Step back in time on this narrated tour following the Pony Express Trail to America’s largest historic landmark Virginia City – the Comstock Lode founded in 1859, where Mark Twain roamed the streets and everybody wanted a piece  of the “Richest place on Earth “. Driver tour guide narrates about history, geography, geology, flora and fauna  of the region on the way to Virginia City  ( 40 miles or 1 hour 20 min. )

Tour departs from:
8:30am Hilton Vacation Club ( bus stop on Ski Run Blvd. )
8:40am Marriott Resorts – Red curb pullout on Hwy 50 in front of store Patagonia
8:45am Golden Nugget Casino main lobby area

Historic route –  Pony Express trail
Kingsbury grade, Hwy 206, Genoa, Eagle Valley, Silver City, Gold Hill – Virginia City

Tour stops at the main C street – Delta Saloon Parking lot. You will have 3 hours to explore this historic town.

While in VC, you’ll have a chance to visit mansions, museums, gold / silver stores,  see a real mine and have lunch.  We recommend historic Delta Saloon ( not included )

This tour includes a visit to The Way it was Museum

On the way home, tour will go to downtown Carson City to check out old mansions,
Governor’s mansion and the Capitol area.

Trip advisor – top attractions in Virginia City
Virginia city tourism commission – attractions

*tours are subject to cancellation due to lack of interest, weather and road conditions.

Cancellation policy is 24 hours and 72 hours for parties of 4 and more

Tour departs from:

8:30am Hilton Vacation Club – 901 Ski Run Blvd.
8:40am Marriott Resorts – bus stop on  Hwy 50
8:45am Golden Nugget Casino – main lobby / valet

Tour returns back to hotels around 3:00PM