3-Day Winter Tour in Lake Tahoe

6 cities | 7 attraction(s) | total distance 133 km

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3-day Winter Tour in Lake Tahoe. Discover the winter beauty of Lake Tahoe with this exciting 3-day itinerary that captures the essence of this beautiful alpine region. From exploring state parks to skiing in the mountains, this tour will take you to impressive places like Emerald Bay State Park, Heavenly Mountain Resort, Donner Lake, Northstar California Resort, Sand Harbor and South Lake Tahoe casinos. Enjoy the diversity of winter activities that Lake Tahoe has to offer on this 3-day getaway!

Day1: El Dorado County

2 attraction(s) · 18 km

Start your adventure with a visit to Emerald Bay State Park, which offers stunning views of the bay. In the afternoon, head to Heavenly Mountain Resort for skiing or snowboarding and enjoy panoramic views of the lake.

Emerald Bay State Park

Landmarked in 1994 for its glacier-carved granite, this park features panoramic views of the lake.

18 km

Heavenly Mountain Resort

Day2: Reno > Truckee > Placer County

3 attraction(s) · 45 km

Spend the morning at Donner Lake, enjoying panoramic views and winter activities. In the afternoon, head to Northstar California Resort for skiing, snowboarding, or relaxing in the cozy village.

Lake Tahoe

Lake Tahoe is a large freshwater lake located in the Sierra Nevada mountains in the northwest United States, with an elevation of 6,225 feet. It is the second-largest lake in the US in terms of water volume (with a depth of 1,645 feet), second only to Crater Lake in Oregon (with a depth of 1,945 feet). The lake was formed approximately 2 million years ago and is part of the Lake Tahoe Basin, with its modern features formed during the glacial period. Surrounded by mountains, the lake has clear water and stunning scenery. The area around the lake is also known as Lake Tahoe or simply Tahoe, with over 75% of the lake basin managed by the US Forest Service as national forest land. Lake Tahoe is a major tourist destination in Nevada and California and offers winter sports, outdoor recreation during the summer, and year-round scenery. Snow and skiing are important components of the local economy and reputation. The large casinos on the Nevada side also attract many visitors, and the highways provide year-round access to the area.

33 km

Donner Lake

Tranquil lake for fishing, hiking & recreation in the area where the ill-fated Donner Party stayed.

13 km

Northstar California Resort

Scenic resort offering cozy rooms with kitchens, plus restaurants, bars, ski runs & mountain tours.

Day3: Washoe County > South Lake Tahoe

2 attraction(s) · 29 km

Begin the day with a visit to Sand Harbor on the Nevada side of Lake Tahoe and enjoy winter views. End your trip with fun at the South Lake Tahoe casinos before heading home.