5 days in Lake Tahoe Area Itinerary

High in the Sierra Nevada mountains on the shore of one of America’s most scenic lakes, South Lake Tahoe captures the spirit of the outdoors and serves as a hub for tourism activities surrounding the lake.

You've added Truckee River Walk, National Automobile Museum, Incline Beach, and other attractions to your itinerary. It doesn't end there: enjoy the sand and surf at Lakeside Beach.

For more things to do, where to stay, maps, and other tourist information, read South Lake Tahoe trip builder tool.

Providence to South Lake Tahoe is an approximately 12.5-hour combination of flight and bus. You can also fly; or drive; or do a combination of train and bus. Traveling from Providence to South Lake Tahoe, you'll gain 3 hours due to the time zone difference. Plan for a bit cooler nights when traveling from Providence in August since evenings lows in South Lake Tahoe dip to 44°F. On the 2nd (Sun), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel back home.