Swap the Strip for diesel and steel: take the controls of real excavators and bulldozers on a guided 90‑minute session in Las Vegas. Expect hands‑on instruction, a safety briefing, and a certificate when you finish.
More ways to explore the area's outdoor wonders
Sunlight off the dusty berms picks out the ridges where teeth of steel meet Mojave soil, and for ninety minutes you trade the Strip for something louder: the diesel thrum of an excavator and the tactile heft of a bulldozer under your hands.
Difficulty
challenging
Duration
1.5 hours
Fitness Level
Participants should have a high level of physical fitness and good mobility—ability to climb into cabs and maintain core stability is required.
Wildlife
History
The operation sits on developed parcels of the Mojave where Las Vegas’s rapid expansion reshaped native desert soils into graded lots and construction yards.
Conservation
Operators limit ground disturbance to activity zones, manage dust with watering protocols, and ask visitors to follow staff guidance to minimize environmental impact.
Reserve your spot on the Las Vegas Heavy Equipment Playground: Dig, Push, and Play! today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Wear sturdy closed‑toe shoes
Sturdy boots or closed‑toe shoes protect your feet and improve pedal control inside the cab.
Hydrate and eat lightly beforehand
You’ll need steady focus; drink water and avoid heavy meals right before your session to prevent nausea.
Arrive early for orientation
Check‑in and a 15‑minute safety briefing are part of the session—arrive 15–20 minutes early to complete paperwork and breathalyzer checks.
Follow instructor commands
Machines are powerful and unforgiving—obey instructor directions and radio communication at all times.
Sturdy closed‑toe shoes or work boots
Protects feet and gives stable footing for pedals and ground movement.
Sunglasses and sunscreen
Desert sun and glare off metal make eye protection and sunscreen important.
summer
Long pants
Protects legs from abrasion during cab entry and while moving around the yard.
Refillable water bottle
Maintain hydration; sessions are active and the yard can be hot and dusty.
summer