer mountain biking as a summer option. Ride the ski lifts with your bike in-tow and cruise back down.
Tahoe Rim Trail
760 Highway 50
Zephyr Cove, NV 89448
(800) 238-2463
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Flume Trail
760 Highway 50
Zephyr Cove, NV 89448
(800) 238-2463
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Northstar-at-Tahoe
100 Northstar Drive
Truckee, California 96161
(800) 466-6784
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Kirkwood Mountain Resort
1501 Kirkwood Meadows Drive
Kirkwood, California 95646
(209) 258-6000
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Mountain Biking - Mammoth Lakes Panorama Loop consists of 3 loops that span from the Mammoth Lakes Welcome Center through Inyo National Forest, all the way north to Mono Lake. The Mammoth Mountain Resort converts from a ski hill in winter to a mountain bike park in summer. Ride the ski lift to the top of the mountain for an all downhill ride back down. Stop in to the Mammoth Lakes Welcome Center off Highway 203 for more information on area mountain biking trails.
Panorama Loop
Mammoth Lakes Welcome Center
2520 Main Street
Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546
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Mammoth Mountain Resort
1 Minaret Road
Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546
(800) 626-6684
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Hot Air Ballooning - Mammoth Lakes along the Sierra Nevada range in a seven person wicker basket. Help your crew in getting your balloon to rise with the sun. Float above lakes and streams throughout the Mammoth and Crowley Lake Basin. Share a "balloonist toast" to commemorate your epic adventure. Jeeps carry passengers back from the landing zone.
NOTE: Check out our Mammoth Lakes page for more to see and do in Mammoth.
Mammoth Balloon Adventures
2593 W. Line Street
Bishop, CA 93514
(760) 937-8787
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Boating is available at several lakes throughout the High Sierras. Whether it be a canoeing adventure on a small Alpine lake, fishing expedition on a well stocked lake or pleasure cruising on a large recreational lake like Tahoe, bring your own boat or rent one from a marina. MORE DETAILS
Horseback Riding can be found throughout the High Sierras from Yosemite to Sequoia and Lake Tahoe to Bishop. Find stables and pack stations for everything from half-hour beginner treks to multi-day pack trips into the vast wilderness. MORE DETAILS
Golf Courses can be found throughout the High Sierras from the shores of Lake Tahoe to the high country in Yosemite and the meadows of Mammoth. Set a record for your longest drive in the thin mountain air of one of these beautiful courses. MORE DETAILS
Snowmobiling is available throughout the Tahoe and Mammoth regions. Several companies offer rentals, lessons and guided excursions. Choose from leisurely rides in open meadows to navigating dense forests to hard-to-reach scenic points. Many operators even offer nighttime rides during full moons. MORE DETAILS
Snow Skiing & Boarding is superb in the Sierra Nevadas. From Tahoe to Mammoth, world-class skiing can be found at more than a dozen ski resorts. Whether you're looking to make the drop on double-diamond Cornice or cruise the bunny slopes with views of Lake Tahoe, Sierra Nevada resorts are sure to please. MORE DETAILS
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