Experience Secret Season at The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe

The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe, a year-round luxury mountain retreat, is excited to invite guests to experience Lake Tahoe’s fall “secret season,” frequently touted by locals as an ideal time to visit.

Visitors will relish in the striking fall foliage scenery and modest crowds. This season, the resort is committed to offering guests a more intimate, private Lake Tahoe escape spanning the property’s amenities including dining experiences, spa treatments, and outdoor activities to enjoy the stunning natural environment.

The Ritz-Carlton Spa, Lake Tahoe is an award-winning amenity where guests can relax in a serene environment while enjoying unique spa treatments designed with the natural local elements in mind. This fall season, guests and visitors can book seasonal treatments such as the “Journey Through the Forest” treatment, which blends native essential oils designed to release deep stress and tension while stimulating the immune system. It includes a full body exfoliation, private soaking tub and full body massage (90 minutes/$415). Additionally, the “Lake Tahoe Stone Massage” is a therapeutic treatment using warm Lake Tahoe stones and moderate pressure to soothe muscles and aid in relaxation (80 minutes/$325).

The fall season is the perfect time to enjoy mountain activities surrounded by the beautiful Lake Tahoe foliage. Visitors can partake in a short 2.3-mile hike or trail biking to Sawmill Lake directly from the backyard of the resort, or venture around the area for favorites including the Tahoe Rim Trail and many trails around Donner Lake. Horseback riding is also available to book. A unique opportunity in the fall season is watching the Lake Tahoe Kokanee Salmon swim upstream at Taylor Creek. The Lake is also still in prime form to host visitors for a day on the water. Whether it be for kayaking or paddle-boarding, the resort concierge can assist in coordinating water sport rentals.

The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe offers exceptional dining experiences, all featuring new, seasonal fall menus highlighting only the freshest ingredients. The resort’s signature restaurant, Manzanita provides guests and visitors an upscale dining experience of California mountain cuisine. Sunday Brunch is always a guest favorite with a seasonally focused menu including breakfast favorites and dessert. The resort also offers more casual dining experiences, including Café Blue, a gourmet grab-and-go option.

For special Luxe Beat VIP offers at The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe call 888.212.6444 or go to classictravel.com/luxebeatvip.