The 10 Best Tours in Truckee, California (CA)

October 23, 2021 Moriah Teneyck

On the California-Nevada border, Truckee-Lake Tahoe's scenic mountain beauty is perfect for romantic getaways and outdoor excitement. Lake Tahoe is America's largest alpine lake, with beautiful blue water surrounded by 70 miles of gorgeous shoreline. Donner Lake offers a public beach, and Donner Memorial State Park has campsites and trails for hiking, biking, horseback riding and rock climbing. Boca Dam and Reservoir features magnificent fishing, with rainbow, brook, and brown trout, plus Kokanee salmon.
Restaurants in Truckee

1. HeliTahoe

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5.0 based on 296 reviews

HeliTahoe

Book a tour...prepare to be enchanted! Treat yourselves to the experience of a lifetime with HeliTahoe . Departing from the South Tahoe Airport, Truckee, Resort at Squaw Creek, our flights provide dazzling vistas of Lake Tahoe’s most famous sights. The bird’s-eye view of Emerald Bay – one of America’s most photographed sites - will never be forgotten. Our tours offer a one-of-a-kind glimpse of North America's largest and most beautiful alpine locations - Lake Tahoe.

2. Tahoe Whitewater Tours

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5.0 based on 122 reviews

Tahoe Whitewater Tours

Tahoe Whitewater Tours is a family owned and operated company. Our goal to provide you with the most memorable river experience possible. Work with our team to experience a whitewater rafting, kayaking, or tubing the thrill of a lifetime.

3. Sierra Air Helicopter Tours

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Sierra Air Helicopter Tours

Experience Lake Tahoe in a whole new way, on board a luxury helicopter! When you book a tour with Sierra Air Helicopters, you're not just getting a helicopter ride, you're getting one of the best guided tours Lake Tahoe has to offer. We have many tour options to choose from. Whether you desire a 15 minute cruise over the North Shore or a one hour guided tour around Lake Tahoe.

4. IRIE Rafting Company

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5.0 based on 42 reviews

IRIE Rafting Company

At IRIE Rafting Company, a california benefit corporation, our number one priority is your experience in the outdoors! We've been exploring California's beautiful and exciting white water rivers for more than 20 years, and know what it takes to make your IRIE white water rafting experience an adventure you won't forget. We've got the trip to suit your style and your budget. Half-day Class III white water rafting trip on the Truckee with the family? No problem. Multi-day wilderness trip on the Middle Fork American? Done. Non-stop Class IV rapids on the North Fork American with the bachelorette or bachelor party? Perfect.

5. Tahoe Mountain Guides- Day Tours

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5.0 based on 6 reviews

Tahoe Mountain Guides- Day Tours

We're Tahoe Mountain Guides and we offer customized mountain bike tours throughout Lake Tahoe. Tahoe Mountain Guides holds extensive licensing, permits and insurance to conduct tours in the majestic Tahoe National Forest. TMG will ensure you have a breathtaking ride - from a mellow afternoon outing to trails that will test your skill. With years of biking and in-depth knowledge of the area, we can create the ideal ride for you, no matter what your ability level. Join us for majestic vistas along introductory rides or intense singletrack trails in the Sierra.

6. Uprising Paragliding

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Uprising Paragliding

Have you ever dreamed of flying? Uprising Paragliding provides scenic tandem paragliding flights in the Lake Tahoe & Reno area and quality instruction to help promote the sport of paragliding. Our goal is to give clients an experience they will never forget and to produce safe competent pilots which will have confidence wherever their adventures take them. Call today and schedule a flight or set up a comprehensive lesson plan!

7. Le Grand Adventure Tours

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5.0 based on 38 reviews

Le Grand Adventure Tours

Le Grand Adventure Tours offers global destination adventure tours allowing you to enjoy mountain biking, road biking, skiing, snowboarding, surfing, yoga and more. Our experiences and activities take you to explore the exhilarating road less travelled. With our intimate knowledge of the terrain, passion for quality, service and safety, why not come explore with us? Our wide range of sports combined with rich culture, amazing local food & wine – set in the heart of some of the world’s most spectacular scenery. We have a passion for the outdoors, adventure, sports, traveling the world and building one’s dreams into a reality. Our mission is to provide an amazing customer experience while offering our guests once-in-a-lifetime adventures and high-quality tours. LGA Tours brings you to some of the most iconic locations around the globe with internationally certified guides.

8. Bike Truckee

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5.0 based on 48 reviews

Bike Truckee

Bike rentals starting at $10/hr right on the Truckee River Legacy Trail. Ride miles of paved bike trails or access single track right from our location. Bring a picnic and swim in the Truckee River after you ride the Truckee River Legacy Trail. Ride to the local winery and play bocci ball while you enjoy a glass of wine and a snack. Explore some of Tahoe's classic single track trails on a full suspension or a hardtail 29er Mt bike. We offer electric bikes (even some for kids!), full suspension mountain bikes, comfort mountain bikes, kids bikes, tag a longs, and trailers. Try our brand new ebikes or full suspension Specialized Mt Bikes. Something for everyone! Visit our website for ride suggestions, pricing, and more great pics!

9. Tahoe Surf Company

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5.0 based on 5 reviews

Tahoe Surf Company

We specialize in creating the ultimate surf experience in Lake Tahoe. Learn how to wakesurf and wakefoil, or take your skills to the next level with professional in water coaching on a custom & luxurious MasterCraft X23. We use new - high end Liquid Force wake surfers and life vests, along with new Rip Curl wetsuits for an exciting time surfing in the mountains. As an all inclusive experience, quality snacks and beverages are provided. Also offered are Lake Tahoe tours and tubing. All reservations include the captain, surf coach, modern surf boat, fuel, refreshments, and gear for 6 passengers at a time.

10. Dirt Gypsy Adventures

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5.0 based on 5 reviews

Dirt Gypsy Adventures

Dirt Gypsy Adventures offers guided single and multi-day mountain bike tours as well as trailhead shuttles and bike rentals throughout the greater Truckee-Reno-Tahoe area. Our guided tours are experiences that blend fitness, outdoor education and fun while exploring some of the nation's best trails. Join us for a ride, shuttle or rental and see for yourself.

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