Las Vegas Historic 1861 Ghost Town & ATV Adventure Destination
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Is Las Vegas Historic 1861 Ghost Town & ATV Adventure Destination worth booking?
Las Vegas Historic 1861 Ghost Town & ATV Adventure Destination is a 4.5-hour experience in Las Vegas, United States, from $220 per person. It scores 70 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 5/5 rating across 43 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 70 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (43)
- Duration
- 4.5 hours
- From
- $220 per person
Step back in time, then kick up some dust. This Las Vegas Off-Road adventure combines 3 adventures in 1 tour. Begin with a historic 1861 mining town filled with vintage vehicles, rare antiques, Old West buildings, and re
What you get
About this experience
Step back in time, then kick up some dust. This Las Vegas Off-Road adventure combines 3 adventures in 1 tour. Begin with a historic 1861 mining town filled with vintage vehicles, rare antiques, Old West buildings, and relics from the gold rush era. Hear fascinating stories about famous movies, reality TV shows, music videos, and celebrities, who have filmed here over the years. With Old West charm and Mad Max flare, it's easy to see why this hidden gem has become one of Nevada's most favorite destinations. Next, gear up for an exciting ATV adventure through the breathtaking landscapes of Eldorado Canyon. Ride thrilling scenic desert trails, Great for beginners & Seasoned riders to have a blast. Your guide captures photos/videos along the way, so you leave with epic content, and lasting memories. After your ride, head to the Adventure Zone—more laughter & bit of competitiveness w/lots of FUN outdoor games. We are more than just an ATV ride we are a destination you don’t want to miss.
What's included
Included
- Adventure Zone-Hatchet Throwing, Large Outdoor games, Gel Gun Wars, corn hole, horseshoes, & more
- All fees and taxes
- Bottled water
- Free 30+photos & video package
- Safety gear included; helmets Youth-Adults 6X, goggles, gloves, Shiesty & Safety Instructions
- ATV or RZR (2-seat or 4-seat, based on option selected)
Not included
- Tour guide gratuities
- Food and drinks (available for purchase if desired)
- Damage fees for ATV or RZR (see waiver for details)
- Hotel pickup for Drive-To-Location option
What you'll see and do
Nelson Ghost Town
Drive 45 min outside of Las Vegas to Eldorado Canyon in Nelson. The best guided Gold Mine tour where you will see one of the riches gold mines in Southern Nevada and experiences the old west of 1861. This tour is historic, full of fun facts, and one of a kind destination.
90 minutes here · Admission included
Experience the outskirts of Las Vegas! Drive 45 minutes to Eldorado, one of Las vegas' best kept secrets! Pick either an ATV or RZR to ride through the beautiful scenic Eldorado Canyons with our fun tour guides that will entertain you all day long. No experience required, all safety gear provided and lunch is available to purchase. Your tour guides will take photos of your adventure throughout the day capturing your amazing experience and memories.
75 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Las Vegas
Eldorado Gold Mine Tour Office. Our guides will pick you up from there to start your tour.
Hotel pickup
Pickup is available for selected locations. Pickup begins about 10 minutes before departure.
Ends at
Eldorado Gold Mine Tour Office. Our guides will pick you up from there to start your tour.
