Tour the Hoover Dam and Hike the Historic Railway Tunnel Trail

Tour the Hoover Dam and Hike the Historic Railroad Tunnel Trail

Tour the Hoover Dam and Hike the Historic Railway Tunnel Trail

By Vegas Adventure Club

Free cancellation available

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Free cancellation available
5h 30m
Mobile voucher
Instant confirmation
Selective hotel pickup

Overview

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 Railway 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 Railway Tunnel Trail, which used to be a railway 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 Railway 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, transport is included

Activity location

Historic Railroad Hiking Trail
- 89005, Boulder City, Nevada, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

Historic Railroad Hiking Trail
- 89005, Boulder City, Nevada, United States

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Tour the Hoover Dam and Hike the Historic Railway Tunnel Trail

5h 30m
English

Pickup included

Travellers

Language options: English

Starting time: 7:00 am

Price details

AU$304.06 x 1 AdultAU$304.06

Total

What's included, what's not

Local Craft Beer (Must be 21+ with a valid US driving licence 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
Guide Service charge (This is completely optional and we will never pressure you for a tip)

Know before you book

Service animals allowed
Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travellers
Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The total time we'll spend together is about 5.5 hours. 4 hours will be spent hiking and doing other activities, the remaining 1.5 hours is total drive time from Las Vegas and back.

Activity itinerary

Las Vegas (Pass by)

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.

Historic Railroad Hiking Trail

2h
Admission ticket included

Our first stop is a delightful hike on the Historic Railway 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 railway 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.

Lake Mead Visitor Center

10m
Admission ticket included

At the end of our hike we'll make a quick stop in the Lake Mead Visitor Centre to view their exhibits and grab some souvenirs before heading to the Hoover Dam.

Mike O'callaghan-pat Tillman Memorial Bridge

20m
Admission ticket included

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.

Hoover Dam

1h 15m
Admission ticket included

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 film about the history of the Hoover Dam, and visit a viewpoint overlooking a 30 foot (~9.14 metres) 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 centre (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.

Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas Sign

5m
Admission ticket included

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.

Location

Activity location

Historic Railroad Hiking Trail
- 89005, Boulder City, Nevada, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

Historic Railroad Hiking Trail
- 89005, Boulder City, Nevada, United States

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