Mining Tours

ROCKHOUNDING AT IT’S FINEST

FAQs

Mine Turquoise with us! An experience of a lifetime awaits you in the expansive Nevada Desert! Here’s your opportunity to tour and dig some of the most beautiful Turquoise in the world from our mines. Our family operated Royston Mine Tours are a once in a lifetime authentic mining experience!

• Mine tour gift certificates are available! Please contact info@ottesonbrothersturquoise.com for details!

*For your own safety, you will not be allowed into any active mine pits.

*Higher clearance vehicles are recommended (SUV, Truck)

Tours are held year round on Monday, Tuesday, Friday & Saturday Weather permitting*Excluding Holidays
Half Day: $150 per person
All Day: $300 per person (8:00am – 2:00pm)
*Prices are subject to change
All ages are welcome to come and dig! Children 13 and under dig free!
*Children MUST be supervised at all times or you may be asked to leave without a refund!
We do not provide private tours at this time.
Morning tours are at 8:00 a.m and afternoon tours start at 1:00 p.m

Tonopah, Nevada

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NEW*

Now offering custom jewelry! Finding that one of a kind piece of turquoise is just the start of it’s journey. Now you can sign up to transform your find into a treasure loved by generations. This opportunity is only for individuals who sign up Prior to their Mining Tour. We will preserve your piece and craft it by hand into stunning jewelry. Prices vary between the sizes of jewelry produced. (eg: $150-$500 Rings and Pendants Only) Jewelry will be mailed after completion to your designated mailing address.

Please note: We only offer rings and pendants no larger then the size of a quarter. Your tour guide will need multiple turquoise pieces and will choose the most suitable gemstone to cut for your jewelry.

Tour Form

Name

First Name

Last Name

Phone

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What day of the week would you prefer?

Enter the date of your mining tour

Tours available Year round! Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays! (excluding holidays) Please inquire by e-mail about our private tours on Wednesdays and Thursdays!

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Select the time of your mining tour

Morning – 8am Afternoon – 1pm All Day – 8am

How many adults are there in your party? ( Ages 13 and older)

Are you bringing children?

Children are any persons under 13 years of age.

Yes

If YES – how many children? (13 and under)

Do you have any questions or comments?

If inquiring about a Private or Group Mine Tour - please use this space to let us know how many people you would like to bring - or what organization you are with.

Have you been on a mine tour with us before?

Yes

If "Yes," please let us know when that was.

How did you hear about our tours?

Otteson made custom jewelry option (additional fees apply)

Custom jewelry made by the Ottesons from your finds in our mine tours. (Prices vary between $150-$500)

Yes

Mining Tours

ROCKHOUNDING AT IT’S FINEST

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