Tour a Real 1861 Gold Mine by ATV Near Las Vegas
Ride private desert trails, walk an Old West ghost town, then head inside the famous Techatticup Gold Mine.
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Gold Mine tours from $284 per person. Self-drive or hotel pickup.
Why the Gold Mine tour is the one guests remember
The Techatticup Mine opened in 1861 and is one of the oldest and best known gold mines in Southern Nevada. Your guide takes you inside for a 60 to 75 minute tour at the end of your ride.
Getting there is half the fun. You ride our private trails through Eldorado Canyon, stop at the 1861 Ghost Town where Beyoncé, Bad Bunny, the Jonas Brothers, Luke Bryan and Lainey Wilson have all filmed, and break for lunch before the mine.
Two ways to see the Gold Mine
Old West ATV & Gold Mine Adventure
Most booked. 4.5 hours, or 6.5 hours with hotel pickup
From $284 per person (regular price $334)
Five things in one tour: a 30 minute Ghost Town walk, 75 to 90 minutes riding through Eldorado Canyon, a lunch stop, outdoor games, and a guided 60 to 75 minute tour inside the gold mine.
The Ultimate “Big Daddy” Tour
RZRs only. 5 hours, or 7 hours with hotel pickup
$738 for two people (regular price $838)
Our biggest tour. Ghost Town walk, a 90 minute ride out to the Colorado River, lunch by the water, outdoor games, and the gold mine tour to finish.
What’s included
- A guided tour inside the 1861 Techatticup Gold Mine
- A walk through the 1861 Ghost Town
- 75 minutes or more on our private desert trails
- A lunch stop with desert views
- Free photo and video package, a $119 value
- Helmet, goggles, gloves and face mask in all sizes
- Unlimited water, a dusting-off station, and Adventure Zone games
Good to know
- We are 45 minutes south of the Strip, near the town of Nelson, Nevada
- Choose self-drive or hotel pickup and drop-off
- No riding experience needed. Every tour starts with a safety briefing
- The Old West tour runs ATVs, 2 and 4 seater RZRs and a 5 to 6 seater Ranger. The Ultimate is RZRs only.
- Tax and fees are not included in the sale price
Common questions
Where exactly is the gold mine?
In the Eldorado Canyon area near Nelson, Nevada, about 45 minutes south of the Las Vegas Strip. You get full directions with your confirmation, or choose hotel pickup and we will come to you.
How long are you inside the mine?
The guided mine tour runs 60 to 75 minutes and comes at the end of your ride.
Do I need experience to ride?
No. Most of our guests are first-time riders. Your guide gives a full safety briefing and all the gear before you go.
What should I wear?
Closed-toe shoes and clothes you do not mind getting dusty. We provide the helmet, goggles, gloves and face mask.
Ready to ride?
Book online in under two minutes, or call and we will help you pick the right tour.