Lake Tahoe Holidays
Description
Location: USA, San Francisco, Lake Tahoe
The situation is unmatchable, the skiing world class and the nightlife lively. Because the lake straddles the borders of California and Nevada (east) side, you can also have a gamble in the casinos. If you stay south of the lake, your closest ski areas will be Heavenly, Sierra and Kirkwood. North of the lake, you can ski the likes of Northstar, Alpine Meadows and the legendary Squaw Valley. But, wherever you stay, using your car or crossing the lake on a paddle steamer, it's possible to ski all over with the interchangeable pass. Getting Around, South Lake Tahoe offers FREE shuttles to the casinos and to Heavenly, Sierra and Kirkwood ski areas. Transfers - Driving Time: Lake Tahoe is a 4-hour drive from San Francisco Airport.
Your holiday price includes: Flights and accommodation for 7 nights on an Room Only board basis. Free Car Hire Included (Insurance to be paid at time of booking), Or make your own Transfers from the airport to hotel. Transfers can be pre-booked.
Accommodation
Horizon Casino Resort - 7 nights - Room Only
There’s a great variety of entertainment on offer right here in the hotel. Obviously the huge casino offers some major fun, with lounge acts accompanying the gaming. If you want to hold on to your dollars, the 8-screen cinema shows the latest releases, and in the cabaret theatre there’s live entertainment several nights a week, including comedians. Dining choices are plentiful. The Grand Buffet is worth a try, boasting over 50 separate buffet items in 6 individual culinary selections – including Mexican, Chinese and international cuisine and the famous prime rib. Or, treat yourself to a meal at Josh’s, the hotel’s fine-dining restaurant, which features excellent cuisine in a relaxed atmosphere. Of course, there’s also the skiing! It’s only a short walk to the high-speed gondola which whisks you to Heavenly’s slopes, or if you’re feeling really lazy you can take the FREE shuttle. You really do have the best of everything at this impressive resort. .
Hotel facilities
Horizon Casino Resort has 539 rooms on 20 floors in 2 interconnecting buildings with 5 lifts.
- 3 whirlpools/Hot tub.
- Fitness centre, Sauna
- Children’s games room
- Golden Cabaret Theatre
- 8-screen cinema
- Shopping arcade
- Hairdresser
- Free parking
Please note: Some facilities/amenities are subject to a local charge.
Room facilities
- Air-conditioning/heating
- TV
- Hairdryer
- 24-hour room service
Food and beverage
- Restaurants
- Bars
- Starbucks® Coffee
In our opinion
‘…You'll certainly have built up a good appetite following your day on the slopes, perfect for a hearty American meal…’
Useful information, Suitability..
- Beginner: ****
- Intermediate: *****
- Advanced: *****
- Snowboard: ****
Après ski Our wonderful ski reps organise all kinds of stuff including the Saturday Night Dixie Paddle Steamer Dinner Dance Cruise. The Pub Tahoe and the Tudor Pub and The Blue Angel Café is extremely popular too! For night owls, Blu at the Mont Bleu Casino and Altitude are a must.
Useful information, Pistes..
- Black: 77
- Red: 71
- Blue: 52
- Total: 139km
- Village height: 670m
- Highest lift: 1285m
Useful information, Lift system..
- Total lifts: 30
- Chair lifts: 22
- Drag lifts: 9
- Gondola: 2
Useful information
- Currency: American Dollar
- Language: American - English
- Visa: USA visa waver system
- Time difference: GMT - 7 Hrs
Please note: Flight times are correct at time of writing but may be subject to change at the discretion of the airline or the tour operator.
Price excludes:Insurance to be paid at time of booking for Car Hire,
Single supplement: No sole occupancy
Infants: Not available (adults & children sharing only)
Please note: Rating is based on tour operator's own rating system.
Your holiday price includes: Direct flights and accommodation for 7 nights on a Room Only board basis.
Lake Tahoe Information
Lake Tahoe Highlights...
Destination Airport
San Francisco International Airport
Airport Information
Country
United States (US)
Address
San Francisco International Airport, PO Box 8097, San Francisco, California 94128, USA
Country Code
1
Telephone
650 821 5000
Fax
650 821 4004
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Website
www.flysfo.com
Location
The airport is located 22km (14 miles) south of San Francisco
Time Zone
GMT - 8 (GMT - 7 from the first Sunday in April to the last Sunday in October)
Number of Terminals
4
Transfer between Terminals
The 24-hour AirTrain light rail service links the International Terminal with the other terminals, parking garages, the Airport BART station and the car hire centre.
