Booking fee
The booking fee includes the costs of booking your tickets such as charges for payment processing. It also covers the provision of our customer care center for processing your order, and all charges imposed by our suppliers.
* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
The Donner Party was the most famous tragedy in the history of the westward migration. Immerse yourself and relive the ill-faited Donner hardships and the rich historical importance of this area. Re- live the trials and struggles of the early pioneers that paved the way west to California and during the Gold Rush of 1849 and the Silver Comstock Load of 1859. The way West vie the Immigrant Trail, the Transcontinental Railroad and the Lincoln Hwy all of which passed through the Nevada Territory, Reno and the Sierras.
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Bottled water
Snacks
Driver/guide
Landing and facility fees
Beverages
Transport by private vehicle
Alcoholic Beverages
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
Sierra Adventures, Reno, Nevada, United States A Scenic Tour through the Riverwalk District, including Historical Buildings, Shops and Historic Markers.
Nevada Historical Society, Reno, Nevada, United States An introduction of the origin of Reno, Ghost Towns, The Sierra Mountains, Donner Pass, The Donner Party, The Transcontinental Rail Road and Lake Tahoe.
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Theresa_V
22 Mar 2024
Our guide was very informative, he stopped along the way for photos. He was an excellent driver, we felt comfortable with him.
WANDA F
17 Sep 2023
Great day trip! Our guide really knew the area and was very personable. We would recommend this to everyone. Beautiful scenery and history of the area was interesting.
Barbara M
16 Mar 2022
The tour consisted of sitting in a cramped suv and driving around to various locations and true guide attempting to point things out through back windows which don’t go down all the way and need cleaned. Sooooo much time driving in silence. He stopped 4 places. The Donner party state site; he had to stay with his vehicle so we walked around alone. One part of Lake Tahoe (he again stayed with his car) and luckily a passerby took a photo. At Donner Lake and another part of Lake Tahoe he got out and took our photo with my phone (nothing particularly impressive.) The 3rd row in the suv had no idea what he was pointing to and he couldn’t hear any of their questions. For $1000 I expected a tour bus, a guide that actually interacted the entire time, and a memorable experience. Instead we sat in the back of his suv and my kids played on their phones. Major disappointment.
This tour in
Reno
is organized by
Sierra Adventures / Activities Ren
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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