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The world-famous Hoover Dam is just outside of Las Vegas, witness the dam in person with a Vegas Adventure Club twist. This adventure combines a breathtaking hike on the Historic Railroad Tunnel Trail with a captivating tour inside the Hoover Dam itself. Before reaching the Dam we’ll start off with a hike on the Historic Railroad Tunnel Trail, which used to be a railroad that brought construction materials to the build site of the dam. The trail also has amazing panoramic views of Lake Mead.
• More Than the Dam: Historic Railroad Tunnel Trail, go inside the Dam on an official tour, Memorial Bridge overlooking the Dam, and Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas Sign all included
• Expert Knowledge: Our passionate guides bring the area's rich history to life, transforming your adventure into an unforgettable learning experience
• All-Inclusive Adventure: We take care of everything, including snacks, cold water, local beer & a FREE drawstring adventure sack. Plus, transportation is included
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We generally pickup at all hotels on or close by the Strip and Fremont Street/Downtown. Please contact us if you are staying elsewhere and we will do the best to accommodate. We will be in touch 1-2 days before your adventure to confirm the pickup location.
Itinerary
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Las Vegas (Pass by)
On the way to Lake Mead our expert guide will tell you all about the Mojave Desert and the adventure we're embarking on. There will be plenty of snacks and water for our journey.
Admission ticket free -
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Our first stop is a delightful hike on the Historic Railroad Tunnel Trail with sweeping, panoramic views of Lake Mead. We'll walk where trains roared as they brought the much-needed materials to the Hoover Dam during its construction. Learn about the captivating history of the railroad that was essential to the construction of the Hoover Dam. We hike until we're about under the Lake Mead Overlook where we'll get a view that other Hoover Dam tours don't bring you to and with much less people (chances are it will just be us there). This trail is relatively flat and is about a 4.5 mile hike.
2 hours • Admission ticket included -
2Lake Mead Visitor Center
At the end of our hike we'll make a quick stop in the Lake Mead Visitor Center to view their exhibits and grab some souvenirs before heading to the Hoover Dam.
10 minutes • Admission ticket included -
3Mike O'Callaghan - Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge
Before we reach the Hoover Dam we’ll walk over the Mike O’Callaghan Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge where we will have a vantage point overlooking the entire dam. This is an amazing spot to take photos of the Hoover Dam.
20 minutes • Admission ticket included -
4Hoover Dam
Included in the cost of your tour is an official Hoover Dam Power Plant tour provided by the Bureau of Reclamation that will bring you inside of the dam. On this 45 minute guided tour you will take a walk through the original construction tunnels, view a 10 minute movie about the history of the Hoover Dam, and visit a viewpoint overlooking a 30 foot (~9.14 meters) diameter penstock where you can feel the vibration created by water rushing through the pipe. After the power plant tour, we’ll give you an hour to visit the visitor center (included with your power plant tour ticket), gift shop, café, and explore the Hoover Dam. We’ll be nearby if you need anything while you take in everything that one of America’s Seven Modern Civil Engineering Wonders has to offer.
1 hour 15 minutes • Admission ticket included -
5Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas Sign
Free Bonus Stop: Complete your tour with a stop at the world-famous Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas. We’ll swing by for a photo-op to celebrate your successful tour before taking you back to your hotel to wind down.
5 minutes • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The total time we'll spend together is about 5.5 hours. 4 hours will be spent hiking and doing other activities, the remaining 1.5 hours is total drive time from Las Vegas and back.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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