Options you can book
Hotel Pickup 4 Seater
Hotel Pickup: We pickup at 4 major hotels on the strip, if party is 7+ people, we pick you up at YOUR hotel. Call us at 702-257-8509 Duration: 4 hours: Duration of tour from pickup to drop off is 4 hours, including transportation Water Provided: Lunch may be included for an extra charge, please call the office at 702-257-8509. You can bring snacks if you like 4 Seater Razor for 4 people: RZR is also referred as Razor, Dune Buggy, UTV and Side by Side, up to 4 people Other: FREE Media Package of your tour ($119 value), Safety Gear, Instruction to operate vehicle, VIP Service Pickup included
Drive To Location ATV (1 pax)
Drive to Nelson NV: Drive to us in Nelson, NV for a 60-min guided ATV ride + more. No gas stations, charging stations on site or food Duration: 3 hours: The duration of the Tour once on location is 2.5 - 3 hrs. Water Provided: Lunch may be included for an extra charge, please call the office at 702-257-8509. You can bring snacks if you like ATV (1 person): Single Rider ATV/Quad/4 Wheeler No Hotel Pickup: Type “Eldorado Canyon Mine Tours” for location, do not drive to the Bronco St address, call office for info 702-257-8509
ATV (1 Passenger) Hotel Pickup
Hotel Pickup: We pickup at 4 major hotels on the strip, if party is 7+ people, we pick you up at YOUR hotel. Call us at 702-257-8509 Duration: 4 hours: Duration of tour from pickup to drop off is 4 hours, including transportation Water Provided: Lunch may be included for an extra charge, please call the office at 702-257-8509. You can bring snacks if you like ATV: Ride on a single person ATV through the majestic Canyons full of fun, thrills, and creating awesome memories. Other : FREE Media Package of your tour ($119 value), Safety Gear, Instruction to operate vehicle, VIP Service Pickup included
RZR (2 Pax) Hotel Pickup
Hotel Pickup: We pickup at 4 major hotels on the strip, if party is 7+ people, we pick you up at YOUR hotel. Call us at 702-257-8509 Duration: 4 hours: The duration of the tour from Hotel pick up to drop off is 4 Hrs. including transportation. Water provided: Lunch may be included for an extra charge, please call the office at 702-257-8509. You can bring snacks if you like RZR 2-Seater: RZR is also referred to as Razor, dune buggy, UTV and side by side, for 1 or 2 people. Same price Other: FREE Media Package of your tour ($119 value), Safety Gear, Instruction to operate vehicle, VIP Service Pickup included
Drive To Location 4 Seater
Drive to Nelson NV: Drive to us in Nelson, NV for a 60-min guided ATV ride + more. No gas stations, charging stations on site or food Duration: 3 hours: Description Duration once at location on tour 2.5 to 3 hours Water Provided: Lunch may be included for an extra charge, please call the office at 702-257-8509. You can bring snacks if you like 4 Seater Razor for 4 people: RZR is also referred as Razor, Dune Buggy, UTV and Side by Side, up to 4 people No hotel pickup: Type “Eldorado Canyon Mine Tours” for location, do not drive to the Bronco St address, call office for info 702-257-8509
Drive To Location RZR (2 Pax)
Drive to Nelson NV: Drive to us in Nelson, NV for a 60-min guided ATV ride + more. No gas stations, charging stations on site or food Duration: 3 hours: The duration of the Tour once on location is 2.5 - 3 hrs. Water Provided: Lunch may be included for an extra charge, please call the office at 702-257-8509. You can bring snacks if you like 2 Seater RZR - For 2 people: RZR is also referred to as Razor, dune buggy, UTV and side by side, for 1 or 2 people. Same price No Hotel Pickup: Type “Eldorado Canyon Mine Tours” for location, do not drive to the Bronco St address, call office for info 702-257-8509
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Awesome Adventures Inc
Know before you go
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- All participants are required to sign a damage waiver.
- No Crocs, Yeezy’s, high heels, slip-on shoes, flip flops, sandals, or open-toed shoes! You MUST have completely closed-toe shoes to ride or drive for your safety! If you show up without wearing closed-toe shoes, you will not be able to ride. Sneakers, boots, or closed-toed shoes only
- Credit Card must be called into the supplier before tour begins for any incidentals that happen on tour. Credit Card holder is responsible for all incidents/damages and credit card will be charged to cover the damages.
- Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
- Minimum age is 16 years to operate the ATV with a valid drivers license and parent present
- Riders under 18 years must have a parent or guardian present
- Safety gear provided & a Safety and Operations Orientation provided before tour begins.
- We recommend no shorts due to the desert terrain and cacti. You are in the desert and need to be aware that rattlesnakes, cacti, and other wildlife may be present. We do our best to keep you safe, but you are still in the desert, so please dress accordingly.
- ATV damages min. is USD $300 rolled or tipped on its side/tire damage, whether any damage is visible
- 2 Seater RZR damages USD $600.00 for a tire/rim damages; a minimum USD $3500.00 if rolled or tipped on side.
- 4 Seater RZR damages USD $600.00 for a tire/rim damages; a minimum USD $4500.00 if rolled or tipped on side.
