Wild West Day Trip to Virginia City from Tahoe with Train Ride
Overview
Delve into Nevada’s Wild West mining history on this tour from South Lake Tahoe to Virginia City, a mining boomtown listed on the US National Register of Historic Places. With a knowledgeable guide, travel along part of the Pony Express on the drive to Virginia City, where you’ll take a ride on the Virginia & Truckee Railroad. Then explore the town however you wish, checking out museums and visiting the saloon.
What's Included
- Train ride
- Transport by air-conditioned shuttle bus
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
- Lunch
- Admission to attractions (optional)
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Hilton Vacation Club, bus stop on Ski Run Blvd., departure time: 8:20am Marriott Resorts, Red Curb pullout on Hwy 50 by Heavenly Gondola 8:30am Golden Nugget Lake Tahoe, main lobby area, departure time: 8:40am
What To Expect
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Virginia & Truckee Railroad
1 hour Admission Ticket Included
Comstock Lode
3 hours Admission Ticket Free
The Way It Was Museum
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- It is recommended to bring comfortable walking shoes, sunscreen and a reusable water bottle
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 26 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Activity code: C-6508WILDWEST
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Lake Tahoe 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.
- Train ride.
- Transport by air-conditioned shuttle bus.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only).
- Lunch.
- Admission to attractions (optional).
- Gratuities.
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 Wild West Day Trip to Virginia City from Tahoe with Train Ride is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Wild West Day Trip to Virginia City from Tahoe with Train Ride will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Lake Tahoe. 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
- Train ride
- Transport by air-conditioned shuttle bus
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
- Lunch
- Admission to attractions (optional)
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- It is recommended to bring comfortable walking shoes, sunscreen and a reusable water bottle
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 26 travelers
