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Enjoy an exhilarating 4 mile downhill ride through the desert on our pedal powered railbikes from the Nevada State Railroad Museum to Railroad Pass. Bring a snack and a drink to enjoy during the 20 minute break at our rail-side picnic area. Your ticket includes a ride back to the top of the hill in one of the Museum's historic trains, and free entry to the museum. Please allow 2 hours for this tour. You will see the hills surrounding Boulder City and old abandoned mine shafts. Boulder City is the center of adventure, look for skydivers soaring high above, and be minutes away from historic Boulder City. This fun, outdoor activity can be enjoyed by all ages and abilities. Great for groups of friends, families, couples young and old, corporate events or gatherings of any kind!
Boulder City, Nevada
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Hannah
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Lovely Sunrise Railway Tour
Jul 2022
My partner and I did the Sunrise Railway Tour and it was really fun! We got lucky and ended up being the only group on the tour when they are normally booked up.

Staff/Service > Nonetheless, the staff was very friendly and let us know about their partnership with other local businesses in Boulder City that would provide discounts for doing the Railway Tour. Went through the safety training pretty quickly and ensured that we felt safe/secure on our ride. Overall a very pleasant group

Tour > The tour itself was not that long. Since we were the only group there that morning they let us take as much time as we wanted to get there and back and however long we wanted for our break in the middle. Since we went in July, I am REALLY glad that we did the sunrise tour before it got too hot. Bonus it rained the day before which cooled the weather down even more for us. It was a nice breeze while riding and it wasn't very noisy in the surrounding areas making it a very peaceful ride with beautiful views of the mountains ahead. Riding the actual 'train' or 'railcar' (i forget the actual name) was a breeze because it's motorized it feels as though you're hardly doing any work pedaling so great for anyone regardless of fitness level!

Wildlife > On our tour we saw a few small animals but nothing alarming!

Overall I would definitely recommend it to people who are looking to get off the strip and do something different. It's also maybe a half hour from the Hoover Dam so a great starting point for a day of adventures.
Written July 26, 2022
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David M
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Rail Explorers Boulder City, A Must Do
Oct 2022 • Couples
I could have not asked for anything more when it came to my experience with Rail Explorers. To begin, the staff was amazing, their customer service shows that their main focus is the guest experience and most importantly guest safety. At the beginning of the adventure the safety guides made sure that we had all necessary tools to have a smooth safe ride. At times it could be stressful having another rider behind you, but the your guides emphasize taking your time and taking in the scenery. The guides made sure this memory lasted forever and were willing to take a photo of every guest. Instead of trying to price gouge and sell photos, they were more than happy to use our own personal devices. Again I reiterate that this was am amazing experience that met all my expectations.
Written October 17, 2022
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Katie M
North Las Vegas, NV8 contributions
Fantastic Experience!
Dec 2020 • Couples
I thought rail exploring would be a cool date night activity and it absolutely was! We had so much fun. The pedal car has seatbelts and handles to hold onto so it feels very safe. There’s even a little basket for your purse or other items. The staff came by and helped each party get strapped in safely and then offered to take a photo for us, which she texted to me immediately. She also made sure we had adjusted our seats to a comfortable height and that we knew how to use the hand brake. After that, we peddled off down the hill. However, we didn’t have to peddle for very long because we were going downhill so we were able to just coast for the majority of the ride. The scenery was absolutely beautiful as we went during sunset. It was a bit chilly because we were gliding down the hill at a decent speed, so I would recommend bringing jackets and layers if you go in the winter. When we got to the bottom of the hill, we peddled for a brief while and then we were met by another staff member who helped us get off the car. We stopped right in front of a rest area that had plenty of (socially distanced) chairs, cute little strings of lights, and fire pits. We sat down and enjoyed some snacks that we had brought. After about 15 minutes, the train came and met us at the rest spot. We climbed aboard and were able to choose an open air car or a closed in car. There was plenty of seating on the train to maintain distance from other people. The train took us back to the top of the hill and that was it! The whole experience was about an hour long, maybe a little bit more. Overall, we loved it for uniqueness, social distancing safety, and fun! It was completely worth all the hassle of scheduling a month in advance (they book up quickly!) and driving to the outskirts of town. This would be great with children as well as with friends/significant others. I can’t recommend this activity highly enough!
Written December 8, 2020
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Susan R
Bend, OR34 contributions
Fabulous Ride
May 2022 • Family
Staff, views, and the bikes were so cool and easy to use! Staff were amazing!!
Corporate level staff rather jerky!when it became clear that temps would reach 103, I rescheduled to early morn versus mid-day. They insisted on a 15% penalty fee because it was inside 48 hours of departure. No one would ride on hot seats in 103+ heat!! I found their penalty unreasonable, unfair.
Written May 27, 2022
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KT1926
North Saint Paul, MN2 contributions
Fun for anyone!
Oct 2022 • Couples
Very fun and unique experience! Although it is about 30 minutes out of Vegas, transportation is offered from most locations in Vegas for a small fee. This was a cool experience, with extremely friendly and knowledgeable staff. The REX carts practically pedal themselves, and are meant for just about anyone. Make sure to bring sunscreen and water (or purchase water on site!). Before or after your adventure, make sure to check out the historic rail cars and the model railroad museum!
Written October 31, 2022
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PandaGrande
Las Vegas, NV5 contributions
A decent way to spend a day but could be better communication
Apr 2022
We paid extra for the Easter brunch and mimosas and were even given tickets for mimosas; however, at no point were we ever offered them. We asked at the end and they said the mimosas were at the "layover" but no employee ever mentioned this to us and we didn't see anyone serving anything while we were sitting in our chairs. This was frustrating, because it was quite a bit more expensive than the regular one.
The ride itself was enjoyable - definitely bring sunscreen and a tight-fitting hat! It was much shorter than I anticipated, the train ride back seemed to take longer than the ride to the layover spot.
It was an enjoyable experience but I do wish it was longer, and I wouldn't recommend any "special events" that they offer, just save your money and do the regular ride.
Written April 19, 2022
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Kerri M
4 contributions
Super fun and disappointing
Oct 2021 • Family
We did Rail Explorer’s in the day time. It says the experience is 90 minutes but let me clarify what that means. 20 minutes to walk through the train museum, 10 minutes of instructions and loading everyone onto the rail cars, approximately a 20 minute ride down 4 miles of rail, 10 minutes of unloading people at the destination, 20 minutes of waiting for the train to come pick you up and 10 minute train ride back.
The activity itself of going down the rails but super fun but the time on the rails is short and kind of disappointing. For the money the trip needs to be longer or cost less.
We had young and old in our group and everyone enjoyed themselves but wished it was longer.
Written October 23, 2021
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TheCPJ
1 contribution
Awesome experience
Jun 2021 • Family
Our family of 6 (4 adults and twin 7 year olds) took the Sunrise Ramble and truly enjoyed it. The ride was mostly downhill but even the uphill at the end wasn’t too strenuous. We all wished the ride was a bit longer. The ride itself didn’t take very long and the refreshing mimosas and fruit drinks for the kids were a nice touch.

