From US$350 per person
Book tickets on Viator (opens in a new tab): Lake Tahoe Emerald Bay Airplane TourYou book and pay on viator.com. Inclusable may earn a commission.
- Group size
- Up to 3
- Language
- English
About this tour
Flown by local, experienced mountain pilots. North Tahoe Aviation is owned & operated by a 20+ year local ski/mountain guide, bringing over a decade of mountain flying experience and local knowledge.
Highlights: Emerald Bay and a full lap around Lake Tahoe. Including: Mt. Tallac, Fallen Leaf Lake, Cascade Lake, Desolation Wilderness, Heavenly Valley, The Godfather House, Thunderbird Lodge, Whale Beach, Sand Harbor & Incline Village.
Description: This flight is about 45 minutes long and can accommodate 1 - 3 passengers. You will fly to Emerald Bay while tracing the complete Lake Tahoe shoreline with beautiful panoramic mountain and lake views.
- 45-minute scenic flight over Lake Tahoe's highlights
- Explore Emerald Bay, Mt. Tallac, and Desolation Wilderness
- Ideal for 1-3 passengers with customizable flight paths
- Depart from Truckee Tahoe Airport with stunning aerial views
Accessibility, as stated by the supplier
- Wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair-accessible surfaces
- Wheelchair-accessible transport
- Stroller accessible
Meeting point: Walk through the two sets of doors at the main entrance of the terminal and make a left into the departures area. Look for the North Tahoe Aviation signage near the fireplace and make yourself comfortable. Your pilot will meet you here and together you will walk to the plane.
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Itinerary
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See the entire shoreline of Lake Tahoe from the sky as well as the surrounding Sierra Nevada Mountains. See iconic areas like Emerald Bay, Sand Harbor, Mt. Tallac, Heavenly Valley, Marlette Lake, The Flume Trail, Meeks Bay, Incline Village, Tahoe City, Kings Beach, The Godfather House, Jake's Peak, The CalNeva Hotel, Downtown South Lake Tahoe...and more.(1 hr)
Know before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Included
- Use of airport amenities.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Location & contact
- Area
- Lake Tahoe, California
- Meeting point
- Walk through the two sets of doors at the main entrance of the terminal and make a left into the departures area. Look for the North Tahoe Aviation signage near the fireplace and make yourself comfortable. Your pilot will meet you here and together you will walk to the plane
- Contact
- The tour operator’s own details aren’t published. Questions about access or your booking go through Viator, which handles the booking and passes your request to the operator.
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