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Experience two different takes of the Wild West with this fascinating combination that visits the Grand Canyon and the Techatticup Mine in Eldorado Canyon. The tour offers the most spectacular scenery in the world and an intriguing insight into the workings of the oldest and richest gold mine in southern Nevada.
Fly to the Grand Canyon, soaring over the Mojave Desert and Lake Mead, and admiring ying a stunning landscape with landmarks such as the O’Callaghan-Tillman Bridge and Hoover Dam on the way to one of the natural wonders of the world. Enjoy bird’s-eye views of the wonderful wilderness of the Grand Canyon West Rim from the light aircraft and appreciate its breath and scale.
The West Rim is renowned for its spectacular red rock formations and a number of outstanding features that have made it one of the most popular areas. Among the many landmarks are Eagle Point, Guano Point and a Hualapai Native American tribe village.
Return to Boulder City, where a guide will take you to the next phase of your adventure: El Dorado Canyon. Immerse yourself in 19th century Nevada history as you walk in the footsteps of prospectors and miners in their tenacious and dangerous quest for gold in the Techatticup Mine. This was the archetypal Wild West settlement and so many died here that their ghosts are said to haunt the area to this day. Cap off your day with a picnic lunch before return shuttle service to your Las Vegas hotel.
Meeting/pick-up point: Transfers to and from hotel.
Duration: About seven-and-a-half hours.
Start/opening time: Varies depending on season.
Languages: Audioguide in English, Spanish, Japanese, Portuguese, Italian, French, Dutch, Cantonese, Mandarin, German and Korean.
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Age of childAppropriate age for child ticket from 2 to 11 years