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Lake Tahoe: Half-Day Photographic Scenic Tour

Lake Tahoe: Half-Day Photographic Scenic Tour

Visit some of Lake Tahoe's most famous locations, showcasing the best of its South and West Shores. Your journey begins at a beautiful secluded beach. Shadowed by Mt. Tallac, you will learn how the famous Snowcross forecasts the forthcoming winter conditions. The area is especially famous as a wonderful wildlife sanctuary, home to numerous species of birds. Look out for bears, especially in October, as you listen to the peaceful birdsong. In late spring and summer, wildflowers carpet the meadows of Taylor Creek. In October you will see the Kokanee Salmon run - when around 80,000 salmon start their journey to spawn. Pause at some local stores for snacks and beverages before moving on to Emerald Bay. One of the most photographed locations in North America, beautiful waterfalls await as you explore the glacier. The carved masterpiece can be seen from various perspectives. The tour offers myriad photo opportunities throughout. As the tour guides show you how to take optimal photographs, they will also capture magical shots to process and later deliver to you.

Lake Tahoe and Squaw Valley: Full-Day Narrated Bus Tour

Lake Tahoe and Squaw Valley: Full-Day Narrated Bus Tour

Take an enjoyable Lake Tahoe excursion that circles the lake and makes a detour to Squaw Valley, the site of the 1960 Winter Olympics. On this narrated bus tour, you’ll marvel at the natural beauty of the region while you learn more about the area and leave the driving to your guides. Start with pickup from selected South Lake Tahoe hotels. You travel clock-wise around the lake and make your first stop at Emerald Bay. Emerald Bay is one of the area’s most photographed sites. Its vista point offers spectacular views of the bay and Fanette Island. You’ll then continue traveling along the lake’s western shore, and make your next stop at the Truckee River Dam, which presents another great opportunity for photos. You then make a detour to visit Squaw Valley, which is located 8 miles north of Lake Tahoe. This lovely and historic valley hosted the 1960 Winter Olympics. In Tahoe City, which marks the half-way point of our tour, you'll stop for lunch. You'll have a have plenty of eateries to choose from here, including sandwich shops, coffee shops, and lakeside restaurants. After lunch, your excursion continues along the lake’s northern and eastern shores, with a stop to enjoy the views and take photos at scenic Logan Shoals.

From Lake Tahoe: Yosemite National Park Day Trip with Lunch

From Lake Tahoe: Yosemite National Park Day Trip with Lunch

Enjoy traveling in a luxury 28-passenger mini bus to the High Sierra. You’ll leave South Lake Tahoe at 06:00 on the 3-hour drive to the main valley of Yosemite National Park. This breathtaking adventure provides an unforgettable opportunity to savor the vast array of stunning High Sierra features made famous by the likes of John Muir, Teddy Roosevelt, and Ansel Adams. The exclusive documentary tour includes a full-day of sightseeing in one of America’s favorite national parks, conducted by a Yosemite expert. The tour price includes transportation, the park admission fee, a delicious picnic lunch with an assortment of beverages, and a seasonal hike to the Bridalveil Fall or Yosemite Falls. Spend around 6 hours in the park, driving from one scenic location to the next. You can exit the bus to admire the scenery and take photos at each stop. When you reach the main valley at around noon, you’ll enjoy a delicious picnic lunch. On the way back the mini-bus will stop at O'Nelly Deli so you can have a bite to eat and something to drink. You’ll arrive in South Lake Tahoe at around 20:00.

Virginia City: Self-Guided Haunted Walking Tour with an App

Virginia City: Self-Guided Haunted Walking Tour with an App

Walk around historic downtown Virginia City and discover its haunted history and the stories behind the sites. Go at your own pace and schedule. What are the advantages of this tour? Our app offers immersive location-aware walking tours that can be navigated by your smart phone. Go at your own pace, on your own schedule, and on your own terms. It's like a real-life tour guide. best deal in town. Professional narration, production, and music to bring the haunted history to life Walk at your own pace and hear the stories of what you see. Stop anytime. The tour never expires. Listen remotely after taking the in-person tour. On the tour you'll explore Virginia city and see: Delta Saloon Silver Queen B Street Pipers Opera House The old court house Washoe Club Tahoe House Sugar Loaf Hotel Fourth Ward Mackay Mansion On our tour you will see the most haunted sites, including the suicide table, Mark Twain’s old stomping grounds, the site of the lady in blue, the silver queen, Virginia’s favorite ghostly lady of the night, and many more. The tour is all outside and powered by our walking tour app technology. You can pause the tour anytime and go You’ll discover the city's history, learn its hidden secrets, and with a little luck, you might just see a ghost.

