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From Las Vegas: Death Valley & Rhyolite Ghost Town Day Trip

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About the activity

Join a guided tour from Las Vegas and travel to Death Valley to explore its unusual geological formations. Then, wander the eerie streets of Rhyolite, a well-preserved gold rush-era ghost town.

  • Free cancellation
    Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
  • Instant confirmation & Mobile tickets
    Receive your ticket right away. Use your phone or print your voucher.
  • Free pickup
    A complimentary hotel pick-up service is offered.
  • Live guiding
    Chinese, English
  • Duration
    10 hours
  • Includes
    • Hotel pickup and drop-off
    • Transportation
    • Tour
    • Unlimited drinks
    • National Park permit
    • Tips
Highlights & Description

Highlights

  • Encounter one of the harshest, hottest and most unique landscapes in the USA
  • Admire panoramic views over the dramatic Death Valley from Zabriskie Point
  • Learn about the history of the area during the gold rush and borax boom
  • Wander the desolate streets of Rhyolite, the well-preserved ghost town
  • Gaze out over the Mojave Desert as you drive out of Death Valley National Park

Description

Embark on a day trip from Las Vegas to Death Valley. Explore a harsh landscape of dunes, canyons, and volcanic craters. Learn about the history of the area as you pass the Harmony Borax Works and Zabriskie Point. Visit the ghost town of Rhyolite, inhabited for only 12 years during the gold rush. 
After pickup, drive out to Death Valley National Park with your guide. At over 3 million acres, the park is host to some of the country’s driest, hottest, and harshest conditions. Experience a unique landscape of mountains, canyons, and colorful rocks, and admire panoramic views at Zabriskie Point.
Pass the Harmony Borax Works and learn about the important role the industry played in the history of Death Valley. Reach the ghost town of Rhyolite, inhabited for a short time between 1904 and 1916. Explore its now desolate buildings and infrastructure that sprung up during a gold rush boom.
Enjoy stunning views over the Mojave Desert to the south as you drive out of Death Valley. Make your way back to Las Vegas, where you will be dropped off to end the day trip.

Good to know before you go
  • The departure time will be earlier than the scheduled time between July 1st and September 1st to avoid the high temperature period.
  • The tour duration and viewpoint may be changed or extended depending on weather or traffic conditions
  • One standard-size carry-on bag (10”x11”x18”) and one personal item (ex. purse or camera bag) are allowed per person. Extra luggage cannot be transported
  • This tour can have a maximum of 14 travelers
  • Please confirm the pickup locations with hotel staff the day before your trip and arrive at the pickup location on time for your trip. There will be no refund if a customer is late or misses the tour

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the cancellation policy for this activity?
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
2. When will I receive the confirmation of my booking?
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3. What is a free pickup?
When a tour company offers free pickup, it means that they will pick you up from your hotel or other designated location at no charge. When making a reservation, you can specify your pickup location.
4. Are mobile tickets enough or do I have to print them?
Tickets don't need to be printed. You can show your ticket from your smartphone as a PDF.
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