Where does the Lake Tahoe Driving Tour go?

This tour has 25 stops. Check out the itinerary here for a complete list of stops and if you’re looking for more information to help plan your trip, here’s what you need to know before you go!

What should I pack for the Lake Tahoe Driving Tour?

Car cell phone holderCar cell phone charging wireHiking Boots or sneakersJacket/rain jacketT-shirts, long-sleeve shirts, sweatshirts for layeringSwim Suit SunscreenAnd include hats, scarves, and gloves if you’re coming in any month other than June through August.

What should I budget for the Lake Tahoe Driving Tour?

What you budget depends on what you do, but most beaches and parks cost about $10-$15 for parking. Below is a budgeting breakdown of all the major tour stops:Sand Harbor State Park: $10 - NV residents, $15 non-NV residents per vehicleCave Rock: $10 - NV residents, $15 non-NV residents per vehicleZephyr Cove: $12/ Day for parking (summer only - no fee in winter)Nevada Beach: $10 - NV residents, $15 non-NV residents per vehicleHeavenly Gondola: $69 for adults, $34 for children Camp Richardson: $12 to parkTallac/Baldwin Museum: Free!Eagle Falls: $5 to park Emerald Bay: $10 per vehicle for the day, or $3 per vehicle for one hourVikingsholm Castle: $15 for adults, $12 for seniors, under 7 FreeD.L. Bliss: $10 to parkSugar Pine Point State Park: $10 to parkHellman Ehrman Mansion: $10 parking, $10 Mansion Tour/ personGatekeeper’s Museum/Indian Basket Museum/Watson Cabin: $10Kings Beach: $10 to park

What are the hours of operation for the stops on the Lake Tahoe Driving Tour?

Sand Harbor State Park: 8 am - 8 pmCave Rock: Sunrise to sunset - boat ramp hours vary, check the website in advance. Zephyr Cove: 9 am - 5 pmNevada Beach: 8 am - 8 pmHeavenly Gondola: 9 am - 4 pmCamp Richardson: 8 am - 5 pmTallac/Baldwin Museum: 10 am - 4 pmTaylor Creek 8 am - 4 pmEagle Falls: 6 am - 6 pmEmerald Bay: Sunrise to sunsetVikingsholm Castle: 10:30 am - 4:30 pmD.L. Bliss: 7 am to 8 pmSugar Pine Point State Park: 8 am - 7:30 pmHellman Ehrman Mansion: 10 am - 4 pmGatekeeper’s Museum: Wed - Sun 11 am - 4 pmKings Beach: Dawn to dusk

Can I join the Lake Tahoe Driving Tour en route?

Yes! Feel free to join the tour along the route. Just make sure that you follow the numbers in chronological order from where you are starting from. If you don’t begin at one of the tour starting points you’ll miss a few stories, but you’ll still have a great experience.

Can I take the Lake Tahoe Driving Tour in the opposite direction?

This tour makes a clockwise loop around the lake regardless of which tour starting point you choose. This tour does not work in the opposite direction.

Lake Tahoe Driving Tour

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Counterclockwise Route

Half-Day Driving Tour

About The Tour

Lake Tahoe is a region of breathtaking natural beauty, and Shaka Guide’s driving tour covers the entire lake — in both Nevada and California. Get up close to the crystal clear waters of the lake itself, along with the stunning mountain scenery that surrounds it. There are plenty of outdoor activities to enjoy along this tour, including options to hike, bike, visit historic castles, mansions, and cabins, and set foot on several idyllic beach fronts along the lake’s shoreline. Additionally, you’ll get to enjoy Tahoe’s vibrant museums, landmarks, shops, and restaurants with stops in the mountain towns and villages that surround the lake.

Here are just a few of the fun things you can do on the Lake Tahoe Driving Tour:

• Visit Sand Harbor Beach and hike Tahoe East Shore Trail to Memorial Point
• Stop at scenic Emerald Bay and nearby Vikingsholm Castle
• Hike Balancing Rock Nature Trail at D.L. Bliss State Park

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Camp Richardson General Store

Village at Palisades Tahoe

Sugar Pine Point Nature Center/Visitor Center

Cave Rock

Rubicon Trail at D.L. Bliss

Lake Tahoe Dam

Tahoe City’s Penny Bear

Balancing Rock at D.L. Bliss

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Scott Critchfield
17 Sep 2025

Lake Tahoe was fun. Some of the sights were closed for infrastructure updates, but overall very enjoyable. Love the quick stops. The Fire Lookout was worth the hike.

Matt Fahrendorf
11 Aug 2024

Got the lake Tahoe tour and the Wife and I loved it as we drove around the lake. We also drove off a little and explored other areas on the tour. Will buy another tour for our next upcoming trip.

Dmommap
26 Oct 2023

I used Shaka for 3 Hawaii trips and most recently, a Lake Tahoe tour. They were ALL fantastic. A great way to know when and where to stop (at your own pace) and learn some history/folklore about the area you are exploring. The directions are easy to follow and the app is easy to use. You can stop and start at your own leisure and you can download the tour so Wi-Fi/cellular data needed. Purchase it! You won’t regret it!

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