Death Valley Adventure: Small Group Exploration
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337 Ratings
Amargosa Valley
Embark on a Death Valley adventure with a small group exploration. Discover aliens, secret government history, and geological wonders spanning 1.5 billion years. Hike, climb, and explore ghost towns and mining sites in this unique tour!
Duration:
12 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Amargosa Valley - Area 51 Alien Center: make a stop at the quirkiest alien and UFO inspired gift shop near Las Vegas!
- Rhyolite - 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.
- Death Valley National Park - Enter through Hells Gate where we stop and view the largest national park in the lower 48 states of the United States.
- Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes - 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.
- Burned Wagons Point - Have Lunch at the Toll Road Restaurant and see the famous Burned Wagons Point Memorial.
- Furnace Creek Visitor Center - 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.
- Badwater - 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!
- Artists Palette - View or even walk on the volcanic exposition of colors, hills and canyons.
- Zabriskie Point - 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.
- Dante’s View - 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.
What's Included
- Bottled water
- All fees and taxes included
- Lunch provided
What's Not Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
Additional Information
This product is somewhat limited and specifically caters to small clusters with a cap of 12 individuals per day. We endeavor to personalize each expedition based on its participants, yet, you must be capable of some minor hiking and climbing on irregular ground — this journey may not suit everyone.
Experience narratives of extraterrestrial life, uncover classified government records, park alongside present military bases as you head towards the national reserve revealing geological transmutations spanning over 1.5 billion years of Earth’s existence! Delve into the mysteries of ghost towns, explore mountainous mining sites and witness scenery from dizzying heights to the lowest point in North America, at a depth of 282 feet beneath sea level!
Location
Amargosa Valley
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(337 Ratings)
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Jane_w
Mar 28, 2024
Outstanding Full Day Tour!! - Outstanding full day trip to Death Valley!!!!! Jason is a great guide - super knowledgeable, very friendly and very thoughtful. The places we visited were so so so so very beautiful.
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Alexv31415
Mar 27, 2024
Excellent tour and very knowledgeable guide - The tour was very well thought through and took us to all must-see locations in the Death valley. Our guide Jason was clearly an expert in the area, sharing his enviable knowledge about the valley and its colorful history. We have only one suggestion: please allocate a little more time for the ice cream parlor! Given the very ambitious scope, the tour starts very early (we were picked up at our hotel at 4:45am), so if you're traveling from the east, I'd recommend to schedule it as early in your trip as possible while you still haven't adjusted to the time zone.
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Kridcutie
Mar 26, 2024
Jason was great! - Jason was entertaining and informative. We really enjoyed our trip! He took us to the best places in Death Valley where it was almost as hot as his wife! He was full of jokes and kept us on our toes. Great time & would definitely recommend!
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Michellem8288
Mar 22, 2024
The best tour around - One of the best tours around! Brian was very informative sharing all sorts of information about the park and the area around on the drive to the park. He took us to a few of his favorite spots. It was a great day with lots of amazing views. You can not find a better tour guide around.
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380owenr
Mar 22, 2024
Amazing tour of Death Valley - What an amazing day seeing Death Valley and the Mojave Desert! Jason was absolutely superb as a tour guide and his tone was perfect for the great group of people on the tour. We had some flexibility with time due to the small group size which was nice, when other big tours are so strict with time. Felt like we had so many worthwhile stops along the way. One of the best day tours I've ever done!
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Nancy_b
Mar 21, 2024
Well worth every minute! - We cannot stop talking about how wonderful this tour was and how extensive and enjoyable it was for us. Brian, our tour operator ,was awesome. He is very knowledgeable about the park and truly loves it and loves taking people to see all of its beauty. We spent a full day enjoying all of the must see sites and well as doing a bit of off roading and even explored an abandoned gold mine! Brian's commentary along the route about the history of Las Vegas and Death Valley itself made the journey there very enjoyable as well. We are so very glad we did this tour! Plus, we got to meet some really nice people who travelled along with us. The fact that we were picked up from our hotel and dropped off afterwards was great. Brian kept us all safe and secure with his capable driving skills as well. Don't miss this tour!!
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Davidbr7474yq
Mar 21, 2024
Jason is the total package - Jason was so good at his job. He took care of all the planning and driving. He told dad jokes and filled us with insider trivia. The stops were many and all the right length. The windows on the van were great for viewing. Overall great trip and highly recommend.
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Mnaso
Mar 20, 2024
Breathtaking tour of Death Valley National Park led by Jason! - We had an amazing day touring Death Valley Nat’l Park and Rhyolithe ghost town with Jason as our guide! He had lots of jokes and was very knowledgeable about the whole area we toured which made the tour so much more memorable and exciting! He helped take pictures for us all along the way which was so helpful! We had a great group of people from all around the world which made the day even better! Death Valley is an amazing place! Thanks again Jason!
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David_b
Mar 20, 2024
They did all the work. We got all the enjoyment. - Jason is fun and knowledgeable. Got us to all the places. Took care of all the planning and driving. Loved this way to see the park. The van had great windows. The breakfast stop was good timing. Highly recommend
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L1850ha_
Mar 19, 2024
An amazing day experience - Brian is an amazing tour guide.He is full of love for Death Valley Park, knows almost everything there is to know about it, and is exceptionally detailed in his explanations. Special thanks to Brian for leading a great day, highly recommended!
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