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