Route 66 tastes better with a group. This Kingman day trip bundles mead, wine, rum, vodka, and beer into one paced 7-hour schedule, starting right from Laughlin and returning you there after lunch and tastings.

I like that it keeps the plan simple: you’re in an air-conditioned vehicle with bottled water, a maximum group size of 12, and admission tickets built into the main stops. You also get a mobile ticket and English service, which cuts down on day-of friction.

One possible drawback to plan for: it’s a full day of alcohol sampling across multiple stops, so you’ll want to pace yourself and drink water between flights.

Key Things to Know Before You Go

• Mohave County’s first meadery (Hive Five) gives you honey-wine tasting options with fun flavors like Mango and Chocolate Covered Strawberry.
• Cella Winery & Vineyard tastings pair with the mead stop, letting you sample up to four wines made from older Kingman vines in oak barrels.
• A behind-the-scenes distillery tour at Desert Diamond Distillery focuses on how rum and vodka are made, not just selling bottles.
• Black Bridge Micro Brewery adds beer with a flight-style tasting approach, so you can compare styles without guessing.
• Lunch is included and the exact spot can vary by day, with either Sirins Cafe or an Arizona brewery option.
• Small group size (max 12) usually makes it easier to ask questions and actually hear the explanations during each stop.

Getting From Laughlin to Kingman: a 9:00 start with time to breathe

This tour runs about 7 hours, starting at 9:00am in Laughlin and ending back at the meeting point. There’s an air-conditioned vehicle (a real plus in warm weather), and bottled water is included so you’re not stuck rationing sips while you’re tasting.

The day is structured to avoid the worst kind of “we drive, we wait, we taste” feel. You get set blocks of time at each main stop: Hive Five (about 1.5 hours), Desert Diamond Distillery (about 1 hour), Black Bridge Brewery (about 1 hour), and lunch/Kingman time (about 1.5 hours). The tour also notes about 2 hours allocated for transportation, which is exactly what you want on a day like this—enough movement between stops, not enough wasted time to dull the whole experience.

If you’re coming in from Las Vegas, you’ll likely be using the provided pickup options in Laughlin. The tour lists pickup at New Pioneer Hotel and Casino and Regency Casino, and the operator notes additional hotel pick-up locations at booking. If you want the smoothest morning, confirm pickup timing early so you’re not arriving late to the van.

Hive Five Meadery: honey wine tasting plus Cella Winery wines in oak barrels

Hive Five Meadery is the first stop, and it’s the one that usually sets the tone. Mead is honey wine, and the whole point here is that you’ll be able to taste it in a way that feels modern and approachable—not just a history lesson.

At Hive Five, you can sample meads with flavors such as Mango, Black Cherry Vanilla, and Chocolate Covered Strawberry. The tastings are designed so you can compare what honey-forward drink tastes like when it’s paired with fruit, spice, or dessert-style flavors. That’s a big deal if you’ve never tried mead before. You’re not stuck with one “try it once” pour.

On top of that, you also get access to up to four wines from Cella Winery & Vineyard, made from older Kingman vines. The details matter here: they grow multiple varietals on roughly 4 acres, with 7 varietals mentioned, and the wines are produced locally using traditional oak barrels. If you care about wine texture (oaky, smooth, structured), this is a good pairing because oak character often shows up clearly in tastings.

Timing-wise, Hive Five gives you about 90 minutes, which is enough to slow down, ask questions, and compare sips without feeling rushed. If you’re the type who likes learning as you taste, this is where that part of the day feels most natural.

Desert Diamond Distillery near the Kingman Airport: rum, vodka, and the process

After Hive Five, the day shifts into spirits with Desert Diamond Distillery, described as Arizona’s oldest craft distillery. It’s also tucked into an inconspicuous spot near the Kingman Airport, which makes it feel like you’re getting access to something local rather than a staged tourist stop.

You’ll taste premium hand-crafted rum and vodka, and you get a behind-the-scenes tour of the distilling process. That’s an important difference. If you’ve ever done tastings that feel like a sales pitch with a few facts thrown in, this is set up to do better: the tour includes the production view, then tastings, then time to move on.

One review detail worth keeping in mind: at the distillery, people mentioned sampling vinegar and oils as part of what you can encounter there. Another person noted the distillery sells flavored olive oils and even items like barrel pieces used in the aging process. Those aren’t guaranteed for every visit, but they’re the kind of extras you might spot while browsing.

The distillery stop is about 1 hour, and admission is included. This is not a long, slow tasting seminar. It’s structured for a full day, with enough time to see how things work and still keep momentum for the brewery and lunch.

Guide style can shape this stop a lot. In the feedback you have shared, guides named Michael, Wil, Kevin, and Mike get called out for making the day informative and fun. If your guide leans into Q&A, you’ll likely get a lot more out of the production tour.

