Private Death Valley day trip with Rhyolite, Badwater, and scenic stops
10.5 Hours
1-3 people
Lunch, water, snacks
Travel from Las Vegas on a private day tour into Death Valley with multiple photo stops and viewpoints. Explore places like Rhyolite, Badwater, and Artist’s Pallet with time to take in the desert landscapes.
Gratuity is not included. Departure times are subject to change.
No-shows are charged in full. Cancel less than 48 hours before departure and you are charged in full. If the operator cancels prior to departure for any reason, including bad weather or safety concerns, you receive a 100% refund.
You typically depart at about 7:00am and return at about 5:30pm. Departure times are subject to change.
You get picked up at a designated pick-up location at most hotels on the Las Vegas Strip.
Wear hiking or athletic walking shoes. From October through February, plan on long pants and a warm jacket. From March through September, shorts, a hat, and a light shirt are recommended.
Las Vegas
This small, family-run operation has clearly found its niche with intimate group tours, particularly the Area 51 experience. The guides get consistent praise across reviews, with Clayton, Michael, Earl, and Matthew all earning enthusiastic shoutouts for their deep knowledge of everything from UFO lore to Nevada geology. Travelers love that these aren't cattle-call tours – the smaller groups mean you actually get face time with your guide and aren't rushed through stops. The personal touch really comes through, and multiple reviewers specifically note choosing this company after disappointing experiences with larger competitors. The Area 51 tour dominates the conversation here, though Grand Canyon and Hoover Dam trips also get strong marks. Guides genuinely seem passionate about what they're doing, keeping groups entertained during long desert drives while dropping fascinating facts about the ecosystem and local history. One minor note: the vehicles can feel cramped with a full group of eight people, so if personal space matters to you, that's worth considering. The company does seem responsive when issues arise, with one reviewer praising how they handled a previous complaint with understanding and made things right on a return visit.
We were able to book our tour in Las Vegas early on a Saturday morning for the following day after another company canceled on us last minute. We did the five in one tour from our hotel to the Grand Canyon and back. Clayton was our tour guide and was amazing. He is quite the character and you will enjoy your day with him. He shared his knowledge of the area for the entire day and drove safely. For lunch he took us to The Ranch due to the other locations being overcrowded. We had a wonderful meal there. Clayton certainly knows his way around and was familiar with all of the people at each stop. We had beautiful weather and would highly recommend this company over others. Thank you Clayton for a wonderful day.
David Hopkins
March 11, 2026
We were able to book our tour in Las Vegas early on a Saturday morning for the following day after another company canceled on us last minute. We did the five in one tour from our hotel to the Grand Canyon and back. Clayton was our tour guide and was amazing. He is quite the character and you will enjoy your day with him. He shared his knowledge of the area for the entire day and drove safely. For lunch he took us to The Ranch due to the other locations being overcrowded. We had a wonderful meal there. Clayton certainly knows his way around and was familiar with all of the people at each stop. We had beautiful weather and would highly recommend this company over others. Thank you Clayton for a wonderful day.
David Hopkins
March 11, 2026