Thunderbird Lodge Classic Tour
Explore the historic Thunderbird Lodge: Learn about Lake Tahoe's magical Castle-in-the-Sky and the world-famous Thunderbird Yacht. The Thunderbird Lodge is one of the best examples of a great residential estate on Lake Tahoe. Built in 1939, it was designed to blend harmoniously with its surroundings.
Thunderbird Lodge Classic Tours ($75/person) are available by reservation only and run Tuesdays and Fridays at 9:30am, 11:00pm, and 12:30pm. Saturday tours will also be available in July and August (9:30am, 11am, 12:30pm, 2pm).
Exclusive guided tours let you explore the magic and mystery of the historic Thunderbird Lodge and Whittell Estate grounds. Learn about Captain Whittell’s contributions to conserving Lake Tahoe’s Nevada shoreline and see his world-famous mansion including secret tunnels, card house, and the legendary Thunderbird yacht (when available).
Tour guests will take a shuttle from the Travel North Tahoe Nevada Welcome Center (969 Tahoe Blvd in Incline Village) to the Thunderbird Lodge.