If you've never been to Lake Tahoe, it's a beautiful place to vacation. Lake Tahoe is the largest Alpine lake in North America. It is 1,645 feet deep, 22 miles long, 12 miles wide with 75 miles of shoreline. It is the second deepest lake in America, next to Oregon’s Crater Lake. Tahoe is so clear that in some places objects can be seen to depths of over 70 feet. Lake Tahoe’s natural rim is 6,223 feet above sea level, and its dam allows for a maximum surface elevation of 6,229 feet, making it the highest lake of its size in the United States.
Take in sweeping summer views of Lake Tahoe and the surrounding Sierra from the legendary Aerial Tram. With unlimited rides all day, you can enjoy the stunning landscape from 8,200 feet as often as you like. Each ticket includes a $5 food voucher, valid Friday–Sunday at Rocker, High Camp, and 39 North. Ikon Pass holders ride FREE.
What activity combines all the best parts of climbing, hiking, and scrambling, PLUS allows you to ascend an 800-foot vertical cliff AND doesn’t require any specialized climbing skills? Enter Palisades Tahoe’s most exciting outdoor activity, the Tahoe Via Ferrata! On the Tahoe Via, participants can explore the previously inaccessible terrain of Tram Face, high above Olympic Valley’s floor.
North Lake Tahoe and Truckee’s premier bike rental shop, Truckee River Bikes offers the area’s largest selection of the best quality bikes for every rider. Plenty of easy parking at the start of the bike trail lets you avoid the traffic and enjoy the scenic ride along the Truckee River to Lake Tahoe!
Just 7 miles down the road from the Palisades Village hotel, the Truckee River Raft Co. will have rafts big enough for the whole family for a "lazy" float down the beautiful Truckee River.
We have many different Kayak Tours to offer, as well as Stand Up Paddleboard Lessons. We have some of the most experienced guides and instructors at Lake Tahoe, and we think you'll love learning about Tahoe and improving your paddling skills. Taking a tour or lesson can add safety, fun, and learning to your day of paddling.
Bike the beautiful East Shore trail to Sand Harbor State Park and spend the day at the beach!