Black Bridge Micro Brewery: beer tasting with variety built in

The brewery stop is Black Bridge Micro Brewery, about 1 hour. The pitch is straightforward: they’re known for their brews and recipes that aren’t basic. Translation for your day: you’ll probably taste different beer styles rather than just “one safe lager.”

In at least one instance, the tasting mentioned was a flight of six, which is a helpful format for comparing how a brewery balances hops, malt, and finish. Flights are also easier to handle as a group because everyone gets a defined set of pours and you can pace your tasting without guessing what comes next.

This is the part of the day where you’ll appreciate having a guided schedule. If you were trying to build this on your own, you’d spend time lining up tastings and figuring out transportation. Here, the tour handles the move from distillery to brewery and keeps you on track for lunch afterward.

Lunch in Kingman: Sirins Cafe on some days, a brewery option on others

Lunch is included, but the exact restaurant depends on the day. The tour notes two possibilities: Sirins Cafe (listed as a Yelp top 100 place to eat) or Arizona’s famous Grand Canyon brewery option. Either way, you’re eating during a set block of time (about 1.5 hours allocated to the Kingman/lunch portion).

In the feedback, Sirins Cafe came up directly, and people mentioned ordering items like sandwiches and a lemon pasta salad, described as filling and good. That lines up with what you’d want on a day that already includes multiple tastings: lunch that’s substantial enough to prevent the back half of the tour from feeling like a long, buzz-heavy blur.

Practical advice: keep lunch lighter if you’re doing all the tastings at pace, or heavier if you tend to sip slowly. Either way, use lunch to reset your palate. If you finish mead, wine, rum, vodka, and then jump straight to beer, the difference between beers can get harder to notice.

Price and value: what $230 buys you on a full tasting day

At $230 per person, this tour is priced like a true “pay once, sample a lot” excursion. What you’re buying isn’t just a ride—you’re getting included admissions at the key tasting stops, plus alcoholic beverages, lunch, bottled water, and the convenience of an air-conditioned vehicle with pickup in Laughlin.

The value logic here is simple:

• Admission and tastings are built into the main stops rather than tacked on at the door.
• You get multiple producers in one day—meadery, distillery, and brewery—so you’re not hopping between random venues on your own.
• A small group (max 12) helps you get more out of explanations and less time waiting in lines.

Is $230 cheap? No. But it’s not “random tasting fees plus lunch” either. For people who want a structured Route 66 flavor day without spending time planning, it often feels like a fair deal.

If you’re trying to decide what to do with your own budget, I’d compare this against doing just one stop and paying separate admission plus transportation. When you add those parts up, a bundled day starts to look less expensive than it first appears.

Who this tour suits best (and who might want to skip it)

This is a great fit if you:

• Want a single-day Kingman tasting experience with a clear schedule.
• Like variety across beverage types: mead and wine, then rum/vodka, then beer.
• Prefer guided logistics over driving and negotiating tasting reservations.
• Enjoy learning in a hands-on way, especially at the distillery portion.

This might be less ideal if you:

• Don’t drink alcohol or want a very low-tasting day.
• Prefer long, unhurried visits at one place over short time at several.
• Are sensitive to staying on schedule for most of the day.

The group size and included water help a lot. But it’s still a day where you’ll likely be sampling at every stop. If you do book it, plan for water, slow sipping, and a clean driver plan for after.

Final verdict: should you book this Laughlin-to-Kingman tour?

If you want a fun, practical break from casinos and you like tasting across the spirits and wine-and-mead spectrum, I’d book this. The mix of Hive Five’s mead flavors, Cella Winery’s oak-barrel wines, a real behind-the-scenes distillery tour, and a brewery flight-style beer experience is a strong combo for a one-day outing.

I’d only hesitate if you’re not excited about multiple tastings or you want a lighter day with fewer alcohol stops. Otherwise, the included lunch, bottled water, small group size, and efficient schedule make it the kind of excursion that feels worth the money instead of just “another tour.”

FAQ

What is the duration of the Wine & Mead Tasting, Distillery and Brewery Tour with Lunch?

The tour runs about 7 hours.

What does the tour price include?

The price includes bottled water, alcoholic beverages, lunch, and an air-conditioned vehicle.

Where does pickup happen, and where does the tour end?

Pickup is available in Laughlin at listed hotels, including New Pioneer Hotel and Casino and Regency Casino. The tour ends back at the meeting point.

How many people are in the group?

The tour has a maximum group size of 12 travelers.

Is the tour ticket mobile and offered in English?

Yes. It uses a mobile ticket, and the tour is offered in English.

What’s the cancellation window for a full refund?

Free cancellation is allowed, with a full refund if you cancel at least 24 hours before the experience start time.