The Hoover Dam is a gigantic concrete dam that borders Arizona and Nevada. Named after President Hoover, the Hoover Dam was built by thousands of workers during the Great Depression, and it is considered a major architectural feat. Tour this amazing dam and enjoy a relaxing float trip at the base of the dam.
Begin your Las Vegas day trip by hopping aboard your luxurious transportation for a comfortable, trendy ride to Hoover Dam. As you make the scenic journey to Hoover Dam, your knowledgeable guide will point out points of interest along the way and give you an overview of Hoover Dam's history.
On this Hoover Dam tour, you will explore this impressive dam and learn about the dam's construction and history. You will watch a fascinating film about how the dam came to be built, and you will learn how this magnificent structure was built by thousands of incredibly brave workers. Also on this tour of Hoover Dam, you will visit an interesting exhibit gallery, and you will enjoy panoramic views of the dam from the observation deck. Additionally, you will have the unique opportunity to explore the observation room in the power plant, where you will see massive generators and an original diversion tunnel. You'll also encounter panoramic views of Lake Mead from the Lake Mead Overlook.
After snapping photos in front of the picturesque Lake Mead, your professional guide will drive you in a comfortable van to the Colorado River. Pass by the original gauging station and see dynamite storage bunkers used in the construction of Hoover Dam. You will then enjoy a guided Colorado River raft tour. Floating down the Colorado River, you will get an up-close view of the Hoover Dam, Black Canyon, and gigantic power plants.
This Hoover Dam land and water tour will teach you about the dam's fascinating history, and you will enjoy sensational views of this engineering wonder.
Please Note: Should access to the Hoover Dam Generator Room be restricted by the Bureau of Reclamation, the tour will include stops at the Mike O’Callaghan-Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge and the Boulder City Hoover Dam Museum.
