
Lake Tahoe Summer trip
Day 1 – Secret Cove Sunset + Stargazing
Morning:
Depart from San Francisco at 9:00 AM
Optional shuttle from Reno Airport for extra fee
Afternoon:
Arrive in South Lake Tahoe & check into the Airbnb
Light lunch & relax
Swim and unwind at Secret Cove, a peaceful and lesser-known beach
Evening:
Group dinner at the cabin
Day 2 – Kayaking & Beach Hop
Morning:
Breakfast at the Airbnb
Kayaking at Nevada Beach
Rental not included: $50 per person
Explore the shoreline and hidden spots during a 1.5–2 hour session
Afternoon:
Lunch (group picnic or local café)
Relax and swim at Chimney Beach — quiet, scenic, and tucked away
Evening:
Sunset at Cave Rock — short walk, epic view
Group dinner at the cabin or a local restaurant
Stargazing session under Tahoe’s clear night skies
Day 3 – Scenic Cruise + Trail Walk
Morning:
Breakfast + coffee
Easy walk along the Tahoe East Shore Trail — flat, scenic, and full of photo ops
Afternoon:
Ride the Heavenly Gondola from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Ticket included: $48 per adult
with stops at:
Observation Deck (~9,100 ft): sweeping panoramic views of Lake Tahoe and the Sierra Nevada
Summit Deck (~9,136 ft): optional scenic hikes or grab a bite at Smokehouse Grill
Group brunch or lunch
Pack up & depart Tahoe by 5:00 PM
Return to San Francisco around 9:30 PM