With convient pick ups right from the Las Vegas Strip, let us take you to experience the world famous Hoover Dam tour. Guests will arrive at the Mike O’Callaghan-Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge to behold the Hoover Dam from a 900-foot bridge above the Colorado River and Black Rock Canyon. Afterwards, we will stop at the visitor center at the summit of Hoover Dam where guests can visit and take photos.
General Information
Sample Tour Itinerary:
1. You will depart in the morning from Las Vegas and head towards Hoover Dam.
2. Arrive at Hoover Dam approximately 1 hour after departing from Las Vegas. You will be driven to the Arizona side of the dam for scenic views of the dam and Lake Mead.
3. You will also have some time to explore the area around the top of the dam and the visitor center for approximately 1 hour.
4. Then take a ranger guided tour of the Generator room, located deep within the National Historic Landmark to explore tunnels and view the turbines inside the dam for approximately 30 minutes.
5. Then board your shuttle at Hoover Dam parking garage and head towards the Mike O’Callaghan/Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge for photo stop and a walk on the bridge overlooking Hoover Dam.
6. Depart the Hoover Dam for your return trip to Las Vegas, approximately a 1-hour ride back to the city.
*Disclaimer: Please note that pickup times and itinerary time line are approximated and for reference only. They are subject to being delayed or changed due to adverse road conditions, adverse weather changes, or other uncontrollable factors. You will be notified in advance if any relevant changes are made.
*All the images above are used for reference only.
Details
Operation Dates: Daily (Except Dec. 31)
Tour Duration: Approximately 5 hours (Hotel to Hotel)
Child Rate: Same as Adults (Children 1 year old or under, not occupying their own seat and not exceed accompanying adults may participate at no charge).
Luggage Policy: Set by Hoover Dam Administration as a security precaution, no carry-ons the size of a small backpack or larger is permitted, please leave any luggage at your place of stay.
Tour Fare Includes: Round-trip transportation for select hotels, driver guide, visitor center admission, a bottle of water, tour taxes and fees.
Tour Fare Excludes: Gratuities, and all personal expenses.
Travel Tips:
-It is very dry in the desert region; please remember to stay hydrated, especially during hot weathers.
-Sun Protection Recommended during sunny weather: Sunscreen, lip sunscreen, sunglasses, scarf, etc.
-Please dress accordingly to the time, season, and weather of the activity date. Comfortable outdoor shoes are strongly recommended.
-Bring motion sickness medication if necessary
-Cell service coverage may be weak in some areas and the severity varies by service carrier.
-Since the time of the tour could be delayed due to weather or other circumstances, please do not plan other time sensitive activities near the scheduled conclusion of this tour. CHD will not be responsible for any loss as a result of these conditions.
Hoover Dam
Hoover Dam was named after Herbert C. Hoover, the 31st president of the United States. It is the largest hydroelectric power station in the western United States today and also one of the most important power providers in the United States. In 1931, the U.S. government spent huge sums of money and contracted a large number of workers to participate in the construction of the dam. After years of hard work and effort, the Hoover Dam was finally completed and ready to use in 1936, and later in the year it opened its doors to visitors from all over the world. It was by the support of Hoover Dam that Las Vegas was able to be developed into the world-renowned vacation spot it is today. The casinos, neon lights, glittering nightlife, and the “city that never sleeps” all benefited from Hoover Dam. The Hoover Dam has provided many benefits for the western United States. For more than 80 years, visitors steadily pour in and the dam’s spectacular grandeur has not been lost one bit over the years.
Inside the dam are housed 27 giant turbine engines that support its daily operation. Visitors who partake in the internal tour will have the opportunity to have a panoramic view of the room when electricity is generating, and the exhibition showroom will be a great place for guests to learn more about the historical background of the dam. The majestic appearance of the Hoover Dam not only attracted countless domestic and foreign tourists to visit, but also the attention of those with an artistic eye. The Transformers movie series, (San Andreas)the movie about earthquake in California, and other film and television works have all been shot here. The next time classic films and television productions gets rewatched, better pay attention and watch for Hoover Dam!
Hoover Dam straddles both Nevada and Arizona and may have a 1-hour time difference depending on the season. After boarding the top of the dam, guests can not only experience the visual impact of “Mountains seem like hills”, and also can freely cross between the two states. At the top of the dam, the junction of the two states is marked and it is a popular photo spot where guests can take advantage of. One foot in Nevada, the other in Arizona, just what time zone are you in?
