Salt Lake City, US
Experience the largest man-made hole on earth on a fully-narrated tour to Bingham Canyon Mine with a local guide. See the Copper Mine Overlook, waste rock repositories, and Kennecott Smelter.
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
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Travel 40 miles from downtown Salt Lake City to the Bingham Canyon Mine
Sights include:
- Copper Mine Overlook: ascend to 7,000 feet in elevation for best view of the largest open pit mine in the world, as well as the most spectacular, panoramic views of the Rocky Mountains and the cities below. View active mining operations and witness over 500 miles of roads spiraling down the pit
- Tailings Impoundment: Over one billion tons of leftover waste from the copper mining process, piled up high
- Waste Rock Repositories: Over six billion tons of bright orange-tinted overburden rock surrounding the open pit mine
- Kennecott Smelter: tallest structure west of the Mississippi River, and the cleanest copper smelter in the world
- Full narration: learn of the wondrous engineering and fascinating history behind this unique open pit copper mine, which is still actively mined today
Entrance fees
Full narration by private guide
Gratuities
- Walking is minimal, suitable for all ages and ability levels. But due to limited space in tour vehicles we cannot take any form of wheelchairs/walkers/strollers.
- Minimum number of passengers required to operate this tour. Most days it will have enough passengers operate but if we must cancel the tour then you will receive a full refund or have the option to choose a different date.