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Lake Mead & Valley of Fire State Park Self-Guided Audio Tour

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Overview

Discover the majesty of Lake Mead with this self-guided driving tour! Take in vibrant rock formations millions of years in the making! Hike fantastic desert trails. Uncover the history of ancient tribes and their strategies for survival. Witness the Colorado River’s force and learn about the ongoing struggle surrounding this life-giving source of water. All from the comfort of your own vehicle!

After booking, check your email to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action, enter your unique password, and access your tour. These steps require good internet/Wi-Fi access. From there, follow the audio instructions and the route.

Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.

This isn't an entrance ticket. Check opening hours before your visit.

What's Included

  • Easy-to-use app: download Action’s Tour Guide App onto your phone
  • Great value: purchase per car, not per person. More affordable than bus or guided tours!
  • Engaging storytelling: Uncover unique tales and thrilling history for a memorable journey!
  • Attraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Lakeshore Road
Boulder City, NV 89005, USA

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

Fire Cove Road
Nevada 89040, USA

The self-guided tour concludes at this point. It can be located prior to the Valley of Fire.

Options & Pricing

Opening Hours • Daily 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

What To Expect

Lake Mead Visitor Center

Welcome to beautiful Lake Mead! From fossils to lost cities to fascinating historical characters, there’s no shortage of secrets to uncover here.Note: This 74-mile-long tour covers the essentials of Lake Mead in 3-4 hours.Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Lake Mead Marina

It’s that collection of floating platforms and docks. The Lake Mead Marina didn’t start out here — it moved here! And chances are it just might move again.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Hatchery Saddle Point

It gets its name from the now-defunct Lake Mead Fish Hatchery, built in 1969 to grow striped bass and other trout species for sport.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Sunset View Scenic Overlook

Sunset View Scenic Overlook, offering panoramic views of Lake Mead and the desert landscape. From there, you can see the Boulder Basin, the Muddy Mountains and the Callville Mesa.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Owl Canyon Trailhead

As the water level of Lake Mead continues to drop, many things that were once buried are now being exposed. That includes canyons! Owl Canyon was once submerged beneath Lake Mead, but has now been revealed once more for hikers to enjoy.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Wetlands Trail

Only 1.5 miles long, this trail should take less than an hour to complete. It’s another favorite for the bird enthusiasts because the Black-throated Sparrow and House finch are attracted to the vegetation on this corridor. You might even spot a Great Blue Heron! Dragonflies love to flit around here, too.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Las Vegas Wash

Las Vegas Wash is the primary channel that returns excess water from the Las Vegas Valley to Lake Mead.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Anniversary Trails

Up next is the Anniversary Narrows Trail! This easy 3-mile trail takes hikers through a slot canyon, and usually takes around an hour and a half to complete.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Northshore Summit Trail

This is a short but steep hike. Stick it out and you’ll be rewarded with panoramic and breathtaking views of the Muddy Mountains, Bowl of Fire, and the Bitter Spring Valley.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Redstone Dune Trail

The Redstone Dune Trail is coming up soon. This easy looped trail is only half a mile long, and takes less than 30 minutes to hike.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Atlatl Rock

What’s an atlatl? It's a nifty tool that was used by the Pueblo tribes as a dart thrower or throwing stick. They were used to launch spears, and are depicted in the petroglyphs adorning Atlatl Rock.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Fire Cave/Windstone Arch

Fire Cave used to be nestled within a mini wind tunnel carved out of sandstone rock. Windstone Arch stood at its mouth. Both were beloved subjects of countless photographs, thanks to their vibrant red hues and arch shape.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Pastel (Pink) Canyon Trail

Pastel Canyon Trail is just ahead. This easy, mile-long trail is one of the hidden gems of Valley of Fire State Park.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Fire Wave Trailhead

Up next is the Fire Wave Trail, a 1.5-mile hike to a magnificent sandstone formation that resembles an ocean wave frozen in time. It’s moderate and takes about an hour to complete.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Valley of Fire State Park

Valley of Fire State Park dazzles visitors with its vibrant red sandstone formations, dating back over 150 million years. As Nevada's oldest state park, it spans nearly 46,000 acres and offers a captivating landscape shaped by ancient dunes, arches, and petroglyphs. The fiery red hues, especially at sunrise and sunset, and unique rock formations like the Fire Wave and Elephant Rock make this a must-visit natural sanctuary in the Mojave Desert.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Go to the starting point No one will meet you at the start. This tour is self-guided Enter the first story’s point and the audio will begin automatically Follow the audio cues to the next story, which will also play automatically. Enjoy hands-free exploring. If you face audio issues, contact support. Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience.
  • Travel worry-free: Use the tour app anytime, on any day, and over multiple days. Start and pause the tour whenever you like, taking breaks and exploring side excursions at your own pace. Skip anything you don’t care about or explore bonus content for everything that interests you
  • Savings tips: Driving tours: purchase just one tour for everyone in the car

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Lake Mead & Valley of Fire State Park Self-Guided Audio Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (PDT). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (PDT).

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