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Winter Things to Do at Lake Tahoe

Snowshoe tours, snowmobiling and an Emerald Bay cruise for your rest day or after the lifts close, all bookable on Viator.

For a rest day mid-trip, a storm day when the upper lifts are on hold, or the evening after the lifts close. We opened and checked every listing below on Viator. Prices and open dates stay on Viator, since they change through the season.

  • Snowshoeing

    Scenic Snowshoe Adventure

    South Lake Tahoe · 2 hours

    5.0 ★ (196 reviews on Viator)

    A guided snowshoe walk out of South Lake Tahoe. An easy way to swap the slopes for quiet woods for an afternoon.

    See dates and prices on Viator(affiliate)

  • Snowshoeing

    Half-Day Snowshoe Hike in Tahoe National Forest

    Tahoe City · 3 hours

    5.0 ★ (29 reviews on Viator)

    A longer guided snowshoe hike from Tahoe City into the national forest. Good for a rest day between ski days on the north shore.

    See dates and prices on Viator(affiliate)

  • Snowshoeing

    Moonlight Snowshoe Tour

    Tahoe City (Page Meadows) · 2 hours

    4.8 ★ (16 reviews on Viator)

    A small-group night snowshoe through Page Meadows with time to stop and look at the stars. Something to do after the lifts close.

    See dates and prices on Viator(affiliate)

  • Snowshoeing

    Snowshoe Tour in the Lake Tahoe Mountains

    Truckee, Kings Beach or South Lake Tahoe · 3 hours

    179 operator reviews

    A guided snowshoe tour that runs from several bases around the lake. The operator sends the exact meeting spot after you book.

    See dates and prices on Viator(affiliate)

  • Snowmobiling

    Lakeview Snowmobiling Tour

    Zephyr Cove, NV · 2 hours

    5.0 ★ (9 reviews on Viator)

    A guided snowmobile tour from Zephyr Cove on the east shore. Viator prices it per group, so check what your group size costs.

    See dates and prices on Viator(affiliate)

  • Rental

    Snowshoe Rentals

    Stateline, NV (shop on Hwy 50) · 1 to 7 days

    28 operator reviews

    Rent snowshoes for a day or the whole trip and explore on your own. The shop can deliver on request.

    See dates and prices on Viator(affiliate)

  • Lake cruise

    Emerald Bay Cruise on the MS Dixie II

    Zephyr Cove, NV · 2 to 3 hours

    4.6 ★ (971 reviews on Viator)

    A paddlewheeler cruise to Emerald Bay with an audio guide and climate-controlled indoor seating. A good pick for a no-ski day.

    Runs fewer days a week in winter, so check your dates before you plan around it.

    See dates and prices on Viator(affiliate)

Listings and ratings checked on Viator in October 2026. Tour companies run these tours, not Peak Call.