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From Las Vegas: Valley of Fire State Park Tour

1. From Las Vegas: Valley of Fire State Park Tour

Begin the tour with pickup from your hotel (pick up starts from 7 AM) in Las Vegas. Enjoy a brief stop to take in the views at the California Mojave Desert and Moapa Indian Reservation on the way to the Valley of Fire State Park. Upon arrival, listen as your guide provides an overview of the park's geological history. Trek between the towering sandstone formations, which glow fiery red in the sunlight and are responsible for the park's name. Witness amazing petrified trees and 4,000-year-old Native American petroglyphs. Learn about the seismic fault lines that created the rugged terrain and how it has eroded over time. Hear about the Native American tribes who called this land home for thousands of years. Spend some time in the park's visitor center, where you can discover even more about the Valley of Fire. End the experience with hotel drop-off in Las Vegas.

From Las Vegas: Death Valley Day Tour

2. From Las Vegas: Death Valley Day Tour

Enjoy the scenic outdoors and rugged extremes of the western United States with a visit to Death Valley. Sample local treats and see Dante's View, Badwater Basin, and the Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes. Begin your adventure with a pickup at your Las Vegas hotel and head out into the desert. Depending on your fellow adventurers, you may be able to request a customizable itinerary. As you drive, stop to explore the famous ghost towns of the Wild West, including Rhyolite, which came into prosperity in 1904 when gold was found. Pay a visit to the Goldwell Open Air Museum with its local oddities. Next, enter Death Valley, with a stop at Hell's Gate. Head out to the Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes. Trek through the sand where Star Wars characters once walked, then take off to Furnace Creek Visitor Center, where the highest-ever temperature was recorded. Ask the park rangers questions or pick up a souvenir. Finally, visit Badwater Basin, with the lowest elevation in North America (282 feet below sea level) and then Zabriskie Point. Snap a selfie in the 150-mile-long park, a swirl of colors in the background.

Las Vegas: Guided Las Vegas Desert ATV Tour

3. Las Vegas: Guided Las Vegas Desert ATV Tour

Ride by ATV on a tour of the Mojave Desert trails. Enjoy full pickup and drop-off service, a detailed safety demonstration, and all equipment included. Then, get dusty riding the trails and taking in stunning surrounding views. The shuttle will pick you up at the Luxor Hotel (main entrance) and transport you to the premier riding location in the Mojave Desert. Once there, dawn your safety gear and enjoy a step-by-step orientation on how to ride your ATV. Then, let the excitement begin! Your guide will lead you on an hour-long journey into the beautiful desert where you'll be able to enjoy thrilling trails and captivating views. Try to spot a rare desert animal and take in the desert scene. After your ride, you'll be transported back to reality with a little dust and a lot of memories.

Las Vegas: Mojave Desert, 7 Magic Mountains, Vegas Sign Tour

4. Las Vegas: Mojave Desert, 7 Magic Mountains, Vegas Sign Tour

Take in the Seven Magic Mountains and the Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas sign on a guided tour. Meet your guide at your hotel. Climb aboard the van to be taken straight to your first stop. Admire internationally renowned Swiss artist Ugo Rondinone’s Seven Magic Mountains. Marvel at the colors of the giant rocks that make up this site-specific art installation. Take in the surrounding desert views and plants. Next, head to your second stop, the Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas sign. Take amazing pictures of this Las Vegas landmark. Enjoy views of the casinos on the drive back to your hotel along Las Vegas Boulevard.

Las Vegas: Mini Baja Dune Buggy Chase Adventure

5. Las Vegas: Mini Baja Dune Buggy Chase Adventure

If you’re looking for a high-octane, adrenaline pumping tour in Las Vegas then our Mini Baja Chase Off Road Adventure is for you. Just 15 minutes from The Strip you’ll find the Vegas Dunes – 15,000 acres of sand dunes, gravel, hills, valleys and washed-out creek beds. It’s here that we strap you into the driver’s seat and challenge you to chase one of our expert “Dunies” (guide) through the challenging and unforgiving terrain in an off-road buggy for a full 30 minutes. This is not a slow-paced sightseeing tour. The Mini Baja Chase is all about bouncing over sand hills, crunching over rocks and taming the difficult trails. This tour may not be for the weak of heart, but you don’t have to be an experienced buggy driver to get involved. Our vehicles are designed to be masters of the tough desert terrain, so you don’t have to be. With the controls limited to just gas and brake pedals and a steering wheel, it’s just like driving your automatic road car. The buggies also have a four-point harness, and you’ll be given a full-face helmet to ensure your safety. Remember, this is your tour, so you can go as fast as you like. So come on – take a ride you won’t forget anytime soon!

