Begin your Hoover Dam tour with pickup in a luxury coach from a nearby Las Vegas hotel.
Explore the awe-inspiring Hoover Dam with ample time of up to 90 minutes. Capture breathtaking photos from the scenic Nevada and Arizona look-out points, creating unforgettable memories.The Hoover Dam stands as an iconic symbol of American engineering and a testament to the ingenuity and determination of the 20th century. Its construction, which began in 1931 during the Great Depression, was an ambitious undertaking that employed thousands of workers in the harsh and unforgiving desert environment of Black Canyon.The dam was envisioned as a solution to control the unpredictable Colorado River, which frequently caused devastating floods and hindered water and power resources in the region.Rising 726 feet above the Colorado River, the Hoover Dam was a groundbreaking engineering marvel of its time. It required the excavation of over 3.25 million cubic yards of rock and the pouring of 4.4 million cubic yards of concrete, making it one of the largest concrete structures in the world.
Then its time to leave the heights of Hoover Dam and head down to the waters level. At Lake Mead Marina, youll board the Desert Princess paddle-wheel boat for an approximate 90-minute cruise on Lake Mead. Youll enjoy your deli-style lunch on board as you travel along Lake Mead and admire new views of Hoover Dam. The formation of Lake Mead submerged the once-arid desert landscape, giving rise to a vast reservoir spanning over 110 miles in length and boasting a shoreline of approximately 550 miles. This massive body of water not only supports surrounding communities but also acts as a vital recreational hub.Lake Mead National Recreation Area, established in 1964, safeguards this remarkable reservoir and its encompassing natural wonders. The area stretches across 1.5 million acres, encompassing vibrant ecosystems, towering cliffs, and captivating rock formations. Visitors can witness the remnants of ancient civilizations through archaeological sites that reveal the rich history.
Hotel Drop off included
Hoover Dam Tour With Lake Mead Cruise From Las Vegas
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Tour Information
Key Details
- Mobile Voucher Accepted
- Hotel pickup Available
- Instant Confirmation
- Lowest Price Guaranteed
- Duration: 8 Hrs
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Language:
English
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Departure Time :
09:00 AM
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Return Details :
IMPORTANT • You MUST call Gray Line Las Vegas to confirm your pickup details. If failing to do so results in missing your pickup, a refund will not be issued. • If you have booked this tour with.. read more
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Cancellation Policy : This activity is non-refundable Tours booked using discount coupon codes will be non refundable.
Overview
Discover the awe-inspiring Hoover Dam and breathtaking Lake Mead aboard a captivating paddle wheel boat reminiscent of the Mississippi style! Immerse yourself in each location for a delightful 90 minutes, relishing the serene and refreshing waters of Lake Mead.
Embark on an unforgettable Hoover Dam & Lake Mead Cruise Tour from Las Vegas, where we pick you up from most Las Vegas hotels. Experience the marvel of this engineering masterpiece, the Hoover Dam, a remarkable feat of its time and one of the largest and most successful government projects ever undertaken.
Lake Mead, located less than an hour from Las Vegas, holds a significant historical legacy along with its natural splendor. It is a product of the visionary efforts behind the construction of the Hoover Dam in the 1930s. Named after Elwood Mead, a renowned water management expert, the lake was created by impounding the Colorado River, providing a reliable water supply and hydroelectric power to the Southwest United States.
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Itinerary:
Begin your Hoover Dam tour with pickup in a luxury coach from a nearby Las Vegas hotel.
Explore the awe-inspiring Hoover Dam with ample time of up to 90 minutes. Capture breathtaking photos from the scenic Nevada and Arizona look-out points, creating unforgettable memories. The Hoover Dam stands as an iconic symbol of American engineering and a testament to the ingenuity and determination of the 20th century. Its construction, which began in 1931 during the Great Depression, was an ambitious undertaking that employed thousands of workers in the harsh and unforgiving desert environment of Black Canyon. The dam was envisioned as a solution to control the unpredictable Colorado River, which frequently caused devastating floods and hindered water and power resources in the region. Rising 726 feet above the Colorado River, the Hoover Dam was a groundbreaking engineering marvel of its time. It required the excavation of over 3.25 million cubic yards of rock and the pouring of 4.4 million cubic yards of concrete, making it one of the largest concrete structures in the world.
Then it’s time to leave the heights of Hoover Dam and head down to the water’s level. At Lake Mead Marina, you’ll board the Desert Princess paddle-wheel boat for an approximate 90-minute cruise on Lake Mead. You’ll enjoy your deli-style lunch on board as you travel along Lake Mead and admire new views of Hoover Dam. The formation of Lake Mead submerged the once-arid desert landscape, giving rise to a vast reservoir spanning over 110 miles in length and boasting a shoreline of approximately 550 miles. This massive body of water not only supports surrounding communities but also acts as a vital recreational hub. Lake Mead National Recreation Area, established in 1964, safeguards this remarkable reservoir and its encompassing natural wonders. The area stretches across 1.5 million acres, encompassing vibrant ecosystems, towering cliffs, and captivating rock formations. Visitors can witness the remnants of ancient civilizations through archaeological sites that reveal the rich history.
Hotel Drop off included
Inclusions
- Hotel Pickup and Drop off included
- 90-Minutes To Explore the Mighty Hoover Dam
- Approximately 90-minute Lake Mead Cruise
- Driver/guide
- All taxes and fees
Exclusions
- Gratuities
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Infants are required to sit on an adults lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Infants 23 months and under are considered a lap child.
