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Make the most of your morning with this small-group, half-day Hoover Dam tour from Las Vegas!

Highlights

• Quick photo stop at this iconic Vegas landmark to kick off your tour.
• Visit the vibrant, colorful desert art installation of Seven Magic Mountains
• Spot wild Big Horn Sheep grazing freely in their natural desert habitat.
• Take in breathtaking panoramic views of Lake Mead
• Drive up to the top of Hoover Dam for unique angles and amazing photo

Description

Pickup time may differ from voucher start time. Confirm with operator after booking. Check “Meeting & Pick-up” for details. Arrive 5–10 mins early. Discover the best of Southern Nevada in just one morning on this efficient and scenic Hoover Dam Half-Day Tour from Las Vegas. Perfect for travelers short on time, this tour combines desert art, wildlife spotting, epic photo ops, and a deep dive into one of America’s greatest engineering feats—all in just 5.5 hours. Start your adventure with a photo stop at the world-famous Welcome to Las Vegas Sign, then head into the Mojave Desert to see Seven Magic Mountains, a vibrant outdoor art installation of towering neon-colored boulders. Continue to Hemenway Park in Boulder City, where wild Big Horn Sheep are often seen roaming freely. Enjoy panoramic desert views at the Lake Mead Overlook, overlooking the nation’s largest reservoir. At Hoover Dam, the experience is layered and rich: drive up to the top of the dam for a unique photo perspective, then take the official guided Power Plant Tour, which takes you deep inside the dam to see the massive turbines and learn how hydroelectric energy is generated. As a bonus, your tour also includes self-guided access to the Hoover Dam Exhibition Center—a curated museum experience filled with immersive displays, construction artifacts, and multimedia exhibits that explore the dam’s historic impact. You’ll also have free time to walk across the top of the dam at your own pace and soak in the views of the Colorado River before ending the tour at the Memorial Bridge Overlook, offering dramatic, wide-angle views of Hoover Dam and the Black Canyon. With small group sizes, no souvenir shopping detours, and a focus on scenery, history, and storytelling, this half-day tour is the perfect way to experience Hoover Dam from all the best angles. • Photo Stop at Welcome to Las Vegas Sign (15 minutes) • Visit Seven Magic Mountains Art Installation (20 minutes) • Big Horn Sheep Viewing at Hemenway Park (15–20 minutes, subject to wildlife presence) • Scenic Stop at Lake Mead Overlook (15 minutes) • Drive to Top of Hoover Dam for Photo Stop (15 minutes) • Official Guided Hoover Dam Power Plant Tour (45–60 minutes, includes admission) • Bonus: Self-Guided Access to Hoover Dam Exhibition Center (20–30 minutes) • Free Time to Walk Across Hoover Dam (30–45 minutes) • Visit Memorial Bridge Overlook (20-30 minutes) • Total Duration: Approximately 5.5 hours • Tour Departs: 8:00 AM from Las Vegas • Returns: Around 1:30 PM

Includes

Admission tickets to Hoover Dam Power Plant Tour and Exhibition Center Deli Lunch Bottled water & light snack Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels) Small-group transportation (14-Seater passenger High Top Van) Professional guide/driver

Important Information

• By selecting an option and completing your booking, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to the tour's full product description, including all details about itinerary, included and excluded fees. Your payment indicates your acceptance of these terms.
• No Large Bags: Luggage and large bags are not allowed due to Hoover Dam security restrictions.
• This is a small-group tour
• The Power Plant Tour is operated by the Bureau of Reclamation and may be adjusted due to dam operations or security
• Wildlife sightings at Hemenway Park are frequent but not guaranteed
• Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring sun protection
• Restrooms are available at most stops
• We limit the group to a maximum of 12 guests on a 14-passenger van •Hotel Pick-Up: Pick-up times vary by hotel. Please confirm with the operator at least 72 hours before departure. •Pick-Up Requirement: Failing to provide or update your pick-up location may result in missed tours with no refunds.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund