Lake Tahoe Skiing Tours from San Francisco
Highlights
- Bay Bridge through treasure Island and the East Bay
- Highway 80 heading east thought the farmlands and Deltas
- Sacramento, the State Capitol.
- Breakfast in Auburn, an old charming town that still witness the Gold Rush Legacy
- Your tour guide may choose either south or North Lake Tahoe, depending on weather conditions.
- The Gold Country & the Sierra Nevada foothills
- The Sierra Nevada white mountains & highlands
- Full Day Skiing by Lake Tahoe on one of the best skiing resorts
- An optional Cruise in Lake Tahoe may be suggested to those who do not ski
Lake Tahoe Skiing Tours Leaving from San Francisco
The ultimate thrilling Escapade to California’s best alpine lake and skiing resorts, Lake Tahoe.Our one day ski tour will take you from San Francisco to Lake Tahoe through Central Valley , The Gold Country and up to the Sierra Nevada highlands where lies the picturesque Lake Tahoe. Leave the drive to us and relax in a luxury van or on a prestige SUV and enjoy the spectacular views on the highway. Photos stops and breakfast break will be scheduled on the way to Tahoe. The tour Guide may take you to south Lake Tahoe or North Lake Tahoe, depending on the roads and weather conditions .Once at the skiing resort, your tour guide-driver will help you with your equipment rental and getting you onto the slopes where you get your daily pass (lift ticket) that covers the whole resort. For additional assistance with equipment rental or private and public skiing lessons, please let us know a head of time so we help with your inquiry to make your day more enjoyable. You will be fully free to explore and enjoy the ski resort on your own. Please note that Lake Tahoe’s weather forecast is unpredictable during winter time. Please contact us for more information so we plan your tour in the best way to make enjoyable and unique. Please bring every thing you need and except cold weather generally speaking. However, high elevation is subject to sun! Please note that the Equipment Rental ranges between $40 and $79 per person, depending on your choice and the ski resort rates.
Geography and tourism of Lake Tahoe: Tahoe is located along the border between California and Nevada. Lake Tahoe is the largest alpine lake in the United States offering 300 days of warm sunshine and 396 inches of annual snowfall. Lake Tahoe’s depth is 514 m making it America's second-deepest lake. The lake is known for the clarity of its water and the panoramic views of the surrounding mountains . Lake Tahoe is home to the largest concentration of alpine skiing resorts in the USA. Lake Tahoe hosted the Olympic winter games back in 1960 at Squaw Valley nearby Alpine meadows north of Tahoe city. Lake Tahoe offers both wine skiing activities and summer outdoor recreation and tourist attractions. Hiking and mountain biking and Boating in the Lake is the primary activity in Tahoe in the summer. Gambling is legal on the Nevada side of Lake Tahoe where casinos offer slot and video machines and table games.
Some of the major ski resorts in Lake Tahoe area include:
Heavenly Mountain Resort: the largest ski area in California and Nevada, located near Stateline, Nevada .Squaw Valley: the second largest ski area, known for its hosting of the 1960 Winter Olympics, located near Tahoe City. Alpine Meadows: a medium sized ski area on the north shore only a few miles from Squaw Valley. Diamond Peak.
Northstar at Tahoe: a popular north shore ski area offering great skiing slope and less crowded. Kirkwood Mountain Resort: a south shore ski area which gets more snow than any other ski area in Tahoe. Sierra-at-Tahoe: a small south shore ski area .Boreal Mountain Resort: a small ski area on Donner Pass recommended for beginners.Sugar Bowl Ski Resort: a medium sized ski area in Donner Pass. Homewood Ski Resort: a medium sized ski area on the west shore. Nearby Tahoe City, Mount Rose Ski Resort: a medium sized ski area north-east of the Lake, on Slide Mountain. The majority of the ski resorts in the Lake Tahoe region are on the northern end of the lake, near Truckee, California and Reno, Nevada. Kirkwood, Sierra-at-Tahoe and Heavenly are located on the southern side of the lake, approximately 75 miles from Reno.
- Prices are per person and subject to fuel surcharge
Available during winter time December through April
Departs Wednesday and Saturday. However, daily Departures available for Private and charter tours - Duration 12-14 hours
- Pick-up time: 7 AM
- Return: 7-8 PM
- Included
Tour narration with a professional tour guide and a driver.
Highway tolls traveling aboard a Luxury Van or Prestige 4X4 SUV
OPTIONALS: Choice skiing
Not included: Skiing equipment rental, lessons , left tickets, driver’s gratuity ,wine tasting & food. Wine tasting may be available on our private SUV tours
Lake Tahoe Private Tour SUV Prices
By SUV: 
Prices based on 100% on a VIP SUV Tou
| Tour Prices: | Regular Price per person |
Save Online per person |
Online Price per person |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 - 2 Guests | $279.00 | $30.00 | $249.00 |
| 3 Guests | $279.00 | $30.00 | $249.00 |
| 4 Guests | $237.00 | $38.00 | $199.00 |
| 5 Guests | $230.00 | $41.00 | $189.00 |
| 6 Guests | $229.00 | $50.00 | $179.00 |
| 7 Guests | $229.00 | $60.00 | $169.00 Only! |
| $1078 or 100% privacy based on 7 people . For large groups and bigger vehicles please contact us to provide you with the best rate! | $1,183.00 | $105.00 | $1,078.00 |
- 3 people minimum is required to run this tour or 100% as described above.
