Off-road in the desert
The best ATV tours in Las Vegas
Guided desert ATV rides, self-drive rentals, a UTV trip at Adrenaline Mountain and Eldorado Canyon with a ghost town. Here is which off-road tour to book, how prices work, who may drive and how to beat the heat.
See our 6 picks
The best ATV tour in Las Vegas is the 3-hour guided desert ride. It starts from €97 a person, with transport from Mandalay Bay; to drive yourself, a 2-hour ATV or UTV rental starts from €97 per vehicle.
All six picks have free cancellation up to 24 hours ahead. Check the age and license rules on each card before you book.
Our 6 picks for ATV tours in Las Vegas
Three guided tours, a private UTV trip and two rides you drive yourself. All six have free cancellation.
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from €97 per person Our top pick 3 hours 4.5 (835) reviews on GetYourGuide
Guided desert ATV tour from Mandalay Bay
A 3-hour guided ride on Mojave Desert trails, in the morning or at sunset. The ride there and back from Mandalay Bay is included, with a helmet, goggles and water. It runs rain or shine.
Best for Adults trying ATVs for the first time
Check availability: Guided desert ATV tour from Mandalay Bay on GetYourGuide -
from €97 per vehicle 2 hours 4.7 (287) reviews on GetYourGuide
2-hour self-guided ATV or UTV rental
Rent an ATV or UTV for 2 hours and ride the desert trails or sand dunes at your own pace. The price is per vehicle. Drivers must be 16 or older with a valid ID, and no driver's license is needed.
Best for Riders who want to set their own pace
Check availability: 2-hour self-guided ATV or UTV rental on GetYourGuide - from €214 per vehicle
Private UTV trip
4 hours 4.8 (103) reviews on GetYourGuide
Private UTV trip at Adrenaline Mountain
A 4-hour private trip on trails cut for off-roading through the Yellow Pine Mines. Helmets have intercoms and two-way radios to reach the guide. The price is per vehicle, with hotel pickup.
Best for Friends and families who want their own group
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from €196 per person 2.5–4.5 hours 4.9 (29) reviews on GetYourGuide
Eldorado Canyon ride and ghost town walk
Ride a single ATV or a 2- or 4-seat RZR through Eldorado Canyon. Then walk through an 1861 ghost town with your guide. Photos and videos are included, and hotel pickup is an option.
Best for History fans and mixed groups
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from €298 per person 5–7 hours 4.8 (33) reviews on GetYourGuide
Old West full day with a gold mine tour
A 5- to 7-hour day by ATV or 2-person RZR in Eldorado Canyon. The full-day option adds a gold mine tour. A picnic lunch, water, photos and games are included.
Best for A full day out of the city
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from €97 per person 2 hours 4.7 (12) reviews on GetYourGuide
Drive-yourself desert ATV or UTV
A 2-hour ride you drive yourself, after a safety briefing and a practice lap. It is not guided. Everyone must understand English, and there is no transport.
Best for Confident riders with a car
Check availability: Drive-yourself desert ATV or UTV on GetYourGuide
ATV tours at a glance
| Tour | From | Duration | Group size | Pickup | Who it suits | Why we picked it |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guided desert ATV tour from Mandalay Bay | €97 per person | 3 hours | Up to 10 | Meeting point | Adults trying ATVs for the first time | A guide, gear and transport from the Strip at the lowest price per person. |
| 2-hour self-guided ATV or UTV rental | €97 per vehicle | 2 hours | Up to 20 | Meeting point | Riders who want to set their own pace | The lowest price per vehicle, so sharing a UTV makes it cheaper. |
| Private UTV trip at Adrenaline Mountain | €214 per vehicle | 4 hours | Private, up to 18 | Pickup included | Friends and families who want their own group | The only private trip on our list, with hotel pickup. |
| Eldorado Canyon ride and ghost town walk | €196 per person | 2.5–4.5 hours | Up to 24 | Pickup optional | History fans and mixed groups | A canyon ride and a ghost town in one half day. |
| Old West full day with a gold mine tour | €298 per person | 5–7 hours | Up to 22 | Pickup optional | A full day out of the city | The longest ride here, with lunch and a mine tour. |
| Drive-yourself desert ATV or UTV | €97 per person | 2 hours | Not stated | Meeting point | Confident riders with a car | A short self-drive ride with a practice lap first. |
Guided desert ATV tour from Mandalay Bay
€97 per person3 hours 4.5 (835)
Details
- Group size
- Up to 10
- Pickup
- Meeting point
- Who it suits
- Adults trying ATVs for the first time
- Why we picked it
- A guide, gear and transport from the Strip at the lowest price per person.
2-hour self-guided ATV or UTV rental
€97 per vehicle2 hours 4.7 (287)
Details
- Group size
- Up to 20
- Pickup
- Meeting point
- Who it suits
- Riders who want to set their own pace
- Why we picked it
- The lowest price per vehicle, so sharing a UTV makes it cheaper.
Private UTV trip at Adrenaline Mountain
€214 per vehicle4 hours 4.8 (103)
Details
- Group size
- Private, up to 18
- Pickup
- Pickup included
- Who it suits
- Friends and families who want their own group
- Why we picked it
- The only private trip on our list, with hotel pickup.
Eldorado Canyon ride and ghost town walk
€196 per person2.5–4.5 hours 4.9 (29)
Details
- Group size
- Up to 24
- Pickup
- Pickup optional
- Who it suits
- History fans and mixed groups
- Why we picked it
- A canyon ride and a ghost town in one half day.
Old West full day with a gold mine tour
€298 per person5–7 hours 4.8 (33)
Details
- Group size
- Up to 22
- Pickup
- Pickup optional
- Who it suits
- A full day out of the city
- Why we picked it
- The longest ride here, with lunch and a mine tour.
