Eldorado Gold Mine Ghost Town and Colorado River with Snack Box
Overview
Explore Nelson Ghost Town, a historic, abandoned gold mining town in Eldorado Canyon, Nevada. Known for its rustic scenery, old mining equipment, vintage cars, and movie props, it's a popular spot for photography, history buffs, and day trips from Las Vegas.
Explore the grounds, take guided tours of the Techatticup Mine, and see relics from its rough-and-tumble past, which includes a history of lawlessness and a boom from the gold rush era.
Visit the Techatticup Mine, the oldest and richest gold mine in Southern Nevada, and take a guided tour that delves into the area's history. See the site that has been a filming location for movies like 3,000 Miles to Graceland, featuring a crashed airplane and other props.
Admire the grounds, which are scattered with antique cars, mining equipment, and other curiosities. Take photos of the unique, weathered landscape and artifacts that provide a popular backdrop for photos.
What's Included
- Large Snack box
- Gratuities
- Mine tour fee to be paid on site
Meeting Location
Nelson Ghost Town
Nelson Cutoff Rd, Nelson, Nevada 89046, United States
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Activity code: C-130144P19
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- 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 (PST).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Large Snack box.
- Gratuities.
- Mine tour fee to be paid on site.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Eldorado Gold Mine Ghost Town and Colorado River with Snack Box is as follows:
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Eldorado Gold Mine Ghost Town and Colorado River with Snack Box will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Large Snack box
- Gratuities
- Mine tour fee to be paid on site
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