Virginia City Day Tour From Lake Tahoe

Virginia City Day Tour From Lake Tahoe

Enjoy a full-day bus tour to Virginia City from South Lake Tahoe and discover a historic town along the Pony Express Trail. A tour guide will share the history of the city, once a boomtown of the mining industry. Discover how pioneers explored and settled the area after the discovery of silver and gold. Upon arrival, you will go to the F Street Train Depot to ride on the historic Virginia and Truckee Railroad, a 7-mile round trip through Wild West country to Gold Hill and back. After the train ride, proceed to the main C Street and Delta Saloon, established in 1859, where you can enjoy the Old West atmosphere before exploring the tiny but historic town, dominated by the piercing spire of the St. Mary in the Mountains church. Other highlights include the Mark Twain Museum, western wear stores, gold and silver stores, and a chance to go into a real mine.

Virginia City: Wahoe Museum Haunted Tour

Virginia City: Wahoe Museum Haunted Tour

Embark on a chilling journey through history as you step into the legendary Washoe Club, a historic saloon steeped in a haunting past... and present. Standing tall amidst Virginia City's vibrant C Street, this imposing brick structure holds the title of one of the West's most infamous haunted destinations. Amidst the myriad of purportedly haunted spots in Virginia City, none rival the Washoe Club's eerie reputation. As you venture through the three floors of this historic building, prepare to encounter the lingering spirits that call it home. Featured on spine-tingling television shows such as the Travel Channel's Ghost Adventures and A&E's Ghost Hunters, the Washoe Club's spectral inhabitants have captured the attention of paranormal enthusiasts worldwide. Delve into the mysteries of the Washoe Club as you explore its shadowy corners and hear tales of the unexplained. From its legitimately creepy crypt to the museum dedicated to unraveling its ghostly enigmas, every corner holds a story waiting to be unearthed. Join us on a 40-minute tour through the labyrinthine halls of the Washoe Club, where history and the supernatural collide in a spine-chilling fusion of past and present. Are you ready to brave the ghostly whispers that echo through its hallowed halls?

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Lake Tahoe: Half-Day Photographic Scenic Tour

Lake Tahoe: Half-Day Photographic Scenic Tour

Visit some of Lake Tahoe's most famous locations, showcasing the best of its South and West Shores. Your journey begins at a beautiful secluded beach. Shadowed by Mt. Tallac, you will learn how the famous Snowcross forecasts the forthcoming winter conditions. The area is especially famous as a wonderful wildlife sanctuary, home to numerous species of birds. Look out for bears, especially in October, as you listen to the peaceful birdsong. In late spring and summer, wildflowers carpet the meadows of Taylor Creek. In October you will see the Kokanee Salmon run - when around 80,000 salmon start their journey to spawn. Pause at some local stores for snacks and beverages before moving on to Emerald Bay. One of the most photographed locations in North America, beautiful waterfalls await as you explore the glacier. The carved masterpiece can be seen from various perspectives. The tour offers myriad photo opportunities throughout. As the tour guides show you how to take optimal photographs, they will also capture magical shots to process and later deliver to you.

Lake Tahoe and Squaw Valley: Full-Day Narrated Bus Tour

Lake Tahoe and Squaw Valley: Full-Day Narrated Bus Tour

Take an enjoyable Lake Tahoe excursion that circles the lake and makes a detour to Squaw Valley, the site of the 1960 Winter Olympics. On this narrated bus tour, you’ll marvel at the natural beauty of the region while you learn more about the area and leave the driving to your guides. Start with pickup from selected South Lake Tahoe hotels. You travel clock-wise around the lake and make your first stop at Emerald Bay. Emerald Bay is one of the area’s most photographed sites. Its vista point offers spectacular views of the bay and Fanette Island. You’ll then continue traveling along the lake’s western shore, and make your next stop at the Truckee River Dam, which presents another great opportunity for photos. You then make a detour to visit Squaw Valley, which is located 8 miles north of Lake Tahoe. This lovely and historic valley hosted the 1960 Winter Olympics. In Tahoe City, which marks the half-way point of our tour, you'll stop for lunch. You'll have a have plenty of eateries to choose from here, including sandwich shops, coffee shops, and lakeside restaurants. After lunch, your excursion continues along the lake’s northern and eastern shores, with a stop to enjoy the views and take photos at scenic Logan Shoals.

From Lake Tahoe: Yosemite National Park Day Trip with Lunch

From Lake Tahoe: Yosemite National Park Day Trip with Lunch

Enjoy traveling in a luxury 28-passenger mini bus to the High Sierra. You’ll leave South Lake Tahoe at 06:00 on the 3-hour drive to the main valley of Yosemite National Park. This breathtaking adventure provides an unforgettable opportunity to savor the vast array of stunning High Sierra features made famous by the likes of John Muir, Teddy Roosevelt, and Ansel Adams. The exclusive documentary tour includes a full-day of sightseeing in one of America’s favorite national parks, conducted by a Yosemite expert. The tour price includes transportation, the park admission fee, a delicious picnic lunch with an assortment of beverages, and a seasonal hike to the Bridalveil Fall or Yosemite Falls. Spend around 6 hours in the park, driving from one scenic location to the next. You can exit the bus to admire the scenery and take photos at each stop. When you reach the main valley at around noon, you’ll enjoy a delicious picnic lunch. On the way back the mini-bus will stop at O'Nelly Deli so you can have a bite to eat and something to drink. You’ll arrive in South Lake Tahoe at around 20:00.

