Hoover Dam BBQ Experience: Small Group Wildlife Tour

Name: Hoover Dam BBQ Experience: Small Group Wildlife Tour
Brand: LasVegasTour
Price: 49 USD
Availability: InStock

4.9(50 reviews)

•Provided by:Annie Bananie Sightseeing Tours

⭐ 4.9/5 (50 reviews) | 💰 $49 | ⏱️ Duration: 4 hours | 👥 Up to 14 people

💡Does the Hoover Dam BBQ tour include the bighorn sheep stop?

Yes, the 4-hour Hoover Dam small group BBQ tour from Las Vegas stops at Hemenway Park to see wild Desert Bighorn Sheep, and runs $49 per person. You walk across the Memorial Bridge 900 feet above the Colorado River, stop at the Lake Mead overlook and Hemenway Park, then eat a BBQ plate with ribs, brisket slider, mac and cheese, and a drink. Best for travelers wanting dam views, wildlife, and lunch in half a day, with moderate fitness.

🎯 Why People Book This

What you're booking here is a half-day Hoover Dam trip that pairs the dam with a sit-down BBQ lunch at Rick's Rollin Smoke and a stop at Hemenway Park to see desert bighorn sheep grazing close to the path. At USD 49 per person, the real decision is whether you'd rather keep the group small, capped at 14, and be back on the Strip without surrendering a full day. You trade the longer, deeper dam visit of an all-day tour for a tighter loop with a meal built in. It suits people who want the sights and food, not a route that eats the whole day.

🗺️ The Experience

The Hoover Dam BBQ Experience is a 4-hour small-group tour from Treasure Island on the Strip that pairs the dam with a sit-down BBQ lunch, capped at 14 guests, for USD 49 per person.

What the $49 covers is unusually complete for the price. It buys the round trip in an air-conditioned vehicle, a bilingual guide, and a full BBQ plate at Rick's Rollin Smoke BBQ next to the Pawn Stars shop: St. Louis ribs, a chopped brisket slider, smoked mac and cheese, and pickles, with a vegetarian or gluten-free version on request. It even folds in a drink, your choice of a well shot, a domestic beer, or a non-alcoholic option. The one thing that sits on top of the fare is the gratuity, which is left to you.

That price is a half-day, not a half-day at the dam. Of the four hours, roughly two are driving, one hour each way, leaving the rest on the ground. The time splits between an hour at Hoover Dam itself, a 25-minute walk across the Mike O'Callaghan–Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge for the view from about 900 feet up, a 10-minute Lakeview Overlook stop at Lake Mead, and 15 minutes at Hemenway Park, where habituated bighorn sheep graze close to the path. Then the full hour for lunch.

That last hour is the tell: half the on-site time here is the meal, not the dam, and the $49 is one flat fare that already covers it.

🤔 Is It Worth It?

Our verdict: What tips the decision is what you want a Hoover Dam trip to feel like. This is the small-group, 4-hour version for people who'd rather a tour stayed light and easygoing than packed an interior visit, a comedy show or a long itinerary into the day. It's for the traveler who wants to see the dam, get out for the wildlife and a BBQ stop, and be back in Vegas without committing a full day to it.

Worth it if:

you want the dam without the full production, no interior tour and no show, just the views and a relaxed stop along the way
you'd rather travel in a small group than a packed coach, and the 4.9 from a small pool of reviews matters to you
a half-day out and back suits you better than giving up most of a day in Vegas

Skip it if:

you actually want to go inside the dam and tour the generators, which this doesn't cover, the VIP Hoover Dam Interior & Comedy Club Tour is built for that
you want a fuller day with entertainment attached, in which case the Comedy Hoover Dam Tour at $109.99 over 6.5 hours gives you interior access and a show, not a quick BBQ stop

Choose this over the 3-Hour Hoover Dam Mini Tour if:

you'd rather pay $49 than $68 for an hour more time and a wildlife and BBQ angle the mini tour skips, the trade is a longer, easier outing over a quick in-and-out

Tour at a Glance

Duration	4 hours
Price (from)	$49 per person
Departure	Meet at the start point
Ages	Ages 5+
Group size	Up to 14 per booking
Physical level	Moderate
Languages	English, Spanish
Operator	Annie Bananie Sightseeing Tours
Cancellation	Free up to 24 hours before
Rating	4.9/5 (44 reviews)

