Hoover Dam & Route 66 Ghost Towns Day Tour from Las Vegas

Explore the desert’s mining-town past on a shared, guided day trip from Las Vegas. Travel in a modern, air-conditioned SUV or minivan, and hear your guide’s stories about life in the age of cowboys and outlaws.

Itinerary

This 10-hour tour runs on Saturdays, from 08:00 to 18:00.

1. Start with pickup at your hotel and depart for Hoover Dam.
2. Stop at Hoover Dam for photo opportunities.
3. Head to the mining town of Chloride, Arizona. Browse antique shops and chat with locals.
4. Enjoy lunch in Chloride.
5. Explore the sculptures of this artists' community.
6. Travel along Route 66 to the ghost town of Oatman, Arizona, taking in views of the Black Mountains.
7. Look for tumbleweeds and wild burros roaming through town, with opportunities for photos.
8. Pose with modern cowboys and bandits in front of an authentic Route 66 sign.
9. Stop for a drink at a local saloon.
10. Continue through the Mojave Desert along the Veterans Memorial Highway to El Dorado Canyon, the final ghost town.
11. Take photos in El Dorado Canyon, which has appeared in Western movies and photo shoots.
12. Return to Las Vegas and finish with drop-off at your hotel at 18:00.

What's Included

• English-speaking guide
• Round-trip transportation
• Pickup and drop-off at your property within 3 miles of the Las Vegas Strip
• Packed lunch with beef, turkey, or vegetarian options
• Insurance provided by the operator

Important details

• Ages 7+ only
• This activity is not wheelchair- or stroller-accessible
• Ages 7–17 are not allowed to drink alcoholic beverages in the saloon
• Arrive in your property’s lobby at your scheduled pickup time. Shared transfers may arrive early or late