Virginia City: Self-Guided Haunted Walking Tour with an App

Virginia City: Self-Guided Haunted Walking Tour with an App

Walk around historic downtown Virginia City and discover its haunted history and the stories behind the sites. Go at your own pace and schedule. What are the advantages of this tour? Our app offers immersive location-aware walking tours that can be navigated by your smart phone. Go at your own pace, on your own schedule, and on your own terms. It's like a real-life tour guide. best deal in town. Professional narration, production, and music to bring the haunted history to life Walk at your own pace and hear the stories of what you see. Stop anytime. The tour never expires. Listen remotely after taking the in-person tour. On the tour you'll explore Virginia city and see: Delta Saloon Silver Queen B Street Pipers Opera House The old court house Washoe Club Tahoe House Sugar Loaf Hotel Fourth Ward Mackay Mansion On our tour you will see the most haunted sites, including the suicide table, Mark Twain’s old stomping grounds, the site of the lady in blue, the silver queen, Virginia’s favorite ghostly lady of the night, and many more. The tour is all outside and powered by our walking tour app technology. You can pause the tour anytime and go You’ll discover the city's history, learn its hidden secrets, and with a little luck, you might just see a ghost.

Virginia City Day Tour From Lake Tahoe

Virginia City Day Tour From Lake Tahoe

Enjoy a full-day bus tour to Virginia City from South Lake Tahoe and discover a historic town along the Pony Express Trail. A tour guide will share the history of the city, once a boomtown of the mining industry. Discover how pioneers explored and settled the area after the discovery of silver and gold. Upon arrival, you will go to the F Street Train Depot to ride on the historic Virginia and Truckee Railroad, a 7-mile round trip through Wild West country to Gold Hill and back. After the train ride, proceed to the main C Street and Delta Saloon, established in 1859, where you can enjoy the Old West atmosphere before exploring the tiny but historic town, dominated by the piercing spire of the St. Mary in the Mountains church. Other highlights include the Mark Twain Museum, western wear stores, gold and silver stores, and a chance to go into a real mine.

Virginia City: Wahoe Museum Haunted Tour

Virginia City: Wahoe Museum Haunted Tour

Embark on a chilling journey through history as you step into the legendary Washoe Club, a historic saloon steeped in a haunting past... and present. Standing tall amidst Virginia City's vibrant C Street, this imposing brick structure holds the title of one of the West's most infamous haunted destinations. Amidst the myriad of purportedly haunted spots in Virginia City, none rival the Washoe Club's eerie reputation. As you venture through the three floors of this historic building, prepare to encounter the lingering spirits that call it home. Featured on spine-tingling television shows such as the Travel Channel's Ghost Adventures and A&E's Ghost Hunters, the Washoe Club's spectral inhabitants have captured the attention of paranormal enthusiasts worldwide. Delve into the mysteries of the Washoe Club as you explore its shadowy corners and hear tales of the unexplained. From its legitimately creepy crypt to the museum dedicated to unraveling its ghostly enigmas, every corner holds a story waiting to be unearthed. Join us on a 40-minute tour through the labyrinthine halls of the Washoe Club, where history and the supernatural collide in a spine-chilling fusion of past and present. Are you ready to brave the ghostly whispers that echo through its hallowed halls?

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4.9
(155 reviews)

I loved our guide -very knowledgeable and high energy. Guide took extra steps to make sure everyone had a good experience-lunch was great, videos in the van were nice and he took time to take pics and offer suggestions for pics. It was clear he enjoyed his job and wanted to share his knowledge of the park. It was a long day with a very early start time (445 am). We were told in a text to avoid coffee. My only complaint would be there was not a bathroom on the bus and no discussion of what type and how many stops there would be before the park. (We had one). I would have been more comfortable with two and with knowing when they were going to be and then I could feel comfortable drinking coffee

Sorry, I forgot the tour guide/ driver’s name. He was extremely knowledgeable and friendly. We had such a wonderful experience. We will definitely recommend to our family and friends.

Katy was FABULOUS! She was informative, share a lot of history & gave recommendations for local things to do! We loved our tour!

Great! Snowshoe John was very informative. His food was excellent. He was timely. Overall great experience!

The driver was very knowledgeable and fun. We love this experience.