This was the highlight of our entire trip. Far exceeded expectations. The boat was immaculate and…read morecomfortable. We had 3 adults and a toddler. Captain Troy was accommodating, kind, hospitable, professional and knowledgeable. He took us to breathtaking sites including Emerald Bay, Fannette Island, Vikingsholm, and Rubicon Bay. We enjoyed swimming in the crystal water and never felt rushed. He provided swim floaties, a cooler with cold beverages, and let us take our time to have so much fun. He even called in advance to accommodate a better start time to ensure we had the best weather. We could not have asked for a more perfect day. Booking was easy and he answered all my questions beforehand. We highly recommend this company.

100 stars. Perfect tour of lake. Booking was easy. Troy was waiting for us and was perfect guide…read more Boat was immaculate. Very safe. Highly recommend all around.

An awesome Historic building in history-rich Nevada. The Ranch has an eye-appealing view of the…read moreSierras, the staff is personable and informative, and the events held during the spring/summer/autumn season are exceptional. The museum is first rate, clean, interesting and informative. The Director, Event's Manager, Staff, Docents and Sponsors are top notch!!! If you are traveling to Nevada, to Douglas County, to Minden/Gardnerville, the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park should be on your journey's agenda.

After living in the Carson Valley for over 27 years my wife and I decide to make our first visit to…read morethe Dangberg Ranch, and we walked away wondering what took so long. We were there to enjoy one of the speakers in their summer series, Christina Thomas, "Songbird: The Story of the Paiute People" and she was great as she shared the history of the Paiute people in the Great Basin. The Dangberg Ranch is located on HWY 88 just south of its intersection with HWY 395, and you'll head west onto a dirt road for about a mile to get to the ranch, and the road is a bit rough, and on the day we went, muddy from recent rain. Was it worth it? Absolutely, here's the web-site, and I'd encourage you to add this to your tour of the Carson Valley: http://www.dangberghomeranch.org/ As a side note, the view of the Sierra Nevada from this location are incredible.

We had an incredible day on the lake thanks to The Tahoe Experience. From the beginning, Bret was…read moreso thoughtful and responsive--he made sure all my questions were answered and that my group had everything we needed for a smooth and memorable experience. You can really tell he cares about making sure folks have a great time. We had an unforgettable day, and I'd absolutely recommend this service to anyone looking for a fun, easy, and beautiful time out on the water.

We were thrilled with our experience with Brett as our driver in Tahoe. His outstanding customer…read moreservice and commitment to safety made our trip exceptional. Brett was extremely knowledgeable about Tahoe and its history, which added a unique and educational element to our adventure. The pontoon boat provided ample space for our crew of 9, making it a comfortable and enjoyable experience. Booking online was a breeze, and Brett was super responsive and responsible. Great with kids too! We brought our lunch and were able to eat and drink on the boat without any issues. Brett also had paddleboards and even filled up a fun tube-like chair for us to be towed behind the boat. It was amazing! The water was stunning, and we had the best experience overall. We will definitely request Brett again for our future trips. Thanks, Captain Brett, for an amazing time on beautiful Lake Tahoe. You rock!

I booked a tour around Lake Tahoe for Tuesday, September 16, 2025, through Viator and never…read morereceived a confirmation of the tour. On Sunday, September 14, 2025, I contacted Viator and explained the above and I was in formed I was not booked for a tour. I asked if I could purchase a ticket for the tour and was told not was sold out and the next tour available was Tuesday, September 30, 2025. I checked my Viator account and it did not show a pending or cancelled tour on September 16, 2025. I booked another tour for 199.00 and took that tour. I received a call for the tour driver and said they were waiting for me. I told him what happened and that I was told I did not have a ticket. I checked my credit card statement and was shocked that I was charged 70.00 for the tour when I was I informed I did not have a seat. I filed a request with Viator and was told the refund was declined by Discover Lake Tahoe Tours. Discover Lake Tahoe Tours uses Viator as a third party administrator and if their administrator gives out incorrect information it is not the clients fault but the company(ies). I will not use Viator or Discover Tours again.

I booked a tour through guideyourguide.com for a small group (8 max was in the description) tour. I…read morechose to be picked up at Tahoe Vacation Resort. The night before they told me my pick up was at Lake Tahoe resort. Lake Tahoe vacation resort is right on ski run by the marina so there's plenty of parking options and is specifically why I chose it. Lake Tahoe Resort does not allow you to park there unless you are staying at the resort . It is right next to Harrah's. It was the celebrity golf tournament so I had to pay $50 just to park my car for an $80 day trip to Virginia city. The tour bus was completely filled with 23 people not the eight person max that I was expecting. I had take away 2 stars for these reasons. Virginia city is cool for the day. If you have a car just take yourself. Take some old time photos, get a beer a bucket of blood, and get a souvenir Christmas ornament at Christmas forever. Plenty of restaurants to choose from. I went to The palace because the guide recommended it. Cheap burgers but nothing special. I'd suggest trying another place.

We had a terrific trip with Captain Heather to Emerald Bay where we got close to Vikingsholm and…read moresaw the tea room atop Fanette island. Fascinating to see the clear water at large depths so close to the shore. Captain Heather was great and gave us the history and pointed out landmarks throughout the trip. We were very happy with Lake Tahoe Boat Rides.

Had a great trip with Captain Dan. He shared so much information about Lake Tahoe, the fish, and…read morethe sites around the south side of the lake! Would definitely recommend the 2 hour trip!

I have never flown period. I know that's probably strange to most people:) I must say this was an…read moreamazing experience the beautiful views just wow! Our pilot Micah was an excellent pilot he took great care of us and was super informative. We would definitely fly with him again. My wife and I were celebrating our 17th anniversary and this was a great way to celebrate and create another great memory for us! I would recommend this to anyone visiting Tahoe especially if you have never flown before 11/10 experience. We will be back!

