In Death Valley, you will be in the largest national park in the continental United States.
Take a scenic drive along Badwater Road to Badwater Basin, located 282 feet below sea level, or take a tour of the Star Wars filming locations within the park. For hiking, take on the moderate two-mile Golden Canyon trail, or for something longer, head to Dante’s View for lookouts across the Valley to Telescope Peak and Badwater Basin below.
Death Valley’s arid climate and range of elevations mean it is home to lots of different animals, including roadrunners, lizards, coyotes and even bobcats. Visitors in spring to Salt Creek can see the pupfish – the only landlocked fish in the United States.
Death Valley National Park Tours
Best of the West
A grand tour of the American Southwest
11 daysFrom $2,151
San Francisco, Yosemite National Park, Grand Canyon, Death Valley National Park, Monument Valley, Utah
Custom itinerary,
Small group tour,
Private guided tour,
Self-guided tour
Family, Adventure, Hiking & Trekking, Active, Road Trips, Nature & Wildlife, National Parks, Solo Travel
San Francisco, Yosemite National Park, Grand Canyon, Death Valley National Park, Monument Valley, Utah
Activity
Family, Adventure, Hiking & Trekking, Active, Road Trips, Nature & Wildlife, National Parks, Solo Travel
Tour Type
Custom itinerary,
Small group tour,
Private guided tour,
Self-guided tour
Physical Level
Mild
Choose from either small group (max 14 people), private escorted tour, or self-drive with guided excursions at each location.
An epic self-drive tour from Las Vegas to San Francisco via the absolute highlights of the American Southwest: Death Valley, Yosemite, Grand Canyon, Zion, Bryce, Arches, Canyonlands, Monument Valley and Horseshoe Bend.
Highlights:
City Tour of San Francisco
Tour of Death Valley National Park
Grand Canyon, Zion, Arches, Canyonlands and Bryce walks and hikes
Historic Route 66
Incredible wildlife viewing
Optional tour to Antelope Canyon
Grand Canyon sunset and optional helicopter flight
Accommodation
All nights in quality lodges and hotels, or in campgrounds with all camping equipment supplied.
Guided excursions
Professionally-guided excursions with fun and knowledgable tour guides in each location.
All park entry fees are included.
Ground transfers
All transportation in modern 14-passenger minivan or SUVs. All vehicles are fully air-conditioned with reclining seats, enlarged viewing windows and charging units for phones and cameras.
Camping equipment
All camping equipment is provided.
Parks of California
Discover wild California
4 daysFrom $795
San Francisco, Yosemite National Park, Death Valley National Park
Custom itinerary,
Small group tour,
Private guided tour,
Self-guided tour
Family, Adventure, Hiking & Trekking, Active, Road Trips, Nature & Wildlife, National Parks, Solo Travel
San Francisco, Yosemite National Park, Death Valley National Park
Activity
Family, Adventure, Hiking & Trekking, Active, Road Trips, Nature & Wildlife, National Parks, Solo Travel
Tour Type
Custom itinerary,
Small group tour,
Private guided tour,
Self-guided tour
Physical Level
Mild
Choose from either small group (max 14 people), private escorted tour, or self-drive with guided excursions at each location.
A four-day trip to some of California's wildest, most desolate and rugged, landscapes. The tour departs from Las Vegas and ends in San Francisco via the hottest place on earth – Death Valley National Park, through the Mohave Desert to the fabulous granite rock formations and waterfalls of Yosemite National Park. After two full days exploring Yosemite return to San Francisco with a city tour across the Golden Gate Bridge, Pier 39, Haight Ashbury and more.
Accommodation
All nights in quality lodges and hotels, or in campgrounds with all camping equipment supplied.
Guided excursions
Professionally-guided excursions with fun and knowledgable tour guides in each location.
All park entry fees are included.
Ground transfers
All transportation in modern 14-passenger minivan or SUVs. All vehicles are fully air-conditioned with reclining seats, enlarged viewing windows and charging units for phones and cameras.
Camping equipment
All camping equipment is provided.
Southwest Express
Whistle-stop tour of the wild Southwest
3 daysFrom $695
Las Vegas, Yosemite National Park, Grand Canyon, Death Valley National Park, Monument Valley, Utah
Custom itinerary,
Small group tour,
Private guided tour,
Self-guided tour
Family, Adventure, Hiking & Trekking, Active, Road Trips, Nature & Wildlife, National Parks
Las Vegas, Yosemite National Park, Grand Canyon, Death Valley National Park, Monument Valley, Utah
Activity
Family, Adventure, Hiking & Trekking, Active, Road Trips, Nature & Wildlife, National Parks
Tour Type
Custom itinerary,
Small group tour,
Private guided tour,
Self-guided tour
Physical Level
Mild
Choose from either small group (max 14 people), private escorted tour, or self-drive with guided excursions at each location.
