Best Day Hikes in Lake Tahoe

6 tours ranked by TourTruth score (0–10), based on Viator and GetYourGuide ratings. How scores work

We compared 6 day hikes in Lake Tahoe using 168 reviews on Viator and GetYourGuide. The highest scoring with at least 20 reviews is South Lake Tahoe Sunset Hike and Photography 2 hr (8.4/10). Prices start at $64 and most cost between $95 and $120. A typical one lasts 2 hrs 30 min.

Top picks

Best overall

86 reviews · $115 · 2 hrs

Reviewers like: photo opportunity, beautiful sunset, nature commentary

TourTruth score 8.3 out of 10

Lake Tahoe Hiking Tour

Top 12% · 1 hr 30 min · 50 reviews

from $64

1 provider

Compare at a glance

#TourScoreRatings by siteFromDuration
1 South Lake Tahoe Sunset Hike and Photography 2 hr TourTruth score 8.4 out of 10 Viator 4.9★ (85) · GetYourGuide 5.0★ (1) $115 2 hrs
2 Lake Tahoe Hiking Tour TourTruth score 8.3 out of 10 Viator 5.0★ (50) $64 1 hr 30 min
3 South Lake Tahoe Hiking Adventure, 2 hr 30 min TourTruth score 8.2 out of 10 Viator 5.0★ (28) $120 2 hrs 30 min
4 Lake Tahoe Guided Nature Hike 2 hr 30 min TourTruth score 7.3 out of 10 Viator 5.0★ (3) $95 2 hrs 30 min
5 South Lake Tahoe Guided Half-Day Hike TourTruth score 7.1 out of 10 GetYourGuide 5.0★ (1) $250 3 hrs 30 min
6 Tahoe Mountain Running Tour 3 hr TourTruth score – out of 10 – $165 3 hrs

Questions

What is the best day hike in Lake Tahoe?

South Lake Tahoe Sunset Hike and Photography 2 hr has the highest TourTruth score (8.4/10) of the 6 day hikes in Lake Tahoe we compare among those with at least 20 reviews, from 86 reviews.

How much do day hikes in Lake Tahoe cost?

Listed prices start at $64; the median is $115, and most cost between $95 and $120. Prices are the lowest listed price, usually per person; check the provider for your date.

How long are day hikes in Lake Tahoe?

The median listed duration is 2 hrs 30 min.

Which day hike in Lake Tahoe has the most reviews?

South Lake Tahoe Sunset Hike and Photography 2 hr, with 86 reviews and a TourTruth score of 8.4/10.

Scores compare each tour's ratings with all others on the same booking site and weight them by review count. How scores work · Same tour, different price on Viator and GetYourGuide