Las Vegas Dunes: ATV Desert Tour with Strip Pickup

Summary

Ride ATVs through Las Vegas dunes with Strip views and local stories

You’ll ride an ATV across real Las Vegas dunes with a local guide who knows every twist of sand. Feel the desert wind, pause for wild Strip views, and laugh with your group as you bounce along white peaks. Includes pickup from your hotel, all safety gear, and a little slice of Nevada most visitors never touch.

What’s the experience like?

I’ll admit, I wasn’t sure what to expect when we got picked up from our hotel on the Strip — you know how sometimes tours feel a bit too packaged? But our driver, Mike, started sharing stories about old Vegas and the Air Force jets that fly over Nellis Dunes. It was early but somehow everyone in the van perked up. There’s something weirdly exciting about leaving all those neon lights behind and seeing nothing but sand and scrub brush out the window.

At the staging area, there was this dry wind that made my hair stick up under the helmet (they give you gloves and goggles too — I looked ridiculous). The guide went over safety stuff without making it scary, just practical. My hands were already dusty before we even started. When the engines fired up, it was loud — in a good way — and then we were off, following each other like some kind of bumpy parade through these white sandy hills. I kept thinking I’d get lost if I blinked, but you can always spot the guide’s red bandana ahead.

Halfway through, we stopped at this peak where you could actually see the Strip shimmering way off in the distance. Someone joked about how tiny it looked compared to all this emptiness. I tried to take a photo but honestly it didn’t do it justice — there’s this dry heat and silence that just doesn’t show up on camera. On the way back, my arms felt like jelly from gripping so tight (maybe I should’ve relaxed more), but I couldn’t stop grinning. The dust gets everywhere — still found some in my shoes later that night.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — ATV tour in Las Vegas Dunes

• Pickup from Las Vegas Strip
• Shuttle with guided commentary
• Arrive at Nellis Dunes staging area
• Safety debrief and orientation
• Receive helmet, goggles, gloves
• Ride 60-minute ATV tour
• Stop for photo at peak
• Shuttle back to Las Vegas Strip

Top questions

How long is the Las Vegas Dunes ATV tour?

The ATV ride lasts 60 minutes through the dunes near Las Vegas.

Is transportation included for this ATV tour?

Yes, round-trip shuttle service from hotels on the Las Vegas Strip is included.

Do they provide helmets and safety equipment?

Yes, helmets, goggles, and gloves are provided for every guest.

Where does the tour take place?

The tour takes place at Nellis Dunes, just minutes from central Las Vegas.

Is there a guide during the ATV ride?

Yes, a local guide leads the group throughout the entire ATV tour.

Can beginners join this Las Vegas ATV tour?

Yes, after a safety briefing everyone receives instruction before riding.

Are there any health restrictions?

This tour isn’t recommended for pregnant travelers or those with spinal or heart issues.

Is this ATV experience wheelchair accessible?

The shuttle service is wheelchair accessible; check directly for specific needs on-site.

What’s included

Your day includes pickup from your hotel on the Las Vegas Strip about 30 minutes before start time, use of an ATV for 60 minutes out at Nellis Dunes, all required safety equipment like helmet, goggles and gloves, plus guidance from a local expert throughout your adventure before returning by shuttle to your hotel.