I found this tour on trip advisor months ago....phoned and spoke with Robin, the owner's wife, who said that I should call back closer to the time to see if other people had signed up for the day I wanted - I was a single booking. I called back a few weeks ago, still nothing - I gave her my information and she said she would let me know if it was possible.
Upon checking in to my hotel last Wednesday, Robin had left me a message at the front desk confirming my reservation for the following morning! So happy...and became happier....
Greg picked me up at 9 am, as promised; we collected another couple, then waited for someone else, who never showed. Then we were off...
What an amazing day! Greg has lived and hiked and climbed these mountains for decades and knows all the history, legend and secret spots! We started at Kiva Beach, then moved up and up and up to Emerald Bay. There was a bit of hiking involved - approx 3 miles all in, according to my pedometer...The views across the lake, of the crystal clear waters - images speak louder than words and I took at least 100 photos! What a fabulous day! I met 3 new friends and breathed such fresh air as my eyes beheld views that I don't think that I could ever tire of! Got dropped back at the hotel about 3 ish.
Beyond everything i did, Greg was snapping pictures of the views and us - and when I say taking pictures, I mean he felt like a portrait photographer and made us redo shots if he wasn't happy with it! I am to receive a digital copy of all the ones he took to complement all my own
You pay at the end, credit card or cash. It was so worth it! I look forward to doing the full-day tour the next time i'm back in Tahoe...one of the highlights of my trip! Thank you...
Response from Host
Nov 2013
Hello Tahoe Photographic Tours guest. Thank you so very much for taking the time to write such a detailed review. The team at Tahoe Photographic Tours are really the best of the best . They are passionate about what they do and sincerely care for Lake Tahoe. Your photographs turned out wonderful and I'm so glad we were able to be the highlight of your vacation here at Lake Tahoe. We look forward to your next visit and showing you all new spectacular locations.