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Wild West Day Trip from Lake Tahoe with Train Ride

Overview
Delve into Nevada’s Wild West mining history on this tour from South Lake Tahoe to Virginia City, a mining boomtown listed on the US National Register of Historic Places. With a knowledgeable guide, travel along part of the Pony Express on the drive to Virginia City, where you’ll take a ride on the Virginia & Truckee Railroad. Then explore the town however you wish, checking out museums and visiting the saloon.
City: Lake Tahoe
Mon 23 Dec
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Starting at $90.00
Mon 23 Dec
Starting at $90.00
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What's Included
Train ride
Transport by air-conditioned shuttle bus
Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
Additional Info
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • It is recommended to bring comfortable walking shoes, sunscreen and a reusable water bottle
  • Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
  • Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitised between use
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
What To Expect
1
Virginia & Truckee Railroad
7 mile train ride from Virginia City to Gold Hill and back.
2
Comstock Lode
Comstock Lode - Silver City, Gold Hill, Virginia City
3
Virginia City Visitor Center
On C street
4
The Delta Saloon
Great place for lunch and refreshments
5
The Way It Was Museum
Recommended museum by Discover Lake Tahoe Tours
6
St. Mary in the Mountains Catholic Church
Must see...
7
Genoa Bar
Oldest bar in Nevada
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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 (76)
brett t
Jun 2015

The tour guides on both the bus and train portions of the trip were extremely friendly and very informative. The length of the trip was adequate, but another hour or so in Virginia City would have been nice--there is a lot to do there in a very short amount of time. Overall all it was a wonderful experience for the entire family!

Laura D
Jun 2015

Besides the scenery, our driver was the best part of the trip June 11! Besides thoroughly knowing his stuff his upbeat presentation of relative and entertaining information and history was OUTSTANDING!

Jennifer M
Jan 2015

It was a fun trip with my son. Wonderful seeing the wild horses. I didn't realize that Virginia City is a famous ghost town.

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