Children ages 2 years and up require a seat
Collapsible wheelchairs can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them to board and disembark the bus.
Vehicles are not equipped with a lift.
Hotel pickup is available for this tour/activity. Please note: depending on the hotel, buses may not be able to access or enter every property. In this case, pickup may be redirected to a central bus stop or nearby hotel. Exact pickup details will be provided to the guest upon reconfirmation with the local tour operator.
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Canceled on me the same day. Hours before getting to our pick up location we had our lake med princess cruise portion canceled. We called them FIVE TIMES the day BEFORE to confirm and they didn't say a word. The manager said she tried calling me the day before. There was no call coming in on my caller id or even a voicemail. Yet she answered my 5 calls and didn't think to tell me that she was going to cancel that portion from us. We've been to the grand canyon and hoover Dam. Only reason why we booked this particular activity is because we never been to the Lake. She stated they only open Thursday and Saturday. I went to their website and they are open every day. Another lie.... So disappointed. Their lack of courtesy is extremely inconvenient for tourists.
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The driver was so kind! They did not give us a hard time with our hearing dog! However, the cost of the trip does not meet the price! It’s very over priced! We were only allowed to go to the museum of hover dam not go on the entire tour. We got cheap sandwiches that didn’t go with their list of better food that were on sale. We had to pay for our pictures which should be part of the expensive package. I would not recommend this trip for this price.
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Not bad the weather wasn’t great but it was fun to get down to see the guys of the Hoover dam. I don’t remember much else but the views were pretty.
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This was a great tour! Unfortunately, The Hoover Dam was having issues with their elevators, so we stood in line for most of the tour and were worried we wouldn't get to see the power plant, but our tour guide stayed the extra time needed so that we all could complete the tour. My husband and I were very satisfied with the tour.
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We paid $109 each for the Gray Line Hoover Dam and Lake Mead Cruise. We were staying at the Luxor but had to be picked up from Excalibur which wasn’t too bad as it’s only over the road from the North Entrance of the Luxor. Coach pick up was 5 late and then we had to be taken to the depot for check in which was basically a ticket pick up. We were firstly taken to the Ethel M chocolate factory. You get 25 minutes there and it’s really not worth the stop, you don’t have time for a proper look round and the chocolate is expensive and mediocre. Then on to the Lake Mead cruise. We had to wait a good while for the cruise to board and start however it is a lovely cruise and the photo they take at the beginning with commemorative frame only $20 dollars. The lunch provided is only ok, half a pretty dry sub roll, packet of crisps, piece of fruit and can of pop. After the cruise pick up went smoothly and on to the dam. The dam is very impressive and well worth a visit but you’re only given 2 hours and for us this wasn’t long enough and we had to really whiz through. Drop off back in Vegas starts at downtown so if you’re staying at the Luxor as we were it’s a long tedious drop off route that you can do without after a long day. Our driver Rveda was very funny, and full of interesting facts about everywhere we went. She was great and I would give her 5 stars but can only give the tour 4 due to the totally pointless chocolate factory visit and the mediocre lunch.
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We met the bus at the hotel across the street, NY NY Hotel from the MGM. I would - it to make sure you find the main valet entrance easily. Pick up was about 15 minutes late as previous people were a little late but we still got the tour center by 9:30. We got off the pick up bus and broke into different groups for our tours and then went on a large, comfortable tour bus. Our drive, Tony, was very informative and funny. it was a little hard to hear him sometimes. The bus also has a pre-recorded talk he would play at the appropriate times. We stopped briefly at the Las Vegas sign, we said go right out and click click and we will move on. Then we went to the chocolate factory for a 20 minute tour and a couple sample. They have a great cactus garden out front. We traveled to the Lake and got on our boat, had lunch and our tour. Other people stayed on the bus and went elsewhere while we had the boat tour. We were picked up and then brought to the Dam. We were dropped off and had about 1.45 to tour around. There is a security check going on , no food, weapons etc. We went in groups down an elevator had a tour around down stairs and some information and then walked to another section, more information and then back up. We could then walk about up top, go into a little museum area. We met Tony back at he bus and returned back around 5:45.
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The dam tour was fantastic. We had a lovely day. Our tour guide was absolutely awesome she kept us well informed at all times and made us all smile. Highly recommend this trip and company.
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It was a good trip but the stops were not in the order as described. We stopped at the Las Vegas sign and the chocolate factory prior to the Dam. Also the Lake Mead portion was canceled. The lunch provided was good but the lodge was not staffed to take on the extra meals and we ended up eating much later in the day than planned.
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The dam tour was fantastic. We had a lovely day. Our tour guide was absolutely awesome she kept us well informed at all times and made us all smile. Highly recommend this trip and company.
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Our boat cruise got cancelled due to mechanical reasons and it was too windy to risk it. We got on the boat had a quick lunch and were told we'd be refunded for the boat cruise. Our bus driver picked us up and took us to the Hoover Dam. Thing is it was unbelievably windy that day and we thought it might have been cancelled anyways- and we could have planned something else so the whole day was wasted. We've already seen the Hoover Dam. Not impressed that Viator has not returned my email about getting said refund for at least the cruise portion of our entire wasted day. Its been almost a month.
