Death Valley & Mojave Desert

You're walking across a vast plain of crystallized salt at 282 feet below sea level, canyon walls towering above you, with nothing around but the sound of your footsteps. Badwater Basin is the lowest point in North America — and it's one of five extraordinary stops on a day that also takes you through Zabriskie Point's golden badlands at sunrise, across the Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes, and along Artist's Palette's rainbow hillside. The 5:30 AM departure is intentional: Death Valley at sunrise is an entirely different place than Death Valley at noon. Your Las Vegas hotel is your pickup point, a snack bag and unlimited water are included, and you're back well before evening in a group that never exceeds 13.

• Badwater Basin at -282 ft — the lowest point in North America
• Zabriskie Point at sunrise — golden badlands that glow in morning light
• Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes — shifting ridges at dawn
• 5:30 AM departure catches Death Valley before the heat

Itinerary

1. Early Morning Departure — Your air-conditioned vehicle departs from your Las Vegas hotel, heading west into the Mojave Desert. The early start rewards you with golden light and cooler temperatures.
2. Zabriskie Point — Arrive at Zabriskie Point for one of Death Valley's most iconic views — sweeping golden badlands and layered canyon formations glowing in the morning light.
3. Badwater Basin — Descend to Badwater Basin — the lowest point in North America at 282 feet below sea level. Walk out onto the vast expanse of crystallized salt flats.
4. Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes — Explore the Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes — Death Valley's most accessible and photogenic dune field. Wind-sculpted ridges create a surreal desert scene.
5. Scenic Valley Stops & Guide Commentary — Your expert guide provides commentary on the park's unique ecology, geology, and human history throughout the tour.
6. Return to Las Vegas — Begin the return journey to Las Vegas, arriving back at your hotel in the early afternoon.