Around the Lake Private Photography Tour
Price: From 94.99 US$, per person
Duration: 4 hours
If you love pristine, breathtakingly beautiful mountain and lake scenery then this photography tour is for you! Visit and photograph the spectacular Kiva Beach, Emerald Bay, Rubicon Point, Mt. Rose overlook, Sand Harbor, and Logan Shoals.

This seventy-two mile drive skirts the edges of Lake Tahoe, providing breathtaking views. The pristine alpine lake is surrounded by the snowcapped mountains of Sierra Nevada. This incredible experience has a myriad of photo opportunities.

Your tour begins at the beautiful Tahoe beach shadowed by the Tahoe Peaks of "Mt. Tallac". This area is also a wildlife sanctuary and you will see and be able to photograph many species of local birds, other mammals and possibly even bears.

From here the highway winds north along the shore with spectacular views of the South Shore beaches. Shortly thereafter you will reach Cascade Lake on the left and Emerald Bay on the right. Then you will be taken to secret Emerald Bay spots where the photographic opportunities are limitless.

You will then be taken on a side trip up to Mt. Rose Highway, which leads to an incredible lookout over the entire Tahoe Basin. Winding down into Incline Village, you will continue south to the east shore. One of Tahoe's most beautiful beaches, Sand Harbor, is located here. There are spectacular photo opportunities in and around the East shore where you will see the incredible array of colors in the water that Lake Tahoe is famous for.

The last stop will be at Logan Shoals, here you will have a breathtaking overlook of the East shore and Cave Rock, which is a holy spot for the native Washoe Indians.

Casino Helicopter Tour
Price: From 48.99 US$, per person
Duration: 10 minutes

Lake Tahoe is famous for its casinos, so why not get the best aerial views from your state-of-the-art helicopter? Fly over the beautiful Heavenly Ski Resort and the Heavenly gondola, the magnificent Edgewood Golf Course and more on this short but exhilarating flight.

Lake Tahoe is famous for its casinos, so why not get the best aerial views from your state-of-the-art helicopter? Fly over the beautiful Heavenly Ski Resort and the Heavenly gondola, the magnificent Edgewood Golf Course and more on this short but exhilarating flight.

The Casino Tour takes you from the airport to the Edgewood Golf Course, home of the Celebrity Invitational Golf Tournament and one of the finest golf courses in the area. You'll see the casinos at Stateline, Heavenly Ski Resort, and the Heavenly Gondola.

Your helicopter will be a 2004 Robinson R44 Raven II, one of the safest and quietest helicopters in the industry. It comes equipped with leather seats and Active Noise Reduction headsets so you can enjoy your flight in comfort without any unnecessary noise.

The helicopter holds 3 passengers and the pilot, so EVERY seat is a window seat!

Emerald Bay Helicopter Tour
Price: From 48.99 US$, per person
Duration: 10 minutes

Never been up in a helicopter before? Well, this is the perfect introduction! Your 10 minute flight takes you up and over the beautiful Emerald Bay, high over Vikingsholm Castle and by Fallen Leaf Lake before descending back to earth. A truly memorable experience!

Never been up in a helicopter before? Well, this is the perfect introduction! Your 10 minute flight takes you up and over the beautiful Emerald Bay, high over Vikingsholm Castle and by Fallen Leaf Lake before descending back to earth. A truly memorable experience!

Did you know that Emerald Bay is the second most photographed location in North America?

On this tour, enjoy the wonder of Emerald Bay, Fallen Leaf Lake and the Vikingsholm from the best vantage point available!

Your helicopter will be a 2004 Robinson R44 Raven II, one of the safest and quietest helicopters in the industry. It comes equipped with leather seats and Active Noise Reduction headsets so you can enjoy your flight in comfort without any unnecessary noise.

The helicopter holds 3 passengers and the pilot, so EVERY seat is a window seat!

Hay Wagon Rides
Price: From 49.99 US$, per person
Duration: 1 hour
Take your family to the Pony Express Stables for a fun day out for all. Take a hay wagon ride for views of the beautiful surroundings of Carson Valley, then relax and enjoy a BBQ Dinner including roast marshmallows over the bonfire!
This tour is seasonal and operates from June to August only.

