Money-Saving Ideas on Lake Tahoe Vacations

Lodging Discounts

Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa & Casino: Tahoe Kids’ Package. Valid through May 23, 2008, this deal includes room rates of $259 (Sun.-Thurs.), $289 (Fri. and Sat.), $10 roll of quarters for the arcade, S’mores kit (delivered from room service), a list of kid-friendly activities in the area, 50 percent off of Camp Hyatt (regular price is $75/child/session) and kid’s milk-and-cookies turndown. Even better: The rate also includes taxes and the resort’s $18 amenity fee. Call 775-832-1234 x51 to reserve.

www.skicoupons.com: Great savings on tickets, lodging and dining.

www.virtualtahoe.com: Ski and lodging packages, including Circus-Circus Reno Special. Restaurant discounts coupons available, including: Beacon Bar & Grill ($3 Beacon Buck), 10 percent off whole check at Rockwater Bar & Grill. Lodging discounts: $20 off Americana Lodge and Stardust Lodge.

• Family packages at the Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe include a deluxe room.
• Corey Weiner

Inn By the Lake: 20 percent off Regular Rates (thru April 30), plus $63 Heavenly lift tickets. www.innbythelake.com

Lake Village Resort: Vacation rentals. All condos at 30 percent off; 10 percent off for AAA members, AARP and senior citizens. Reserve summer rentals by June 1 and get 10 percent off. www.lakevillageresort.com

• Whitewater rafting on the Truckee River.
• Courtesy of Tributary Whitewater and Truckee River Photos

Recreation Specials

www.mountainresortcoupons.com: Find discounts on whitewater rafting programs, tours, spas and Tahoe lodging. Examples: Carriage/sleigh rides/horseback riding ($10 horseback riding per person); Reel Deal Sportfishing: $10 off coupon per person on charters.

Adventure Connection, Whitewater Rafting: Get $20 to $40 off by e-mailing the Web site’s link; you’ll receive a coupon in reply. Cannot combine with other discounts. Also, special half-price family raft trips: $259 adults, $129.50 for kids when accompanied by one adult. Lake Tahoe Special: Includes shuttle service to and from Tahoe, lunch and a full day of rafting. Cost is $159 per person Wednesday and Saturday; 10 percent discount for kids. www.raftcalifornia.com/specials/

Great insiders’ Tahoe outdoor activity guide: www.highsierra.com/highsierra/LakeTahoeOutdoor.htm. The Web site has great tips on hiking, biking and cross-country skiing trails—affordable alternatives to Alpine skiing and guided whitewater rafting.