Las Vegas: Desert Horseback Riding Tour with Breakfast

6. Las Vegas: Desert Horseback Riding Tour with Breakfast

Leave the Las Vegas slot machines behind on this horseback riding tour in the the Nevada Desert only minutes from the Strip. Enjoy a delicious breakfast and get a photo taken with your horse to remember your day.  Be greeted by your guide at the horse ranch and meet a well-trained horse that suits your riding skill level. Receive a short introduction from your guide on riding and learn how to mount and dismount your horse with ease.  Jump into the saddle and begin your horse riding experience in the pristine desert. Look for local wildlife like coyotes, foxes, geckos, falcons, and hawks. Keep an eye out for the over 30 varieties of plants that are native to the area.  Sit down to a breakfast with a cheese omelet, potatoes, and banana bread.Beverage included. Return to your starting point at the end of the tour. 

Las Vegas: Mojave Desert ATV Tour with Pick-up

7. Las Vegas: Mojave Desert ATV Tour with Pick-up

If you’re seeking an exciting outdoor adventure near Las Vegas, look no further than this ATV tour of the Mojave Desert. Venture away from the neon lights into the wilds west of Sin City. Ride through sandy expanses under the clear skies aboard a 4-wheeler. To make your excursion even easier, there’s also convenient roundtrip transportation to and from your experience. As you travel through the cactus-filled landscape, your guide explains the history of Vegas and shares stories about the Mojave Desert until you reach your destination—where the real adventure starts. Learn how to operate your ATV and then head out on a guided ATV ride through the starkly beautiful desert. With exclusive access to a private trail not open to other companies or the public, you'll be able to fully immerse yourself in the beauty of the region. Spend 90 minutes exploring the vast wilderness, step back into your luxury transportation and head back to town with memories that will last a lifetime.

4-Day Las Vegas & the Western Deserts Tour from Los Angeles

8. 4-Day Las Vegas & the Western Deserts Tour from Los Angeles

Day 1: LA - Las Vegas Today’s route is east through the desert and Death Valley area to arrive at the gambling capital of the world: Las Vegas. Stop for lunch at the outlet mall at the Nevada State Line, which is filled with all the famous brand names like, Levi’s, Nike, Reebok, Timberland and more. In the evening take a tour of the strip to see some of the truly amazing hotels and fantasies that are built in the middle of the desert. Caesar’s Palace, Mirage, Luxor, Paris, Mandalay Bay, New York New York, Treasure Island and more. Finish off the evening at one of the many shows or try your hand at one of the many casinos. Overnight: Excalibur Hotel Day 2: Las Vegas - Grand Canyon - Page Start the day traveling South East through the desert and through the Navajo Indian reservation before coming to the South Bank of “One of the 7 wonders of the world” the Grand Canyon. Tour along the south bank and learn how throughout the years the Colorado river carved its way down to the sea and created the wonderland for geologists. After lunch continue along the canyon East, stopping at some of the many Indian market places to browse the hand made arts and crafts before arriving at your hotel. Overnight: Quality Inn, Kanab Day 3: Lake Powell - Bryce Canyon Start the day where “the water runs through the rocks” as per the local Navajo folklore. We tour the lower Antelope Canyon and visit the spectacular dunes created by the wind, water and sand; words are not enough to describe these formations created by Mother Nature. After the tour, depart this amazing area and head west to Bryce Canyon home to the most amazing rock and sand sculptures honed to perfection over thousands of years of rain wind and sunshine. Experience the unique changing of the colors during the sunset from one of the vista points in the park (may change due to changing sunset times). After the visit head towards the town of Kanab. Overnight: Days Inn Kanab On certain departures tour will continue to Cedar City for overnight. Overnight hotel Comfort Inn Cedar City.   Day 4: Sunday Zion Park - Las Vegas - LA After breakfast head into Zion park. This park got its name from the Mormons that settled in the area. They gave it this name after claiming that visiting the park is like a religious experience, and it's true that the majesty of the mountains and silence of the wilderness makes you feel like you have been transported to another place. Tour the park and enjoy a short walking trail along the Virgin river that runs through the park, before heading back to LA for the evening.  

