My husband and I had a VERY pleasant experience with this company. We went snowmobiling on…read moreSaturday, 1/4/25, and had an AMAZING time. EVERYBODY was so welcoming, friendly, helpful, and kind. We tipped them $50. We actually met with and chatted with the owner, too. He shook both of our hands, and welcomed us with a smile. We don't have any complaints. The whole team was awesome. It snowed the prior night, so we were able to enjoy snowmobiling on fresh powder, and the weather was perfect! Thank you for making our 22nd anniversary a memorable one :) With gratitude and respect!

Had a bad experience when we showed up early for our first attempt to go. (Decided to leave)…read more The owner ended up giving us our money back and then we came back 2 days later to try again. Our guides Dustin & Raji gave us a great private tour. The weather was amazing and the trip was well worth it.

I contacted this company to see if they knew of any single day winter activities in the Tahoe…read moreregion. Even though they now focus a bit more on multi-day tours, Jeff sent an insanely nice and informative response about the options in the area. This was super valuable because it was really difficult to find information on my own on the internet. To top it off, Jeff also recommended some alternative activities that might be fun. Communicating with Jeff was prompt, professional, and informative.

This was by far the best experience I have ever had in the water! I came across Le Grand Adventure…read moreTours by doing a Google search and confirming their reputation on Yelp (which is 5 stars!). After choosing the location and date/time for Paddle Board the company got in contact with me in a short amount of time via email with all the information I needed. Chris responded to all of my questions very fast as well. What to say about Chris? She is fantastic! Very patient, calm, in touch with nature and knows what she is doing. She is the perfect instructor and I felt safe, comfortable and never in a rush! While paddling her husband joined us and both of them were friendly and provided lots of information on the area. When the lesson was over they gave me tips of where to go and I ended up at Sand Harbor (State Park) where i played volleyball on the beach and got a nice tan by a wonderful and breathtaking beach! Thank you Le Grand Adventure for the unforgettable experience! Wish you much success! Valeria

This tour was the absolute highlight of our trip. Inclusive for all ages (and even doggos), this…read moreexperience was something our whole family enjoyed. Rhett did an amazing job of infusing Truckee history with spooky tales of this Western town's haunted past. I would definitely recommend it.

Very fun trip into truckee's past some ghost stories and fun facts and a very knowledgeable tour…read moreguide was very fun

This was the highlight of our entire trip. Far exceeded expectations. The boat was immaculate and…read morecomfortable. We had 3 adults and a toddler. Captain Troy was accommodating, kind, hospitable, professional and knowledgeable. He took us to breathtaking sites including Emerald Bay, Fannette Island, Vikingsholm, and Rubicon Bay. We enjoyed swimming in the crystal water and never felt rushed. He provided swim floaties, a cooler with cold beverages, and let us take our time to have so much fun. He even called in advance to accommodate a better start time to ensure we had the best weather. We could not have asked for a more perfect day. Booking was easy and he answered all my questions beforehand. We highly recommend this company.

100 stars. Perfect tour of lake. Booking was easy. Troy was waiting for us and was perfect guide…read more Boat was immaculate. Very safe. Highly recommend all around.

When I think of a Geology tour, that brings me back to when i took Geology 100 when we had a field…read moretrip to look at the fault line on Somerset (and I wasn't really sure what I should be looking for). Geology Tours Tahoe, feels like you're in a Jumani type of adventure with fun hands-on science learning and experience. Signing up for this I didn't know what to expect, as this is beyond my comfort zone, dealing with high terrain, and digging for crystals. But Dr. Montana Hodges made the event so fun in a way that even a non-science person like myself was really engaged. We traveled 45 minutes up a bumpy road with plenty of beverages and snacks that would have lasted a few days! Then we made it to our destination where we learned of the history of Crystal Peak, and how the Truckee river came to be and the various Prehistoric eras. There were plenty of tools to pick and choose from in a group of 7 of us. This definitely was a Sunday adventure to never forget. I was able to luckily find a crystal, so I felt accomplished. There are several tours that Montana provides that I would love to attend! She is very engaging and personable that I felt a connection to Science that I may not have had when I was taking Geology in College. It was neat to learn about Jurassic park, and how the dinosaurs were technically from a different prehistoric era than depicted.Also given the fact that Montana dedicated half of her day to take us on our high terrain excursion, and then had a long hours drive ahead of her the same day was beyond impressive! I'll definitely be looking to plan another Tour adventure and see what other learnings are in store!

Absolutely gorgeous park with such a rich and heartbreaking history. It's very well-maintained,…read moreespecially the monument erected on 1918 to remember the ill fated Donner Party. There is a museum with educational videos and displays of the Donner Party and the history behind the Chinese immigrants who built the railroad. The gift shop is well priced for the type of shop, and the buildings are all very clean. Great customer service. The park itself is an amazing place to visit and walk, even in the snow. You truly feel one with nature as you soak in the history and peaceful setting. Would absolutely one million percent recommend, and I'm so grateful to my best friend for bringing me here.

