6 days in Lake Tahoe (California) 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.

Your day by day itinerary now includes Tahoe Helicopters as well as Action Watersports at Timber Cove Marina. Take a break from South Lake Tahoe with a short trip to Sand Harbor in Incline Village, about 42 minutes away. And it doesn't end there: explore the activities along Emerald Bay State Park, enjoy the sand and surf at Lakeside Beach, tour the pleasant surroundings at Pope Beach, and steep yourself in history at Tallac Historic Site.

To find ratings, maps, traveler tips, and more tourist information, refer to the South Lake Tahoe online travel planner.

El Paso to South Lake Tahoe is an approximately 5.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. The time zone changes from Mountain Standard Time (MST) to Pacific Standard Time (PST), which is usually a -1 hour difference. Expect slightly colder weather when traveling from El Paso in August: highs in South Lake Tahoe hover around 81°F, while lows dip to 44°F. You will leave for Truckee on the 16th (Sun).

Truckee is an incorporated town in Nevada County, California, United States. You've now added Truckee River Winery to your itinerary. On the 16th (Sun), take a stroll through Historic Downtown Truckee and then do a tasting at Truckee River Winery.

To find photos, traveler tips, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read Truckee trip maker site.

Getting from South Lake Tahoe to Truckee by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a bus. Traveling from South Lake Tahoe in August, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be a bit cooler in Truckee, with lows of 38°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Mon) so you can fly back home.