Las Vegas: Hoover Dam and Valley of Fire Combo Tour

This guided tour from Las Vegas explores the Hoover Dam and Valley of Fire State Park, ideal for history and nature enthusiasts.

Highlights

• Discover the history and engineering of the Hoover Dam
• Explore the Winged Figures of the Republic and the Observation Deck
• Visit the Power Plant and walk through historic tunnels
• See ancient petroglyphs at Atlatl Rock and explore 1930s stone cabins
• Photograph Rainbow Vista and White Domes in Valley of Fire State Park

Description

Start your tour with a luxury drive across the Mojave Desert to the Hoover Dam, a 725-foot tall engineering landmark powering Nevada, California, and Arizona. A certified guide leads you across the dam’s crest to the Winged Figures of the Republic and Observation Deck, offering 360-degree views.

Explore below the dam at the Power Plant, walk through historic tunnels, and see the eight commercial generators of the Nevada Powerhouse. Then, continue to Valley of Fire State Park, Nevada’s oldest and largest state park, covering over 40,000 acres of rugged landscape.

At Valley of Fire, visit Atlatl Rock to view ancient petroglyphs, explore stone cabins from the 1930s, and take photographs at Rainbow Vista and White Domes rock formations. The tour finishes at the Visitor’s Center, where you can learn about the park’s geology, ecology, and history before returning comfortably to your Las Vegas hotel.

Includes

• Certified adventure guide
• Visit to Hoover Dam and Power Plant
• Tour across the Mojave Desert
• Entry to Valley of Fire State Park
• Visits to Atlatl Rock, stone cabins, Rainbow Vista, and White Domes

Excludes

• Meals
• Gratuities

Important Information

• Wear comfortable walking shoes; some paths are uneven dirt trails
• Atlatl Rock involves an 84-step staircase to the viewing platform; some petroglyphs are also visible at ground level
• Bring water and sunscreen
• Camera and hat recommended for outdoor conditions

Cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.

For best experience, book in advance and bring suitable outdoor gear. Early morning departures offer cooler temperatures for walking parts of the tour.