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VIP Ghost Town Gold Mine Tour, Hoover Dam Small Group Tour from Las Vegas

VIP Ghost Town Gold Mine Tour, Hoover Dam Small Group Tour from Las Vegas

Overview

This is truly a unique and adventurous trip that will forever live in your memories by exploring goldmine, ghost town and the Hoover Dam with a small group of likeminded travelers (maximum 12 pax)! You’ll get to experience the Techatticup Mine, Nevada’s oldest and richest, where you will see the remains of old world tools and other artifacts. An unforgettable location that was used in 2 motion pictures with many movie props left behind featuring a crashed airplane. You can count on this tour being an unforgettable experience!

City: Las Vegas

Thu 17 Jul

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Starting at $189.00

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Thu 17 Jul

Starting at $189.00

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What's Included

Entry into Red Rock Canyon (if you upgrade your tour package)

Unlimited Water

Entry into Hoover Dam if it's open. If not, we will stop at big-horn sheep park.

Entry into Techatticup Mine Tour

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What To Expect

Mike O'Callaghan - Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge

We will make a photo stop at the second largest Dam in the united states! Built in 1931 the Hoover Dam was the largest and most powerful Dam in the world until 1940! Hoover Dam was so large it spawned a city know was Boulder City (Largest city in Nevada). You will have an opportunity to walk on the second tallest bridge in the USA and step right over the border of Nevada and Arizona! Make sure to bring your fully charged photo device as this location is know for its beautiful picturesque views of the Hoover Dam and other scenic views!

Nelson Ghost Town

During the late 1800’s, Nelson was extremely remote at the time with the nearest law enforcement in Hiko, NV about 200 miles away. This created lawlessness in true Wild West fashion with many prospectors being Civil War deserters with Renegade Indians hiding out in the canyons. After some time, the minors formed factions between Northern and Southern sympathizers which led to more feuding in the canyon, and killings, which at one point was everyday. There was a renegade Indian named “Queho”who was reportedly Nevada’s first serial killer near the area whose last killing was near the Techatticup Mine in 1919. Nelson was rebuilt after 50 years of inactivity with many buildings being restored to resemble the old mining town. Nelson was also used for two motion pictures, both starring Kurt Russell, Breakdown (1997) & 3000 miles to Graceland (2001). Since then, Nelson has been a destination for wedding photography, photo shoots, and a historical stop on the way to the Colorado River.

Eldorado Canyon Mine Tours

The Techatticup Mine Tour is one-hour and 0.25 miles long on gravel that is only one level. This is the oldest mine, and richest, in Southern nevada from 1861 to 1945, where you will see the quartz veins the gold and silver were mined from. The name “Techatticup” derives from the Paiute Indian word for hungry, a term often heard by early settlers from the starving Indians inhabiting the Dry Hills.

Spring Mountain Ranch State Park

(If you upgrade your tour package) Located 17-miles to the west of the Las Vegas Strip and next to Red Rock Canyon sits Spring Mountain State Park. This is simply a spectacular place to watch the sunset!

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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 (55)

Anne_M

Feb 2022

This was an excellent day out, made even better by our guide, Jay he was great fun and very knowledgeable, I would definitely recommend this trip and you should definitely ask for Jay!!

N2534OBmichelley

Nov 2021

My tour guide was Lankun, she gave us relevant information about the places we were visiting. My favorite part of the trip was hiking up to Guano Point. Lankun took time to take pictures for everyone in the group. She was thoughtful to identify the perfect background sceneries for the tour members, and actively involved to help them take pictures.

Jazda2000

Nov 2021

Our tour guide Jay/Lakun picked us up at our hotel in Vegas for a five hour trip to the Hoover Dam and ghost town mine. We stopped at a park on the way with amazing views and inhabited by Longhorn sheep. We had an amazing time Jay was knowledgeable attentive and friendly and made us feel like VIPs, Jenn and I absolutely recommend him and his tour company to anyone looking for an exceptional trip while in Vegas thanks again Jay for a wonderful time.