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Ride The Past & Have a Blast: 1861 Ghost Town & ATV Tour

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Las Vegas, USA
  • 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Experience the thrills of riding an ATV or RZR through Eldorado Canyon and visit a ghost town on this private ATV tour from Las Vegas. After pickup from select Vegas hotels, head to Eldorado Canyon. Explore the 1861 mining town of Nelson, now a ghost town, before jumping on your ATV or RZR to hit the desert trails. Includes photos and games such as axe throwing.
  • Explore a ghost town and ride an ATV or RZR outside Las Vegas
  • Includes use of ATV/RZR, helmet, goggles, gloves, and safety briefing
  • Relive the memories with complimentary photos taken by your guide
  • Relax with hassle-free pickup and drop-off from select Las Vegas hotels

What's Included

  • ATV or RZR (2-seat or 4-seat, based on option selected)
  • Professional guided ATV tour
  • Safety gear (helmet, goggles, gloves, helmet sock)
  • Safety orientation and instruction
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off from select Las Vegas hotels
  • Bottled water
  • Ghost town walking sightseeing tour and games
  • Free photo & video media package
  • All fees and taxes
  • Tour guide gratuities
  • Food and drinks (available for purchase if desired)
  • Damage fees for ATV or RZR (see waiver for details)
  • Hotel pickup for Drive-To-Location option

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

Our office will reach out to you by email, text or phone to confirm location pick up and time. Our Tour Guides will be driving a White Chevy 15 passenger Van with Awesome Adventure logo on it. Resorts World Las Vegas, 3000 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109, USA is also another pickup location

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Meeting point

  • Eldorado Canyon Mine Tours
    16880 NV-165, COTTONWOOD CV, NV 89046, USA

    Eldorado Gold Mine Tour Office. Our guides will pick you up from there to start your tour.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

1

Nelson Ghost Town

1 hour 30 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

2

Eldorado Canyon

1 hour 15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • All participants are required to sign a damage waiver.
  • No Crocs, Yeezy’s, high heels, slip-on shoes, flip flops, sandals, or open-toed shoes! You MUST have completely closed-toe shoes to ride or drive for your safety! If you show up without wearing closed-toe shoes, you will not be able to ride. Sneakers, boots, or closed-toed shoes only
  • Credit Card must be called into the supplier before tour begins for any incidentals that happen on tour. Credit Card holder is responsible for all incidents/damages and credit card will be charged to cover the damages.
  • Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
  • Minimum age is 16 years to operate the ATV with a valid drivers license and parent present
  • Riders under 18 years must have a parent or guardian present
  • Safety gear provided & a Safety and Operations Orientation provided before tour begins.
  • We recommend no shorts due to the desert terrain and cacti. You are in the desert and need to be aware that rattlesnakes, cacti, and other wildlife may be present. We do our best to keep you safe, but you are still in the desert, so please dress accordingly.
  • ATV damages min. is USD $300 rolled or tipped on its side/tire damage, whether any damage is visible
  • 2 Seater RZR damages USD $600.00 for a tire/rim damages; a minimum USD $3500.00 if rolled or tipped on side.
  • 4 Seater RZR damages USD $600.00 for a tire/rim damages; a minimum USD $4500.00 if rolled or tipped on side.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

Traveler Photos

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Reviews

5.0
based on 42 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Great tour

Tiffany_J, Sep 2024
The tour was super fun. Alisha was an amazing tour guide. Will definitely be rebooking for every trip to Vegas.

Response from Host, Sep 2024

That is Awesome! Thanks for the review, and we are glad you had a great time! We look forward to seeing you on your next trip.

Our family Adventures

Eleanor_H, Sep 2024
The tour guide Alisha was awesome..she took us on a real tour and she was very knowledgeable! The pictures were a plus

Response from Host, Sep 2024

Thanks for the great review for Alisha, she goes out of her way to make sure everyone has a great time! Pass the word to family and friends coming to Vegas.
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up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

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On average, this is booked 26 days in advance.

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