--- title: "Oatman Mining Camp & Burros: Historic Route 66 Tour from Laughlin" lang: en type: tour city: Las Vegas country: United States price: 127 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.88 reviews: 118 duration_minutes: 300 duration_max_minutes: 420 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 44 of 133 (Day Trips from Las Vegas) schedule_checked: 2026-11-07 data_updated: 2026-11-08 canonical: https://guidekin.com/usa/las-vegas/tours/oatman-mining-camp-burros-historic-route-66-tour-from-laughlin/ --- # Oatman Mining Camp & Burros: Historic Route 66 Tour from Laughlin **Guidekin's take:** Travel from Laughlin to Oatman through the Black Mountains, stopping at Cool Springs Station and the Powerhouse Visitors Center. Air-conditioned transport and bottled water are included; lunch and museum admission are extra. 4.88 from 118 reviews at €127 per person for 5h–7h. In our comparison: #44 of 133 in Day Trips from Las Vegas, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Escape the Laughlin casino floor for a day of Old West adventure on this scenic Route 66 tour through Arizona's Black Mountains. Departing Laughlin, journey the historic Mother Road to the Powerhouse Visitors Center, home to the Route 66, Electric Vehicle Museums, vintage automobiles, drive by an early-1900s Sears catalog home. Then step back in time at Cool Springs Station, a restored 1920s roadside outpost and Route 66 Rock Shop . Wind through the Black Mountains for panoramic views from Sitgreaves Pass before rolling into Oatman, a living ghost town of wooden boardwalks and Old West storefronts. Meet the famous wild burros, including beloved "mayor" Walter, as they wander the streets. Exclusively with Desert Wonder Adventures, enjoy 10% off in-store purchases at select Oatman retail partners—just ask your guide for participating locations. Small-group comfort and 40+ years of local desert expertise make this the best way to experience Old West adventure just outside Laughlin. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: no car needed - Entry ticket not included: buy it separately - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - Starts 08:00: one departure a day - Food not included: Lunch, Snacks - Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked - Strollers OK: infants accepted **Pickup:** Hotel pickup included ## Key facts - Price: from €127 per person - Duration: 5h–7h - Rating: 4.88/5 from 118 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Desert Wonder Tours - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English - Tickets: Admission not included, pay on site - Start times: 08:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-07 ## Reviews 4.88 from 118 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 97% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 115 of 118. - 5 stars: 111 (94%) - 4 stars: 4 (3%) - 3 stars: 1 (1%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 2 (2%) ## What's included - Bottled water - All Fees and Taxes - Air-conditioned vehicle - Hand Sanitizer ## Not included - Lunch - Snacks - Gratuity - Museums Admission ## Itinerary 1. **Historic Route 66 Museum** (30m; admission included) - 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... 2. **Cool Springs Station** (15m) - From the very earliest days, Cool Springs camp and service station was an important stop for motorists traveling Arizona's Route 66. Cool Springs was built in the mid-1920s and has been connected with Route 66 from the very start. The legacy of Cool Springs reflects the... 3. **Oatman Ghost Town** (2h) - As we continue, you'll experience an exciting drive through winding roads in the Black Mountains to arrive at Historic Mining Town of Oatman in time for their "High Noon" shoot out and lunch (Not Included). Spend a fascinating afternoon in antique shops and interacting with... 4. **Sitgreaves Pass** (15m) - Beautiful scenic views. Sitgreaves’ Pass was first mapped out by Captain Lorenzo Sitgreaves in 1851 while on an expedition to see if the Colorado and other rivers could be navigated by steam boat. From the top of the pass at an elevation of 3,550ft (1,082 m), you can see the... 5. **Golden Valley** (15m) - We'll stop at Route 66 Rock Shop. Treasures that are mined from the Black Hills mountain: Fire agate, dinosaur bone rock, and more. We continue up Scenic Historic Route 66 on the section of road named the "Sidewinder". Breathtaking views abound in this section of 66. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 08:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-11-07 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Good to know - Wheelchair accessible - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Suitable for all physical fitness levels ## Compared with other Day Trips from Las Vegas | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #44 of 133** | €127 | 5h–7h | 4.88 (118) | shared | | [Scooter Tours of Red Rock Canyon](/usa/las-vegas/tours/scooter-tours-of-red-rock-canyon/?format=md) | €143 | 4h | 4.99 (2216) | shared | | [Red Rock Canyon eBike Half-Day Tour](/usa/las-vegas/tours/red-rock-canyon-ebike-half-day-tour/?format=md) | €129 | 4h 15m | 4.99 (1962) | shared | | [Small Group Grand Canyon, Hoover Dam, 7 Magic Mountains VIP Tour](/usa/las-vegas/tours/small-group-grand-canyon-hoover-dam-7-magic-mountains-vip-tour/?format=md) | €155 | 12h | 4.97 (3329) | shared | Ranked #44 of 133 in Day Trips from Las Vegas by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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