Hoover Dam Tours

Hoover Dam lies just east of Las Vegas and makes a perfect day trip. Plenty of options, too. Bus, helicopter, and airplane. Each has its advantages. Its simply a matter of finding the tour that works for you. Here’s a list of the best:

Hoover Dam Bus

Road trip! Except in a luxury motor coach. Step foot on Hoover Dam refreshed, relaxed, and ready to go…

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Hoover Dam Bus with Helicopter

Go ahead, treat yourself. Add a deluxe helicopter ride to your Hoover Dam bus tour package.

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Hoover Dam Helicopter

Hoover Dam’s best views are from the sky. Especially from an EcoStar 130 deluxe helicopter…

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Hoover Dam Airplane

Get the bird’s eye view of Hoover Dam. Then walk on top of it before taking a guided tour into its depths.

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