Title: Ponderosa Palisades Travel Guide: Best of Ponderosa Palisades, Truckee Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Ponderosa Palisades](https://expedia.co.uk/Ponderosa-Palisades-Truckee-Hotels.0-n553248635975846802-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Truckee](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Truckee.d10064.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Truckee](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Truckee.d10064.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Ponderosa Palisades Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Ponderosa-Palisades.d553248635975846802.Car-Hire-Guide)[Ponderosa Palisades Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Ponderosa-Palisades.d553248635975846802.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Ponderosa Palisades Travel Guide ## Truckee ![The Donner lake under the snow in winter, in California, panorama, with tunnels in the mountain for the train](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/827474568919588864/da8f8184-f64e-401f-8d60-85d1cfb72e48.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![The Donner lake under the snow in winter, in California, panorama, with tunnels in the mountain for the train](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/827474568919588864/da8f8184-f64e-401f-8d60-85d1cfb72e48.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Ponderosa Palisades Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Truckee travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Truckee.dx10064) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Northstar California Resort which includes a hotel and ice skating as well as a small group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6063289/e9ebcf3b-e744-4a5d-9339-f7acfe03d6f6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Northstar California Resort Amid the beautiful landscapes along Lake Tahoe is a mountain resort with family-friendly snow sports, hiking trails, golf and boutique shopping. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Northstar-California-Resort-Truckee.d6063289.Attraction) ![Sunset glow along the mountains next to Donner Lake. #BvSWater](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/10064/d6c25fbe-6b47-4c3a-8557-159a6a95ed3a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Donner Lake 4/5(1 review) Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Donner Lake during your travels in Truckee. Wander the lakeside in this quaint area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Donner-Lake-Truckee.d6089176.Attraction) ![Unidentifiable skiiers head down Mt. Lincoln to the Lake View intermediate run at Sugar Bowl Ski Resort. Donner Lake is in the background.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976473686/774d3394-2f40-44b8-b39b-376567b49f40.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Sugar Bowl Resort Hit the slopes at Sugar Bowl Resort during your trip to Truckee. Amble around this quaint area's lakeside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sugar-Bowl-Resort-Truckee.d553248635976473686.Attraction) ![Sugar Bowl which includes snow and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6063299/3bbd7c79-431d-4dbc-b1c6-cc9f575a078f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Sugar Bowl This Bavarian-style ski resort with spa, restaurants, shops and powdery slopes is a favorite with visitors year-round. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sugar-Bowl-Truckee.d6063299.Attraction) ![Panoramic view to Donner lake from Donner Pass, Sierra Nevada, Lake Tahoe area](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6193913/e20923f1-51a3-462f-bae6-400f2cae147c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area Hit the slopes in Truckee with a visit to Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area. Wander the lakeside or discover the mountain views in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Tahoe-Donner-Downhill-Ski-Area-Tahoe-Donner.d6193913.Attraction) ![A little bridge nearby.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/10064/450559de-c45f-49be-a062-4619cd86e6f0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Donner Memorial State Park Enjoy a trip to Donner Memorial State Park and popular activities such as skiing in Truckee. Amble around this quaint area's lakeside or seek out the hiking trails. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Donner-Memorial-State-Park-Truckee.d6328313.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Clear Kayak Paddle Tour at Sand Harbor](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46088430/3994a20d-f445-45e8-bd9b-39d8a8070dfd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Clear Kayak Paddle Tour £110 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/clear-kayak-paddle-tour.a46088430.activity-details) ![Panoramic views of Tahoe from Chickadee Ridge](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47218683/68667b1d-f3d5-4278-9016-9e4429bdeb74.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Chickadee Ridge Beginner Snowshoe Activity £66 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/chickadee-ridge-beginner-snowshoe-activity.a47218683.activity-details) ![Beginner and Family Snowshoeing ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5098188/9ffc7cf1-eb1a-440d-b4fb-fbf647832dec.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Introductory Guided Snowshoe Tour £55 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/introductory-guided-snowshoe-tour.a5098188.activity-details) ![Snowshoeing in Lake Tahoe Mountains](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47476779/5e3d399d-a8f1-4831-b8b3-5d41da7c4549.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Snowshoe Tour in the Lake Tahoe Mountains £93 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/snowshoe-tour-in-the-lake-tahoe-mountains.a47476779.activity-details) ![Driving Lake Tahoe: A Self-Guided Tour from South Lake Tahoe to Tahoe City](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4091016/4db62650-c510-4bea-b046-66d07f97e8aa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Driving Lake Tahoe: A Self-Guided Tour from South Lake Tahoe to Tahoe City £11 per traveller [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/driving-lake-tahoe-a-self-guided-tour-from-south-lake-tahoe-to-tahoe-city.a4091016.activity-details) ![Self Guided E-Bike Tour on Lake Tahoe’s East Shore Bike Path](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46127511/d851548f-78c3-460d-968a-46734250aad7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Self Guided E-Bike Tour on Lake Tahoe’s East Shore Bike Path £73 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/self-guided-e-bike-tour-on-lake-tahoes-east-shore-bike-path.a46127511.activity-details) [See all activities in Truckee](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Truckee.d10064.