With miles of hiking and biking trails, golden sand beaches and backcountry peaks to explore, there are enough free outdoor activities in Lake Tahoe to last a lifetime. Yet still, there are some outdoor adventures—like a helicopter ride over Emerald Bay or a guided snowmobile ride with stunning views—that you’re simply happy to pay for.
You can find amazing local outfitters all around the lake. From sunset boat tours in Tahoe City to mountain bike rentals in South Lake Tahoe, every corner of the basin has epic outdoor activities to fill your vacation.
On this page, you’ll find a few local businesses that partner with Epic Lake Tahoe. We trust these guys to provide some of the best outdoor activities Tahoe has to offer! Discover year round things to do, with both summer and winter activities available. Plus, they’re all easily bookable online for an instant itinerary.
There’s nothing quite like a Lake Tahoe summer! Get the most out of it by adding an epic activity to your trip. From sunset sails to e-foil lessons, there are no less than a million ways to fill your days.
There are sunsets—and then there are Lake Tahoe sunsets. Watching the alpenglow light up the Sierra Nevada Mountains? It’s ridiculous. Especially from a boat.
We're calling this one a must-do. No, seriously. This 2-hour sunset sail is legendary and sure to be the highlight of your trip. Local beer, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages included.
Beach by day, sunset cruise by night? Bask in the golden hour on the this 2-hour, private charter. We can almost promise it'll be the best sunset of your life.
We promise you—there’s no better way to explore Lake Tahoe than with a private boat charter. Equipped with an experienced captain, you’ll be able to sit back, relax and sip a cold one while you tour the lake’s hidden gems!
No worries about weather, navigating the boat channel or finding your way back home. This is it, guys. This is the one.
The dream Lake Tahoe experience! Book a 2, 3 or 4 hour private boat tour around the lake with a licensed captain. Room for up to 6 people.
Elevate your Lake Tahoe boating experience with the Deluxe Powerboat Charter from Tahoe Boat Rides! A little more space, a little more comfort.
One of the only 35 passenger party boats on the lake, the "Vivid Dreams" is perfect for any group of friends. Captain & Crew included!
The ultimate summer day is at your fingertips! Book a 2, 3 or 4 hour sightseeing or watersports charter with Lake Tahoe's #1 boating company.
A DIY adventure on an inflatable, electric boat? A midday cruise out to Emerald Bay? A pontoon boat rental that fits the whole family? This is the place to find some of the best things to do around Lake Tahoe.
You can't beat a sun-kissed sailing cruise! Head out for a midday sail to Emerald Bay. Local beer, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages are included.
Master the skill of riding an electric hydro foil board on the ultimate training ground! Experience the best of e-foiling with a 1-hour, private lesson.
Cruise Lake Tahoe with up to 11 people on a brand new double decker pontoon WITH a captain on board! Just sit back & relax. Departs from Tahoe City.
Choose your own adventure with a self-guided, all-electric boat rental on Lake Tahoe! Light & packable, it's the ultimate DIY adventure. Dog-friendly!
Get the best view of the lake with a helicopter tour departing from the South Lake Tahoe airport. Choose from 10 - 60 minute tours.
The chillest way to explore the lake. Lay down and twist the throttle, hitting speeds up to 20mph during this 30-minute electric bodyboard rental.
Join Tahoe Sportfishing for a 4-hour fishing trip on the lake! Catch limits of Mackinaw Trout, Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, and Kokanee Salmon. Operates year-round.
Our not-so-secret secret is that winter is Lake Tahoe’s favorite season. Snow transforms the basin into a true playground, making skiing, snowmobiling and everything in between a daily habit. Do the same during your visit—take the kids snow tubing, hit the backcountry on a snowmobile or venture up the mountain for a day on the slopes.
Walk from your hotel to the Stateline location for Tahoe Snowmobiles! Bring the family for a day of snowtubing & snowmobile rides.
Head to Tahoe Snowmobiles' Lake Tahoe Golf Course location for snowtubing & snowmobile rides! Just a 10 minute drive from Stateline.
Amp up the adrenaline on a guided timbersled tour with Tahoe Snowbike Rental. It's badass—so motorcycle experience is required.
Get the best view of the lake with a helicopter tour departing from the South Lake Tahoe airport. Tours run anywhere from 10 - 60 minutes, and operate in all four seasons! (But a snow covered Sierra is THE ONE.)
Join Tahoe Sportfishing for a 4-hour fishing trip on the lake! Catch Mackinaw Trout, Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, and Kokanee Salmon.
