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Arizona Ghost Towns and Wild-West Day Trip from Las Vegas

Arizona Ghost Towns and Wild-West Day Trip from Las Vegas

Overview

Experience the real Wild West on a day trip from Las Vegas to Arizona’s ghost towns. Drive along Historic Route 66 and enjoy a photo opportunity at the mighty Hoover Dam. Explore three Arizona ghost towns and visit several historic saloons before taking part in a Western cowboy shootout show! Complimentary hotel pickup and drop-off, lunch, bottled water, transportation by air-conditioned mini-bus and professional guide are included.
New Private Tour Option- Purchase 8 seats and have a fully private tour with selected ticket type.

City: Las Vegas

Tue 12 Aug

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Starting at $249.00

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Tue 12 Aug

Starting at $249.00

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What's Included

Lunch (sandwich, fruit and snack)

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Bottled water

Professional guide

Transportation by air-conditioned mini-bus

Additional Info

Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Minimum age is 7 years
Maximum of 14 people per tour
Boxed lunches include a choice between a turkey, roast beef or vegetarian sandwich. Please advise at the time of booking your sandwich preference. If you do not, a vegetarian sandwich will be provided.
New Tour Option- Purchase 8 seats and have a fully private tour

What To Expect

Hoover Dam Bypass

After pickup from your Las Vegas hotel, take a short drive by comfortable van to the Hoover Dam for a brief photo stop. This 726-foot (221-meter) dam holds back the mighty Colorado River, behind which you’ll find Lake Mead, a beautiful man-made reservoir contained within the Black Canyon walls. Take all the ‘dam’ photos you want!

Chloride, Arizona

Next, head to the small mining town of Chloride, a community that has survived the harsh desert environment since the 1860s. Silver and other minerals were mined here for decades, and after the mining boom was over, Chloride nearly became a ghost town. Today, Chloride is home to about 250 residents who are very proud of their mining history. Browse the antique shops; admire the various artistic sculptures; and chat with the locals before enjoying lunch.

Route 66

Next, drive along the Historic Route 66 highway to the small ghost town of Oatman.

Oatman Ghost Town

The present-day population of this ghost town is 150 people and one poltergeist who goes by the name of ‘Oatie the Ghost.’ He’s believed to be the poor spirit of William Ray Flour, an Irish miner who died behind the Oatman Hotel. Enjoy views of the Black Mountains and the tumbleweeds and wild burros that freely roam through the town. Have your picture taken alongside modern-day cowboys and bandits while posing in front of an authentic Route 66 sign. You'll also have a chance to take part in a Western shootout. Held in the middle of the street, this Western-style event features cowboys in costume standing face-to-face, ready to draw. Enjoy a drink at a local saloon (at own expense) before traveling through the Mojave Desert along the Veterans Memorial Highway, a road that cuts straight through empty desert landscape. Your last stop before returning to the glitz and glamour of Las Vegas will be in El Dorado, which was named by the Spaniards who discovered gold in the area. This town served as the backdrop for many famous western movies and also housed the famous Techatticup Mine, where millions of dollars worth of gold and silver have been unearthed.

Las Vegas

Your tour will conclude with drop-off at your original departure point.

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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (57)

toby

Nov 2012

best tour ever all due to the tour guide . We had lots of fun and saw maney neat sites

andy m

Nov 2012

this was by far the best day we had in vegas, Chris was without a doubt the best, most personal and informative tour guide anyone could ask for. all the places we were taken to exceeded expectations by a long shot. if your looking to do a trip in vegas to get off the beaten track, this is the way to do it, worth every penny

Rose

Oct 2012

Had a fascinating and informative day touring Ghost towns in Arizona, stopping first for photo opportunity at the Hoover dam, we then drove to see the towns of Chloride, Oatman and Nelson, fascinating places well worth a visit. I especially enjoyed seeing the historic route 66 and the winding road through the mountains. I liked that we didn't rush, everything was done at a pace to enjoy the day and take note of everything we were seeing. I was especially appreciative that the tour went ahead as I was the only one booked, but can't recommend Bindlestaff Tours highly enough and Khriss for taking the tour. Khriss was informative and had great empathy for the subject and this made the tour even more interesting knowing that your guide has such a great interest and passion for the subject. Would highly recommend the tour and Bindlestaff Tours and if anyone wants a day away from the hustle and bustle of the Las Vegas strip, this is just the tour to take. Many thanks Khriss for making the day so enjoyable. Geraldine.