



by ITravel USA
This 11-hour small-group bus tour from Las Vegas visits key locations in Death Valley National Park, with a maximum of 10 guests for a more personal experience. The tour includes stops at the Death Valley welcome sign, Dante’s View, Zabriskie Point, Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes, Furnace Creek Visitor Center, Badwater Basin, and Artists’ Palette. At each stop, guests have time for short walks and photos. The visit to Furnace Creek includes a dinner break at a local restaurant. After sunset, the tour continues to Death Valley Junction for stargazing under one of the darkest skies in the region. The guide will help identify constellations depending on the season. Bottled water is provided throughout the day. The tour returns to Las Vegas with a rest stop in Pahrump before dropping guests off at their original pickup location.
Death Valley National Park
The tour starts with a brief stop at the park’s welcome sign for photos. The guide assists guests in framing pictures before heading further into the park for the main sightseeing.
10 min
Dante's View
Guests visit Dante’s View, located about 5,500 feet above the valley floor. This viewpoint offers wide views of Badwater Basin, the Panamint Mountains, and the desert. A short, easy walk along the ridge allows photo opportunities with guidance from the tour leader.
30 min
Zabriskie Point
At Zabriskie Point, the group takes a short paved walk to a viewpoint overlooking golden badlands and layered rock formations. The guide helps guests photograph the landscape during the 30-minute stop.
30 min
Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes
The tour visits the Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes where guests can walk into the dunes on soft sand. This stop is suited for relaxed walking and photography of the desert patterns and light.
30 min
Furnace Creek Visitor Center
Furnace Creek serves as a central rest stop with visitor facilities and exhibits about the park’s climate. Guests have about 45 minutes to use restrooms and eat dinner at nearby restaurants before continuing the tour.
45 min
Badwater
The group visits Badwater Basin, the lowest point in North America at 282 feet below sea level. Guests walk on the salt flats and see polygon-shaped salt formations while the guide provides safety tips and photo help.
30 min
Artists Palette
Along Artist Drive, guests stop at Artists Palette where hills display natural colors like pink, green, yellow, and purple due to oxidized minerals. The stop includes time for walking around and photographing the area.
45 min
Death Valley Junction
This stop is for stargazing in a dark-sky area outside the park. The guide points out major constellations and the Milky Way depending on visibility. The location offers clear views away from city lights.
45 min
Las Vegas
After stargazing, the tour stops in Pahrump for a break before returning to Las Vegas. Guests are driven back to their original pickup location in an SUV or van.
60 min