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Our most recommended Lake Mead National Recreation Area Romance & special occasions

Las Vegas: Horseback Riding Tour

1. Las Vegas: Horseback Riding Tour

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.

From Las Vegas: Hoover Dam Highlights Tour

2. From Las Vegas: Hoover Dam Highlights Tour

Experience the top highlights of Hoover Dam on a half-day tour that is perfect for those who want to enjoy views overlooking Hoover Dam, Lake Mead, and the historic Boulder City. Depart from the Las Vegas Strip aboard a luxury motorcoach for a quick ride to Boulder City, home of the workers who built the Hoover Dam. The stop at this charming town includes a free visit to the Hoover Dam Museum, cafes, antique shops and a unique art walk featuring beautiful, bronze statues. Get stunning views of this "Man-Made Wonder of the World" from the Mike O’Callaghan-Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge, which gives an aerial view from 900 feet above the Colorado River and Black Canyon.  

Las Vegas: Sunset Horseback Riding Tour with BBQ Dinner

3. Las Vegas: Sunset Horseback Riding Tour with BBQ Dinner

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.

Lake Mead: Sunset Kayaking Tour with Dinner and Campfire

4. Lake Mead: Sunset Kayaking Tour with Dinner and Campfire

Meet us at the iconic Lake Mead, Hemenway Harbor to explore the Boulder Islands which are surrounded by the refreshing water in this surreal desert landscape. This tour takes place in the evening starting at 5:00 pm when the air is cooler and the sun is about to set. Paddle out to the island where you will find a campfire, providing the perfect backdrop for the best sunsets in the west! Spend time swimming and hanging out with friends and family. Feast on a catered dinner of your choice while soaking in the beauty that surrounds you. Finish up the night roasting s' mores, lighting up our kayaks, and peacefully paddling around the backside of the island as the night sky lights up with stars. This 3-hour round-trip kayak tour is perfect for date night, a family outing, company team building, or any other excuse to have fun you can think of!

Las Vegas: Hoover Dam & Valley of Fire Day Trip with Brunch

5. Las Vegas: Hoover Dam & Valley of Fire Day Trip with Brunch

Immerse yourself in the story of the Hoover Dam and the Valley of Fire State Park on a guided combo tour. Discover several stunning viewpoints, stop at the Hoover Dam Museum, and savor a tasty brunch at the Bighorn Café before heading to the Valley of Fire. Be picked up from the convenience of your hotel and relax on the drive to Hoover Dam. At the first stop, explore the Hoover Dam Museum featuring a collection of artifacts, photographs, and personal stories from those who built the Dam. Next, get a chance to see some Bighorn sheep grazing at Hemenway Park. Then it's on to the Mike O'Callaghan-Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge, where you'll be standing 900-feet above the Colorado River overlooking the dam. Learn how the dam was built and engineered from your local guide as you take photos from several vantage points, including panoramic views of Lake Mead, the largest reservoir in the U.S. Sit down to refuel at Bighorn Café inside the Hoover Dam Lodge before continuing the tour. Later, journey to the Valley of Fire State Park and travel back in time to prehistoric days while visiting Elephant Rock. Explore exhibits about the history, geology, and ecology at the visitor center. Marvel at 4,000-year-old petroglyphs (rock carvings) made by the ancient tribes at Atlatl Rock and learn how years of sediment deposits created sandstone formations at the Beehives. At the end of the tour, get taken back to your hotel for drop-off.

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What people are saying about Lake Mead National Recreation Area

Beautiful views,would recommend if you go during winter months to dress warm,gloves and hat/scarf! The location in winter months is in the desert so plan on either driving or very reliable transportation. We relied in Uber/Lyft,the way to location with Lyft was great but getting Uber or Lyft return took almost 1/2 hour! Grace our guide was very nice! would do all over (maybe in warmer months)!

Darren was our tour guide for the day and was absolutely awesome!!! He was personable, knowledgeable, and overall facilitated a great day for us! He was accommodating with water and snacks, and took us to a delicious restaurant for lunch. The sites at both the Valley of Fire and the Hoover Dam were outstanding. 100% recommend Las Vegas D-Tours!!

We celebrated my husband's 40th birthday and had an AMAZING time. Grayce, our guide was exceptional in explaining everything and being a pleasant host for us. The scenery was amazing and the timeframe of the tour was perfect... not too long and not too short.

It was an amazing ride, we enjoyed the quiet, the mountains and all the awesome info our guide gave us about the area, we would definitely recommend it and will do it again next time we are in Vegas!!! Thank you so much!

Tony, the tour guide, was very nice and knowledgeable about the Hoover dam.