Driving Directions
From central San Francisco, take Route 101 south and follow signs to the airport. For access to the car hire centre, turn left onto I-380 and turn right onto South Airport Boulevard. For access to the long-term car park, take Route 101 south, exit at San Bruno Avenue/San Francisco International Airport, take the San Bruno Avenue exit, turn left and follow the signs.
Car Parking
Short-term (hourly and daily) car parking, with direct access to the terminals, is available at both the domestic and international parking garages. Passengers flying to Canada should use the domestic terminals parking garage. Valet parking for all terminals is located in the domestic garage, off the Departures level roadway. A long-term car park is located 3.5km (2 miles) north of the airport terminals. A free shuttle bus service operates between the long-term car park and the terminals. Parking information is available (tel: 650 821 7900).
Car Hire
The rental car centre is located outside of the terminals but on airport property and is linked to the terminals and BART station on the 24-hour AirTrain Blue Line. Eight major car hire companies are based at the centre: Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, National and Thrifty.
Public Transport
Rail: The Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) operates a rapid rail service to northern San Mateo County, San Francisco (journey time: 30 minutes) and the East Bay from the SFO BART station on the Departures level of the International Terminal. The station is linked to all terminals via the free AirTrain service. BART services connect to Millbrae Station, from where a Caltrain shuttle service runs between San Francisco and San Jose. Road: Taxi: Taxis depart from outside the Arrivals levels of all terminals. Taxi drivers are required by airport regulations to accept fares to all destinations. Limousine: A number of limousine companies provide transport to/from the airport and must be pre-arranged; a full list of providers is available on the airport’s website. Van: Door-to-door vans provide services between the airport and various destinations in San Francisco and surrounds; vans are available on a walk-up basis until 2300 and pick-up is outside the Departures levels of all terminals. Bus: SamTrans buses run from the terminals to destinations in San Mateo County and parts of San Francisco and Palo Alto, 24 hours. For further ground transportation information, visit the airport information booths or call the Bay Area Transit information line (tel: 511; website: www.511.org).
Information and Help Desks
Airport information booths are located on the Arrivals level of all terminals; staff can translate over 166 languages (tel: 650 821 8211). Computerised information kiosks are available at the desks 24 hours a day. Travelers Aid kiosks are located on the Departures levels of all terminals (tel: 650 821 2735). They are open daily 0800-2000.
Airport Facilities
Money and communications: ATMs are available in all terminals and boarding lounges. There is a full service bank in Terminal 3, as well as a self-service postal centre. Bureaux de change and automated currency exchange machines are located throughout the International Terminal. Telephones equipped with data ports are located throughout the terminals. Wireless Internet is available. Mobile telephones can be hired. Eating and drinking: There are various bars, cafés and restaurants in each terminal. Shopping: Four duty-free shops are located in the International Terminal. There is a duty-free kiosk in Terminal 1, boarding area B. Other shops include gift shops, newsagents, bookshops, clothing and accessories stores, sweet shops, toy shops and cosmetic and toiletries shops. Luggage: There is a lost property office on the Arrivals level of Terminal 1 (tel: 650 821 7014). Trolleys are available for a fee throughout the terminals. Left-luggage is available at the Airport Travel Agency, in the International Terminal. Other facilities: These include a medical centre, nurseries and a meditation room.
Conference and Business Facilities
The Turpen Aviation Museum, in the International Terminal (tel: 650 821 9911), is available for hosting private functions, accommodating up to 250 delegates, with catering and equipment available. The Airport Travel Agency (tel: 650 877 0422), also in the International Terminal, provides fax and photocopying services.
Disabled Facilities
The airport is physically accessible and airline employees can assist passengers with disabilities before departure or upon arrival; passengers requiring wheelchairs should contact their airline prior to travel. There are TDD/TTY phones throughout the airport for hearing-impaired travellers. Reserved car parking is also available in all car parks (tel: 650 821 7900); the shuttle bus from the long-term car park is equipped with a lift. Ramp-accessible taxis are available. SamTrans buses and the Caltrain shuttle are wheelchair accessible. So are all BART stations.
Airport Hotels
Hotels located very near the airport include the Holiday Inn San Francisco International Airport North (tel: 650 873 3550), Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport (tel: 650 347 1234), San Francisco Airport Marriott (tel: 650 692 9100) and the Sheraton Gateway Airport (tel: 650 340 8500). Courtesy telephones for hotel reservations are located on the Arrivals levels of all terminals.
City
San Francisco
Full Airport Name
San Francisco International Airport
State or Province
California
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