Hoover Dam Slingshot Adventure: Vegas Trike Tour
4.6(192 reviews)
•Provided by:Vegas Trike Adventures - Polaris Slingshot
⭐ 4.6/5 (192 reviews) | 💰 $199 | ⏱️ Duration: 4 hours | 👥 Up to 14 people
💡Do you need a motorcycle license for the Hoover Dam Slingshot tour?
No motorcycle license is needed for this 4-hour self-drive Polaris Slingshot or Trike tour from Las Vegas, priced at $199 per person, since all vehicles are automatic and easy to ride. You drive across the top of the Hoover Dam, make photo stops at the dam and Lake Mead, then return for a BBQ lunch and a visit to the Pawn Stars shop. Best for drivers 21 and up who want to handle their own vehicle; riders 5 and up can join with a parent.
🎯 Why People Book This
Travelers book this for the chance to drive themselves to the Hoover Dam in a Polaris Slingshot or trike rather than ride along in a coach, and no motorcycle license is needed since the vehicles are automatic. At USD 199 per person over four hours, you're paying for the driving itself, not just the destination — the same dam most bus tours reach for less. It suits people who want to be at the wheel and don't mind that a BBQ lunch and the Pawn Stars shop fill out a trip that's short on time at the dam. The real choice here is whether steering your own machine is worth the premium over simply being driven there.
🗺️ The Experience
This is a 4-hour self-driven loop from Las Vegas to the Hoover Dam aboard a Polaris Slingshot or trike, priced at USD 199 per person and run by Vegas Trike Adventures.
The day starts where you meet it: 2325 Western Ave, with a short safety briefing and a waiver before anyone takes the wheel. There is no pickup, and you drive your own vehicle the whole way, which is why the rules matter more than usual here. To drive you must be 21 with a license in hand; passengers can be as young as 5 with a parent, and trikes cap at a combined 400 pounds. No motorcycle license is needed because the machines are automatic, so the skill question is mostly nerve, not experience.
The route runs out through the desert past Lake Mead, the largest reservoir in the country, and over the Mike O'Callaghan–Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge, which gives the cleanest look down at the dam. You drive directly across the top of the Hoover Dam, then get a 30-minute photo stop at the dam and lake. The way back folds in two more half-hour stops: a BBQ lunch at Rick's Rollin Smokes, and the Gold & Silver Pawn Shop from the Pawn Stars show.
The 199 covers the vehicle, the guide, lunch, and the pawn shop visit; only small extras sit on top, $20 for a second driver and $10 a head for a bandana and helmet. What you are really buying is the chance to drive an open three-wheeler to a place most people only ride to as passengers.
🤔 Is It Worth It?
Our verdict: What you're really paying for here isn't a Hoover Dam tour, it's the trike. This is for the traveler who'd be bored stiff in the back of a van and wants the road to be the point, with the dam as the place you stop and turn around. If the slingshot doesn't excite you, $199 for a 4-hour trip is hard to justify when the same destination comes far cheaper any other way.