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Ponderosa Palisades ![Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa and Casino](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/11700/11673/a9c25f22_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa and Casino 111 Country Club Drive Incline Village NV £214 23 Mar - 24 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury resort in Incline Village. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews) Everything was perfect! Thank you so much! Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=23%2F03%2F2026&endDate=24%2F03%2F2026&selected=11673&PinnedHotelID=11673&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975846802) ![Pepper Tree Inn](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/24800/24771/d40cc514_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Pepper Tree Inn 645 N Lake Blvd Tahoe City CA Stay at this motel in Tahoe City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ... 7.6/10 Good! (1,003 reviews) Great staff and comfy spot to relax - central location Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=07%2F03%2F2026&endDate=08%2F03%2F2026&selected=24771&PinnedHotelID=24771&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975846802) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=07%2F03%2F2026&endDate=08%2F03%2F2026&selected=24771&PinnedHotelID=24771&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975846802) ![Hyatt Vacation Club at Northstar Lodge, Lake Tahoe](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2800000/2794800/2794782/00e4f1d4_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hyatt Vacation Club at Northstar Lodge, Lake Tahoe 970 Northstar Drive Truckee CA £393 24 Mar - 25 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Truckee. Enjoy free parking, 3 hot tubs and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews) We had such a great stay at the Hyatt. We had 3 families going and the staff made sure our three rooms were as close as possible. The rooms were all well stocked with great quality kitchen cookware. Bring your own seasonings though! We loved walking to the village and highlands gondola for skiing. ... Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=24%2F03%2F2026&endDate=25%2F03%2F2026&selected=2794782&PinnedHotelID=2794782&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975846802) ![The Inn at Truckee](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/990000/983300/983272/6cf49ffa_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Inn at Truckee 11506 Deerfield Dr Truckee CA Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Truckee. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ... 7.6/10 Good! (1,021 reviews) Super friendly great place to stay Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=07%2F03%2F2026&endDate=08%2F03%2F2026&selected=983272&PinnedHotelID=983272&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975846802) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=07%2F03%2F2026&endDate=08%2F03%2F2026&selected=983272&PinnedHotelID=983272&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975846802) ![Everline Resort and Spa, Lake Tahoe](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/13700/13668/c897f9a5_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Everline Resort and Spa, Lake Tahoe 400 Resort Road, Olympic Valley, CA Olympic Valley CA £247 24 Mar - 25 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this spa resort in Olympic Valley. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews) Such a comfortable stay. The lift is right next to the hotel which is amazing... The gym is nice and the jacuzzi, steam room and sauna amenities are a nice bonus. Love staying there for my ski trips. Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=24%2F03%2F2026&endDate=25%2F03%2F2026&selected=13668&PinnedHotelID=13668&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975846802) ![Truckee Donner Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/440000/435900/435849/bc597fe2_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Truckee Donner Lodge 10527 Cold Stream Rd Truckee CA £120 25 Feb - 26 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Truckee. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ... 8.6/10 Excellent! 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Lake-Tahoe-Downtown-Truckee.dx553248635976473820) ![Lake Tahoe in famous California mountains National Park Sierra Nevada](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/943456689041100800/625759f4-9bb3-4717-bfd6-745a511dddc2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Gateway While there might not be top attractions in Gateway, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Coyote Moon Golf Course and Emigrant Trail Museum. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Truckee-Gateway.dx943456689041100800) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Meadow Lake Park If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Meadow Lake Park and surrounding area, you can visit Coyote Moon Golf Course and Emigrant Trail Museum. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Meadow-Lake-Park.dx553248635975859596) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Donner Crest If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Donner Crest and surrounding area, you can visit Coyote Moon Golf Course and Emigrant Trail Museum. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Truckee-Donner-Crest.dx553248635976420296) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Olympic Heights When in Olympic Heights, you can plan a visit to Old Greenwood Golf Course and The Golf Club at Gray's Crossing, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Truckee-Olympic-Heights.dx553248635976480982) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Prosser Lake Heights If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Prosser Lake Heights and surrounding area, you can visit The Golf Club at Gray's Crossing and Old Greenwood Golf Course. 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