Death Valley Sunset & Stargazing Tour from Las Vegas

Four Desert Landmarks & Dark-Sky Stargazing in One Evening from Vegas

You get picked up from your Las Vegas hotel and driven to Death Valley National Park, where you visit four major viewpoints (Dante's View, Badwater Basin, Artist's Palette, and Zabriskie Point) timed to catch the sunset. After the light fades, you spend 1.5 hours stargazing under some of the darkest skies in the country, then return to your hotel late evening. Hotel pickup and bottled water are included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Death Valley National Park30m
2. Badwater Basin30m · entry included
3. Artist’s Palette30m · entry included
4. Zabriskie Point30m · entry included

Death Valley tour and stargazing

• Hotel pickup on Las Vegas Strip
• Photo at Death Valley sign
• View from Dante’s View overlook
• Visit Badwater Basin salt flats
• See colorful Artist’s Palette hills
• Walk to Zabriskie Point vista
• Stargazing under dark desert skies
• Rest stop in Pahrump
• Return to Las Vegas

The experience

Our guide picked us up right on the Strip and didn't waste time. We were heading straight into Death Valley, about two hours out. The drive itself felt like part of the trip, watching the city fade and the desert take over. First stop was the park entrance for that photo everyone takes, then we climbed to Dante's View, 5,476 feet up, where you can actually see the lowest point in North America from the highest vantage point in the park. The scale of it hits different when you're standing there.

Badwater Basin is where things get strange in the best way. You're standing 282 feet below sea level, and there's this wooden sign bolted to the cliff face showing where sea level would be if the ocean reached here. The salt flats stretch out white and cracked in every direction, and the Black Mountains rise up behind them in layers of pink and gold. We stopped at Artist's Palette next: the colors actually shift depending on the angle and the light, which our guide explained has to do with different mineral deposits in the rock. Then Zabriskie Point for the sunset, which is why you really come out here. The badlands glow gold and orange, and the canyons throw long shadows across the formations. It's the kind of light that makes you understand why photographers camp out there.

After sunset, we waited about an hour and a half before the stargazing started. The guide set up in a spot away from the road, and once your eyes adjusted, the Milky Way just appeared, not like a photo, but like something you could almost reach into. We saw Jupiter, Saturn, constellations, the whole thing. The guide pointed out what we were looking at and let us ask questions without rushing. Fair warning: if there's a bright moon or clouds, the stars won't show up the same way, and the guide mentioned that upfront. We got lucky with clear skies. The drive back included a quick stop in Pahrump to stretch, and we were back at the hotel between 10pm and 1am depending on traffic.

What’s included

Your day includes hotel pickup and drop-off from the Las Vegas Strip, a professional tour guide, bottled water, entry to Death Valley National Park, and access to all four viewpoints plus stargazing under dark skies. The guide handles all logistics and timing so you don't have to arrange transport or worry about park entry.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (4 to 75 years) · Under 4: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 14

Live guideEnglish and Korean

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 47 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

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Is this one for you?Best for travelers who want the main Death Valley sights in one evening without renting a car or navigating the park alone: the fixed schedule and guide handle the route, timing, and stargazing setup so you just show up and experience it.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Korean.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How long is the full tour?

Roughly 12 hours total, including the two-hour drive each way from Las Vegas, stops at four locations, sunset viewing, and stargazing. You return to your hotel between 10pm and 1am.

What if the moon is bright or it's cloudy?

Stars may not be visible with a full or bright moon, heavy cloud cover, or rain. The guide will let you know the conditions before the tour and may adjust the stargazing location based on weather and sunset timing.

Is this tour suitable for someone with limited mobility?

The tour includes short walks at each viewpoint, but involves extended time in a vehicle and exposure to desert heat and cold at night. Check with the operator about your specific needs.

What's included in the price?

Hotel pickup and drop-off, professional guide, bottled water, all park fees and taxes, and access to all four viewpoints plus stargazing.

What should I bring?

Layers for temperature changes (desert gets cold at night), sunscreen, a hat, and comfortable walking shoes. The guide provides water.

Can I bring a service dog?

No, service dogs cannot be accommodated on this tour.

What if a road in the park is closed?

If a road is closed due to natural disaster or other reasons, the operator will visit an alternative location to ensure you still see the main highlights.

Is there food included?

No meal is included, but there's a rest stop in Pahrump where you can buy snacks or food if needed.