6 days in Lake Tahoe (California) Itinerary

Truckee is an incorporated town in Nevada County, California, United States. On the 18th (Sun), get a bird's-eye view with HeliTahoe. On the next day, take a memorable tour with Tahoe Treetop Adventure Parks, take in the views from Rainbow Bridge / Donner Summit Bridge, then immerse yourself in nature at Donner Memorial State Park and Emigrant Trail Museum, and finally take a stroll through Historic Downtown Truckee.

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Philadelphia to Truckee is an approximately 11-hour combination of train and flight. You can also fly; or drive. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 3 hours traveling from Philadelphia to Truckee. Traveling from Philadelphia in October, you will find days in Truckee are slightly colder (63°F), and nights are colder (26°F). Cap off your sightseeing on the 19th (Mon) early enough to go by car to South Lake Tahoe.

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.

South Lake Tahoe is known for historic sites, beaches, and outdoors. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: hit the best photo ops around with Tahoe Photographic Tours, awaken your taste buds at Wine Tours From Tahoe, step into the grandiose world of Vikingsholm, and hike along Mt. Tallac Trail.

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Getting from Truckee to South Lake Tahoe by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a bus. In October, daily temperatures in South Lake Tahoe can reach 64°F, while at night they dip to 31°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Fri) to allow time to travel back home.