By Van: 
| Tour Prices: | regular price per person | Online Discount | Online price per person |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 to 5 Guest | $179.00 | $20.00 | $159.00 |
| 6 to 9 Guest | $169.00 | $20.00 | $149.00 |
| 10 to 14 Guest | $165.00 | $36.00 | $129.00 |
| Charter | totally private |
$1,589.00 Up to 14 people |
$1,589.00 |
- 5 People minimum is required to run this tour or 100% As described above.
By Bus:
For any group of 14 people or more and bus Charter tours, Please contact us or send us a
TRAVEL REQUESTPlease plan your trip a head of time during the peak season.
Lake Tahoe Skiing Tour Itinerary
6:30 AM - 7:00 AM Lake Tahoe Skiing Tour Pick Up time
Lake Tahoe ski tours offer you free Pick-up and drop off at your hotel in downtown San Francisco or Fisherman's Wharf .Our private ski tour offer you free pick up and drop off anywhere in San Francisco east and north bay.
7- 8 AMTravel east on interstate 80 to Sacramento
We will travel east on interstate 80 to Sacramento. Located along the Sacramento River ,the largest river in California, Sacramento is the California Sate Capitol. The Sacramento Metropolitan area lies in the heart of central valley and has population of two million people or more. Sacramento is the fourth-largest city in California, behind the Los Angeles Area, the San Francisco Bay Area, and the San Diego area. During the California Gold Rush, Sacramento was a major trading and distribution city for all commercial and agricultural material and a terminus for wagon trains, stagecoaches and riverboats.
8-9 AMTravel east on highway 50 to Lake Tahoe via Placerville
Placerville is located in El Dorado County eastern Sacramento. Thanks to its proximity to Coloma where Gold was discovered by James W. Marshall back in 1848, Placerville became the third largest town in California back during the Golden Rush. You tour guide –driver may take you down town for breakfast on the way to Lake Tahoe. The tour guide may also keep traveling east on interstate 80 via Auburn instead ,depending on traffic and weather conditions.
8-9 AMTravel east on highway 80 to Lake Tahoe via Auburn.
Auburn is geographically located 30 miles Northeast of Sacramento and Southwest of Lake Tahoe, on Interstate 80. The town is nestled in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountain. Auburn is an authentic old city founded back in 1848.Auburn is filled with the historical landmarks witnessing the rich history of California's Gold Rush Legacy. Situated in the heart of the Gold Country, Auburn is one of California’s earliest gold mining towns .Auburn became an important trading center and supply depot for the mines after James Marshall discovered gold in the Auburn Ravine, in 1848. We will tour you through the historic Auburn after breakfast and then travel north to Lake Tahoe on Interstate 80. A wine tasting in an old cave may be available on the way back on our private SUV tours, depending on time.
10 AM 4 PMFull Day skiing and snowboarding
Enjoy a full day adventure skiing and snowboarding at one of Tahoe best skiing resorts
.Your tour guide may drive you to South Lake Tahoe or to north Lake Tahoe depending
on your taste and the traffic. Either way, you will enjoy a thrilling adventure to Tahoe and
skiing above the clouds overlooking the picturesque Lake Tahoe.We highly recommend
our brand new 4X4 SUV for small groups of 7 people or less. You can also charter the
SUV for one day or more even for 2 people. The SUV saves time and provide comfort
and fun .You can watch a DVD or enjoy the picturesque landscape and white mountains
as we drive to the Sierra Nevada highlands. We can also arrange skiing lessons for
beginners. You may also take a free shuttle to explore Tahoe Towns or go on a cruise to
explore and picture Lake Tahoe.
We leave Tahoe around 4 PM. We will be arriving to San Francisco by 7 or 8 pm where
we will drop you off at your hotel in downtown or Fisherman's Wharf. "All's Well That
Ends Well!" It is time to say goodbye to your new friends you made on the Tour. Thank
you for choosing Golden Horizon Travel.We appreciate and value your business.We
highly recommend our Lake Tahoe Private 4X4 SUV tour, the best way to explore the
scenic highlands and back roads of Lake Tahoe and Reno.
5-6 PM Overnight in Tahoe or Reno
Reno Casinos- Reno-Nevada- "The Biggest Little City in the World"
Expand your horizon with Golden Horizon Travel and choose our two or three day tour
to Lake Tahoe wonders and stay at one of Reno's best hotels and casinos.
Reno-Nevada- "The Biggest Little City in the World"
Reno is located in the Washoe County in Nevada , 22 miles northeast of Lake .
Before the late 1950s, Reno was the gambling capital of the United States. However, Las
Vegas took over in the last twenty years. In an effort to bring more tourism and business
to the area, Reno holds several events throughout the year where famous artist and
singers perform.
Reno is also famous for offering recreational activities including both seasonal and yearround.
In the summer time, Reno offers three major bodies of local water: the Truckee
River ,Lake Tahoe and Pyramid Lake.
In Winter, Reno offers great skiing and snowboarding among other winter sports. There
are approximately eight major ski resorts located within 10 to 50 miles range around
Reno, including Alpine Meadows, Northstar-at-Tahoe, Sugar Bowl ,Sierra-at-Tahoe,
Squaw Valley Ski Resort, Diamond Peak, Heavenly and Mount Rose Ski Resort, located
9 miles a way from Reno.
