Go back in time to the old Wild West on this tour from South Lake Tahoe to Virginia City, Nevada, including a train ride on the Virginia & Truckee Railroad. With a guide, you’ll start your day trip by minibus, driving along part of the Pony Express. When you reach Virginia City, a National Historic Landmark District, take a 6.5-mile round-trip train ride before enjoying free time in town to explore at your leisure, perhaps visiting museums or a historical saloon.

• Travel along part of the Pony Express trail to Nevada’s oldest city
• Take a ride on the Virginia & Truckee Railroad
• Visit museums and historic mansions, if you wish (own expense)
• Learn about the region’s geology, history and wildlife from a knowledgeable guide