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Wild West Day Trip from Lake Tahoe with Train Ride

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

Sun 11 May

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Starting at $90.00

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Sun 11 May

Starting at $90.00

Make a reservation

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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

What To Expect

Virginia & Truckee Railroad

7 mile train ride from Virginia City to Gold Hill and back.

Comstock Lode

Comstock Lode - Silver City, Gold Hill, Virginia City

Virginia City Visitor Center

On C street

The Delta Saloon

Great place for refreshments

The Way It Was Museum

Recommended museum by Discover Lake Tahoe Tours

St. Mary in the Mountains Catholic Church

Must see...

Genoa Bar

Oldest bar in Nevada

Piper's Opera House

Must see

Historic Fourth Ward School Museum

Must see

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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 (110)

Joanne D

Jul 2017

Very enjoyable. Informative info both on the ride to Virginia City and also on the train ride.

Valerie W

Jun 2017

This was a mixed bag. Our driver took us a roundabout way to Viriginia City. He stated it was not the most direct route. It was twisty with a lot of road construction. It was a bit warm on the bus, but he stated out loud he didn't think we needed any air conditioning on the way out so made it hard to ask for him to turn it on. Several of our group felt pretty car sick. The ride back on the direct route with the A/C on was fine. The train ride was nice and loved that we had almost 3 hours in the city. Been on these types before where we get maybe 60 minutes and no time to see anything. We had time to eat, shop and tour the church and the old school. Would have liked the extra half hour we wasted taking the long route too.

Phillip R

Jun 2017

Bus ride was interesting and informative but, despite the photo, don't expect a steam train ride - we had a small diesel loco.