Las Vegas: Beginner ATV Tour & Desert Riding Training

Your First Time on an ATV: Training & Desert Riding Near Las Vegas

You'll spend thirty minutes learning ATV fundamentals from an instructor, then ride for thirty minutes through the desert near Las Vegas. The tour includes the ATV, helmet, and all safety training. You just bring closed-toe shoes and an ID proving you're eighteen or older. You leave knowing how to ride, not wondering if you can.

Step-by-step itinerary

Beginner ATV riding in desert

• Travel from Las Vegas to desert
• Attend beginner ATV safety training
• Ride ATV through desert trails

The experience

"So you've never actually ridden one before?" the instructor asked, and I realized half the group hadn't either. That's the whole point of this tour. It's built for people showing up with zero ATV experience and leaving with the confidence to actually ride. You get thirty minutes of hands-on training first, learning how to handle the machine, where the controls are, how to balance and brake, all the stuff that matters when you're about to head into the desert outside Las Vegas. The instructor walks through it step by step, no rushing, and you don't move until you're ready.

After training wraps, you're on the ATV for a thirty-minute ride through the actual desert. It's not a parade. You're riding, turning, feeling the machine respond, getting comfortable with the throttle and the terrain. The pace stays manageable because everyone in the group is new to this, and the guide keeps things in sight and in control. You need to be eighteen or older to participate, and closed-toe shoes are non-negotiable (no Crocs, flip-flops, or sandals, they'll turn you away at check-in if your footwear doesn't meet the requirement). Helmets stay on the whole time, which means if your hair won't fit inside one or you can't remove religious headwear, you won't be able to ride, and there's no refund in that case either. It's a safety rule, not a suggestion.

The whole experience runs about an hour total, and you're riding in the desert outside the city, so you're actually away from the Strip noise and crowds. The guide handles all the logistics. The ATVs are there, the helmets are there, and you just show up ready to learn. One thing to know: if you have spinal injuries, are pregnant, or have cardiovascular issues, this isn't the right activity for you. For everyone else in decent health, the tour is designed to work regardless of your fitness level.

What’s included

Your experience includes use of an ATV, a required helmet, thirty minutes of hands-on safety training with an expert instructor, and thirty minutes of guided riding through the desert near Las Vegas.

Information

Lasts 1h, runs every day, 4 start times, from US$ 140 per person, with a live guide in English and in groups of up to 14.

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 08:00, 10:00, 12:00 and 14:00Another time? ›

GroupUp to 142 private ›

Live guideEnglishOther languages ›

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.4 with pickup ›

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AgesAdult (18 and older) · Under 18: can't be booked

Cancellation and refundsNo refund if you cancel.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

Low physical effortNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Las Vegas ATV's

Is this one for you?Pick this if you want to try ATV riding but have never done it before and need someone to teach you the basics before you head out. The training half is what makes the riding half actually enjoyable instead of nerve-wracking.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. No refund if you cancel.

Do I need ATV experience to book this tour?

No. The "First Time Adventure" class is designed for beginners. You get thirty minutes of training before you ride.

What's included in the tour?

ATV use, helmet, thirty minutes of safety training, and thirty minutes of guided desert riding.

How long is the whole experience?

About one hour total: thirty minutes training, thirty minutes riding.

What age do I need to be?

You must be eighteen or older to participate.

What shoes should I wear?

Closed-toe shoes only. Crocs, flip-flops, sandals, slides, and foam runners won't be accepted. You'll be turned away at check-in if your footwear doesn't meet the requirement, with no refund.

Is there a fitness requirement?

The tour is suitable for all fitness levels. However, it's not recommended for people with spinal injuries, pregnancy, or poor cardiovascular health.

Do I have to wear a helmet?

Yes, helmets are required and must be worn the entire time. If your hair won't fit inside or you can't remove religious headwear, you won't be able to participate.

Where does the tour take place?

In the desert outside Las Vegas, away from the city.

What if I don't pass the safety orientation?

You must pass the orientation to proceed with the ride. The instructor will work with you during training to make sure you're ready.

Can I bring a bag or backpack?

Bags cannot be worn over your shoes during the ride.