Wild West ghost town explorer day tour from Las Vegas

During this tour you'll visit iconic locations such as the Hoover Dam, Historic Route 66, Chloride Ghost Town, Oatman Ghost Town and El Dorado Canyon. If you've ever fancied stepping onto a western movie set, this tour is tailor-made for you.Your journey begins with a short drive from Las Vegas to the Hoover Dam for a photo stop. From there, you'll head to the mining town of Chloride, Arizona. This resilient community has weathered the harsh desert environment since the 1860s. Once a thriving hub for silver and other minerals, Chloride almost became a ghost town itself when the mining boom ended. Today, it's home to around 250 residents who take great pride in their mining heritage. Take some time to explore the antique shops and engage with the locals before tucking into your lunch.Next, you'll embark on a drive along the iconic Route 66 highway to the small ghost town of Oatman, Arizona. Here, you can soak up views of the surrounding Black Mountains that once sheltered this mining tent camp. You'll even have the chance to pose for photos with modern-day cowboys and bandits and participate in your very own western shoot-out! Afterwards, you can grab a drink in the local saloon before heading to your final destination - El Dorado Ghost Town. This mining town has served as the backdrop for numerous films and photo shoots. Your return journey to Las Vegas takes you straight through an exquisitely desolate desert landscape, leading back to the dazzling city lights.