Day trip from Las Vegas
The best Death Valley tours from Las Vegas
A guided small-group day, Death Valley with the Rhyolite ghost town, a budget bus day and sunset-and-stargazing tours. Here is which tour to book, how to handle the summer heat, what happens if you are late for pickup and how long the day is.
See our 5 picks
The best Death Valley tour from Las Vegas is the guided small-group day. It takes 12 hours and starts from €156 with hotel pickup, breakfast and park entry.
Plan for a long day: every pick on our list takes 11 hours or more. All five have free cancellation up to 24 hours ahead.
Our 5 picks for Death Valley tours
Four small-group or private days and one budget bus day. All five include park entry and have free cancellation.
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from €156 per person Our top pick 12 hours 4.8 (441) reviews on GetYourGuide
Guided small-group day
A 12-hour day for up to 12 people, with hotel pickup, park fees, a breakfast buffet, water and a guide. No luggage or drones on board.
Best for A first visit with everything included
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from €147 per person 1 day 4.7 (351) reviews on GetYourGuide
Death Valley and Rhyolite ghost town
A full day for up to 14 people, with hotel pickup, drinks, the park permit and an audio guide in 7 languages. Meals are not included. Departures are earlier from July 1 to September 1.
Best for History fans who want a ghost town too
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from €118 per person 11 hours 4.6 (34) reviews on GetYourGuide
Budget Death Valley day
An 11-hour day in a bus or Sprinter van, with a guide and park entry. You meet at the Luxor. Meals are not included, and groups go up to 50 people.
Best for Budget travelers
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from €222 per person 12 hours 5.0 (29) reviews on GetYourGuide
Sunset and stargazing day
A 12-hour day for up to 14 people, with pickup, all fees and water. Pickup is between 8 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., depending on sunset. Late arrival gets no refund.
Best for Night-sky fans
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from €356 per person 11 hours 4.7 (20) reviews on GetYourGuide
Private day with stargazing
A private 11-hour day for your group of up to 13, with pickup, park entry, a sandwich and water.
Best for Families and groups who want their own guide
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Death Valley tours from Las Vegas compared
| Tour | From | Duration | Group size | Pickup | Who it suits | Why we picked it |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guided small-group day | €156 per person | 12 hours | Up to 12 | Pickup included | A first visit with everything included | Breakfast, park fees and a small group, with free cancellation. |
| Death Valley and Rhyolite ghost town | €147 per person | 1 day | Up to 14 | Pickup included | History fans who want a ghost town too | The only pick that adds the Rhyolite ghost town, from €147. |
| Budget Death Valley day | €118 per person | 11 hours | Up to 50 | Meeting point | Budget travelers | The cheapest day on our list, from €118, for people who don't mind a big group. |
| Sunset and stargazing day | €222 per person | 12 hours | Up to 14 | Pickup included | Night-sky fans | Sunset and stars in one day, with a small group. |
| Private day with stargazing | €356 per person | 11 hours | Private, up to 13 | Pickup included | Families and groups who want their own guide | The only private trip on our list; the price is per person. |
€156 per person12 hours 4.8 (441)
Details
- Group size
- Up to 12
- Pickup
- Pickup included
- Who it suits
- A first visit with everything included
- Why we picked it
- Breakfast, park fees and a small group, with free cancellation.
Death Valley and Rhyolite ghost town
€147 per person1 day 4.7 (351)
Details
- Group size
- Up to 14
- Pickup
- Pickup included
- Who it suits
- History fans who want a ghost town too
- Why we picked it
- The only pick that adds the Rhyolite ghost town, from €147.
€118 per person11 hours 4.6 (34)
Details
- Group size
- Up to 50
- Pickup
- Meeting point
- Who it suits
- Budget travelers
- Why we picked it
- The cheapest day on our list, from €118, for people who don't mind a big group.
€222 per person12 hours 5.0 (29)
Details
- Group size
- Up to 14
- Pickup
- Pickup included
- Who it suits
- Night-sky fans
- Why we picked it
- Sunset and stars in one day, with a small group.
€356 per person11 hours 4.7 (20)
Details
- Group size
- Private, up to 13
- Pickup
- Pickup included
- Who it suits
- Families and groups who want their own guide
- Why we picked it
- The only private trip on our list; the price is per person.
- All 5 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.
Which Death Valley tour to pick
For most people, the guided small-group day is the one to book. It includes breakfast, park fees and pickup, from €156.
Death Valley is one of many day tours from Las Vegas; our day-trip guide compares them.
Bus or small group
The budget day takes up to 50 people and meets at the Luxor. The other picks take up to 12 or 14 people, or just your group, with hotel pickup.
Sunset and stargazing tours
Two picks stay for the night sky. The sunset and stargazing day starts from €222. The private day with stargazing starts from €356 per person.
The cheapest Death Valley tour
The budget day is the cheapest, from €118 with park entry. Bring food: meals are not included.
A Death Valley day trip from Las Vegas
- 120 miles
- fastest route, via Pahrump
- $30
- per car, card only
Yes, Death Valley works as a day trip, but it is a long one. The fastest route goes through Pahrump, about 120 miles and 2 hours, the park service's FAQ says.
The scenic route is 172 miles and takes about 3.5 hours. The park has no public transport, and there is no cell service on most park roads.
Our Las Vegas to Death Valley guide covers the drive and the heat.
Driving to Death Valley yourself
Yes, you can drive yourself. Entry costs $30 per car, $25 per motorcycle or $15 per person, valid for 7 days.
The park does not take cash. Pay by card or online on Recreation.gov.
Driving yourself? Rent a car, pay the park fee by card and carry water:
Death Valley in summer
Yes, you can go in summer, but the heat is extreme. Summer highs can reach 130°F (54°C), and nights can stay at 90°F (32°C), the park service says.
Avoid hiking at low elevations in the heat. Drink at least 1 gallon of water a day.
From April to mid-October, travel on backcountry roads can be dangerous. The Rhyolite tour leaves earlier from July 1 to September 1.
Before you book a Death Valley tour
Be on time for pickup
The Rhyolite tour and the sunset tour give no refund for a late or missed pickup, the listings say.
Keep the evening free
The guided day asks you not to book a show or dinner after the tour, as the schedule may change.
Pack light
The guided day takes no luggage. The Rhyolite tour allows one carry-on and one personal item.
Bring food on the budget day
The budget day and the Rhyolite tour do not include meals. The guided day includes breakfast.
Drink a lot of water
The park service says to drink at least 1 gallon a day in the heat.
Death Valley questions and answers
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Written by the Things to Do in Las Vegas editorial team.