Henderson, Nevada

Horse riding

The day begins with pickup from your hotel between 6 and 6:30 AM and stops by the infamous Las Vegas sign for a photo opportunity. Leave the bright lights of the city behind and head towards Henderson, Nevada where a tasty McDonald’s breakfast awaits to set you up for a day of adventure. After breakfast, continue onto the impressive Hoover Dam for a walking tour of this fascinating feat of human engineering. Arrive at the Grand Canyon West Rim at 10:30 AM and take a stroll onto the Skywalk. Enjoy a guided walk around Eagle Point and marvel at the panoramic vista of the rolling desert. Here, also enjoying a guided tour of nearby Native Village. Once you’ve worked up a bit of an appetite, enjoy a tasty picnic lunch against the backdrop of the Grand Canyon landscape. Walk to Guano Point next, which boasts mesmerizing scenic views that stretch as far as the eye can see. We'll spend some time giving you on a fully guided walk at Guano Point, taking photos of this breathtaking vista. At the end of an unforgettable day, soak up the last of the views as you depart the canyon and return to Las Vegas at around 5:00 PM. Your amazing, all-inclusive, small-group tour limited to 10 guests includes your skywalk pass, breakfast, lunch, and stunning photo stops at Joshua Tree National Monument, the Fabulous Las Vegas sign, Hoover Dam, and splendid Grand Canyon West.

Leave the Las Vegas slot machines and party lifestyle behind as you head off on a peaceful horse ride in the Nevada desert. Ride through Rainbow Gardens with its red rock formations that were created at the same time as the Grand Canyon. Don't worry if it's your first time on a horse or an experienced rider, this is a great way to explore the desert and feel like a cowboy for the day for beginners and experts alike. Meet your guide at a ranch in the desert and get paired with a horse to suit your skill level. Receive a short introduction from your guide on riding and learn how to mount and dismount your horse correctly.  When you feel comfortable, jump on the saddle and set off on a scenic horse ride through the desert. You can even see an inactive volcano not far from the Lake Mead area.

Join this fully guided VIP tour and experience the Walk On The Top tour, the Nevada Power Plant Tour, the Boulder Dam Museum, lunch at the Omelet House right on the outskirts of Las Vegas, and a visit to the Hoover Dam bypass bridge. Enjoy a fully guided walk over Hoover Dam and learn about the concrete, high scalers, depression, earthquakes, cableways, spillways, intake towers, outlet works, drought, wages, and tragic deaths. Once you leave Boulder City, head for lunch at the Omelet House on the outskirts of Las Vegas. Stop at the Las Vegas welcome sign and take some photos of the landmark, without having to wait in line. This tour also includes a special bonus - Complimentary tickets to the LA Comedy Club at the Strat! (a $45 value per ticket). All this and you'll be back in Las Vegas in the early afternoon.

Leave the Las Vegas slot machines behind on this horseback riding tour in the the Nevada Desert only minutes from the Strip. Enjoy a delicious breakfast and get a photo taken with your horse to remember your day.  Be greeted by your guide at the horse ranch and meet a well-trained horse that suits your riding skill level. Receive a short introduction from your guide on riding and learn how to mount and dismount your horse with ease.  Jump into the saddle and begin your horse riding experience in the pristine desert. Look for local wildlife like coyotes, foxes, geckos, falcons, and hawks. Keep an eye out for the over 30 varieties of plants that are native to the area.  Sit down to a breakfast with a cheese omelet, potatoes, and banana bread.Beverage included. Return to your starting point at the end of the tour. 

Get away from the neon lights of Las Vegas with a guided horseback tour through the mountains just outside the city. Explore a scenic trail with your guide, take plenty of fantastic photos, and enjoy a BBQ dinner in the evening. Meet the calm and beautiful horses, saddle up, and get ready for your adventure. Explore the Rainbow Gardens trail with a scenic backdrop of mountains and canyons. Admire numerous picturesque vistas and learn more about local history from your guide, such as the stories of the first pioneers that founded the city of Las Vegas. Afterward, head back to the site for a hearty BBQ dinner of ribs served with all the fixings and pie for dessert.

Explore Lake Mead and its surroundings on a self-guided audio tour while driving through the area. Discover notable landmarks like the Hoover Dam, the Valley of Fire State Park, and the site of a B-29 plane crash. Start by downloading the Action Tour Guide app, which will function as your personal tour guide, audio tour, and map. Purchase one tour per car, not per person. Everyone listens together! Embark on an exploration of Lake Mead's natural beauty and historical richness with this self-guided driving tour. Begin at the Lake Mead Visitor Center, where you can gather insights about the area's ecology and management. Next, the Lakeview Overlook offers breathtaking views of the expansive reservoir, a perfect spot for panoramic photos. Continue to the Lake Mead Marina to see boating activities up close or perhaps embark on a water excursion yourself. Delve into the history and culture of the Colorado River Tribes, highlighting the indigenous heritage of the region. Visit Hatchery Saddle Point and the Owl Canyon Trailhead which provide opportunities for scenic hikes and bird watching. Uncover tales of the Lake Mead Gold Rush, steamboats, and the monumental Hoover Dam at designated stops, each narrating a chapter of human endeavor and natural transformation. Hear the stories of the Ahvote, Ute, and Paiute tribes, adding depth to your understanding of the area's native inhabitants. Explore trails like North Shore Summit, Anniversary Narrows, and Callville Wash which lead through unique landscapes and geological formations. Learn about the delicate desert ecosystem, introducing the mesquite and repulsive trees, before diving into the fascinating world of fossils found around Lake Mead. Find out about the diverse aquatic life that calls the lake home and the intriguing history of the B-29 plane crash. As you drive, witness the stark reality of the MegaDrought and its impact on the drying of Lake Mead, offering a sobering look at climate change effects. Finish at the Valley of Fire State Park, a geological wonderland of red sandstone formations and ancient petroglyphs.

