ATV Adventure & Gold Mine Tour through Eldorado Canyon - Departs from Las Vegas

ATV Adventure & Gold Mine Tour - Boulder City Outfitters

Come explore the far reaches of the Mohave Desert as you navigate your own ATV through Eldorado Canyon and tour Techatticup Gold Mine.

Our guides will lead you through cholla forests and side canyons, busy with desert wildlife. During our travels, we often see red-tail hawks, lizards, desert tortoise, and jackrabbits. Spring rains produce frequent encounters with waterfalls and streams. The summer heat brings with it Desert Bighorn sheep, thirsty for the waters of the nearby Colorado River

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Old mine shafts plaster the landscape; evidence of hopes and dreams long since vanished deep in the heart of the desert. One of the biggest mining booms in state history occurred here, in the El Dorado Canyon. Gold and silver were discovered here around 1859.

The small community that exists here today was named for Charles Nelson, a prospector who was slain at his mine in 1897. As we ride into the valley and through the town of Nelson, we begin to see the remnants of old buildings. Further into the canyon lays the (supposedly haunted) Techatticup mine. Eldorado Canyon was one of the largest ports on the Colorado, and a town so lawless, many sheriffs refused to go there!

Nevada is dotted with many ghost towns, but where else can you find a ghost MINE? Traveling through the Techatticup mine, photographers often capture pictures of 'orbs', what some believe to be spirits or ghosts. The mine itself has been restored and preserved over the last decade along with a number of buildings at the mine site. Across from the mine sits a historic building which serves as a museum to the area and to the Techatticup Mine. Here you can browse through a display of old photographs, tools and other mining memorabilia.

This adventure is perfect for beginners and advanced alike. You'll be exploring Eldorado Canyon for about 2.5 hours on your ATV, combined with a guided tour of the old Techatticup Gold Mine. Your guides are local experts, knowledgeable in desert ecology, flora and fauna, wildlife, and the history of the area. All of our guides are first aid and CPR certified.

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Tour Details:

The Techatticup Mine has been the set of nine movies. The first, Breakdown, with Kurt Russell and Kathleen Quinlan, was released in 1997 and several artifacts from the movie can be seen at the site. Several years later, the movie 3000 Miles to Graceland, was released in 2001, parts of which were filmed at the mine site. This movie, again with Kurt Russell, as well as an all star cast including Kevin Costner, Courtney Cox, Christian Slater, and David Arquette, shot several scenes here including the scene where the Lucky Strike gas station blows up. Props from the movie, including the crashed airplane can still be seen at the site.

Trip Includes:

* Transportation to and from the Las Vegas Strip
* Professional guide certified in first aid and CPR
* Instruction and a safety orientation for operating the vehicles
* All safety equipment such as helmet, goggles, and gloves
* Bottled water, snacks, and lunch
* Guided tour of the Techatticup Gold Mine
* (You must be 16 years old to operate an ATV)
* Does NOT include gratuity

Boulder City Outfitters has been conducting guide services, boat rentals as well as wilderness trips on the Lower Colorado River for over 14 years. We are the oldest company operating on this section of the Southwest and Las Vegas so you can rest assured that you will be dealing with the best in the business!

ATV Adventure & Gold Mine Tour with Boulder City Outfitters
Daily 7 AM (closed Thanksgiving, Christmas & New Year's Day)

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Tour Departure Dates:

Daily (closed Thanksigiving, Christmas & New Year's Day): Half-day ATV Adventure & Gold Mine Tour.

Departure Point:

Boulder City Outfitters will pick up at your hotel.

Departure Time:

7 AM

Hotel Pickup:

On request basis at time of order. We pick up at hotels in the major visitor areas of Las Vegas. Pick up from outlying areas is not available.

Payment:

Payment in advance by major credit card; Visa, American Express, Mastercard, or Discover Card.

Confirmation & Travel Voucher

For every confirmed booking you will receive an e-mail with a link to your E-Ticket Vouchers - when your booking is confirmed. Print both vouchers on your home/ office printer. Please present these E-Ticket vouchers at the Tour Office.

Cancellation Policy:

Cancellations within 24 hours of the tour are charged in full. Cancellations prior to 24 hours are charged a $10.00 per person administration fee. We charge for no shows. No Shows on tour dates are charged 100%. Some specific tours and activities have a higher cancellation fee due to the limited space available.

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This tour must be booked at least 24 hours in advance of your travel date. Your confirmation for this product will be received within 12-24 hours subject to availability.

Any cancelations must be 24 hours before tour date. No refunds for no shows. Due to limited seat availability

Boulder City Outfitters assumes no responsibility for delays caused by accidents, breakdown, bad conditions of the road and other conditions beyond control, in addition to insufficient numbers.

Gratuities and Souvenirs are not included.

All company policies can be found at http://www.tourcorp.com and are part of this tour or activity purchase.