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:
- Local Craft Beer (Must be 21+ with a valid US driver's license or a valid passport)
- Bonus Stop at the Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas Sign
- Park Entry Fees
- Ice Cold Water + Snacks
- Go Inside the Hoover Dam on an Official Power Plant Tour
- Wilderness First Aid Certified Guide
- Hotel Pickup and Dropoff in an Air Conditioned Vehicle
- Adventure Sack Filled with Goodies
Not included:
- Guide Gratuities (This is completely optional and we will never pressure you for a tip)
What to expect:
Duration: 5 hours, 30 minutes
Las Vegas
Las Vegas, Nevada
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.
Pass by without stopping
Historic Railroad Hiking Trail
Boulder City, NV 89005, USA
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
Lake Mead Visitor Center
10 Lakeshore Road, Boulder City, 89005, Nevada
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
Mike O'Callaghan - Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge
27953, 28689 Great Basin Hwy, Boulder City, 89005, Nevada
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
Hoover Dam
81 Hoover Dam Access Road, Boulder City, 89005, Nevada
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
Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas Sign
5100 Las Vegas Blvd S, , Las Vegas, 89119-3232, Nevada
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