Step away from the Vegas crowds and into the elegant residential neighborhoods of the area. Join your expert guide on a journey through high-end home listings and discover the unique architecture and design of each site you visit. Enjoy light snacks and drinks along the way. Board a luxury vehicle on the Las Vegas Strip and get whisked away to the scenic surrounding areas. Tour a selection of homes to fully appreciate the incredible detail that goes into their construction. Learn about the current design trends from your guide. Acquire a local perspective of Las Vegas by visiting the neighborhoods of Summerlin and Henderson and admiring the breathtaking desertic landscapes. Indulge in some lights snacks and drinks as you ride through the areas that often go unnoticed by tourists, before making your way back into the city.

Start by downloading the Action Tour Guide app, which will function as your personal tour guide, audio tour, and map. Purchase one tour per car, not per person. Everyone listens together! Note: This 74-mile-long tour covers the essentials of Lake Mead in 3-4 hours. Once downloaded, the journey begins at the Lake Mead Visitor Center. From there, you’ll pass the Lake Mead Marina, a vibrant hub of recreational activities. As you drive on, take in the array of colored rocks along the cliffs! You’ll learn about the area’s fascinating geologic history which encompasses billions of years. Then delve into the Colorado River Tribes and find out how they survived in such a harsh climate. You’ll even pass the hot springs which ancient Paleo-Indians found therapeutic and sacred! Discover tales of lawlessness and murder which played out during the region’s Wild West days, then continue on to the Wetlands Trail, packed with diverse wildlife. Stop by the Northshore Road Overlook for majestic views, then hear the fascinating story of explorer John Wesley Powell. You’ll also hear about steamboats and how they served as a vital form of transportation until the railroads came to the area. Plus, find out about Elwood Mead and why this famous lake bears his name. Discover the geological wonder of the Hamblin-Cleopatra Volcano and the drowned archaeological marvel of the Lost City. Then hear about the devastating Mega Drought and the ongoing fight over Lake Mead’s water. Next, head into Valley of Fire State Park, home to blazing rock formations, ancient petroglyphs, unforgettable hiking trails, and some proper Wild West history. Your tour concludes here.

This bundle contains seven tours: Vegas to the Hoover Dam, Death Valley, Lake Mead, Valley of Fire, Red Rock Canyon, Las Vegas Strip, and Lake Tahoe. Start by downloading the Action Tour Guide app, which will function as your personal tour guide, audio tour, and map. Purchase one tour per car, not per person. Everyone listens together! Note: This 74-mile-long tour covers the essentials of Lake Mead in 3-4 hours. Your journey to the Hoover Dam begins on the Las Vegas Strip. Driving through the Las Vegas Valley, uncover the city's wild beginnings, from its inception as a modest railway town to an early gambling hub. Learn how the Hoover Dam helped Las Vegas survive! View the Colorado River and relive the fights to contain its power. Pass through Boulder City, established specifically for the Hoover Dam construction, and find out about the brutal conditions its workers endured. Stop by Lake Mead Viewpoint for wondrous views of the lake born from the Hoover Dam. If you like, you can walk the Historic Railroad Hiking Trail, along a long defunct railroad line. Move onto the Lakeview Overlook, another great vantage point that highlights Lake Mead's grandeur. Then pause at the Boulder Dam Bridge Overlook for an awe-inspiring view of the Hoover Dam. Finally, drive across the dam or stop and walk along the impressive rim! Your tour ends at the Hoover Dam Lookout on the dam’s far side. For Lake Mead, your tour begins at the visitor center. You’ll get tales of geological history, while observing colorful rock formations. Learn how Native tribes used the river for survival and pass the hot springs which Paleo-Indians believed sacred. Learn about John Wesley Powell, Elwood Mead, and other essential figures in the region’s history as you drive. Step back in time and feel the devastating impacts of the Imperial Valley Disaster, then hear about a different kind of disaster as you behold the Hamblin-Cleopatra Volcano. Hear about the diverse animals which thrive in this harsh climate, such as mountain lions and Gila Monsters, then drive to the famous Valley of Fire State Park, where your tour will conclude. In Red Rock Canyon, start at the visitor center. From there, you’ll delve into Red Rock’s unique sandstone formations, like the amazing Calico Hills. Hear about fights between conservation and development in the area as you drive, then visit petroglyphs and pictographs over 800 years old! Pass the Ice Box Canyon trail, where narrow canyon walls block out the sun! Learn about the canyon’s famed fossils, including one thought to be the oldest land animal ever found in Nevada! The tour ends at the panoramic Red Rock Canyon Overlook. This is the perfect bundle to enhance any trip to the Southwest! This bundle contains seven tours: • Vegas to the Hoover Dam • Death Valley • Lake Mead • Valley of Fire • Red Rock Canyon • Las Vegas Strip • Lake Tahoe