Arizona Ghost Towns | Full-Day Trip from Las Vegas
Wild West day-trip tickets from $249
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Follow Route 66 into Arizona’s Old West
The Arizona Ghost Towns and Wild West Day Trip takes travelers from Las Vegas to historic mining communities, desert landscapes, and roadside attractions along Historic Route 66.
The guided small-group tour includes a Hoover Dam Bypass photo stop, time in Chloride, a drive along part of Route 66, and approximately three hours in Oatman. Guests can explore wooden storefronts, saloons, shops, historic buildings, and streets where free-roaming burros are commonly seen.
Hotel transportation, an English-speaking guide, bottled water, and a boxed lunch are included. The tour is well suited to history readers, Route 66 travelers, photographers, families with children ages 7 and older, and visitors comparing unusual day trips with other Las Vegas tours and attractions.
Quick Facts about the Arizona Ghost Towns Tour
- Vegas4Locals Starting Price: Tour tickets start at $249.
- Tour Type: Guided small-group ghost town, Route 66, and Wild West day trip.
- Operator: Bindlestiff Tours.
- Duration: Approximately nine hours, including transportation.
- Tour Time: The current listing shows an 8:30 a.m. start. The assigned hotel pickup time may be earlier.
- Pickup Area: Major Las Vegas hotels within three miles of the Strip.
- Pickup Confirmation: Confirm the exact pickup point and time with the operator within 48 hours of the tour.
- Transportation: Air-conditioned minibus or similar small-group vehicle.
- Guide: Professional English-speaking guide.
- Lunch: Boxed lunch with a sandwich, fruit, and snack.
- Lunch Choices: Turkey, roast beef, or vegetarian sandwich.
- Water: Bottled water is included.
- Gratuities: Included with the current tour package.
- Minimum Age: 7 years.
- Group Size: Up to 14 travelers.
- Accessibility: The current booking listing identifies the tour as not wheelchair accessible.
Arizona Ghost Towns Tour Itinerary
The order and duration of stops may change because of weather, traffic, road conditions, local events, or operating needs.
Las Vegas Hotel Pickup
Meet the tour vehicle at the pickup location assigned by the operator. Pickup and return transportation are available from major hotels within three miles of the Las Vegas Strip.
Hoover Dam Bypass
Stop for approximately 15 minutes to photograph Hoover Dam and the surrounding Colorado River, Lake Mead, and desert landscape.
Chloride, Arizona
Spend approximately one hour exploring a historic mining community founded during the 1860s. Chloride retains old buildings, desert character, active businesses, and reminders of its mining past.
Historic Route 66
Travel along part of Historic Route 66 on the way toward Oatman. The route combines mountain roads, desert scenery, and roadside Americana.
Oatman Ghost Town
Spend approximately three hours exploring Oatman’s historic streets, shops, saloons, old buildings, and Route 66 atmosphere. Free-roaming burros are commonly seen around town.
A staged Wild West performance may occur during the visit. Performance schedules and animal sightings are not guaranteed.
Return to Las Vegas
Rejoin the tour vehicle for the return drive and drop-off at or near the confirmed pickup location.
What’s Included with the Wild West Day Trip?
- Pickup and drop-off from eligible Las Vegas hotels.
- Air-conditioned small-group transportation.
- Professional English-speaking tour guide.
- Hoover Dam Bypass photo stop.
- Visits to Chloride, Historic Route 66, and Oatman.
- Boxed lunch with a sandwich, fruit, and snack.
- Bottled water.
- Gratuities.
Optional drinks, additional snacks, souvenirs, and purchases from local businesses are not included.
View available dates for this small-group Wild West tour.
What to Know Before the Tour
- Confirm the pickup: Contact the operator within 48 hours of departure to verify the assigned hotel pickup location and time.
- Submit a lunch choice: Select turkey, roast beef, or vegetarian when booking.
- Wear comfortable shoes: Expect sidewalks, gravel, dirt, and uneven surfaces during the walking stops.
- Dress in layers: Temperatures can differ between Las Vegas, Chloride, and Oatman.
- Bring sun protection: A hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen are useful during exposed outdoor stops.
- Expect substantial driving: This is a nine-hour road trip with several hours spent traveling between Las Vegas and western Arizona.
- Keep the evening flexible: Traffic, weather, and road conditions can affect the return time.
- Respect the burros: Keep a safe distance from Oatman’s free-roaming animals and follow posted town rules.
Arizona Ghost Towns Tour FAQ
Q: Are Chloride and Oatman completely abandoned?
A: No. Both are historic mining communities with residents, businesses, old buildings, and visible reminders of their Old West past.
Q: Is the Oatman Wild West performance guaranteed?
A: No. Local schedules, weather, special events, and operating conditions can affect whether a staged performance takes place during the visit.
Q: Will guests definitely see Oatman’s burros?
A: Burros are commonly seen around Oatman, but they are free-roaming animals and cannot be guaranteed on every tour.
Q: Is this a hiking tour?
A: No. However, guests should expect outdoor walking on sidewalks, gravel, dirt, and uneven surfaces in Chloride and Oatman.
Preview the Arizona Ghost Towns Tour
Spend a day exploring Route 66 and Arizona’s Old West.
