Hoover Dam & Lake Mead Self-Guided Audio Tour

By Adventures with Action

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Free cancellation available
5h
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Overview

Embark on an in-depth exploration of the iconic Hoover Dam and the expansive Lake Mead with this self-guided driving tour! Begin your journey in either Las Vegas or Arizona. Experience stories of greed and feuding, but also tales of ambition and daring behind the dam’s construction.Take in the dam itself. Learn about epic battles over that ever-precious resource—water. Absorb the majesty of Lake Mead’s colourful rock formations and discover ancient tribes and their tenacity.

After booking, you can check your email before downloading the Tour Guide App by Action, enter your unique password, and access your tour. The preceding steps require good internet/wifi access. Simply follow the audio instructions and the route from there.

This is not an entrance ticket. Check opening hours before your visit.

New, extra validity — now, it’s yours for an entire year! Use multiple times over multiple trips!

Activity location

Las Vegas
- Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

Lake Mead Visitor Center
- 10 Lakeshore Road
- 89005, Boulder City, Nevada, United States

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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Hoover Dam & Lake Mead Self-Guided Audio Tour in English

5h
Opening hours: Thu 6:00am-11:30pm
English

Travellers

Language options: English

Price details

CA $23.00 x 1 TravellerCA $23.00

Total

What's included, what's not

Easy-to-use app: download Action’s Tour Guide App onto your phone
Great value: purchase per car, not per person. More affordable than bus or guided tours!
Engaging storytelling: Uncover unique tales and thrilling history for a memorable journey!
Perfect narrator: nothing can beat listening to a great voice. Proven with tonnes of rave reviews!
Offline maps: no signal, no problem! Works perfectly without cellular or wifi.
Comprehensive route and stops: See it all, miss nothing, leave no stone unturned!
Go at your own pace: Start anytime, pause anywhere, enjoy breaks for snacks and photos freely!
Hands-free: audio stories play on their own based on your location. Easy to use!
Attraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations

Know before you book

Public transport options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How to access: Once you book a tour, you’ll get a confirmation email and an instructions email. Follow the instructions right away: • Download the app • Enter the password • Download the tour • MUST DO while in strong wifi/cellular
How to start the tour: Once on-site, open the Action's Tour Guide App: • If there is just one tour, launch it. • If there are multiple tour versions, launch the one with your planned starting point and direction. • Go to the starting point. (Note: no one will meet you at the start. This tour is self-guided). • The audio will begin automatically at the starting point. If you face audio issues, visit the FAQ. • Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience.
Amazing savings: • Driving Tours: Save money by purchasing a single tour for the entire vehicle, avoiding individual fees per person like on a bus tour. Connect your phone to the car speakers to share the audio.
Flexibility and Convenience: • Use the tour app anytime, on any day, and over multiple days. There's no expiration, making it perfect for revisiting on future trips. • Start and pause the tour at your leisure, accommodating breaks and side excursions without the pressure of keeping up with a group.
Comprehensive Tour Experience: •The app provides a full itinerary, travel tips, narrated audio stories, scripts, images, videos, and recommendations for additional activities. • Enjoy a private experience without the crowds, ideal for personalised stops and photo opportunities.
Ease of Use and Accessibility: • The app is hands-free and activates stories via GPS, offering support through call, chat, or email. • There is no need for a continuous cell or Wi-Fi connection as the GPS map works offline.
Memorable Keepsakes: • Utilise the app’s images to create a photo book or share on social media, ensuring you have high-quality, crowd-free memories from your trip.
Preparation: • After booking, download the app and the tour using a strong Wi-Fi connection. • Review the tour at home before your trip for a better experience.
Starting the Tour: • Open the app upon arrival at your destination. • Select the appropriate tour based on your starting point. • Head to the starting location; the audio will begin automatically. • Follow the suggested route and adhere to the speed limit for an optimal experience. • By following these instructions and taking advantage of the app's features, users can enjoy a personalised, flexible, and in-depth exploration of their destination at their own pace and convenience.

Activity itinerary

Las Vegas

Surrounded as we are by all this glitz and glam, it might be hard to imagine the Las Vegas Valley before it became a major city. It was hot, dry, and mostly a blank spot on American maps. Note: This 30+ mile-long tour covers the essentials of Hoover Dam in 3-5 hours.

Boulder City

Once the Boulder Dam got the greenlight, unemployed labourers from all over the country flocked here for the promise of work

Nevada State Railroad Museum Boulder City

10m
Admission ticket not included

This fascinating museum explores the rich history of Union Pacific Railroad’s Boulder Branch Line.

Lake Mead Visitor Center

10m
Admission ticket not included

This lake, designed to hold up to nine trillion gallons of water, owes its existence to the Hoover Dam.

Historic Railroad Trail

This one-of-a-kind hiking trail follows the route of old, out-of-commission train tracks.

Gold Strike Canyon Hot Springs

Hikers looking for a bit of a challenge will find it at the Gold Strike Hot Springs Trail.

Lake Mead - Lakeview Overlook

An overlook with incredible views of Lake Mead and the Lake Mead Marina.

Clark County Wetlands Park

Although the Las Vegas Valley has historically had naturally-occurring marshland, this park is almost completely human made.

Hoover Dam

From here, you’ll be able to hike up a quick trail to reach the bridge, which affords visitors the best views of the front of the Hoover Dam.

Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas Sign

Welcome to fabulous Las Vegas! Sin City is famous for entertainment and excess, but it wouldn’t be the hotspot it is today without the Hoover Dam.

Lake Mead Marina

It’s that collection of floating platforms and docks. The Lake Mead Marina didn’t start out here — it moved here! And chances are it just might move again.

Hatchery Saddle Point

It gets its name from the now-defunct Lake Mead Fish Hatchery, built in 1969 to grow striped bass and other trout species for sport.

Sunset View Scenic Overlook

Sunset View Scenic Overlook, offering panoramic views of Lake Mead and the desert landscape. From there, you can see the Boulder Basin, the Muddy Mountains and the Callville Mesa.

Owl Canyon Trailhead

As the water level of Lake Mead continues to drop, many things that were once buried are now being exposed. That includes canyons! Owl Canyon was once submerged beneath Lake Mead, but has now been revealed once more for hikers to enjoy.

Wetlands Trail

Only 1.5 miles long, this trail should take less than an hour to complete. It’s another favourite for the bird enthusiasts because the Black-throated Sparrow and House finch are attracted to the vegetation on this corridor. You might even spot a Great Blue Heron! Dragonflies love to flit around here, too.

Las Vegas Wash

Las Vegas Wash is the primary channel that returns excess water from the Las Vegas Valley to Lake Mead.

Anniversary Trails

Up next is the Anniversary Narrows Trail! This easy 3-mile trail takes hikers through a slot canyon, and usually takes around an hour and a half to complete.

Northshore Summit Trail

This is a short but steep hike. Stick it out and you’ll be rewarded with panoramic and breathtaking views of the Muddy Mountains, Bowl of Fire, and the Bitter Spring Valley.

Redstone Dune Trail

The Redstone Dune Trail is coming up soon. This easy looped trail is only half a mile long, and takes less than 30 minutes to hike.

Atlatl Rock

What’s an atlatl? It's a nifty tool that was used by the Pueblo tribes as a dart thrower or throwing stick. They were used to launch spears, and are depicted in the petroglyphs adorning Atlatl Rock.

Fire Cave/Windstone Arch

Fire Cave used to be nestled within a mini wind tunnel carved out of sandstone rock. Windstone Arch stood at its mouth. Both were beloved subjects of countless photographs, thanks to their vibrant red hues and arch shape.

Pastel (Pink) Canyon Trail

Pastel Canyon Trail is just ahead. This easy, mile-long trail is one of the hidden gems of Valley of Fire State Park.

Fire Wave Trailhead

Up next is the Fire Wave Trail, a 1.5-mile hike to a magnificent sandstone formation that resembles an ocean wave frozen in time. It’s moderate and takes about an hour to complete.

Location

Activity location

Las Vegas
- Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

Lake Mead Visitor Center
- 10 Lakeshore Road
- 89005, Boulder City, Nevada, United States
4R2H+7M
- Paradise, Nevada, United States

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