Where does the Hoover Dam & Lake Mead Tour go?

This tour has 15 stops. Check out the itinerary here for a complete list of stops and if you’re looking for more information to help plan your trip, here’s what you need to know before you go!

What should I pack for the Hoover Dam & Lake Mead Tour?

Car Charger/ phone mount - very important!Layered Clothing - easy on and off layers are a must for changing desert temperatures.Water bottle(s)Hiking boots/ sneakersSunscreen protection - sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, long sleeves, long pantsSnacksBug sprayCameraHand sanitizer/ wet wipes

What should I budget for the Hoover Dam & Lake Mead Tour?

Hoover Dam Parking: $10 (but you do have the option of free parking)Hoover Dam Guided Tour Tickets: $15 - $30 (or you can choose to walk around the dam free of charge without taking a tour)Hoover Dam Exhibits: $10 (it is not mandatory to pay an entrance fee unless you want to see the exhibits.)Lake Mead National Recreation Area: $25 per vehicle (good for 7 consecutive days), or, your National Park Annual Pass is acceptedThe Strat SkyPod Observation Deck: $30 (or less – this price varies, but parking is free.)

What are the hours for Hoover Dam and Lake Mead?

Hoover Dam is open daily from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. (except for Thanksgiving and Christmas Day). Tours run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., with the last tour departing at 3:45 p.m.Lake Mead is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Some beaches and other facilities are open dawn until dusk. Check in advance here.

Can I join the Hoover Dam & Lake Mead Tour en route?

Yes! Feel free to join the tour along the route. Just make sure that you follow the numbers in chronological order from where you are starting from. If you don’t begin at one of the tour starting points you’ll miss a few stories, but you’ll still have a great experience.

Can I take the Hoover Dam & Lake Mead Tour in the opposite direction?

No, this tour is only available in a counterclockwise loop. You’ll end the tour on the Las Vegas strip where you began!

Hoover Dam & Lake Mead Tour

Nevada

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63639 ratings

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Hoover Dam & Lake Mead Tour

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Nevada

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63639 ratings

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16 Must-See Stops

1+ hour of Audio

1 Starting Point

Counterclockwise Route

Half-Day Driving Tour

About The Tour

From Las Vegas to Lake Mead, this tour gives you a bit of everything – iconic spots in the city, a visit to Hoover Dam, a walk along the incredible bridge that towers over it mixed with some scenic drives, overlooks, and hikes.

Here are just a few of the fun things you can do on the tour!

• Take a selfie at the “Welcome to Las Vegas Sign”
• Walk across The Mike O’Callaghan-Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge
• Hike the Historic Railroad Trail
• Visit Boulder Beach at Lake Mead
• Check out the Little White Wedding Chapel

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Hoover Dam & Lake Mead Tour Stops

Things to do on the Tour Include:

Lake Mead Visitor Center and Park Store/Entrance Fee

Boulder City Hoover Dam Museum

Northshore Road Scenic Drive

E. Lake Mead Blvd. Scenic Drive

Lakeview Overlook

HIstoric Railroad Trail

Sunset View Scenic Overlook

Owl Canyon Trail and 33 Hole

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Absolutely LOVED these tours! We did Hoover Dam, Zion, Bryce, Scenic HWY 12, Capital Reef, Arches, and Canyonlands. Our kids would ASK us to turn it on every-time we got in the car! WORTH every penny!!!!

Shaynay8
09 Feb 2024

We downloaded this app for a trip to Maui back in 2021 per the recommendation of some friends. It was so much fun to be able to listen to the history and engaging stories, and visit the stops, with our young children. In this age, when kids are so dependent on iPads, traveling in places where there is no cell phone service can make for cranky experiences. The fact that this is GPS triggered means it doesn’t need cell service. The stops on the tour were incredibly fun, and the stories made everyone laugh. We recently returned from Las Vegas where we downloaded the Hoover dam and Red Rock Canyon Tours. They were also fantastic! No kids in the car this time, but it was equally as enjoyable. I can’t wait to road trip out west with the family in the coming years. I’m so glad they have added north & southwestern destinations!!

Catch_Patch
09 Feb 2023

Shaka Guide is has been great for us. First for the Big Island, we used the entire island bundle and used the tours in and around the north half of the island. A year later we used the entire island bundle for Oahu and used almost every driving tour including the around the island tour that goes clockwise and the separate one that goes counter clockwise. Next we used the Arizona bundle and took the Sedona, Grand Canyon South and Page tour. Most recently we took the Nevada bundle for Hoover Dam, Lake Mead and Red Rock Canyon. Outstanding! Shaka Guide makes touring so much better!

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Purchase Options

This Tour Only

1. Hoover Dam & Lake Mead Tour

$ 14.99

Bundle & Save (61% Off)

2. Las Vegas Day Tours Bundle (3 tours)

$ 16.99 $43.97

1. Red Rock Canyon Tour

$ 12.99
2. Hoover Dam & Lake Mead Tour

$ 14.99
3. Death Valley National Park Tour

$ 15.99

Bundle & Save (68% Off)

3. Las Vegas Escapes Bundle (8 tours)

$ 39.99 $123.92

1. Zion National Park Tour

$ 14.99
2. Bryce Canyon National Park Tour

$ 14.99
3. Grand Canyon South Rim Tour

$ 16.99
4. Red Rock Canyon Tour

$ 12.99
5. Hoover Dam & Lake Mead Tour

$ 14.99
6. Grand Canyon North Rim Tour

$ 19.99
7. Death Valley National Park Tour

$ 15.99
8. Grand Staircase-Escalante & Scenic Byway 12 Tour

$ 12.99

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