Features: Abundant…read moreparking, an all-levels hiking trail; a small-if-useful museum with lots o' info about the history of the Donner Party and people heading west through the Sierras; snow, if you come on the right days. I dunno--what were you looking for out of a drive up a mountain in winter to learn about people getting stranded for making bad choices about winter in the mountains? It seems like a pretty good metaphor for something. They (the signs and the local authorities enforcing them) threaten that tire chains are necessary during winter weather events (which was most certainly a thing that was happening during our trip), but they seem to give you a pass for AWD and snow tires. Bring chains if that's not what you're driving.

Great experience. Wines offered were great, customer service was top notch friendly and attentive…read more Two hour cruise from South Lake Tahoe to Emerald Bay. The small boat was a 1953 wooden boat with a lot of character, and seating was limited to 11 passengers so it was a more intimate setting. Highly recommend!

What a fun and scenic tour of South Lake Tahoe and Emerald Bay! This was truly the way to show…read morefriends a great time and showcase the south end of beautiful Lake Tahoe. Lexi did an amazing job relaying the history of the boat, describing each wine we tasted and offered a plentiful amount of entertaining stories during our tour. Everyone brings their own Charcuterie or snacks, but are treated to an amazing assortment of wine as you slowly motor out to Emerald Bay and Vikingsholm. The boat, the Golden Rose, is a historic and restored 1953 Chris Craft Venetian Water Taxi. There's a larger story behind this boat, but better left to Lexi to tell you. Very enjoyable time and I would not hesitate to bring more friends back! The wine tasting list regularly changes. I included a photo of the wines we tasted, but your experience and wine list may vary. Enjoy!

Our group of 7 had a great time with Dani last week. She was prepared with things like extra…read moregloves, water, layers and hand-warmers if anyone needed anything. She was super informative, friendly, gave solid tips before any strong turns or curves ahead, and let us know the best photo opps. Their snowmobiles are new, top-tier ski-doos. Highly recommend the private 2-hour tour! It's the perfect amount of time. I appreciate that they have gear available to rent on-site including bibs, jackets, gaiters, gloves, boots, etc.

Our go-to company to snowmobile with when we are in Lake Tahoe. Took my 75yr old Mother in Law, she…read morehad fun but the bumps did hurt her back in the evening but that's expected. Beautiful views and the guides are very patient and know how to direct the more experienced riders when touring with the less experienced. Check them out!

Tyler was our kayak tour guide....very knowledgeable about water safety, telling us interesting…read morefacts about Lake Tahoe's natural features, water clarity preservation and history of the area. Kayaked out in absolute beautiful scenery....Tyler let me swim back along the edge of the lake over the minnows around the large boulders and along with the ducks....I was sssoooo happy long distance swimming in the crystal clear water in perfect temps...low 60s All the other guides were wonderful too! Hats off the Tahoe Adventure Company for ONLY supporting manually operated water sports to help keep Lake Tahoe pristine! Robert from Boulder, Colorado

Our group had a great time with TAC. Almost all the other kayak places had been booked for the…read moreday.. but when we stopped by these guys, they accommodated us on a walk in. Thanks for a great time.

Chollar Mine Tour - A Glimpse into the Golden Age of Virginia City…read more Recommended by locals, I made my way to the Chollar Mine, once the 5th largest mine during the 19th-century Gold Rush era. In its prime, it yielded an overwhelming amount of gold--worth millions of dollars then and easily billions in today's value. Scattered across the grounds are authentic mining tools, giving visitors a sense of the equipment used back in the day. One highlight was the rock smasher, which the staff explained in detail. From the start, John and Gary gave me a warm welcome and patiently answered all my questions. Before we entered the mine, Gary provided a fascinating introduction to its history and operations--explaining how miners worked in 8-hour shifts, the intense conditions they faced underground, and how they coped with the heat from the geothermal groundwater. Equipped with a helmet, I followed the narrow tunnels where the ceiling is low enough to give you a bump if you're not careful. Along the old rail tracks used for transporting minerals, Gary demonstrated the rope-and-pulley system, drilling tools, and even how miners once relied on rats and candles to test air quality inside the mine. He also pointed out the split line in the rock that marked different mining outputs, giving a vivid sense of how geologists identified the veins. To make the experience more tactile, he even handed me some clay samples from the mine, so I could literally feel the earth that once hid so much gold. Unfortunately, visitors cannot go as deep into the mine as I had hoped--I wanted to experience the underground heat myself--but for safety reasons, the tour is limited. The cave can be slippery, and you'll often need to bend down to avoid injury. After the tour, Gary enthusiastically offered to take photos for guests, adding a personal touch to the visit. Beyond the tour itself, I learned that John now owns the mine, while Gary has written a novel that brings Virginia City's Golden Age to life. --- Final Thoughts The Chollar Mine Tour is more than just a history lesson--it's an immersive journey into the life of 19th-century miners. Thanks to the passion and effort of John and Gary, visitors can better appreciate the challenges, ingenuity, and culture of Virginia City's mining heritage. ---

Had a great time!' Gary was the best tour ever and had so much helpful information. Best part of…read moreour visit to Virginia city!! Thank you from Tommy!!!