Route 66, Oatman, Nelson Ghost Town SmallGroup Tour from LasVegas
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Discover historic Route 66, Oatman, Kingman, and Nelson Ghost Town on a small-group tour from Las Vegas. Travel comfortably in a modern SUV, minivan or van, with ample time in Oatman to see the famous wild burros, explore classic Route 66 stops, and walk through one of Nevada’s most authentic ghost towns. This full-day experience is ideal for travelers who want scenic desert landscapes, history, and relaxed pacing — without large buses or rushed stops.
Pickup and drop-off from select Las Vegas hotels are included, along with a knowledgeable local guide who handles driving, navigation, and timing so you can enjoy the journey stress-free. With small groups and carefully planned stops, this tour offers a more personal and immersive way to experience the Southwest beyond the Strip.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Nelson Ghost Town
Your day begins with a scenic drive through the Nevada desert to Nelson Ghost Town, a once-booming gold mining settlement set in the rugged landscape of Eldorado Canyon. Spend about an hour exploring at a relaxed pace, walking among well-preserved historic buildings, vintage vehicles, and old mining equipment that offer a glimpse into the area’s Wild West past. This atmospheric ghost town is especially popular with photographers and history enthusiasts. Guests who wish may also optionally visit the Techatticup Mine for a guided underground tour, where stories of mining life and frontier history bring the town’s past to life.
Oatman Ghost Town
Leaving Nelson, travel south into Arizona and join a scenic stretch of the iconic Route 66, where desert landscapes and classic roadside views capture the spirit of the American road trip. Continue to Oatman, a historic mining town set in the Black Mountains and best known for its friendly wild burros — descendants of the donkeys once used by miners. Enjoy up to 90 minutes of free time to explore at a relaxed pace. Wander the wooden sidewalks, see the burros roaming through town, browse souvenir shops, and grab lunch or snacks if you wish. With its Old West charm and laid-back atmosphere, Oatman offers one of the most memorable stops along Route 66 without feeling rushed.
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Route 66, Oatman, Nelson Ghost Town SmallGroup Tour from LasVegas
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Reviews
30 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Route 66
darlenewU2733VH,Mar 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Matthew was amazing. Extremely knowledgeable. You won’t be disappointed.
Nelson Ghost Town & Route 66.
Marianne A,Mar 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Matthew was a great tour guide, driver & just all around enjoyable person. He was extremely friendly & knowledgeable.
I highly recommend
Inspire33877951608,Mar 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A great day, with Matthew a very available guide. It was my second trip with this agency and guide, everything went well. Explanations about the places visited at the top, everything was perfect. I recommend this excursion.
Wonderful day
Y2584EQpata,Mar 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Matthew was a great guide very knowledgeable and allowed us to spend plenty of time at each stop we had a wonderful day highly recommend
A great day away from the strip
cathjl,Mar 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A great trip , perfect way to see the past , very informative with plenty of time at each stop. Loads of stops along tge way
Superb day
marinepC1962JV,Feb 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We went on a excursion on Route 66 with Matthew and it was really great! He explained everything very well and showed us with passion. He took the time to stop when we wanted to take pictures and adapted to our pace. Great experience, I recommend without hesitation!
Beautiful day
514laetitiap,Feb 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great day with Mathieu, excellent guide. He takes the time in explanations as well as in photos and must-see places. I recommend.
One of the best trips of my life!
524andrzejw,Feb 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Matthew, thank you for an amazing day. You showed us a wonderful part of America. You gave us a lot of valuable information about the history, customs, and traditions of the places we visited. We spent time with you in a nice, cheerful atmosphere. I don't think we could have had a better guide. I hope we will meet again. Best Regards Ela, Andrzej from Ireland
Nice trip Mathew was a...
Soteris S,Feb 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Nice trip Mathew was a pleasant guide and took everyone's photos which was nice,it was nice to get of the strip and see part of route66,and stopping off a different places was nice as it breaks up the travelling.
Route 66 and more
Karen S,Feb 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This trip was amazing from start to finish, Matthew our tour guide was brilliant, giving us all the detailed information about each stop and even between travelling to each stop, he also stopped for great photos and took loads for us also, such an amazing trip you have to book this.
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