Worth it if:
- you want the drive itself to be the experience, open-air and loud, not a climate-controlled coach you sit through to reach a viewpoint
- you've seen the standard Hoover Dam tours and the vehicle is exactly what's missing for you
- four hours of riding suits you better than a longer day built around interior access and history
Skip it if:
- you actually came for the dam, the powerhouse and the history, in which case the $59 VIP Hoover Dam Interior tour gives you more time and the inside access this trip isn't built around
- the novelty of the trike wears off the moment you picture four hours in open air, wind and sun, and you'd rather be comfortable
Choose this over the 3-Hour Hoover Dam Mini Tour if:
- the ride matters more to you than the destination, and you'd happily pay the premium over a $68 small-group van to be the one driving rather than the one being driven
Tour at a Glance
| Duration | 4 hours |
|---|---|
| Price (from) | $199 per person |
| Departure | Meet at the start point |
| Ages | Ages 0+ |
| Group size | Up to 10 per booking |
| Physical level | Easy (all fitness levels) |
| Languages | English |
| Options | 7 options |
| Operator | Vegas Trike Adventures - Polaris Slingshot |
| Cancellation | Free up to 24 hours before |
| Rating | 4.6/5 (190 reviews) |
DurationPrice (from)
4 hours$199 per person
DurationDeparture
4 hoursMeet at the start point
DurationAges
4 hoursAges 0+
DurationGroup size
4 hoursUp to 10 per booking
DurationPhysical level
4 hoursEasy (all fitness levels)
DurationLanguages
4 hoursEnglish
DurationOptions
4 hours7 options
DurationOperator
4 hoursVegas Trike Adventures - Polaris Slingshot
DurationCancellation
4 hoursFree up to 24 hours before
DurationRating
4 hours4.6/5 (190 reviews)
✅ What's Included
- Use of automatic Polaris Slingshot or Trike
- Driver-guide
- BBQ lunch
- Visit to Pawn Stars shop
❌ Not Included
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Hoover Dam interior tour fees
🛡️ Practical Info
- Departure / Pickup: Meet at the start point — 2325 Western Ave #2, Las Vegas, NV 89102 (no hotel pickup)
- Best Time to Visit: Morning departures help avoid peak desert heat; dress for weather conditions as the tour operates year-round
- What to Bring: Valid driver's license (required at check-in), long pants and sleeves recommended, sunscreen and water for desert riding
- Free Cancellation: Full refund if cancelled at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure
- Booking Tip: Tours require a minimum number of guests to operate — confirm your booking early, especially for small groups
- Drive Time: No single one-way drive duration stated in the tour details
- Physical Level: Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum Age: Minimum age to drive is 21; passengers may ride from age 5 with a parent or guardian
- Weight Policy: Maximum combined weight of 400 lbs per Trike; no weight limit listed for Slingshots
- Good to Know: No motorcycle license required — all vehicles are automatic; a waiver must be signed at the tour; an additional driver costs $20 and helmet/bandana rental is $10 per person, both paid on the day
💡 Insider Tip
If you're booking for a driver and passenger together, book one Trike, not two - each Trike seats two, so two separate bookings would split your pair across vehicles and cost you double. Slingshots have no weight cap, but Trikes max out at 400 pounds combined, so heavier pairs should default to a Slingshot.
LasVegasTour Editorial Review
4
★★★★★LasVegasTour Rating
“You're paying $199 to drive the Hoover Dam route yourself, not to ride along while someone else does. That's the whole appeal: a Slingshot or trike across the top of the dam with views of Lake Mead and the Colorado River, no motorcycle license required. The catch is depth. Two photo stops at 30 minutes each plus a Pawn Stars visit means you see a lot and linger nowhere. Worth it for the drive, thin if you want the dam itself.”
By LasVegasTour Editorial TeamJun 16, 2026
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a motorcycle license to ride the Slingshot?▾
No. A motorcycle license is not needed, and the Slingshots and Trikes are automatic. To drive, the minimum age is 21, and you must show a driver's license at the time of the tour. You also sign a waiver before the tour.
Does this tour go inside Hoover Dam?▾
No. The tour drives across the top of the Hoover Dam and includes a 30-minute photo stop at the dam and Lake Mead, with views of the Colorado River. The facts do not mention going inside the dam.
Is hotel pickup included in the price?▾
No. There is no pickup. You meet at the start point at 2325 Western Ave #2, Las Vegas, Nevada 89102. Public transportation options are available nearby.
What happens if it's windy or cold?▾
The tour operates in all weather conditions, so dress accordingly. Long pants and sleeves are recommended but not mandatory.
Can passengers ride together in one Slingshot?▾
Yes. On a Trike, you can have 2 people total, so a driver and passenger should book one Trike. Adding a second driver costs $20 at the time of the tour. The minimum age to ride is 5 years with a parent or guardian; the minimum age to drive is 21. Trikes have a maximum combined weight of 400 pounds; Slingshots have no stated weight limit.
Is the BBQ lunch at a restaurant or casual stop?▾
The tour includes a BBQ lunch from Rick's Rollin Smokes, listed as a 30-minute stop back in Las Vegas. The facts do not specify whether it is a sit-down restaurant or a casual stop; confirm with the operator when booking.
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