Oatman Mining Camp, Burros, Museums

Experience the historic Arizona gold rush at Oatman Mining Village. Discover the captivating story of a small mining camp that struck gold and grew into a thriving town. Join our knowledgeable tour guide for an immersive journey through the area’s rich history, desert terrain, and wildlife.

Duration: 7 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Historic Route 66 Museum - First stop, Powerhouse Visitors Center/Arizona Route 66 Museum. Thousands of visitors from around the world travel on Route 66 for adventure and education and enjoy the charming and imaginative displays. Modern day explorers will discover a variety of information, including vehicles, photographs, and artifacts gathered…
What's Included
  • Bottled water
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • All fees and/or taxes
  • Hand Sanitizer
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Snacks
  • Gratuity
Additional Information

Uncover the Historic Charms of Route 66 & the Wild West.
Experience: Powerhouse Visitors Center, Route 66 & Electric Vehicle Museums Journey through Time! Experience the allure of Route 66, where adventure meets education. Explore imaginative displays, vintage vehicles, and captivating photographs. Discover the rich history of “The Mother Road” and…

Location
Historic Route 66 Museum
120 W Andy Devine Ave, Powerhouse Visitors Center
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Samthecat999
Oct 27, 2024
Definitely a WINNER!! - The burros are very friendly and you can buy a bag of food for them for just one dollar. They also live out of town on the road going into Oatman and you can feed them there too. The Oatman Hotel has a very nice restaurant, ice cream shop and bar. Everyone is very very friendly and you will find a lot of really great shops in town. Plan on spending about two hours there.
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Laina_f
Jul 27, 2024
Love it and highly recommend - We loved this trip! I went with my sister and it turned out to be only us on the tour. Our guy Brandon was great fun and full of information about the places we visited. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone. Kingman and Oatman we great places to visit and it nice break from the Las Vegas Strip
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Stanniew
Jul 15, 2024
Great day, on time, enjoyed a relaxing day of touring without any worries - Had a great time with a worry free, laid back time that came on time and just what we expected. The sidewinder road was our favorite part but oatman and Kingman was fun also. Do yourself a favor and get out of the casino and enjoy some desert time. Picked up and dropped us off at the door of our casino. Highly recommend
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Anonymous
Jun 19, 2024
Oatman was great! - Oatman was really fun. We really liked the gun fight. We also saw alot of beautiful scenery on the drive to oatman! We also learned a lot about the area. It was a great day.
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Michael_l
Jun 1, 2024
We were not sure about... - We were not sure about this when I booked. However it was absolutely amazing and hot. Our tour guide was excellent !
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Jelijo
May 26, 2024
Something unique to see - I have visited Las Vegas over 10 times and taken tours on most trips. As a result, it became increasingly difficult to find something “different” to see and do. However, I was instantly intrigued when I came across the Oatman Mining Village, Route 66 & Electric Vehicle Museums last fall. It definitely sounded interesting. The only issue was that I could not book a single ticket through TripAdvisor. So, I reached out to Robert Walton, Owner/Founder of Desert Wonder Adventures. He immediately reassured me that they remained open for discussion and not to be concerned. As my May 2024 trip got closer, I stayed in contact through e-mail and phone. Finally, a week before departure, I received an e-mail saying that while my chosen date was not possible, he could accommodate me on the tour one day earlier if I was interested, which I was. I was impressed that they did not forget about me before booking. On the day of the tour, our guide, Jeff, picked me up at my hotel before we headed off to Laughlin to pick up the rest of our group (a total of five guests). Jeff was an excellent tour guide, providing a wealth of knowledge about the stops on our tour and the area in general. He was also able to connect with every person on the tour, discussing their interests. As we made our way to Oatman, AZ, the stops along the route were a delightful surprise. The Electric Vehicle Museum provided a fascinating insight into the area’s early settlement and the long history of electric vehicles. A pit stop at Cool Springs allowed us to stretch our legs and take in the stunning landscape. The journey through the switchbacks was a thrilling adventure in itself. We finally arrived in Oatman, the "star" of our tour. We got to see a staged gunfight and interacted with the donkeys that freely roam the street. At the start of the tour, Jeff asked us if anyone was on schedule and had to get back to their hotel by a specific time. Since no one had any post-tour plans, it made the day less rushed and more relaxing. As a result, everyone went off to explore the town on their own. My first order of business was to head to the restaurant, where I got to enjoy their special Buffalo burger. All in all, it was a fantastic day and a great tour. If you have the time, I would highly recommend trying it out. It’s fun, even a bit educational. You won’t be disappointed.
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617trevorb
May 1, 2024
Excellent day out - Brilliant day loads of stuff to see with historical places and beautiful scenery and our host Jeff was fantastic very friendly and knowledgeable I would definitely recommend
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Excursion25284080419
Apr 24, 2024
A great tour - Great tour. Our tour guide Jeff was very knowledgeable and went out of his way to make sure we had an enjoyable trip. Fun trip, great scenery and friendly burros. I would definitely recommend this tour. Thank you
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Susan_f
Apr 21, 2024
Brilliant day trip - The whole day was just brilliant. Susan the driver was so lovely and funny and really knew her stuff. Would highly recommend A+++
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Sherpa451785
Oct 4, 2024
Disgusting as NO SIGNS OF THE SEVERE DANGER - This little town does not look as nice as these pictures . BIG advice to parents with children make sure that you or your kids never ever stand behind a donkey ...I just witnessed a little 8 year young girl who was walking passed a donkey from behind. The donkey kicked her so hard that SHE FLEW 3-4 FEET in the air before landing back on the ground . I heard the sound of the donkey kick her and when she hit the ground she was screaming . Her upper part of her ear was severed and to be kicked that hard in the head :( This town had NO SIGNS warning of this danger. The MOM and Dad had an accent so they were probably were from another country . They had to call an ambulance . NO SIGNS . I rate this place as disgusting for that reason. If it wasn't for our tour guide I would not have been as aware of the dangers ...
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