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Step back in time to the era of gunslingers and saloon rumbles on a full-day ghost town and wild west tour from Las Vegas. Accompany your guide along Route 66, past the Hoover Dam and through Arizona’s historic ghost towns to visit places seeped in lore like the Oatman Hotel, home to a local poltergeist. For more information or to book this activity, click here.

We pick up from all major Las Vegas hotel within 3 miles of the Las Vegas Strip. Guests must contact us to confirm an exact pick up time and place within 48 hours of their tour. Along the way, see an authentic cowboy shootout, hear entertaining facts and tales, and soak up stunning desert landscapes. This trip takes about 9 hours and costs $249.00.

• 9-hour Arizona ghost town and wild-west tour from Las Vegas
• Stop to snap photos of the mighty Hoover Dam
• Visit ghost towns and the ‘almost’ ghost town of Chloride
• Visit notorious Oatman Hotel, haunting ground of ‘Oatie the Ghost’
• Be part of a cowboy shootout and buy a drink at a local saloon
• Lunch and roundtrip transport from select Las Vegas hotel included

The present-day population of this ghost town is 150 people and one poltergeist who goes by the name of ‘Oatie the Ghost.’ He’s believed to be the poor spirit of William Ray Flour, an Irish miner who died behind the Oatman Hotel. Enjoy views of the Black Mountains and the tumbleweeds and wild burros that freely roam through the town. Have your picture taken alongside modern-day cowboys and bandits while posing in front of an authentic Route 66 sign. You’ll also have a chance to take part in a Western shootout. Held in the middle of the street, this Western-style event features cowboys in costume standing face-to-face, ready to draw. Enjoy a drink at a local saloon (at own expense) before traveling through the Mojave Desert along the Veterans Memorial Highway, a road that cuts straight through empty desert landscape. Your last stop before returning to the glitz and glamour of Las Vegas will be in El Dorado, which was named by the Spaniards who discovered gold in the area. This town served as the backdrop for many famous western movies and also housed the famous Techatticup Mine, where millions of dollars worth of gold and silver have been unearthed. For more information or to book this activity, click here.

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If you’re looking for a nature break from Las Vegas, spend a day paddling down the Colorado River on this kayak tour that starts form the iconic Hoover Dam. Experienced river guides will get you geared up and ready for the voyage no matter what your experience level, so you can enjoy the stunning scenery of the Black Canyon. Take breaks along the way at waterfalls, natural hot springs, and a sauna cave. For more information or to book this activity, click here.

This trip begins and ends at  the Hoover Dam Lodge, 18000 U.S. 93, Boulder City, NV 89005, USA. Meet in the Parking Lot! This trip lasts about 8 hours and costs $199.00.

• Choose from a double or single kayak or stand-up paddleboard
• Athletic, family-friendly activity that even beginners can do
• Enjoy natural hot springs and look for desert wildlife along the way
• Includes all kayak and safety gear plus healthy snacks and water

Enjoy an adventure on the moving flat waters of the Colorado River as you travel through the Black Canyon. One of our tour guides is a U.S National Kayak Champion in one of the most “must-do” experiences of your life. This tour accommodates all skill levels supplied with top-quality stable kayaks with rudders for easy steering. It’s a family friendly group activity. Highlights  7 hours guided kayak tour  Relax in Hot Springs and Sauna Cave  Enjoy stunning waterfalls  See amazing desert wildlife  See the sparkling Emerald Cave  Healthy snacks, fruit, bottled water  12 mile downstream kayaking adventure  About 9 hours from pick up to drop off. For more information or to book this activity, click here.

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On the outskirts of Vegas, once the neon lights fade and the sound of traffic is replaced by the rush of the wind, the Valley of Fire is a geologic wonder that’s best explored on two feet. On this Valley of Fire hiking excursion, marvel at Native American petroglyphs that are believed to be 3,000 years old, and enjoy the multihued desert scenery in Nevada’s oldest state park. Pass Lake Mead and the Moapa Indian Reservation. This small-group tour has a variable duration—depending on the difficulty of hike you choose. For more information or to book this activity, click here.