Unforgettable! Absolutely breathtaking. I have never been in a helicopter before, neither has my…read morehusband, but this was an experience of a lifetime. Thank you so much. I will honestly treasure this trip and be back when I am around that area.

Had a great time!' Gary was the best tour ever and had so much helpful information. Best part of…read moreour visit to Virginia city!! Thank you from Tommy!!!

Chollar Mine Tour - A Glimpse into the Golden Age of Virginia City…read more Recommended by locals, I made my way to the Chollar Mine, once the 5th largest mine during the 19th-century Gold Rush era. In its prime, it yielded an overwhelming amount of gold--worth millions of dollars then and easily billions in today's value. Scattered across the grounds are authentic mining tools, giving visitors a sense of the equipment used back in the day. One highlight was the rock smasher, which the staff explained in detail. From the start, John and Gary gave me a warm welcome and patiently answered all my questions. Before we entered the mine, Gary provided a fascinating introduction to its history and operations--explaining how miners worked in 8-hour shifts, the intense conditions they faced underground, and how they coped with the heat from the geothermal groundwater. Equipped with a helmet, I followed the narrow tunnels where the ceiling is low enough to give you a bump if you're not careful. Along the old rail tracks used for transporting minerals, Gary demonstrated the rope-and-pulley system, drilling tools, and even how miners once relied on rats and candles to test air quality inside the mine. He also pointed out the split line in the rock that marked different mining outputs, giving a vivid sense of how geologists identified the veins. To make the experience more tactile, he even handed me some clay samples from the mine, so I could literally feel the earth that once hid so much gold. Unfortunately, visitors cannot go as deep into the mine as I had hoped--I wanted to experience the underground heat myself--but for safety reasons, the tour is limited. The cave can be slippery, and you'll often need to bend down to avoid injury. After the tour, Gary enthusiastically offered to take photos for guests, adding a personal touch to the visit. Beyond the tour itself, I learned that John now owns the mine, while Gary has written a novel that brings Virginia City's Golden Age to life. --- Final Thoughts The Chollar Mine Tour is more than just a history lesson--it's an immersive journey into the life of 19th-century miners. Thanks to the passion and effort of John and Gary, visitors can better appreciate the challenges, ingenuity, and culture of Virginia City's mining heritage. ---

Oh. My. Gosh. What an absolute delight! After a beautiful drive up from Sacramento, my partner and…read moreI arrived at the sprawling, lovely grounds of Animal Place. We had booked a private tour for his birthday to meet the rescue animals who call this beautiful place home. Yasmin met us at the entrance and, after swapping shoes for some solid boots, gave us a very honest, very real, and very important rundown of industrial agriculture. Now, I have to add, neither of us are vegan or even vegetarian, but Yasmin proved to be an actively non judgmental, compassionate host. She walked us through the grounds, addressing each animal by name, and was full of knowledge and insight! After the initial meet and greet, we were off! We hiked across the beautiful grounds and met tons of sheep (Jet loved my partner!) goats, and pigs; all of the animals roam freely, coming and going as they please. It was actually delightful how so many of the animals came up to say hi and hang out out of their own volition! We brought some grapes for the chickens and they LOVED them! But oh my god, the turkeys. Wow, just, two little friendly, fluffy orbs that floated around our party showing off while Yasmin gave us an informed and empathetic story about them. She did that at every habitat; letting us in, introducing us (by name!) to the boldest of the bunch, and explaining how they ended up at Animal Place. It was an entirely wonderful, enlightening experience. Also, fyi, turkeys are so soft. I cannot recommend this organization enough. 10/10, please give Conrad an extra treat for me!

Unprofessional, unorganized, uneducated do not support. Do not go here. They do not know what they…read moreare doing! Horrible. Scared for the animals there. It's always convenient tucked away so nobody really knows what's going on until you go there firsthand. Behind the scenes.

5/25/2018, on Fox 40 by Mae Fesai:…read more here are many ways to enjoy the great outdoors: on the water, hiking on foot ... or inside a four-wheel drive. To celebrate Great Outdoors Week, Mae went on a ride along with some dedicated rock crawlers as they braved the world famous Rubicon Trail. Find out how this trail takes drivers from Loon Lake, over the Crest of the Sierra to Lake Tahoe. http://fox40.com/2018/05/25/great-outdoors-week-rubicon-trail/

Just got home from a 4 day trip all the way through. Day 1 into Buck Island. Day 2 stay and play…read morearound. Day 3, wheel to Observation Point. Day 4, wheel out to Tahoe...

I came here at 7 am on a weekday to hike the Vikingsholm Trail. The parking lot costs $10 to park…read more There was still parking when I left at 9 am. The first part of the trail was gravel, so it can be a little hard to walk. It took me 30 minutes to get to the bottom. Then, it was paved road. The lake was beautiful, but it wasn't quite green...maybe too early. I continued into the right side to the Eagle Falls Trail; about 12 minutes to get to the bridge to see the waterfall. I kept going another 14 minutes for the upper falls. The gals were beautiful! Once I reached the upper portion of the falls, I had to go back to the Vikingsholm Trail and go back up to the parking lot. That part was strenuous and exhausting. It was a real workout but so worth it.

I love coming here whenever I get the chance. I went on a weekday and the weather was so amazing I…read morewas able to find parking you do have to pay $10 if you don't the will fine you. Parking gets pretty crazy on the weekends. They do have some bathrooms might want to bring some toilet paper in case they don't have any. They have very nice views great for photo opportunity's. If you walk down to the lake they do have plenty of tables you can sit down eat and enjoy the views and the lake. Great to bring your families. If you go they Tahoe I would recommended stoping by and exploring the place.