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 43 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
8 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
4 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Photo opportunities
3 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Traveler reviews
43 verified traveler reviews for Las Vegas Historic 1861 Ghost Town & ATV Adventure Destination. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
THE BEST ATV RIDE EVER!!!
We had an amazing experience with ATV AWESOME ADVENTURES TOUR-HOTEL. It was beginning friendly and the staffs was nice. Jensen was our tour guide and he is BEST!! Oh, Ayde is very nice and made my purchasing transition smooth. I would recommend them 10 times any day. I will be back
Response from the operator: Thank you so much for this wonderful review. It truly means a lot to hear that you had such an amazing experience from booking all the way through your adventure. Jensen will be thrilled to know he helped make your day so memorable, and thank you for your kind words about Ayde as well. We can't ask for a better compliment than knowing you'd recommend us and can't wait to come back. We'll be ready for your next adventure!
via Tripadvisor
Great tour
The tour was super fun. Alisha was an amazing tour guide. Will definitely be rebooking for every trip to Vegas.
Response from the operator: That is Awesome! Thanks for the review, and we are glad you had a great time! We look forward to seeing you on your next trip.
via Viator
Our family Adventures
The tour guide Alisha was awesome..she took us on a real tour and she was very knowledgeable! The pictures were a plus
Response from the operator: Thanks for the great review for Alisha, she goes out of her way to make sure everyone has a great time! Pass the word to family and friends coming to Vegas.
via Viator
We had a blast!
We had a blast with our tour guide Alisha. She was so knowledgeable and answered all of my goofy and serious mining questions. She made us feel comfortable from the first minute talking to her and we knew we were in for a fun time. Also the staff at the general store were so generous and welcoming, this was our favorite activity we did on our trip to Vegas! 10/10 would recommend and will be back!!
Response from the operator: Thank you so much for the Awesome review! We are so glad you had an amazing time with Alisha, and we look forward to seeing you again.
via Tripadvisor
Good vibes & beautiful scenery
The tour guide was very accomodating. Good vibes, beautiful scenery. Clear instructions were given on how to ride the ATV. The riding experience was great as well since it was my first time with an ATV. Overall a great experience.
Response from the operator: Your fantastic review fills our hearts with joy! The scenery is truly breathtaking, and we're thrilled that you had such a wonderful riding experience. Whether you're a novice or an expert, everyone is welcome. We can't wait to have you visit us again!
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 4.5 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $220 to $1006
- Hotel pickup
- Available for selected locations
- Booked in 30 days
- 15
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Why this scores 70
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Las Vegas Historic 1861 Ghost Town & ATV Adventure Destination: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Las Vegas.
How much does Las Vegas Historic 1861 Ghost Town & ATV Adventure Destination cost?
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Prices start at $220 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Las Vegas usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Las Vegas Historic 1861 Ghost Town & ATV Adventure Destination take?
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Plan for about 4.5 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Las Vegas is not rushed.
Is Las Vegas Historic 1861 Ghost Town & ATV Adventure Destination worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 70 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 43 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable most popular in Las Vegas, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Las Vegas Historic 1861 Ghost Town & ATV Adventure Destination?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Las Vegas Historic 1861 Ghost Town & ATV Adventure Destination suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 4.5-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Las Vegas Historic 1861 Ghost Town & ATV Adventure Destination?
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Around 15 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Las Vegas can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Las Vegas and add a light layer if any part of the 4.5-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Las Vegas Historic 1861 Ghost Town & ATV Adventure Destination start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Las Vegas within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Las Vegas?
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Las Vegas sells two trips at once: the Strip after dark, and the red-rock desert that starts twenty minutes past the last casino. Helicopter runs to the Grand Canyon, Hoover Dam half-days and Red Rock Canyon drives all leave early, while show tickets, speakeasy crawls and high-roller dining fill the evening. Outty Ranking weighs operator reliability heavily here, because the gap between a well-run desert tour and a coach-and-queue version is enormous. On Outty we rank every Las Vegas experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Small Group: Valley of Fire Half Day Tour from Las Vegas, Small Group Grand Canyon, Hoover Dam, 7 Magic Mountains VIP Tour, Grand Canyon West, Hoover Dam Stop, Breakfast, Lunch & Skywalk. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Las Vegas?
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October to April. Summer highs above 105F make midday outdoor tours punishing. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Las Vegas?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
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