Hoover Dam Half-Day Trip

On the Colorado River, on the border between Nevada and Arizona, you'll find one of the world's largest dams. Join us on this tour to the Hoover Dam and be amazed by this titanic megastructure that was the setting for films such as Superman and Transformers.

Description

At the indicated time, we'll pick you up at the meeting point of your choice in Las Vegas and drive to Boulder City to get close to the famous Hoover Dam. The minibus ride will take approximately 45 minutes.

We'll learn about Boulder City's important involvement in the construction of the Hoover Dam and make brief photo stops from different viewpoints, such as the Mike O'Callaghan-Pat Tillman Bridge. We'll see the Colorado River and Black Canyon from a vantage point almost 984.2 feet (300 meters) above sea level!

Also, as part of this tour, we'll visit the Lake Mead visitor center to discover the history of the Hoover Dam, named after the US President Herbert Hoover. Did you know that it was built in the 1930s at the height of the Great Depression? We'll learn all about the construction process taking in the creation of the dam, designed to prevent flooding, as well as its production of hydroelectric power and provision of irrigation water.

You'll also learn about the energy importance of this dam, which supplies electricity to almost a million people in Nevada, Arizona, and part of California.

After a five-hour tour, we'll end the tour and leave you back at the starting point.

Tour of the Dam + Turbines & Generator

Select this ticket option to delve even further into the inner workings of the Hoover Dam! In addition to the tour of the outer dam, we'll get to go inside the dam to see the turbines and the generator room. We'll also see the Visitor Center, its historical exhibits, and the observation platform.

Boat Trip Around the Hoover Dam

If you choose this option, we'll take a boat trip on the waters of the Hoover Dam. Please keep in mind that this option only includes the boat trip view of the Hoover Dam and does not include the other portions of the itinerary described in the other tour options.

Pickup Options

During the booking process, you'll be asked to select one of the following pickup points in Las Vegas:

• Excalibur Hotel at 9:15 am
• Horseshoe Hotel at 9:25 am
• Treasure Island Hotel at 9:45 am

HOW DOES IT WORK?

You'll embark on an insightful journey highlighting the significance of the Hoover Dam. The tour begins with pickup from a designated location in Las Vegas, followed by a scenic drive to Boulder City. You will explore various viewpoints, offering stunning vistas of the dam and surrounding landscape.

Included

• Minibus transportation from Las Vegas.
• Photo stops at key viewpoints, including Mike O'Callaghan-Pat Tillman Bridge.
• Visit to Lake Mead visitor center with insights into Hoover Dam's history.
• Informational discussion on the dam's construction, purpose, and energy output.

Not Included

• Food and drinks.
• Optional boat trip (if not selected).
• Entry fees for additional tour experiences (if not selected).

Meeting Point

Select your pickup option during booking from designated hotels in Las Vegas, including Excalibur Hotel, Horseshoe Hotel, and Treasure Island Hotel.