DurationPrice (from)

4 hours$49 per person

DurationDeparture

4 hoursMeet at the start point

DurationAges

4 hoursAges 5+

DurationGroup size

4 hoursUp to 14 per booking

DurationPhysical level

4 hoursModerate

DurationLanguages

4 hoursEnglish, Spanish

DurationOperator

4 hoursAnnie Bananie Sightseeing Tours

DurationCancellation

4 hoursFree up to 24 hours before

DurationRating

4 hours4.9/5 (44 reviews)

✅ What's Included

Air-conditioned vehicle transport
BBQ lunch plate with St. Louis ribs, brisket slider, mac & cheese, and pickles
Choice of one well shot, domestic beer, or non-alcoholic beverage
English/Spanish tour guide
Vegetarian and gluten-free meal options available

❌ Not Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities for guide
Additional food and beverages beyond included meal
Hoover Dam interior tour access

🛡️ Practical Info

Departure / Pickup: Meet at Treasure Island — benches next to the "bus drop off and loading only" signs (8 AM departure; no hotel pickup)
Best Time to Visit: Morning departure works well for a half-day tour; the 4-hour format returns you to the Strip by early afternoon
What to Bring: Comfortable walking shoes, sunscreen, water, and a valid ID if you plan to take the included alcoholic drink
Free Cancellation: Full refund if cancelled at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure
Booking Tip: Group size is capped at 14, so book ahead during busy travel periods to secure a spot
Drive Time: Approximately 1 hour each way to Hoover Dam
Physical Level: Moderate fitness level recommended
Minimum Age / Ages: Ages 5–99; children in strollers are accommodated
Good to Know: Gratuities are not included; vegetarian and gluten-free BBQ options are available on arrival at the restaurant, not pre-selectable at booking

💡 Insider Tip

Your lunch drink is a choice you make on arrival, so decide between the well shot or domestic beer versus the non-alcoholic option before you reach Rick's Rollin Smoke — the BBQ stop runs only 60 minutes, and the Bighorn Sheep at Hemenway Park come right before it, so save your photo battery for the park, not the plate.

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LasVegasTour Editorial Review

4.5

★★★★★★★★★★LasVegasTour Rating

“What you're really buying here is a half-day that still feels like a full Hoover Dam trip: with two of the four hours spent driving, the actual sightseeing is brisk. That's the trade. The Memorial Bridge walk 900 feet up and the bighorn sheep at Hemenway Park are the payoff, but at 25 and 15 minutes they're stops, not visits. Right for people who want the dam, a real BBQ lunch, and their afternoon back. Its 4.9 over 44 reviews points to a small group that runs as promised.”

By LasVegasTour Editorial TeamJun 16, 2026

⭐ Guest Reviews

4.9(50 reviews)

Verified reviews from travelers who booked this tour through Viator

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Does this tour go inside Hoover Dam?▾

The itinerary lists a 60-minute stop at Hoover Dam with a guide, but it does not state that you go inside the dam. If interior access matters to you, confirm with the operator when booking. You also walk across the Mike O'Callaghan - Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge for a view of the dam from about 900 feet above the Colorado River.

Are the Desert Bighorn Sheep guaranteed to be visible?▾

No. The tour includes a 15-minute stop at Hemenway Park in Boulder City, where the sheep are described as habituated to people, but wildlife sightings can't be guaranteed.

Is hotel pickup included in the price?▾

No. There is no hotel pickup. You meet at the start point, which is Treasure Island at the benches next to the signs reading "bus drop off and loading only," at 8am.

What's included in the BBQ lunch?▾

The BBQ tour plate includes St. Louis ribs, a chopped brisket slider, smoked mac and cheese, and pickles. Vegetarian and gluten-free options are available on arrival at the BBQ location. The plate comes with one drink: a well shot, a domestic beer, or a non-alcoholic beverage. Lunch is a 60-minute stop at Rick's Rollin Smoke BBQ.

How much walking is involved?▾

The exact distance isn't specified. The tour involves walking across the Memorial Bridge and stops at overlooks and Hemenway Park. The operator advises travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness.

What is the cancellation policy?▾

You get a full refund if you cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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