Las Vegas: Polaris Slingshot & Hoover Dam with BBQ & Pawn Stars

You're behind the wheel of a three-wheeled machine, wind in your face, and the Hoover Dam is getting closer.

You drive your own three-wheeled Slingshot or Trike across the Hoover Dam with Lake Mead views, stop for photos at the Mike O'Callaghan–Pat Tillman Bridge, explore the dam, eat BBQ lunch, and visit the Gold and Silver Pawn Shop. No motorcycle license needed (the vehicles are automatic), and the whole experience takes a few hours from pickup to return.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Hoover Dampass by
2. Mike O'Callaghan-Pat Tillman Bridge30m
3. Gold and Silver Pawn Shop30m

Hoover Dam ride and Vegas visit

• Attend safety briefing
• Ride trike or slingshot
• Drive across Hoover Dam
• Stop for photos at dam and Lake Mead
• Visit Pawn Stars shop
• Enjoy BBQ lunch

The experience

Most people see the dam from a tour bus window or a parking lot overlook. You'll drive straight across it. After a quick safety briefing, you take control of your own Polaris Slingshot or Trike (no motorcycle license required, these are automatic), and head out into the Nevada desert toward the Colorado River. The road climbs and the city noise drops away. Lake Mead spreads out to your left, the largest reservoir in the United States, and then the dam itself comes into view: concrete, massive, real in a way photos don't quite capture.

The drive across the top of Hoover Dam is the centerpiece. You feel the structure beneath you, see the Colorado River drop away below, and stop for photos at the Mike O'Callaghan–Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge, which frames the whole thing in a way that makes the scale impossible to ignore. The tour includes time to explore and shoot as much as you want. This isn't a drive-by. After that, you head back toward Las Vegas with your guide, and the pace shifts. Rick's Rollin Smokes BBQ lunch is included, and then there's a stop at the Gold and Silver Pawn Shop, the one from the TV show, where you can walk around and browse if you want to.

The whole thing takes a few hours from start to finish. You need a valid driver's license, you have to be at least 21 to drive (5 and up can ride as a passenger with a parent), and there's a waiver to sign. If you're booking for two people, one driver and one passenger, you only need to book one Trike. They fit two. Dress for the desert: long pants and sleeves aren't mandatory but they're smart. The tour runs in all weather, so check the forecast and bring layers if it's cool.

What’s included

Your day includes use of an automatic Polaris Slingshot or Trike, a safety briefing and driver/guide, the drive across Hoover Dam with photo stops at the dam and the Mike O'Callaghan–Pat Tillman Bridge overlooking Lake Mead, BBQ lunch at Rick's Rollin Smokes, and entry to the Gold and Silver Pawn Shop.

Options for this experience

7 options

One trike, seating for up to two ridersUp to 2 people · Guide in English · 08:00Roughly a 4-hour Hoover Dam trike tour, from pickup to drop-off; each trike has a maximum load of 400 pounds

One slingshotUp to 2 people · Guide in English · 08:00Complimentary water bottle with the automatic slingshot

Two trikes, seating for up to four ridersUp to 4 people · Guide in English · 08:00Roughly a 4-hour Hoover Dam trike tour, from pickup to drop-off; each trike has a maximum load of 400 pounds

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Two slingshotsUp to 4 people · Guide in English · 08:00Complimentary water bottle with the automatic slingshot

Three slingshotsUp to 6 people · Guide in English · 08:00Complimentary water bottle with the automatic slingshot

Four slingshotsUp to 8 people · Guide in English · 08:00Complimentary water bottle with the automatic slingshot

Five slingshotsUp to 10 people · Guide in English · 08:00Complimentary water bottle with the automatic slingshot

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesMonday to SaturdayDeparts at 08:00

Book up to8h before

GroupUp to 14

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Paid on siteUS$ 10

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Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearby

Operated by Vegas Trike Adventures - Polaris Slingshot

Is this one for you?Right for anyone who wants to drive their own vehicle through the desert and across an iconic landmark without arranging transport or worrying about navigation. The guide handles the route while you handle the wheel.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

Do I need a motorcycle license to drive the Slingshot or Trike?

No. Both vehicles are automatic and require no special license. You'll need a valid driver's license and must be at least 21 years old to drive.

What's included in the tour?

Use of an automatic Slingshot or Trike, a driver/guide, BBQ lunch at Rick's Rollin Smokes, a visit to the Gold and Silver Pawn Shop, and photo stops at Hoover Dam and the Mike O'Callaghan–Pat Tillman Bridge.

Can two people ride on one Trike?

Yes. Each Trike fits two people (driver and passenger). If you're booking for a driver and passenger, book one Trike.

What's the age requirement?

You must be 21 to drive. Children as young as 5 can ride as a passenger with a parent or guardian.

How long does the tour take?

The tour takes a few hours total, including the drive to Hoover Dam, exploration and photos, BBQ lunch, and the Pawn Stars shop visit.

What should I wear?

Long pants and sleeves are recommended but not mandatory. Dress for desert conditions. It can be hot during the day and cool in the evening. Bring sunscreen and sunglasses.

Do you operate in bad weather?

Yes, the tour operates in all weather conditions. Dress accordingly for rain, wind, or temperature changes.

Is there a weight limit?

Trikes have a maximum combined weight of 400 pounds for two riders. Slingshots have no weight limit.