Enjoy the beautiful surroundings of Carson Valley while enjoying a hay wagon ride along a 100 year "Old Country Ranch" trail. Relax in the shade of Cottonwood trees with the sounds of a babbling brook. Take a stroll around a natural pond, feed the fish and enjoy the thrill of an old fashioned rope swing! Refresh yourself with some Limon Aid. Listen to the Old Time Stories of the Pony Express, Stagecoaches and Indians. Learn about the Native Wildlife and Marsh Lands and Dream of days gone by? All this at the Pony Express Stables!

You also have the option to stay longer and enjoy a BBQ Dinner that includes Chautauqua style stories and music, as well as a bonfire and marshmallows!

This tour is seasonal and operates from June to August only.

Horse Trail Rides
Price: From 49.99 US$, per person
Duration: 1 hour

Come and enjoy the hospitality and romance of the Wild West as you embark on a one hour trail ride on beautiful Belgian Draft horses in the foothills overlooking the Carson Valley. You can also choose to stay longer and enjoy a BBQ Dinner with stories and music.

Enjoy the beautiful surroundings of Carson Valley while horse back riding along a 100 year 'Old Country Ranch' trail. Relax in the shade of Cottonwood trees with the sounds of a babbling brook. Take a stroll around a natural pond, feed the fish and enjoy the thrill of an old fashioned rope swing! Refresh yourself with some Limon Aid. Listen to the Old Time Stories of the Pony Express, Stagecoaches and Indians. Learn about the Native Wildlife and Marsh Lands and Dream of days gone by& All this at the Pony Express Stables!

You also have the option to stay longer and enjoy a BBQ Dinner that includes Chautauqua style stories and music, as well as a bonfire and marshmallows!

Lake Tahoe Carriage Ride
Price: From 19.99 US$, per person
Duration: 30 minutes

For a more personal tour of Lake Tahoe, why not opt for a quaint horse-drawn carriage ride? Discover the city's history as you meander through peaceful neighborhoods, being led by 2,000 pound horses. This is an ideal trip that the whole family can enjoy!

This tour is seasonal and operates from 4 May to 28 October, 2008

For over 30 years, this Tahoe family has delighted visitors from around the world with history, fun and nostalgia.

Their Carriages are pulled by either beautiful 2,000 pound Blond Belgium horses or one of their rare American- Russian Baskhir Curlies, all of which have been featured in Pasadena's Tournament of Rose Parade over the past few years.

On a warm summer day, take a romantic ride in one of their antique European Carriages.

See Lake Tahoe and the wonders of nature as you have never seen it before with a Borges Historian as your guide. He will take you past Edgewood Golf Course and through a quiet, peaceful neighborhood. As you travel along Lake Tahoe, your carriage driver will share with you bits of Tahoe history.

A dinner option is available which includes a gourmet meal at Echo Restaurant upon your return to the Embassy Suites.

This tour is seasonal and operates from 4 May to 28 October, 2008

Lake Tahoe Helicopter Tour
Price: From 228.99 US$, per person
Duration: 45 minutes

View beautiful Lake Tahoe the way that it was meant to be seen...by helicopter! Soar high above stunning Emerald Bay for a birds-eye view of this pristine area. Discover the unspoilt beauty of Lake Tahoe on this breathtaking 45 minute flight.

View beautiful Lake Tahoe the way that it was meant to be seen...by helicopter! Soar high above stunning Emerald Bay for a birds-eye view of this pristine area. Discover the unspoilt beauty of Lake Tahoe on this breathtaking 45 minute flight.

Take the Lake Tahoe Tour and see all that Lake Tahoe has to offer.

Departing from the South Lake Tahoe airport, you will head north to the lake. Upon reaching the shoreline, you'll head west towards Camp Richardson and the fabulous Emerald Bay. After taking a lap around Emerald Bay, your flight will continue northward along the western shore of Lake Tahoe past Meeks Bay and Tahoe City.

You will then take a turn to the east and fly past Kings Beach, Incline Village, and the favorite Lake Tahoe hangout of the Rat Pack.. The Cal-Neva Resort. Continuing around and following the shoreline to the south, you be afforded vistas of Cave Rock, Zephyr Cove, and the casinos at Stateline. Your flight will finally bring you back to the airport at South Lake Tahoe.

Your helicopter will be a 2004 Robinson R44 Raven II, one of the safest and quietest helicopters in the industry. It comes equipped with leather seats and Active Noise Reduction headsets so you can enjoy your flight in comfort without any unnecessary noise.

The helicopter holds 3 passengers and the pilot, so EVERY seat is a window seat!

