6 days in South Lake Tahoe, Yosemite National Park & Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park Itinerary

High in the Sierra Nevada mountains on the shore of one of America’s most scenic lakes, South Lake Tahoe captures the spirit of the outdoors and serves as a hub for tourism activities surrounding the lake.

Start off your visit on the 7th (Tue): stroll through Rock House Discount Ski & Snowboard Rentals, contemplate the waterfront views at Emerald Bay State Park, then steep yourself in history at Vikingsholm, and finally indulge your senses at Wine Tours From Tahoe. On the next day, stroll the grounds of Genoa Cemetery, try your luck at Harveys Casino, and then get some thrills on the water with a speed boat tour.

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Abilene to South Lake Tahoe is an approximately 23-hour car ride. The time zone difference moving from Central Standard Time (CST) to Pacific Standard Time (PST) is minus 2 hours. While traveling from Abilene, expect colder days and little chillier nights in South Lake Tahoe, ranging from highs of 51°F to lows of 26°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Wed) to allow enough time to travel to Yosemite National Park.

Massive granite mountains, towering waterfalls, groves of Giant Sequoia trees, and wilderness as far as the eye can see distinguish the landscape of Yosemite National Park.

Kick off your visit on the 9th (Thu): explore the striking landscape at Sentinel Dome and then take in the dramatic natural features at Glacier Point.

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Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from South Lake Tahoe to Yosemite National Park. In March in Yosemite National Park, expect temperatures between 53°F during the day and 23°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 9th (Thu) to allow time for travel to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park.

With mountain peaks reaching past 4,250 m (14,000 ft) and trees stretching to over 75 m (250 ft) high, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks present nature on a grand scale.

Start off your visit on the 10th (Fri): take a memorable drive along Generals Hwy and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Moro Rock Trail.

For other places to visit, photos, ratings, and more tourist information, use the Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park journey maker website.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Yosemite National Park to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park. Expect somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Yosemite National Park in March: highs in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park hover around 70°F, while lows dip to 46°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 10th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive back home.