Driving Lake Tahoe: A Self-Guided Tour From Incline Village to South Lake Tahoe

4.0
(22 reviews)

1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

Discover Lake Tahoe’s rugged eastern shore, visit magnificent overlooks and beaches, and learn about the area’s connection to the Pony Express and lumber industry.

This 27-mile tour begins outside Sierra Sotheby’s International and continues along the eastern shore of Lake Tahoe from Incline Village to South Lake Tahoe. As you drive, you’ll hear stories about the area’s past. You’ll also learn about:

• Incline Villages’ Millionaire’s Row
• The Ponderosa Theme Park
• The history behind Thunderbird Lodge
• Lake Tahoe’s second growth forest
• Cave Rock and its connection to early Native American History
• Early Mail Delivery and the Pony Express

This driving tour can be completed in about 90 minutes without any stops. Along the way, you’ll have the option of visiting a few of Lake Tahoe’s out-of-the-way beaches and two Nevada State Parks, hiking to the base of Cave Rock, or enjoying a beverage or meal lakeside. Parking fees are not included in the price of this tour.

What's Included

VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
Lifetime access to this tour in English
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Food and drink
Smartphone and headphones
Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
Transportation

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.

End point

The tour ends at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Lake Tahoe.

Itinerary

Duration: 1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes (approximately)
  • (Pass by)

    The tour starts at Incline Village.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    The tour passes by the Tahoe East Shore Trail.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    The tour passes by the Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park.

    Admission ticket free
  • Sand Harbor (Pass by)

    The tour passes by Sand Harbor.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    The tour passes by Skunk Harbor.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    The tour passes by Spooner Lake.

    Admission ticket free
  • Logan Shoals Vista Trail (Pass by)

    The tour passes by Logan Shoals Vista Trail.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    The tour passes by Cave Rock.

    Admission ticket free
  • Zephyr Cove (Pass by)

    The tour passes by Zephyr Cove.

    Admission ticket free
  • South Lake Tahoe (Pass by)

    The tour ends at South Lake Tahoe.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
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