Lake Tahoe Sleigh Ride
Price: From 19.99 US$, per person
Duration: 35 minutes

Admire the spectacular sights of Lake Tahoe from your seat in a horse drawn sleigh. Get rugged up as you ride through the wilderness to witness spectacular views of the region. This ride is perfect for couples and for families alike.
This tour is seasonal and operates from November to March only.

Experience an old fashioned sleigh ride in one of several antique European Sleighs.

Your Sleigh Ride adventure will take you over the meadow, through the woods to grandmother's house and to a peaceful place overlooking one of Lake Tahoe's most spectacular views.

Be sure to bring your camera - a Borges storyteller will snap a photo of you and your companions on the sleigh with breathtaking Lake Tahoe in the background. During the exciting ride, your sleigh driver will point out local landmarks.

The five handmade sleighs vary in size from the cozy two-seater to a festive twenty passenger sleigh.

Each sleigh is equipped with warm blankets for snuggling.

Sing along to the beat of Jingle Bells as the horses dash through the snow, then travel on the Pony Express trail to pick up your FREE souvenir at historic Friday's station.

All rides are subject to change due to extreme weather conditions.

Lake Tahoe's Emerald Bay Cruise on M.S. Dixie II
Price: From 41 US$, per person
Duration: 2 hours

Take a 2-hour sightseeing cruise on the M.S. Dixie II around magnificent Lake Tahoe to savor the wonders of this picturesque area. Discover breathtaking views of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, Emerald Bay, charming Fannette Island and Vikingsholm Castle.

Take a 2-hour sightseeing cruise on the M.S. Dixie II around magnificent Lake Tahoe to savor the wonders of this picturesque area. Discover breathtaking views of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, Emerald Bay, charming Fannette Island and Vikingsholm Castle.

This two-hour narrated Emerald Bay Sightseeing Cruise offers non-stop photo opportunities that will delight everyone in your family or group. As you cruise to, through and back from Emerald Bay, you will learn how it was formed and some of its fascinating history. Hear tales of Fenette Island (nicknamed "little rock island") within the bay, as well as the Vikingsholm Castle, the stone mansion on its shores.

You will even get a look below Lake Tahoe's surface, with a special video presentation of "Sunken Treasures of Lake Tahoe". This is a state-of-the-art video presentation showing what lies deep beneath the brilliant blue of Lake Tahoe's surface. Travel 500 feet below the waters of Glenbrook Bay to tour the Steamer Tahoe, the majestic vessel that cruised Lake Tahoe for 50 years before being sunk by her owners.

See underwater canyons and rocky bluffs that until now have never been seen by human eyes. Cruise through recently discovered ancient forests of petrified trees; forests that forced scientists to rethink theories of the lake's size and evolution. Roam the bottom of Emerald Bay and explore newly discovered sea mounds that are unlike any previously known underwater formation at Lake Tahoe.

Optional buffet lunch is available on the morning cruise during summer, which consists of a deli meats, cheeses, salads, soups, bread, chilli, cookies, soda, tea and water. Full bar service is also available (additional cost) for onboard M.S. Dixie II during the round-trip excursion from historic Zephyr Cove to Emerald Bay.

M.S Dixie II Sunset Dinner Cruise
Price: From 71 US$, per person
Duration: 3.5 hours
A delightful combination of dining, dancing and sightseeing make for a magical evening on stunning Lake Tahoe. Enjoy delicious meals which are served with all the trimmings onboard the M.S Dixie II.

A delightful combination of dining, dancing and sightseeing make for an unforgettable evening on beautiful Lake Tahoe. Watch the sun go down over Lake Tahoe on the M.S Dixie II Sunset Dinner Cruise.

For a great evening of entertainment, this cruise onboard the M.S Dixie II features live music, dancing and a healthy sit-down dinner. The selections are prepared with sustainable foods like free-range chicken, Oregon grass-fed beef, line-caught trout, organic spring greens and fresh vegetables. For dessert, there's mouth-watering cakes and fresh berries, not to mention spectacular views of the lake and Emerald Bay.

Cocktails and wine are available for purchase and entertainment throughout the cruise is provided by the popular Steve Walker Band.

All meals are prepared to your order on board and served with all the trimmings. Dance to the sounds of Tahoe favorite 'Safari', take a stroll on a moonlit deck, and savor every moment of this 3.5-hour cruise. Smart casual attire is required for this cruise.