Ride The Past & Have a Blast: 1861 Ghost Town & ATV Tour
Overview
Discover one of the best Las Vegas ATV tours with a thrilling desert and ghost town adventure. Begin with a guided walking tour through a historic 1861 mining town, often called a ghost town, featuring rare antiques, vintage equipment, Old West buildings, and classic cars from the early 1900s. This iconic filming location has appeared in movies and music videos, creating a true Wild West and Mad Max–style setting.
No ATV experience is required. Enjoy VIP service with professional guides who provide safety instruction, personalized support, and a beginner-friendly ride that still delivers excitement for experienced riders. Ride scenic desert trails and canyon terrain, embrace F.E.A.R. (Feeling Excited Adrenaline Rush), and let loose getting dirty and having fun. Your guide captures photos and videos along the way, so you leave with epic content, lasting memories, and one unforgettable Las Vegas off-road experience.
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Safety gear (helmet, goggles, gloves, helmet sock)
- All fees and taxes
- Hotel pickup and drop-off from select Las Vegas hotels
- Ghost town walking sightseeing tour and games
- Safety orientation and instruction
- ATV or RZR (2-seat or 4-seat, based on option selected)
- Free photo & video media package
- Professional guided ATV tour
- Food and drinks (available for purchase if desired)
- Damage fees for ATV or RZR (see waiver for details)
- Hotel pickup for Drive-To-Location option
- Tour guide gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Our office will reach out to you by email, text or phone to confirm location pick up and time. Our Tour Guides will be driving a White Chevy 15 passenger Van with Awesome Adventure logo on it. Resorts World Las Vegas, 3000 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109, USA is also another pickup location
Nevada 165
Nelson, NV 89046, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
Nelson Ghost Town
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Eldorado Canyon
1 hour 15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- All participants are required to sign a damage waiver.
- No Crocs, Yeezy’s, high heels, slip-on shoes, flip flops, sandals, or open-toed shoes! You MUST have completely closed-toe shoes to ride or drive for your safety! If you show up without wearing closed-toe shoes, you will not be able to ride. Sneakers, boots, or closed-toed shoes only
- Credit Card must be called into the supplier before tour begins for any incidentals that happen on tour. Credit Card holder is responsible for all incidents/damages and credit card will be charged to cover the damages.
- Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
- Minimum age is 16 years to operate the ATV with a valid drivers license and parent present
- Riders under 18 years must have a parent or guardian present
- Safety gear provided & a Safety and Operations Orientation provided before tour begins.
- We recommend no shorts due to the desert terrain and cacti. You are in the desert and need to be aware that rattlesnakes, cacti, and other wildlife may be present. We do our best to keep you safe, but you are still in the desert, so please dress accordingly.
- ATV damages min. is USD $300 rolled or tipped on its side/tire damage, whether any damage is visible
- 2 Seater RZR damages USD $600.00 for a tire/rim damages; a minimum USD $3500.00 if rolled or tipped on side.
- 4 Seater RZR damages USD $600.00 for a tire/rim damages; a minimum USD $4500.00 if rolled or tipped on side.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions
(7)Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Ride The Past & Have a Blast: 1861 Ghost Town & ATV Tour?
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Activity code: C-3017P16
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Average 4.98 out of 5 stars based on 41 traveler reviews collected by Cool Las Vegas and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Las Vegas customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (PST).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Bottled water.
- Safety gear (helmet, goggles, gloves, helmet sock).
- All fees and taxes.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off from select Las Vegas hotels.
- Ghost town walking sightseeing tour and games.
- Safety orientation and instruction.
- ATV or RZR (2-seat or 4-seat, based on option selected).
- Free photo & video media package.
- Professional guided ATV tour.
- Food and drinks (available for purchase if desired).
- Damage fees for ATV or RZR (see waiver for details).
- Hotel pickup for Drive-To-Location option.
- Tour guide gratuities.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Ride The Past & Have a Blast: 1861 Ghost Town & ATV Tour is as follows:
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Ride The Past & Have a Blast: 1861 Ghost Town & ATV Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Las Vegas. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Bottled water
- Safety gear (helmet, goggles, gloves, helmet sock)
- All fees and taxes
- Hotel pickup and drop-off from select Las Vegas hotels
- Ghost town walking sightseeing tour and games
- Safety orientation and instruction
- ATV or RZR (2-seat or 4-seat, based on option selected)
- Free photo & video media package
- Professional guided ATV tour
- Food and drinks (available for purchase if desired)
- Damage fees for ATV or RZR (see waiver for details)
- Hotel pickup for Drive-To-Location option
- Tour guide gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- All participants are required to sign a damage waiver.
- No Crocs, Yeezy’s, high heels, slip-on shoes, flip flops, sandals, or open-toed shoes! You MUST have completely closed-toe shoes to ride or drive for your safety! If you show up without wearing closed-toe shoes, you will not be able to ride. Sneakers, boots, or closed-toed shoes only
- Credit Card must be called into the supplier before tour begins for any incidentals that happen on tour. Credit Card holder is responsible for all incidents/damages and credit card will be charged to cover the damages.
- Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
- Minimum age is 16 years to operate the ATV with a valid drivers license and parent present
- Riders under 18 years must have a parent or guardian present
- Safety gear provided & a Safety and Operations Orientation provided before tour begins.
- We recommend no shorts due to the desert terrain and cacti. You are in the desert and need to be aware that rattlesnakes, cacti, and other wildlife may be present. We do our best to keep you safe, but you are still in the desert, so please dress accordingly.
- ATV damages min. is USD $300 rolled or tipped on its side/tire damage, whether any damage is visible
- 2 Seater RZR damages USD $600.00 for a tire/rim damages; a minimum USD $3500.00 if rolled or tipped on side.
- 4 Seater RZR damages USD $600.00 for a tire/rim damages; a minimum USD $4500.00 if rolled or tipped on side.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers
