Death Valley Day Trip from Las Vegas

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Artists Palate Drive, the colors in this canyon are stunning — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

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About this activity

Embark on an unforgettable Death Valley Day Tour from Las Vegas and explore one of the most extreme and fascinating landscapes on Earth. From salt flats and sand dunes to colorful canyons and eerie ghost towns, Death Valley offers a surreal experience unlike anywhere else. Travel in comfort and safety with modern, air-conditioned vehicles while taking in the dramatic beauty of this iconic national park. Discover top attractions like Badwater Basin, Zabriskie Point, and the Devil’s Golf Course, all in one incredible day trip. This full-day guided tour from Las Vegas is perfect for photographers, adventurers, and nature lovers alike.

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At a glance

Duration: 10 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 28 people
People per booking: 1–14
Guide: English
Operated by: Adventure Photo Tours

Ages: Adults (0–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Bottled water
Included: Private Tour (If option is selected)
Included: Lunch: Advise Option upon booking: Ham, Turkey, Deluxe Turkey (Cranberry Sauce, Stuffing, Mayonaisse), Italian (combination of Genoa salami, capacolla and prosciutini), Veggie, Garden Salad with Vinaigrette
Included: Snacks
Included: Breakfast: Snacks, Peanuts, Cheese, Muffins, Juice
Included: Guided Death Valley Day Trip
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Hotel pick-up and drop off
Included: All Taxes & Fees
Included: Professional Guide

Not included

Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Private Tour (If option is not selected)

Itinerary

Rhyolite

35 min Admission included

Depart Las Vegas at 7:00 AM for your day tour to Death Valley. Your first stop is the ghost town of Rhyolite, located at the entrance to the national park. This long-abandoned gold mining community has served as the backdrop for numerous movies and documentaries.
Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes

25 min Admission included

Enjoy stunning views as you drive down a beautiful, winding highway and enter the heart of Death Valley from the east. It feels like stepping into a foreign and surreal world of endless desert, vast valleys, rugged peaks, and uniquely adapted plants and animals shaped over millions of years.
Furnace Creek Visitor Center

30 min

Experience Death Valley, the driest, hottest climate imaginable, an immense and untamed landscape. Take in the sweeping views from Hell’s Gate, high above the valley floor, then descend to Badwater Basin, 282 feet below sea level.
Badwater

20 min

You'll also enjoy scenic stops at Zabriskie Point, the Devil’s Golf Course, Furnace Creek Museum, Salt Lake, the sand dunes, and Artist’s Palette. With majestic mountains, colorful canyons, volcanic craters, and salt pinnacles, this journey is a dream come true for photographers and sightseers alike. For the truly adventurous, this tour is available year-round! You'll have time to explore and snap plenty of photos at each location.
Artists Palette

20 min

You’ll be amazed by the stunning drive through Artist’s Palette, where the hills are painted with vibrant mineral colors. Enjoy several photo stops along the way to capture this one-of-a-kind landscape.
Devil's Golf Course

15 min Admission included

Discover how the salt pinnacles were formed at the Devil’s Golf Course, a surreal and otherworldly landscape. Once part of an ancient salt lake, this area has transformed into one of the strangest and most fascinating spots in Death Valley.
Zabriskie Point

25 min Admission included

You’ll love the panoramic views from Zabriskie Point, overlooking the vast expanse of the valley. Take a short hike to experience one of Death Valley’s most breathtaking and iconic viewpoints.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Harrah's Las Vegas
Bellagio
The Palazzo at the Venetian Resort Las Vegas
W Las Vegas
Gold Coast Hotel and Casino - Las Vegas
Vdara Hotel & Spa
New York - New York Hotel & Casino
El Cortez Hotel & Casino
MGM Grand
Circus Circus Hotel & Casino
Marriott's Grand Chateau
Palms Casino Resort

and 34 more pickup points

Using your ticket

Departure times commence approximately 60 minutes prior to the listed tour time. You must call 702-889-8687 to reconfirm your exact pick-up time within 48 hours of tour departure. Please call with Hotel name and room # after check in.
Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund
If you did not advise of your lunch preference at the time of booking you must contact Adventure Photo Tours as soon as possible.
Tour requires a minimum number of participants to operate. If the minimum number has not been met, you will be offered another date or full refund.
Comfortable walking shoes are recommended

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please advise of your sandwich/lunch preference in the Special Requirements field at the time of booking.
Tour requires a minimum number of participants to operate. If the minimum number has not been met, you will be offered another date or full refund.

Options

Private Death Valley Tour

Duration: 10 hours

Breakfast, Lunch, Snacks: Bottled Water

Luxury SUV or Mini Coach

Pickup included
Small-Group Death Valley Tour

Pickup included