The colourful history of the Old West comes to life in Eldorado Canyon, home to the famed Techatticup mine. On the short journey to this rustic site, you’ll enjoy spectacular scenery, fields of teddy bear cholla, rare geologic formations, and an excellent photo opportunity down near the banks of Lake Mojave, the blue jewel of this isolated desert.
On your professionally guided tour of the mine, you’ll envision the back-breaking work done by prospectors over a century ago as they chased gold veins deep into this rugged mountainside. Hear tales of yesteryear’s gunfights and lawlessness that were the rule in this frontier.
HIGHLIGHTS:
- Extraordinary Mojave Desert Scenery: drive 34 miles east of Las Vegas, near the town of Nelson and the Eldorado Mountains
- A picturesque stop overlooking the mighty Colorado River
- Guided tour into the historic Techatticup Gold Mine
- Museum & barn loaded with antiques and historic artefacts
- This area was once the richest gold mining district in the state
- Expert narration throughout the tour by our professional tour guides, featuring highlights of the history, geology, flora & fauna, and more
The tour is suitable for children aged 12 yrs and under. Babies of 18 months old or under cannot do the tour. Children must be able to hike 15 minutes each way on fairly easy terrain.
TOUR TIMES
Duration: 4 hrs.
Tour leaves at: 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. daily except Christmas Day
Tour Operated By: Pink Jeep Tours
Photo Identification in the name of the client booked may be required for admission.
Departure
(Unless specified otherwise)
Hotel pick-up and drop-off is available at most locations.
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