Nevada Self-Guided Audio Tour of Hoover Dam, Lake Mead & Red Rock
Experience the Hoover Dam, Lake Mead, Red Rock Canyon, Death Valley and Lake Tahoe like never before with this self-guided driving tour. Find out about Las Vegas’s history, full of ambition, greed, and feuding. Uncover the powerful saga that brought the Hoover Dam to life. Behold the grand landmark itself. Learn about battles to channel the mighty Colorado River! Take in the geological history of Lake Mead and centuries-old petroglyphs and pictographs at Red Rock Canyon. Unearth dinosaur 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!
ItineraryDay 1: Red Rock Canyon & Death Valley National ParkStop At: Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, 1000 Scenic Loop Dr, Las Vegas, NV 89161
Red Rock Canyon's majestic sandstone peaks, labyrinthine valleys, and hardy animals have captivated travelers for centuries. Now you can explore these same wonders from the comfort of your own car!
POIs along Red Rock Canyon:
- Visitor Center
- Calico Hills
- Calico Hills Bonus Viewpoint
- Sandstone Quarry
- Conservation
- High Point Overlook
- Geology
- Petroglyphs and Pictographs Drawing/ Petroglyph Wall
- Ice Box Canyon Trailhead
- Red Rock Wash Overlook
- Pine Creek Trailhead
- Fossils
- Wildfire
- Red Rock Canyon Overlook
- Conclusion
- Atl - Lost Creek Canyon
- Alt - Calico Basin Trail
- Alt - Turtlehead Mountain
Note: This 74-mile-long tour covers the essentials of Lake Mead in 3-4 hours.
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Death Valley National Park, Death Valley National Park, Inyo County, California
Venture into the hottest place on Earth with this self-guided driving tour. Explore Death Valley’s wildly diverse geographic beauty its complex mining history, and live to tell the tale.
POIs along Death Valley:
- Welcome: Death Valley Junction
- Timbisha Shoshone
- Safety Reminders
- Borax
- Detour to Dante's View
- Dante's View
- Superblooms
- Pete Aguereberry
- Twenty Mule Team Canyon
- White Gold
- Zabriskie Point
- Christian Brevoort Zabriskie
- Badwater Road
- A Thirsty Oasis
- Furnace Creek Visitor Center
- Golden Canyon And Red Cathedral Trailhead
- Ghost Towns
- Mars Hill
- Artist's Drive
- Artist's Palette
- Building Death Valley
- Devil's Golf Course
- Natural Bridge Trail
- Badwater Basin / Conclusion
- Harmony Borax Works
- Salt Creek
- Devils Cornfield
- Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes
- Mosaic Canyon
- Wildrose Road
- Eureka Mine
- Aguereberry Point/Conclusion
- Sidewinder Canyon
- Ashford Mill Ruins
- Ibex Dunes
- Dumont Little Dunes
- Tonopah & Tidewater Railroad
Duration: 4 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 2: Hoover DamStop At: Hoover Dam Access Road, Boulder City, NV 89109
Discover the amazing, harrowing, and downright unbelievable true story behind the Hoover Dam’s construction and see the landmark up close with this easy self-guided driving tour.
POIs along Hoover Dam:
- Welcome
20606 US-93, White Hills
- Setting the Scene
- The Mighty Colorado
- Colorado River Compact
- The Six Companies
- Boulder City and Ragtown
- Redirecting the Colorado
- Boulder City
- Building the Dam
- Becoming the Hoover Dam
- Lakeview Overlook
- Hoover Dam Security, Tickets, Check Point
- Bridge Overlook
- Parking
- Powering the Southwest
- Remembering the Fallen
- Water Wars
- Conclusion: Hoover Dam Lookout
- Clark County Wetlands Park
- Gold Strike Hot Springs Trail Head
- Nevada State Railroad Museum Boulder City
Duration: 4 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 3: Lake MeadStop At: Lake Mead National Recreation Area, 10 Lakeshore Rd, NV 89005
Uncover the tapestry of geology, history, and wildlife of Lake Mead with this self-guided driving tour, which takes you all the way from the Lake Mead Marina to Valley of Fire State Park!
POIs along Lake Mead:
- Lake Mead Visitor Center
- Lake Mead Marina
- Colorado River Tribes
- Hot Springs
- Hatchery Saddle Point
- Sunset View Scenic Overlook
- Owl Canyon Trailhead and 33 Hole Overlook
- Wetlands Trail
- The Las Vegas Wash
- Northshore Rd Overlook
- Powell's Expedition
- Steamboats
- Elwood Mead
- Callville Wash Trail
- Mesquite Trees
- Anniversary Narrows Trail
- White Gold
- Hoover Dam
- North Shore Summit Trail
- The Lost City
- The Puebloans
- Repulsive Trees
- A Most Peculiar Specimen
- Rattlesnakes
- Tarantulas
- Redstone Dune Trail
- Rogers Spring
- Blue Point Spring Trail
- The Drying of Lake Mead
- Historic St Thomas Loop Trail
- Valley of Fire State Park
- Elephant Rock Overlook
- Historic Cabins
- Seven Sisters
- Atlatl Rock
- Arch Rock
Duration: 6 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 4: Lake TahoeStop At: Lake Tahoe (Nevada), Lake Tahoe (Nevada), Nevada
Found out why the dazzlingly blue waters of Lake Tahoe have been named America’s most beautiful lake. This self-guided driving tour takes you around the entire lake and shows you all the best vistas, hikes, and swimming spots!
POIs along Lake Tahoe:
- Welcome! Tahoe South Visitor Center
- America's Most Beautiful Lake
- California vs. Nevada
- Pope Cabin at Tallac Historic Site
- Baldwin Estate at Tallac Historic Site
- Turn Right onto Emerald Bay Road
- Valhalla at Tallac Historic Site
- Pope Beach
- Mount Tallac
- Emerald Bay State Park
- Fannette Island
- Eagle Falls Trailhead
- Vikingsholm Parking
- Emerald Bay's Hidden Secret
- Ghosts of Fannette
- History to Remember
- Fremont's Adventures
- Meeks Bay
- Ed Z'berg Sugar Pine Point State Park
- Presidential Visit to Lake Tahoe
- Lake View
- Famous Residents
- Tahoe Pines
- Detour: Olympic Valley
- Tahoe City Visitor Information Center
- Carnelian Bay
- Kings Beach State Recreation Area
- Cal Neva Lodge & Casino
Duration: 5 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Informacion Adicional
"Wheelchair accessible"
"Stroller accessible"
"Service animals allowed"
"Near public transportation"
"Infant seats available"
"Most travelers can participate"
"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 onsite, 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 personalized 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: • Utilize 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 personalized, flexible, and in-depth exploration of their destination at their own pace and convenience."
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
Hora de Inicio:
Nevada Self-Guided Audio Tour of Hoover Dam, Lake Mead & Red Rock
7/21/2023 - 4/29/2025| Monday - Sunday : | 06:00 AM - 11:30 PM |
Duración: 4 Days
Lugar de comienzo: 1: Lake Mead Visitor Center, 10 Lakeshore Rd, Boulder City, NV 89005, USA
2: 4R2H+7M, Paradise, NV, USA
3: Red Rock Canyon Fee Station, Las Vegas, NV 89161, USA
4: Death Valley Junction, CA 92328, USA
5: 4114 Lake Tahoe Blvd, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150, USA
Cancelaciones y devoluciones:
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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