Since 1998, Adventure Photo Tours has been turning day trips into lifelong memories. What began as a small family venture now carries guests in plush 4×4 SUVs and Mercedes Sprinters to the Southwest’s most awe-inspiring sites—Gran...
Since 1998, Adventure Photo Tours has been turning day trips into lifelong memories. What began as a small family venture now carries guests in plush 4×4 SUVs and Mercedes Sprinters to the Southwest’s most awe-inspiring sites—Gran...
The guides here, especially Clayton, Michael, Earl, and Marcus, are the real reason people rave about these tours. They show up knowing their stuff, from Area 51 folklore and UFO history to desert geology and Grand Canyon formations, and they deliver it in a way that's genuinely engaging rather than rehearsed. Several reviewers noted being surprised by how much they learned beyond the obvious subject matter, and families with kids consistently praised how patient and attentive the guides were throughout long travel days. Tours run long, often 8 to 10 hours, so the value proposition holds up well when you factor in pickup and drop-off, snacks, and the personalized feel of smaller group sizes. The Area 51 route draws particularly enthusiastic feedback, though one reviewer makes a fair point that it's best suited for people who actually enjoy the alien and conspiracy culture surrounding it. One guest did report a frustrating booking issue, so it's worth reading the fine print and confirming details before your trip. Beyond that, the overwhelming sentiment is that this is a well-run, personable operation that consistently delivers memorable days out of Las Vegas.
My wife and I took a tour to Area 51 using this service, and we loved it. At first, we were nervous because of the cost, but from pickup to drop off ended up being somewhere around 8 hours long and well worth the money. Our guide was fantastic, knowledgeable, and helpful. There were no instances where we could not hear him because he was mic'd. He was open minded and was a great facilitator of conversation about Area 51, tangential topics, and the natural history of the area. Speaking of that natural history, the tour leads through some of the most beautiful stretches of desert I've ever seen. But it is good to keep your expectations in check. If you aren't into aliens or conspiracy or legends, this really isn't going to be that fun for you. I promise. Check out the itinerary under the Area 51 tour and read it closely. If that sounds like fun, then give it a try!
Dan Blakeslee
April 28, 2026
My wife and I took a tour to Area 51 using this service, and we loved it. At first, we were nervous because of the cost, but from pickup to drop off ended up being somewhere around 8 hours long and well worth the money. Our guide was fantastic, knowledgeable, and helpful. There were no instances where we could not hear him because he was mic'd. He was open minded and was a great facilitator of conversation about Area 51, tangential topics, and the natural history of the area. Speaking of that natural history, the tour leads through some of the most beautiful stretches of desert I've ever seen. But it is good to keep your expectations in check. If you aren't into aliens or conspiracy or legends, this really isn't going to be that fun for you. I promise. Check out the itinerary under the Area 51 tour and read it closely. If that sounds like fun, then give it a try!
Dan Blakeslee
April 28, 2026