This three-day trip is for anyone looking to see the greatest parts of the Southwest on a tight schedule. Start the tour off on day one with Zion national park and end with an exploration of the magnificent hoodoos in Bryce Canyon national park. This tour gets better and better as you get deeper into the real Wild Wild West. Tour Antelope Canyon, overnight in Monument Valley and gaze into the mysterious depths of the Grand Canyon before heading back to the entertainment capital of the world – Las Vegas!
Accommodation
All nights in quality lodges and hotels, or in campgrounds with all camping equipment supplied.
Guided excursions
Professionally-guided excursions with fun and knowledgable tour guides in each location.
All park entry fees are included.
Ground transfers
All transportation in modern 14-passenger minivan or SUVs. All vehicles are fully air-conditioned with reclining seats, enlarged viewing windows and charging units for phones and cameras.
Camping equipment
All camping equipment is provided.
Joshua Tree & Death Valley
Exploring Extraordinary Desertscapes
6 daysFrom $3,750
Death Valley National Park, Joshua Tree National Park
Small group tour
Family, Adventure, Hiking & Trekking, Active, Nature & Wildlife, National Parks
Death Valley National Park, Joshua Tree National Park
Activity
Family, Adventure, Hiking & Trekking, Active, Nature & Wildlife, National Parks
Tour Type
Small group tour
Physical Level
Mild
The landscapes of Joshua Tree and Death Valley National Parks are startling, sublime, surreal, and exquisite. We’ll thread our way deep into each park to discover fascinating complexities of the seemingly austere surroundings. Two distinct lodges, one eclectic and one elegant, round out this desert journey.
From Palm Springs, we make our way to Joshua Tree National Park for our first glimpse of the namesake trees and a stop at the visitor center to gain our bearings. We’ll take a choice hike in the park before arriving at our unique accommodations in Twentynine Palms. On our full day in the area, we head for the farthest reaches of the park to see rock formations, unique flora, a waterfall, and a historic ranch.
Next, we’re off to Death Valley, stopping and hiking in Mojave National Preserve en route. We arrive to welcoming accommodations at The Inn at Death Valley, complete with palm gardens and a spring-fed pool. The largest national park in the Lower 48 offers up a number of wonders, and our explorations take us from the depths of Badwater Basin – located below sea level – to the top of Mount Whitney, at 14,505 feet! In between, we’ll admire the landscape from Dante’s View, hike the Golden Canyon Trail, hike through Mosaic Canyon, and take in a sunrise from Zabriskie Point.
Accommodation
Guided excursions
Ground transfers
All meals
US RV Rentals
Thousands of RVs across the US
daysFrom $49
Western USA, East Coast, Maine, Virginia, North Carolina, West Virginia, New Hampshire, Tennessee, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Vermont, Wisconsin, Michigan, South Dakota, Illinois, Missouri, Arkansas, New York, South Carolina
Self-guided tour
Family, Active, Overlanding, Road Trips, Nature & Wildlife, National Parks
Western USA, East Coast, Maine, Virginia, North Carolina, West Virginia, New Hampshire, Tennessee, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Vermont, Wisconsin, Michigan, South Dakota, Illinois, Missouri, Arkansas, New York, South Carolina
Activity
Family, Active, Overlanding, Road Trips, Nature & Wildlife, National Parks
Tour Type
Self-guided tour
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Mountains, Deserts and Moonscapes
Yosemite National Park, Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest and Death Valley
8 daysFrom $3,490
San Francisco, Los Angeles, Yosemite National Park, Death Valley National Park, California
This unforgettable 8-day Mountains, Deserts and Moonscapes Expedition will take you to the most remote and spectacular corners of this otherworldly state.
After a brief intro to San Francisco, you’ll drive to Yosemite National Park, to hike, stargaze and picnic in some of the most picturesque surroundings on the planet. Next explore the contrasting habitats of saline Mono Lake and freshwater June Lake before taking a detour to Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest to see the world’s oldest living trees.
Top it all off with two full days exploring surreal Death Valley, the lowest point in North America and the hottest spot on the planet!
Accommodation
Accommodation is included and our destination experts will help you chose the perfect hotels.
Guided excursions
You'll be shown around each destination by a local expert (we call them ‘docents’) who knows the place inside out and enjoy private excursions.
Some meals
Select meals are included.
Support
We'll greet you at the airport and be by your side every step of the way, making room for spontaneity as you go, with 24 hour support.
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