Route 66 ghost towns, nelson and oatman-NV/AR

























🤠 EXPLORE THE WILD WEST
Nelson Ghost Town, Oatman & Route 66 Tour 📍 Departs from Las Vegas – Full-Day Adventure 🛑 Minimum of 3 participants required to operate this tour
🌵 Leave the neon behind! Join full-day guided adventure by Forventura Tours through the Mojave Desert, exploring ghost towns, wild burros, historic railways, and classic Route 66 Americana. A journey through time and the untamed spirit of the West!
🚗 VEHICLE INFO Depending on group size, you may travel in: 🔹 13-passenger van 🔹 7-passenger full-size SUV 🔹 5-seater regular sedan
🚗 TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
📍 Nelson Ghost Town – Eldorado Canyon Your day begins with a drive through the Nevada desert to Nelson, a once-booming gold mining town tucked in the rugged terrain of Eldorado Canyon. 🏚️ This eerie and enchanting ghost town is filled with well-preserved 19th-century buildings, antique vehicles, and rusted mining equipment — telling the story of a bygone era. 📸 A favorite for photographers and history lovers alike. 🔦 Optional: Techatticup Mine Tour — Walk through old mining tunnels and hear tales of greed, gunfights, and gold. 🕒 Duration: ~1.0 hour
📍 Scenic Drive Along Historic Route 66 From Nelson, the tour heads southeast into Arizona, joining a scenic and storied section of Route 66, often referred to as “The Main Street of America.” 🏜️ Travel through wide-open desert landscapes, rugged mountains, and quiet solitude. 🛣️ This road was once a lifeline for travelers, now a symbol of freedom and American adventure.
📍 Oatman, Arizona Nestled in the Black Mountains, Oatman feels like a living Old West movie set. 🐴 Famous for its wild burros — descendants of miners’ donkeys — who roam the streets and pose for selfies. 🏬 Wooden sidewalks, historic saloons, and quirky shops set the stage for: 🤠 Staged cowboy shootouts 👻 Stories of ghosts and gold 🍔 Time to grab lunch, explore, or shop for Route 66 souvenirs. 🕒 Duration: ~1.5–2 hours
📍 Route 66 Museum – Kingman, Arizona We continue to Kingman, a key town along Route 66. 🏛️ The museum is housed in the historic Powerhouse Visitor Center, where you'll take a nostalgic dive into America’s highway legacy. 🛻 Learn about the rise of Route 66 — from Native trade routes to Dust Bowl migration and the golden age of road trips. 🪧 Exhibits include restored classic cars, vintage road signs, and powerful photography. 🕒 Duration: ~45 minutes
📍 Kingman Locomotive Park 🚂 Just a short walk from the museum sits Santa Fe Steam Engine No. 3759 — a towering, coal-powered locomotive retired in the 1950s. 📷 Climb aboard the platform, take photos, and experience the scale of American rail history up close. 👨👩👧 A hidden gem for families, train lovers, and history buffs alike. 🕒 Duration: ~20 minutes
📸 Bring your camera, comfortable shoes, and your curiosity — this tour is packed with epic scenery, quirky towns, and true Wild West vibes!
We start picking up the groups between 7a.m and 8a.m.
The tour is 9hr to 11hrs long depending on traffic and accessibility at the parks.
We Pickup from all major hotels within 2 miles of the Las Vegas Strip and Downtown. Please add your hotel or pickup address at check out.
For pick up requests please contact us.
Our maximum capacity per van is 13 passengers.
The vehicle provided for this activity will depend on the group size. It can be a 13-passenger van, a 7-passenger full-size SUV, or a 5-seater regular sedan.
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Bottled water
Entry to Eldorado Canyon
IT DOES NOT INCLUDE:
Food
Gratuities (Tips)
Guided Mine Tour at Eldorado Canyon
All tour guides speak English by standard.
We offer the following languages upon request and availability:
Spanish
Portuguese
Hungarian
German
Please contact us directly at +1 702-250-9232 or +1 702-863-4865 (Whatsapp). Or by email at forventuralasvegas@gmail.com
This activity has a Standard (24-hour) refund policy. Changes and cancellations have to be requested 24 hours before the start of the tour for a full refund.
