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Hoover Dam And Red Rock Canyon Self-Guided Audio Tour
Hoover Dam And Red Rock Canyon Self-Guided Audio Tour
Hoover Dam And Red Rock Canyon Self-Guided Audio Tour
Hoover Dam And Red Rock Canyon Self-Guided Audio Tour
Hoover Dam And Red Rock Canyon Self-Guided Audio Tour

Hoover Dam And Red Rock Canyon Self-Guided Audio Tour

By Adventures with Action
Free cancellation available
Price is S$23 per traveller* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple travellers
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 8h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
Overview

Explore the grand Hoover Dam and breathtaking Red Rock Canyon with this pair of self-guided driving tours through the great American Southwest. Uncover the dramatic, dangerous history of the Hoover Dam’s construction and the ongoing fight over the Colorado River’s water. See the towering landmark up close and even walk across it! Then head to Red Rock Canyon for stunning rock formations, breathtaking hiking trails, and ancient fossils!

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

  • Red Rock Canyon Fee Station
    • 89161, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

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

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Hoover Dam And Red Rock Canyon Self-Guided Audio Tour in English
  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h8h
  • Opening hours: Wed 6:00-23:30
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
S$22.73 x 1 TravellerS$22.73
Total
Price is S$22.73

What's included, what's not

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

Know before you book

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • 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
  • 20m
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
  • 20m
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
  • 20m
  • Admission ticket not included
This fascinating museum explores the rich history of Union Pacific Railroad’s Boulder Branch Line.
Lake Mead Visitor Center
  • 20m
  • 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
  • 20m
This one-of-a-kind hiking trail follows the route of old, out-of-commission train tracks.
Gold Strike Canyon Hot Springs
  • 20m
Hikers looking for a bit of a challenge will find it at the Gold Strike Hot Springs Trail.
Lake Mead - Lakeview Overlook
  • 20m
An overlook with incredible views of Lake Mead and the Lake Mead Marina.
Clark County Wetlands Park
  • 20m
Although the Las Vegas Valley has historically had naturally-occurring marshland, this park is almost completely human made.
Hoover Dam
  • 20m
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
  • 20m
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.
Red Rock Canyon Visitor Center
  • 20m
  • Admission ticket not included
Welcome to Red Rock Canyon! This dazzlingly colourful landscape serves as a window into the earth’s geologic past and human history in the Americas.
Calico Hills
  • 20m
Today the Calico Hills are mounds of hard, red rock, but they looked completely different 180 million years ago. Back then, you’d instead find a huge field of shifting sand dunes.
Sandstone Quarry Overlook
  • 20m
Up ahead is Sandstone Quarry Overlook, where miners used to harvest sandstone!
High Point Overlook
  • 20m
Up ahead is High Point Overlook, the highest point we’ll see on our tour at 4,780 feet above sea level!
Petroglyph Wall
  • 20m
Petroglyphs were carved directly into the rock walls, while pictographs were painted onto them using a natural substance that was much more likely to degrade over time.
Ice Box Canyon Trailhead
  • 20m
Need a break from the heat? The Ice Box Canyon Trail is just ahead. After a 15-minute walk through the desert, we’ll find ourselves flanked by cliff walls that create a whole new biome.
Red Rock Wash Overlook
  • 20m
This spot is particularly popular among bird-watchers, as many of the over 100 species of birds in Red Rock can be seen from this open, unobstructed view.
Pine Creek Trailhead
  • 20m
This easy trail offers a nice walk and a peek into history at the same time. The 2.4 mile, 2-hour out-and back trail leads to the entrance of Pine Creek Canyon.
3205 NV-159
  • 20m
Red Rock Canyon Overlook is just ahead. This overlook offers amazing panoramic views, so get your camera ready!
Lost Creek Canyon
  • 20m
If you’re visiting Red Rock Canyon during the wetter months of April-December, you might be enticed to venturing into Lost Creek Canyon!
Calico Basin Trail
  • 20m
The Calico Basin Trail is a fairly easy 1.5 mile out-and-back trail that will show you some new angles of the Calico Hills, but it mostly serves as a connecting route to other longer trails.
Turtlehead Mountain
  • 20m
If you really enjoy the aerial views, and want to see Red Rock Canyon like the soaring raptors do, Turtlehead Mountain is a must.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESLas Vegas
    • Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLERed Rock Canyon Fee Station
    • 89161, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE4R2H+7M
    • Paradise, Nevada, United States

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