My only complaint was having to pay for the quad for only two people because a double wasn’t available at the time of booking. I wish it was pay by the person instead of by the number of seats in the cart. It wouldn’t stop me from riding again though. We would love to come back and do the sunset ride.

Special thanks to Larry who really made our kids feel confident that they could handle the experience!
Written June 28, 2021
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Sarah Z
3 contributions
Great experience for train fanatic families!
Jun 2020 • Family
This was recommended to me by a friend, and as a family who loves trains, (I have an 8 year old and 3 year old) they absolutely loved it! All the staff were extremely friendly and helpful throughout the entire experience, not to mention they opened up the gates to let us explore the trains on display throughout the premises. I would highly recommended this fun and exhilarating experience to anyone who loves trains or anyone who wants to try something different in Las Vegas!
We arrived really early for the sunset tour, which started at 7:30, even though the museum closed at 3:30pm, the staff on premises allowed us into the area to get a closer look at some of the trains on display to kill some time. By 7:30, the staff were ready to have everyone board the “bikes”, explained everything about the process throughly and we were off! By the end of the rails.. the staff was there to cheer us on and congratulate us. They were beyond courteous and made short conversation with each group as we waited for the train to come pick us up. I only wish the ride was longer ( the staff informed us that they are trying to extend the rails, which I truly hope they do!) I will definitely do this again with my family! Thank you so much to all the staff at the southern Nevada railway!
Written June 19, 2020
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Cassie B
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States31 contributions
We'll be doing this again!
Oct 2022 • Family
I took my grandkids to the Boulder City, NV location. We rode a quad, and had a blast! It was so easy to pedal, and the scenery was beautiful. The seats adjust for shorter/taller leg lengths.
A short break at the end of the track while staff rotated the carts was made comfortable by having groups of adirondack chairs.
The staff from ticket sales to rail escorts were very friendly and hospitable, explaining procedures and safety features.
At the completion, we went up the street to the Nature Discovery Trail; another "don't miss" place.
Written October 28, 2022
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