Las Vegas: Valley of Fire Half-Day Guided Hike with Pickup

9. Las Vegas: Valley of Fire Half-Day Guided Hike with Pickup

Explore Nevada's oldest and largest state park, the Valley of Fire, located 1 hour from the Las Vegas Strip in the Mojave Desert. Meet your guide for pickup from your Las Vegas hotel or other central Las Vegas pickup locations, then travel to the Valley of Fire State Park to enjoy a hike to the park's most stunning locations. Enjoy a half-day hike and see awe-inspiring red sandstone geological structures that appear to be on fire when reflecting the sun. Hike through bold-colored landscape, marvel at the red sandstone formations, and spot desert wildlife and plants with an expert wilderness guide. Stop at the Visitor Center where you can enjoy the many geological and wildlife exhibits. Then journey to White Dome Loop, a 1.1-mile (1.8 km) moderate hike with a beautiful slot canyon and amazing rock formations.  Next, venture to the Rainbow Vista, a 1.1-mile (1.8 km) hike. Take amazing photos of a rainbow of color on the Aztec sandstone. Then visit Mouses Tank Canyon, a half-mile easy hike with many native petroglyphs and more colorful rock formations. Enjoy a final stop with either Seven Sisters, a grouping of 7 tall, red, eroded boulders surrounded by the sandy desert, or the cabins to cool off and take a break.

Las Vegas: ATV Camel Safari Tour

10. Las Vegas: ATV Camel Safari Tour

After your complimentary transportation departing from the Souvenir outlet across from Mandalay Bay, you will begin your adventure to the Camel Safari property. Upon your arrival, you will get ready for your hour and a half ride on ATVs. The hour and a half will consist of ATV tour, orientation, and a photo opp. While riding your ATVs, you will stop to view 34 camels in the safari. At the completion of your ATV tour, you will enjoy an up close and personal encounter and photo opp with a camel. Itinerary: -Complimentary pickup from Souvenir Outlet -Arrive at Camel Safari and get ready for your hour and a half ATV tour consisting of orientation and photo opp -Stop to view 34 camels in safari. -Up close and personal encounter and photo opp with camel -Drop-off at Souvenir Outlet

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based on 337 reviews

The Death Valley tour was fantastic. February definitely the right time to go to Death Valley, with mild temperature and sunny weather. The guide was fantastic, very informative and explained many things and answered all our questions. He stopped at many marvelous sightseeing points, a lot more than we expected. Our tour guide was Jason and he was incredible and so friendly and made the tour that much more enjoyable. Would highly recommend this tour with mojave wave, the best tour ever I have experienced.

Brian our guide provided a FULL fun. He was very knowledgeable and taking us to so many areas in Death Valley he really went above and beyond. He provided information at all the stops he made. Great person would definitely recommend and if ever in the area would take a tour with him again. He truly made the day enjoyable

Great trip to see the Valley of Fire and Seven Magic Mountains. Bathroom at every stop except the Seven Magic Mountain. Saw some Big Horn sheep! Picked us up at our hotel at 8:25am and was back by 2:30pm letting us schedule shows for the evening too. Would Recommend!

This trip is worth it. Such short distance from Vegas. But I would skip the last extension of that visit to the colorful sculpture ( which was a waste of time). Just the valley was a beautiful trip. Reduce the time and keep that trip

The trip and the guide were awesome. I would like more room for my feet in the vehicle.