Mountain Activities
Scenic Gondola Ride
Even if you aren't skiing or riding, you can still experience one of the greatest views of Lake Tahoe with a Scenic Gondola Ride. Get on the Gondola in the Heavenly Village and have your camera ready the 2.4 mile ride will leave you breathless. Stop at the Observation Deck for panoramic views of Lake Tahoe and the surrounding Sierra Nevada mountains.
Tickets are only available for purchase on the day of use at our Heavenly Village Ticket Office.
Hours of Operation: **Subject to Availability
- Monday - Friday: Ticket Office 8:30am - 5:00pm and Gondola operational hours 9:00am - 4:00pm
- Saturday & Sunday: Ticket Office 8:00am - 4:30pm and Gondola operational hours 8:30am - 4:00pm
From 3:30pm the Sightseeing Gondola ride is only a ride around (you can not get out at mid-station or the top) and please note the last gondola cabin up is 3:59pm.
Sightseeing Rates
Gondola Sightseeing Peak Prices:
- Adult: $96
- Teen/Senior: $64
- Child (5 - 12 yrs.): $51
- Under 5 years of age ride the Gondola for free
Gondola Sightseeing OFF Peak Prices (non-Holiday):
- Adult: $88
- Teen/Senior: $58
- Child (5 - 12 yrs.): $46
- Under 5 years of age ride the Gondola for free
*Bathrooms will be available at Mid-Station, Top of our Gondola and Tamarack Lodge
Winter Tubing
Location: Top of the Gondola
Times: Regular Tubing: Opening at 11am – Closing 3pm (times may be updated due to weather or business volume) and Mini Tubing is 1pm - 3pm Daily.
Product: Regular Tubing (all day ticket) Mini Tubing (all day ticket)
Pricing: Regular Tubing $44 Mini Tubing $32 (you must purchase a gondola ticket PLUS a Winter Tubing ticket)
Winter Tubing - Participant Requirements
Height requirement
42” minimum for tubing
42” maximum for mini tubing
One participant per tube
Participant must sit in tube, with legs between handles
Small children may sit with his or her legs in the tube, but must remain leaning back against the tube
Participants must be able to fit inside tube properly
Guests with ski boots can only tube singly
Tubes must remain in the tubing fenced areas at all times. Tubing may only occur at in lanes designed by groomers and under the direction of the Lead/Team Lead of Tubing
Linking tubes is permitted after testing is complete and up to the Activity leadership and COD’s discretion
A maximum of four tubes may be linked at a time
Due to volatile lane conditions, linked tubes speed must be monitored at all times
Participants must pull back hair and secure any loose items while on the tube lift and tubing hill
Lockers are available at the Gondola
Personal items may be stored around the tubing shack, but the resort is not responsible for monitoring items
Backpacks are permitted, but must be turned to the front of the participant while riding down the tubing hill
Conditions Barring Participants
Pregnancy
Under the influence of drugs that alter mental status (legal or illegal), Alcohol
Not meeting height requirement
- 42” minimum for tubing
- 42” maximum for mini tubing
Tamarack Lodge
Located at the top of the Gondola, our LEED certified lodge features and grab-n-go snacks, food & beverages.
We are now closed for the Summer 2022 Season
CLOSED FOR 2022 SUMMER
- Heavenly Village Ticket Windows Open: 9:00am
- Gondola Opens: 9:30am
- Activities are Open: 10:00am
- Activities Close: 3:30pm
- Heavenly Village Ticket Window Closes: 4:30pm
TICKETS CAN BE PURCHASED ONLINE OR AT OUR TICKET WINDOW
Heavenly Mountain Resort:
- Heavenly Scenic Gondola (please note a ticket for the gondola is needed to participate in all the activities listed below)
- Hiking trails
- Gemstone Panning
- Climbing Wall
- Red Tail Zipline for Kids
- Hot Shot Zipline
- Grab ‘n Go food and drink options at Café Blue and Tamarack Lodge
You need to purchase a scenic gondola ticket in order to do all the activities.
All Activities Closed for Summer 2022
Scenic Gondola
SUMMER MAP
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Enjoy a scenic ride up the Heavenly Gondola to explore all the resort has to offer this summer. There's something for everyone at Heavenly, whether it be hiking our trails and visiting our scenic overlooks, taking part in our activities at Epic Discovery, or simply just enjoying a serene moment with one of the best views in Tahoe atop the Observation Deck.
Take a closer look at the Hiking Trails Heavenly has to offer during the 2021 summer season, all accessible by the Gondola and Tamarack Express.
