Things to Do in South Lake Tahoe: Flying

Say you're looking for things to do in South Lake Tahoe, and you start to wonder what the towns, snow-covered peaks and sparkling lake look like from above. Luckily for you, there are several different ways to get the idea off the ground. Soar to great heights in a plane or helicopter piloted by an experienced Tahoe guide, or give a nod to Jules Verne with a hot air balloon ride. For the adventurers who want to take matters into their own hands, command your own personal aircraft when you launch a hang glider from a mountain peak. Additionally, some of the airplane and helicopter companies offer flying lessons, giving you the skills and savvy to take to the skies.

Hang Gliding Tahoe

2640 E. College Parkway, Carson City, NV
(775) 772-8232

You love Lake Tahoe, and you feel as if you’ve seen all the sights it has to offer. But as the old saying goes, you ain’t seen nothing yet ... not until you’ve seen it from the air, piloting your own aircraft over the Carson Range and into the Tahoe Basin. With Hang Gliding Tahoe, you fly a powered hang glider (with an FAA-certified instructor...read more

You love Lake Tahoe, and you feel as if you’ve seen all the sights it...read more

Lake Tahoe Balloons

Flying in South Lake Tahoe
2435 Venice Drive E., South Lake Tahoe, CA
(530) 544-1221

Imagine soaring peacefully with the cool morning breeze in a hot-air balloon over Lake Tahoe. From the lake surface to high above it all, Lake Tahoe Balloons provides this very unique perspective of the Lake Tahoe region. Below you spread the immense green forests and granite landscapes of the Sierra Nevada Mountains that frame the turquoise and azure blues of Lake Tahoe and the surrounding...read more

Imagine soaring peacefully with the cool morning breeze in a hot-air balloon over Lake Tahoe....read more

Lake Tahoe Sightseeing Tours & Cruises

Flying in South Lake Tahoe
Various Locations, South Lake Tahoe, CA
(800) 987-9852
Marvel at Lake Tahoe's stunning scenery with Lake Tahoe Sightseeing Tours & Cruises. With a cruise on the lake on the Bleu Wave, you will have a wondrous time exploring places such as Emerald Bay, the historic Vikingsholm Castle and Fannette Island. With hot-air balloon rides and helicopter tours, you will enjoy thrilling, bird's-eye views of the lake and mountains. The convenience of their website puts...read more
Marvel at Lake Tahoe's stunning scenery with Lake Tahoe Sightseeing Tours & Cruises. With a...read more

Tahoe Helicopters

Flying in South Lake Tahoe
1901 Lisa Maloff Way #106, South Lake Tahoe, CA
(530) 544-2211

There may not be a better way to take in the true beauty of Lake Tahoe than from a helicopter. Tahoe Helicopters offers every style of tour possible to accommodate those who would like a bird's eye view of things. From waterfall excursions to sunset flights, from a circumnavigation of the lake to exploring one specific area, there's something for everyone. The flights are perfect...read more

There may not be a better way to take in the true beauty of Lake...read more