We know that many people visit Las Vegas to experience the Las Vegas Strip and the culture of Downtown, but that type of scene isn’t for everyone. If this sounds like you, there are some wonderful natural areas that are a short day trip outside of Las Vegas. Among our favorite excursions are Death Valley Tours from Las Vegas.
Death Valley National Park is located about 130 miles from the Las Vegas Strip. This equates to about a two to three-hour drive. You can make this trip using your own car, or you can choose to let someone else do the work. There are several great options for a Death Valley day trip from Las Vegas. Here is a list of our top choices.
Best Death Valley Tour
Pink Adventure Tours: Premium Journey Death Valley Tour



Pink Adventure Tours (or Pink Jeep Tours) is one of the most popular tour operators out of Las Vegas. They offer a range of tours and day trips, including Grand Canyon Tours, Valley of Fire Tours, tours to Red Rock Canyon, Eldorado Canyon, Hoover Dam, different points of Las Vegas, and of course – Death Valley.
With the Death Valley Tour, you’ll make your way to the destination in a fun pink Tour Trekker. Lunch and bottled water are provided, so you have no worries there. With this tour, your tour operators will make sure you have the chance to see, experience, and take pictures of the best scenic sites. This includes the salt flats, the Devil’s Golf Course, Harmony Borax Works, Dante’s View, Zabriskie Point, and other scenic points of the Mojave Desert.
The guided tour also includes a stop at the Furnace Creek Visitor Center, where you’ll find the Death Valley Gift Shop.
Entrance fees are included in the price of the tour, and anyone over the age of three is welcome to join the fun. Non-strenuous walking on well-maintained paths is part of the tour, but there is no hiking or more strenuous activity. Private tours are also available.
This tour is currently priced at about $285 per person, with a discount price available for children twelve years and younger.
Runner Up Day Tour
Bindlestiff Death Valley Day Tour



Are you ready to Visit Death Valley and see the best viewpoints the area has to offer? Let us introduce you to Bindlestiff Tours. Their Death Valley excursions are day trips from Las Vegas, where you travel to Death Valley in either a wonderfully air-conditioned van or a luxury SUV. You’ll see wonderful sights along the way and learn some really interesting facts courtesy of the knowledgeable tour guide.
Stops with this tour include Badwater Basin, which is the lowest point below sea level in the Western hemisphere, along with Dante’s View, Zabriskie Point, the Devil’s Golf Course, the Artist’s Palette, and the visitor’s center.
This Death Valley road trip will pick up and drop off at any hotel on the Las Vegas Strip. Water and lunch are included, and the trip is open to anyone who is seven years or older. Tour group size is limited to fourteen, but private tours are available for smaller groups.
The price for this Death Valley National Park tour is a little less than what most other tours charge. Currently, the price hovers around $259 per person, with the private tour option offering the same per-person price.
Best Tour That Includes Rhyolite
Adventure Las Vegas Tours – Death Valley Day Tour From Las Vegas



If you’re a fan of visiting really cool historical areas, we highly recommend that you visit Death Valley National Park with Adventure Las Vegas Tours. With this tour, you get to see all the main sights that are included with the other Death Valley tours, such as Zabriskie Point and the breathtaking views of the salt flats. But, what we like about this tour is that you also get to visit the old Rhyolite Ghost Town.
This tour provides breathtaking views and comfortable transportation and generally runs from about 7 am until 5 pm a couple of times a week.
They say their tour is open to all ages, but keep in mind that the valley floor is one of the hottest places in the world. You might not want to bring young children on this tour, and the elderly or anyone with a fragile medical condition might want to skip it, also.
Meet new friends with one of their regular guided tours for a regular price that’s a little over $300 per person. A private tour is available for smaller groups at an increased price.
Best Death Valley Night Tour
My Tour Story Full Day + Watching the Sunset & Stars Death Valley Tour


Death Valley National Park is scorching during the day, although a chance to see the Artist’s Palette and other viewpoints is worth it. However, we can’t pass up the allure of also seeing Death Valley at night, which is exactly what this tour offers.
This is an all-day trip from Las Vegas to Death Valley, lasting about 11 hours (give or take), and is accompanied by a professional guide. Once the sun sets, you’ll be able to glimpse the stars and the Milky Way in a way you’ve likely only seen in pictures.
This tour is also of great value. It’s currently priced at under $300 and includes all meals and water, plus a full day of exploring Death Valley.
Honorable Mentions
Aqua Vegas Sunrise & Stargazing Day Tour


Death Valley is one of the largest national parks, and there’s such an expansive area to see (Yosemite National Park is the largest national park in the United States). Seeing all these amazing sights is a must to be considered a great tour, but this one offers something that most other day tours don’t – the chance to see the sunrise in Death Valley!
You do leave really early for this day trip from Las Vegas because you have to arrive when it’s still dark. The early rise time is more than worth it because the stars in the sky right before sunrise is something amazing to see!
Our only problem with this tour is that it’s a little exclusionary. It’s not wheelchair or stroller accessible, and their age policy is a little confusing. They say that only children over the age of two can participate, yet they also have rules for bringing infants on the tour. If you have a small child in tow, make sure you contact them directly to find out what their current policies are.
Mojave Wave Small Group Adventure Tour to Death Valley


If you like to pack as much as possible into one action-packed day that includes a visit to Death Valley, you will love this tour from Mojave Wave. These are small group tours, so you won’t get lost in the shuffle. Instead, you get great attentive service, and you get to see all the sights.
Our favorite part of this tour is Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes. There’s just something majestic about the geological features against the backdrop of the distant landscape.
This is also one of the more economical tours, priced at right around $200. This is an all-day tour, lasting about twelve hours, so you might be too exhausted to experience much Las Vegas nightlife by the time you return.
FAQs
What is the best route through Death Valley from Las Vegas?
If you’re looking for a wonderfully scenic route through Death Valley from Las Vegas, Hwy 95 to Hwy 374 and Hwy 190 offers absolutely spectacular and breathtaking views, both at Death Valley National Park and along the way there.
How far is the day trip from Las Vegas to Death Valley day trip?
Death Valley National Park is about 130 miles from Las Vegas if your starting point is the Las Vegas Strip. Logistically, the trip should take about two hours, but traffic and stopping to enjoy the sights often have the trip taking closer to three hours.
Can you drive through Death Valley to Vegas?
You can drive through Death Valley to reach the destination of Las Vegas, but you’ll want to take some precautions, especially if you’re driving during the time of day with the temperature at its highest point. Make sure your vehicle is in good working condition, has air conditioning, and that you stay on the paved roads and keep lots of water on hand so you can stay hydrated even if your car breaks down.
What is the best time of year to ride Death Valley?
Personally, we think the best time to visit Death Valley is in the winter months. While Death Valley is one of the largest national parks, and there is a lot to see, the scorching temps in the summer can make that uncomfortable to do. During the winter, you can see sights such as the Badwater Basin, the Salt Flats, the Devil’s Golf Course, and the Artists Palette without sweating through your clothes.
Key Takeaways
- The tours on this list offer hotel pick-up from most Las Vegas hotels
- Most tours are for a small group of 14 people or less, with private tour options
- Guided tours offer lots of interesting tidbits of trivia along the way
- A full refund is often available with advanced cancellation
- Most tours have age restrictions for young children, so check if you have a child with you