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    Explore Area 51 On A Private Guided Tour From Las Vegas

    Travel the Extraterrestrial Highway to the Area 51 perimeter in a private luxury 4x4

    4.7 stars• 246 reviews
    From$1,708incl. taxes and fees

    Duration

    10 Hours

    Ideal For

    Up to 6 people

    Includes

    Lunch, water, snacks

    Highlights

    Ride from Las Vegas into remote desert landscapes on a private 10-hour Area 51 tour. Stop at iconic UFO-country landmarks and reach the restricted perimeter for a closer look.

    • View the unmarked Janet Airlines jets at Las Vegas International Airport
    • Drive through a Joshua Tree forest and visit an ancient dry lake
    • See unusual petroglyphs often compared to alien figures
    • Stop for lunch at the Little A'le' Inn on the Extraterrestrial Highway
    • Visit the Black Mailbox site, a meetup spot for UFO enthusiasts
    • Reach the Area 51 perimeter and see warning signs and guard posts

    What's Included

    • Luxury 4x4 transportation
    • Lunch
    • Bottled water
    • Snacks

    Things to know

    Gratuity is not included. Departure time is approximately 7:00am with a return around 5:00pm.

    Cancellation Policy

    Cancel less than 48 hours before departure or no-show: charged in full. If the operator cancels prior to departure due to bad weather, safety concerns, or inadequate load requirements, you receive a 100% refund.

    FAQs

    No. Gratuity is not included.

    Wear hiking or athletic walking shoes. From October–February, plan on cooler temperatures and wear long pants and a warm jacket. From March–September, expect warmer temperatures where shorts, a hat, and a light shirt are comfortable.

    You get picked up at the designated pick-up location for most hotels on the Las Vegas Strip. Pick-up time and location can change, so check for updates the day before your tour.

    Meeting details

    Las Vegas

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    PRIVATE GROUP Size of 1-3

    $1,708.30

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    PRIVATE GROUP Size of 4-6

    $1,783.10

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    Review summary

    4.7
    Excellent
    246 reviews•Google Maps
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    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.

    What people are saying

    Review 1 of 5
    5/5

    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!

    Photo of Dan Blakeslee

    Dan Blakeslee

    April 28, 2026

    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    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!

    Photo of Dan Blakeslee

    Dan Blakeslee

    April 28, 2026

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