• Choose an easy, moderate, or difficult guided hike among the red rock formations and petroglyphs
• Keep your energy up with complimentary snacks and water
• Hotel pickup and drop-off included
• Small-group tour limited to 13 people for a more intimate, interactive experience

Pick up will be at your hotel or a hotel relatively close. You will be contacted 1-2 days before your reservation date to confirm pick up time and exact location. If you are staying at a hotel or rental home away from the strip or downtown you will be asked to go to the nearest Strip or Downtown hotel property. This trip lasts about 5 hours and costs $128.99.

Depending upon which option you choose, this Valley of Fire hiking tour either leaves Las Vegas at sunrise, or later in the day in the late morning or early afternoon. Once you meet with the rest of your group, which won’t exceed 13 people, leave the lights of Vegas behind and begin to commune with nature, as you travel out into the wide-open desert.  Along the drive, make a stop at the Moapa Indian Reservation to pick up some fireworks, liquor, or cigarettes that are completely duty-free. When you enter the Valley of Fire State Park, your guide explains the area’s history as well as its fascinating geology, and leads you to the trailhead of whichever hike you’ve chosen. Over the course of the trek through the park, learn about the erosion and seismic fault lines that have created the rugged terrain, all while surrounded by a surreal landscape of enormous, deeply red rocks. For thousands of years, Native American-Indian tribes have lived and survived in this landscape, and your guide offers some fascinating insight to their legends, history, and myths, as well as point out some ancient petroglyphs that have been here for 3,000 years.  Water and snacks are provided for the hike, and once you’ve conquered the dusty trail and soaked up the epic beauty, you have the chance to explore the Valley of Fire official visitors center. On the car ride back to Las Vegas, rest your legs and watch the scene slowly change outside the window, as the windswept desert slowly gives to the glitz, glamor, and lights. For more information or to book this activity, click here.

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Take a break from the casinos and work off those free drinks on a hike through Red Rock Canyon, a favorite local getaway from Las Vegas. A guide helps you choose from three trail options to match your hiking level and interests. Enjoy sandstone scenery and desert vegetation as you explore the Nevada wilderness. Bottled water is provided, and pickup is included from select hotels on the Strip. This trip begins and ends at 3400 S Las Vegas Blvd, in Las Vegas, Nevada. For more information or to book this activity, click here.

• Hiking in Red Rock Canyon from Las Vegas
• Choose from three hiking trails to suit your abilities
• Learn about the ecological and cultural features of this desert landscape
• Enjoy convenient pickup and drop-off on the Las Vegas Strip
• Professional guide and bottled water included

With a choice of three trails, morning or afternoon, you can tailor your trip to your schedule and ability. This activity is highly reviewed with 98% giving 5 star reviews. The trip lasts about 4 hours and costs $129.99.

Ever wonder what Vegas locals do for fun? Well escape the hustle and bustle of Las Vegas for a unique hiking experience in beautiful Red Rock Canyon. Join your local guide for a 2-2.5-hour hike on one of many popular trails within the conservation area. Your guide will hike you through while providing interesting commentary and history about the canyon. There are a number of different trails you can take. Your guide will pick the best one on the day based on the interests of the group. There is a minimum of 2 passengers to operate this tour. If the minimum is not met and you would like to guarantee your departure you must pay for an additional person, paid directly to the local operator. For more information or to book this activity, click here.

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Head out on a thrilling ATV tour in the Mojave Desert from the Luxor Hotel in Las Vegas. You’ll be outfitted with safety gear including helmets and goggles and receive a step-by-step orientation on how to ride your ATV. For more information or to book this activity, click here.

A guide will lead you on a journey into the desert where you’ll be able to travel along trails and take in captivating views. This activity lasts about 3 hours and costs $109.00.

• Adventurous travelers will enjoy this excursion away from the Strip
• A sunset tour option is also available
• Wear closed-toe shoes and long pants
• Roundtrip transportation from the Luxor Hotel is provided

Voted Best ATV Tour in Nevada! Experience an ATV tour unlike anything you have ever tried before! We will pick you up at Mandalay Bay (Beach Entrance, Lower Level – Shuttle and Tour Pick Up) and we will transport you to our exclusive riding location that looks like it is straight out of a Wild Wild West movie. There you will ride our brand new 450cc ATVs through sandy trails and canyons surrounded by the beautiful scenery of the Mojave Desert. You might even spot a rare desert animal! No riding experience required to have a blast on this tour, just be ready to collect a lot of great memories…and a little dust. For more information or to book this activity, click here.

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