Death Valley Day & Night Tour: Sunset & Stargazing from Las Vegas

Six Landmarks, One Desert Night: Death Valley's Clearest Stars from Las Vegas

You visit six iconic Death Valley landmarks — Dante's View, Zabriskie Point, Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes, Badwater Basin, Artist's Palette, and Furnace Creek — with time for photos and short walks at each stop. The tour includes hotel pickup, unlimited water, and ends with stargazing at Death Valley Junction under one of America's clearest night skies. The whole day runs around 12 hours from Las Vegas.

Step-by-step itinerary

• Stop at Death Valley welcome sign
• Visit Dante’s View viewpoint
• Walk to Zabriskie Point viewpoint
• Explore Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes
• Rest and dine at Furnace Creek
• Visit Badwater Basin salt flats
• See colorful hills at Artist’s Palette
• Stargaze at Death Valley Junction
• Rest stop at Pahrump
• Return to Las Vegas

The Experience

The valley floor spreads out below you in layers of rust and gold — Dante's View sits nearly 5,500 feet above Badwater Basin, and from here the whole park opens up at once. You're standing at the first real stop of a Death Valley day and night tour that runs from Las Vegas, and the scale of it hits different when you're actually there instead of in a photo. Your guide has already helped frame shots at the park entrance, and now you're looking at the Panamint Mountains, the salt flats far below, and the kind of unobstructed view that makes you understand why people drive hours just to stand here.

The day moves through six major stops — Zabriskie Point with its golden badlands and layered rock, the Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes where you walk into soft sand and the light shifts as you move, Furnace Creek for a dinner break at one of the local restaurants, then Badwater Basin where you step onto white salt flats 282 feet below sea level and the ground beneath your feet looks like another planet. Artist's Palette comes next, the hills naturally colored in pink, green, yellow, and purple from oxidized minerals — your guide takes you along the scenic Artist Drive to reach it. The tour keeps groups small, max 10 people, which means you're not waiting for a crowd to clear before you take a photo or move to the next viewpoint. Unlimited bottled water comes with it, so you're not rationing sips in the heat.

As the sun drops, the tour heads to Death Valley Junction, one of the clearest dark-sky areas outside the park itself. Your guide points out major constellations and the Milky Way depending on what's visible that season — the sky here is so dark and open that it feels like a different kind of landscape than the daytime desert. After stargazing, there's a rest stop in Pahrump before the drive back to Las Vegas. You get dropped at the same pickup location you started from, usually in the evening after the stars have been out for a couple of hours.

What’s included

Your day includes hotel pickup and dropoff from Las Vegas, entry to Death Valley National Park, guided visits to Dante's View, Zabriskie Point, Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes, Furnace Creek, Badwater Basin, and Artist's Palette with time for photos and short walks at each stop, a dinner break at Furnace Creek (meals not included), unlimited bottled water throughout the day, and an evening stargazing experience at Death Valley Junction with constellation guidance from your expert guide before the return drive to Las Vegas.

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by iTravel USA

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to see Death Valley's six major landmarks in one day without arranging your own transport, park navigation, or timing — the small group size (max 10) and fixed itinerary mean you get personal attention and professional photography help at each stop, plus the stargazing at the end without the hassle of finding a dark-sky location on your own.

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Top questions

What time does the Death Valley tour leave Las Vegas?

Pickup happens from your hotel in the morning; the exact time depends on your location and the tour operator's schedule. Confirm the pickup window when you book.

Is the Death Valley day and night tour suitable for children?

Yes. Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, and specialized infant seats are available. The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels, though some stops involve short walks on paved or sandy terrain.

How long is the Death Valley tour?

Around 12 hours total, including hotel pickup and dropoff, all six stops, a dinner break at Furnace Creek, and stargazing at Death Valley Junction.

What's included in the Death Valley tour?

Hotel pickup and dropoff, entry to Death Valley National Park, visits to all six landmarks, unlimited bottled water, and a guide who helps with photography at each stop.

Can I upgrade to a private tour?

Yes. Private tours are available for families, couples, or groups who want a fully customized Death Valley experience. Contact the operator directly to arrange one.

Is dinner included in the Death Valley tour?

No. There's a dinner break at Furnace Creek where you can eat at one of the local restaurants, but meals are not included in the tour price.

What should I bring on the Death Valley tour?

Bring sunscreen, a hat, comfortable walking shoes, and a camera or phone for photos. Unlimited water is provided, but you may want to bring snacks. Layers are helpful since temperatures drop significantly after sunset.

Is Death Valley accessible by public transportation from Las Vegas?

Public transportation options are available nearby, but a guided tour with hotel pickup is the most convenient way to visit multiple landmarks in one day without arranging your own transport and park navigation.