Best of Death Valley Small Group Day Tour from Las Vegas
Highlights
- Rated 5.0/5 by 739 travellers
- Small group of up to 12 people for a more personal experience
- Hotel pickup included
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
- 10 stops in one well-planned itinerary
Quick facts
- Duration
- 11h – 12h
- Group
- Small group, up to 12 travellers
- Languages
- English
- Pickup
- Hotel pickup included
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Overview
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.
What's included
What's included
- Bottled water
- All Fees and Taxes
- Either a breakfast buffet or an a la carte lunch are included depending on the time of year we are operating and availability.
Itinerary
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Stop 1 · 15m
Area 51 Alien Center: make a stop at the quirkiest alien and UFO inspired gift shop near Las Vegas!
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Stop 2 · 30m
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. -
Stop 3 · 10m
Enter through Hells Gate where we stop and view the largest national park in the lower 48 states of the United States.
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Stop 4 · 25m
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.
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Stop 5 · 1h
Have Lunch at the Toll Road Restaurant and see the famous Burned Wagons Point Memorial.
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Stop 6 · 25m
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. -
Stop 7 · 25m
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!
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Stop 8 · 20m
View or even walk on the volcanic exposition of colors, hills and canyons.
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Stop 9 · 25m
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.
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Stop 10 · 15m
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.
Meeting point
**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.
Good to know
- 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
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Best of Death Valley Small Group Day Tour from Las Vegas take?
The experience lasts about 11h – 12h.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $175 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's included?
Bottled water; All Fees and Taxes; Either a breakfast buffet or an a la carte lunch are included depending on the time of year we are operating and availability..
Where does it start?
**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…
Can I cancel?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in English.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 739 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Las Vegas.
Information last checked October 7, 2026. Operated by Mojave Wave LLC.
