Best of Death Valley Small Group Day Tour from Las Vegas
Description
When choosing to see Death Valley there are many companies offering similar tours. We separate ourselves with expert level park knowledge and two owner operators that offer more than just a van ride through a national park. Depending on our guests wants and needs we will custom tailor these tours to our groups. We never skip the high points or the lows. You will without a doubt want to see Dante's View(often skipped by many operators) for its Grand Canyon National Park like distances as well as Artist's Palette and Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes. Semi-Private is noted as we take a maximum of 7 guests and there are only two of us in the company. You will always get the best. Food is included on this tour. We will stop at a restaurant in Death Valley for either a sit down lunch or a breakfast buffet depending on the season. You do not need to bring food unless you have specific dietary requirements that may not be available at regular food establishments.
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Itinerary
Area 51 Alien Center: make a stop at the quirkiest alien and UFO inspired gift shop near Las Vegas!
See Rhyolite Ghost town that was so prominent in its rise in 1904 that instead of wooden construction for the buildings in town they used concrete which has left behind a spooky skeleton of an early 20th century gold rush! Also see art exhibits of the Goldwell Open Air Museum.
Enter through Hells Gate where we stop and view the largest national park in the lower 48 states of the United States.
Take a few minutes to wander the collection of wind erosion culminating in huge sand dunes in the middle of Death Valley. Also the site of famous science fiction Hollywood cinema filming.
Have Lunch at the Toll Road Restaurant and see the famous Burned Wagons Point Memorial.
The famous Death Valley thermometer awaits outside the visitor center. Inside you can see the following: topographical map of the entire area, history of the region, view examples of wildlife, and much more! Souvenirs, gifts, and restrooms also available here.
Beautiful scenic drive through the valley to Badwater Basin to walk on the lowest elevation in North America. The air is more dense and the water on site is not drinkable, hence the name!
View or even walk on the volcanic exposition of colors, hills and canyons.
Christian Zabriskie's name from Borax mining fame adorns this spectacular vista showcasing natures erosive abilities. Hiking trails all around and famous Hollywood filming locations too.
See the highest paved viewpoint in Death Valley with views across that are further and deeper than Grand Canyon West and rivaling Grand Canyon National Park's widest point. Sometimes we will substitute another higher location when weather and conditions permit.
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Pickup Locations & Times
**Tour start times vary by season. Summer Sunrise: 3:00am June-September Fall-Spring departures are from 4:30am to 5:30am Pick ups happen at hotels on or near the Las Vegas Strip or Downtown Las Vegas. Private residence pick ups and hotels far away from the center of Las Vegas, we will ask that you meet us on the Strip or Downtown.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(727)
That was amazing day. We visited many spots. I recommend definitely. Jason guide was very good. Good luck 🍀
Highly recommend getting off of the strip into the awesome natural wonders of the area. Brian gave a wonderful tour with many surprises and went above and beyond to make sure we had a great day. Death valley had many scenic spots that were all different and unexpected, and we heard lots of history to go along with the incredible places.
Hello everyone, The Death Valley tour with Brian was by far the best tour I experienced during my two-week stay in the USA. The 2:50 AM start was very early, but it was definitely worth it. The sunrise at Dante’s View, where we could see both the sun and the moon at the same time, was indescribably impressive—and the view was, of course, stunning as well. Everything that followed was perfectly organized, too: Zabriskie Point, the vast salt flats at Badwater Basin, etc., and the ghost town at the end (including the gold mine) were great. During the drive, we also had very pleasant conversations, and I learned a lot about the history of the respective regions along the way. All in all, a super nice guide and, above all, a tour with breathtaking views. Highly recommend! Greetings from Poland, Kamil
Absolutely fantastic day out - Jason was an incredible tour guide, kept us all energized and interested throughout the day (despite the Dad jokes). Every stop was different and we got to witness some amazing sights, sounds and good - a brilliant day. Early pickup was totally worth it to see the stars and the sunrise - having a small group was really helpful too as we didn't have to wait around! Would 100% recommend, and would love to do it all again in the future.
Jason led us on a very-well planned, informative trip to Death Valley! I know the 2:30 am pick up sounds crazy - but it was well worth avoiding the extreme heat of the day! On the way - we stopped to see the Milky Way galaxy and listen to the amazing calm and quiet of the dessert at 3:30 in the morning. He got us to the top of Dante's View to see the epic sunrise and knew all about the areas we saw. We got to Badwater Basin in the cool morning hours, and to the dunes in Mesquite just as the heat was beginning to come on. The breakfast buffet was fabulous, and on the return trip home, stopping at the Rhyolite Ghost Town was pretty cool to see. We dozed in the van off and on, plenty of pit stops for bathrooms and snacks, and a comfy, air-conditioned van made for a great day. Well worth every penny having someone else drive and know all the spots and history rather than a DIY day trip!
Huge thanks to Brian and Jason for the warm hospitality and the attention to every little detail. You made sure everything ran smoothly, efficiently, and safely. The tour was interesting, fun, and thoroughly enjoyable. I couldn’t have asked for better hosts. Looking forward to booking again. Thanks again!
Impressive sights in the Death Valley area and vicinity. Well planned out to ensure comfort while doing the activities so good planning. It gets hot so safety first. Jason was a good tour guide through the trip with all the facts and of course the jokes and humor. I would recommend this tour for those interested in seeing natural wonders while Jason and team take care of the planning and getting you around safely.
It was a great day trip to Death Valley that included stargazing, sunrise view and covering multiple places along the Death Valley formation. Out guide Brian was very informative and helpful with all the activities. Overall, it was a wonderful experience.
Without a doubt, the best tour we have ever done! Brian was extremely knowledgeable not only about everything to do with the area but he also shared so many interesting historical facts and stories. He piqued our interests so much that we ordered a book to read up on more on the area. He also took the time to learn about the people on the tour to maximize the experience, tailoring the stops to what our group wanted and he even threw in a few exciting surprises. We had the perfect amount of time at each location so no stop was rushed. We will definitely look for another chance to book with him again. It was my favorite day of vacation!
I did not like getting up so early, but it allowed us to see the run rise and to avoid the heat :) Dead valley salt covered lake was the highlight for me. Yes I would recommend!