Drive-yourself desert ATV or UTV
€97 per person2 hours 4.7 (12)
Details
- Group size
- Not stated
- Pickup
- Meeting point
- Who it suits
- Confident riders with a car
- Why we picked it
- A short self-drive ride with a practice lap first.
- All 6 offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before.
- Prices and ratings as shown on GetYourGuide on 24 October 2026. Prices are "from" prices in euros and can change; the booking page shows the live price.
Las Vegas off-road tours: per person or per vehicle?
ATV tours in Las Vegas start from €97, and the full day costs from €298. Two prices are per vehicle, so read the table closely.
| Tour | From | Priced per | Guided |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guided desert ATV | €97 | Person | Yes |
| 2-hour rental | €97 | Vehicle | No |
| Adrenaline Mountain UTV | €214 | Vehicle | Yes, private |
| Eldorado Canyon and ghost town | €196 | Person | Yes |
| Old West full day | €298 | Person | Yes |
| Drive-yourself ATV or UTV | €97 | Person | No |
A per-vehicle price is for the whole ATV or UTV, so riders who share one split it.
How to choose: guided, self-guided, ATV or UTV
Pick a guided tour if you are new to off-roading, or a rental if you want your own pace.
On a guided tour, a guide leads the way and gives a safety talk. On a rental, you get a briefing and ride alone. The drive-yourself ride adds a practice lap first.
Rules for drivers differ. The rental lets drivers 16 and up ride with a valid ID. The Eldorado Canyon tours need drivers 16 and up with a valid driver's license.
The guided desert ride from Mandalay Bay is not for anyone under 18, the listing says.
ATV, UTV, RZR or buggy: which vehicle
An ATV seats one rider, who steers with handlebars. A UTV, or RZR, is a side-by-side buggy with a steering wheel and 2 or 4 seats.
A UTV lets a friend or child ride with you. On the Eldorado Canyon tour you choose a single ATV, a 2-seat RZR or a 4-seat RZR.
Where the tours ride: Eldorado Canyon, Adrenaline Mountain and the desert
Our six picks ride in three places: Eldorado Canyon, Adrenaline Mountain and the desert south of the Strip.
Two rides start at 10500 Clark R. Petersen Blvd, south of the Strip. The guided desert ride leaves from Mandalay Bay.
Eldorado Canyon
Two tours ride in Eldorado Canyon. One adds an 1861 ghost town, and the full day adds a gold mine.
There is no gas, food or charging at the meeting point, the full-day listing says. Come prepared if you drive.
Adrenaline Mountain
The private UTV trip rides custom trails through the Yellow Pine Mines. It has climate-controlled buildings with chilled water and coffee, the listing says.
Dunes near Las Vegas
The 2-hour rental lets you ride rocky desert trails or soft sand dunes, its listing says.
Nellis Dunes, north of the city off I-15 at exit 58, is public land with sand and dunes, Nevada's off-highway vehicle site says. It has no camping or facilities, and no tour on our list goes there.
What it costs and what is included
Prices start from €97 per person for the guided desert ride, or €97 per vehicle for the 2-hour rental. The full day costs from €298 per person.
The private Adrenaline Mountain trip costs from €214 per vehicle, with hotel pickup.
Safety gear is included on every tour, and most add goggles. Water is included on the guided tours.
Tips are not included on most tours. The drive-yourself ride also sells gloves, gaiters and lockers as extras.
What to wear, bring and expect on the day
Wear long pants and closed-toe shoes. Sandals are not allowed on the guided desert ride.
Bring an ID. The Eldorado Canyon tours need a driver's license for anyone who drives.
Tours run rain or shine, the guided ride and the rental say. Expect dust: goggles come with most rides.
Best time of year and heat
Spring and fall are mild, and summer is very hot. Normal highs in Las Vegas are 71–89°F (22–32°C) from March to May and 67–81°F (19–27°C) in October and November.
In summer, normal highs are 99–105°F (37–41°C) from June to August. The guided ride offers a morning start and a sunset start.
| Month | Normal high |
|---|---|
| March | 71°F (22°C) |
| April | 78°F (26°C) |
| May | 89°F (32°C) |
| June | 99°F (37°C) |
| July | 105°F (41°C) |
| August | 103°F (39°C) |
| October | 81°F (27°C) |
| November | 67°F (19°C) |
Getting there: hotel pickup or driving yourself
The Adrenaline Mountain trip includes hotel pickup. Pickup is an option on both Eldorado Canyon tours.
The guided desert ride takes you there and back from Mandalay Bay.
For the two self-drive rides, you get yourself to Clark R. Petersen Blvd. Rideshare and taxi fares are on our getting around Las Vegas page.
More adventure off the Strip
Our guides above cover horseback rides, shooting ranges, skydiving and supercars.
More things to do outdoors in Las Vegas are in our outdoor guide.
For canyons, lakes and the Hoover Dam, see our day trips from Las Vegas.
Before you book an ATV tour
Check the price unit
The 2-hour rental and the Adrenaline Mountain trip are priced per vehicle. The others are per person.
Check who may drive
Drivers must be at least 16 on four rides, and the guided desert ride is for adults 18 and up. Some need a driver's license; the rental needs only an ID.
Check ages for kids
Riders must be 7 or older on the Eldorado Canyon tours. Passengers must be 4 or older on the drive-yourself ride.
Dress for dust
Wear long pants and closed-toe shoes. Bring an ID.
Cancel for free
All six picks have free cancellation up to 24 hours ahead.
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Written by the Things to Do in Las Vegas editorial team.