Really, believe the hype! The Tahoe Photographic Tours for us was a phenomenal, tremendous experience. We opted for the 3/4th day tour, and we were very happy with our choice. We had the chance to see so many diverse aspects of Lake Tahoe. From the beach by the water to the top of pretty much mountains, we could not have chosen a better way to enjoy the scenery.
The true benefit is to have an expert guide, like Mike, swiftly buzz you around the lake to the best vantage points. With Mike's over 30 years in Tahoe, I felt very comfortable giving him complete liberty in choosing the spots. I knew that he would be a fantastic guide, and a fantastic guide he was. Not only did he grant us access to some of the "locals only" spots, he constantly morphed the tour for us to have the best experience, even if the tour become a custom one. Additionally, he was a good conversationalist, was very patient with allowing us to spend as much or little time as we wanted at spots, has vast knowledge of the surrounding area, and provided a top-tier service. Not to mention, he let us stop for ice cream! Yay!
Really, worth every minute and dollar, without doubt. Spend as much time as they recommend to have the full experience. You will not be disappointed. Still, one item to note, this is not a photography workshop. It is a guided tour where the guide takes photographs of you and the surrounding area. Camera tips will be provided, but recognize that the service is more focused on the tour aspect. Perfect for us! Thank you again, Mike!