Full-Day Lake Tahoe Circle Tour including Olympic Valley
Overview
Admire Lake Tahoe from every angle on this scenic tour that takes you all the way around the lake with a local insider guide. As you travel a total of about 80 miles (130 km), you’ll stop at Emerald Bay, Truckee River Dam and Logan Shoals — three of the lake’s best viewpoints — and visit Tahoe City ( 90 minute lunch stop ), a bustling small town on the north shore. Plus, explore the mountain village at Squaw Valley ski resort. During the trip, listen to your guide’s stories and interesting facts about the lake’s history and highlights.
What's Included
- Transport by air-conditioned shuttle bus
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (select hotels only)
- Driver/guide
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Marriott Resorts Red Curb pullout on Hwy 50 by Heavenly Gondola 8:00am Golden Nugget Lake Tahoe - main lobby area 8:05am The Hilton Vacation Club - bus stop on Ski Run Blvd. 8:10am
What To Expect
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Lake Tahoe
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
South Lake Tahoe
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
North Lake Tahoe Visitor Center
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Logan Shoals Vista Trail
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Emerald Bay State Park
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Tahoe City
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- A maximum of 10 people per booking
- It is recommended to bring comfortable walking shoes, sunscreen and a reusable water bottle
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 26 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Activity code: C-6508TAHOE
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (PST).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Transport by air-conditioned shuttle bus.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (select hotels only).
- Driver/guide.
- Food and drinks.
- Gratuities.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Full-Day Lake Tahoe Circle Tour including Olympic Valley is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Full-Day Lake Tahoe Circle Tour including Olympic Valley will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Transport by air-conditioned shuttle bus
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (select hotels only)
- Driver/guide
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- A maximum of 10 people per booking
- It is recommended to bring comfortable walking shoes, sunscreen and a reusable water bottle
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 26 travelers
