Las Vegas: Desert Buggy Tour & Mojave Trails with Pickup

You Drive a Real Buggy Through Nevada Desert Canyons

You drive your own buggy through Mojave Desert canyons and sandy trails from a Mandalay Bay pickup, with a professional guide leading a small group. The tour includes helmet, goggles, water, and return transport—no driving experience or license required. You leave dusty and with real memories of controlling a vehicle through actual desert terrain.

Step-by-step itinerary

Desert buggy tour from Mandalay Bay

• Meet at Mandalay Bay Hotel
• Transport to riding location
• Drive brand new buggies
• Explore sandy trails and canyons
• Spot rare desert animals
• Enjoy Mojave Desert scenery

The Experience

The pickup happens at Mandalay Bay's front entrance, lower level—the kind of detail that matters when you're trying to time a Vegas morning. A driver meets you there and takes you out to the riding location, which sits in the Mojave Desert and genuinely looks like a Wild West set. No long drive, no waiting around. You arrive, get fitted with a helmet and goggles, and then you're behind the wheel of a brand new buggy.

The trails wind through sandy terrain and canyons with actual desert scenery around you—not a theme park version of it. You navigate your own buggy through the routes, which means you're not sitting in a passenger seat watching someone else drive. The pace lets you take in the landscape, and yeah, there's a real chance of spotting desert wildlife out there. A professional guide leads the group, so you're not figuring out the route yourself, but you're the one controlling the vehicle. It's the kind of activity where you leave covered in dust and actually feel like you did something.

No buggy experience is required—the tour is built for people who've never done this before. Closed-toe shoes are mandatory, and you need a valid photo ID. The group stays small enough that it doesn't feel crowded, and the whole thing moves at a pace that works whether you're cautious or confident behind the wheel. Water and an air-conditioned vehicle for transport back to Mandalay Bay are included, which matters in the Nevada heat.

What’s included

Hotel pickup and return transport from Mandalay Bay (front entrance, lower level), use of a brand new buggy, helmet and goggles, water, professional tour guide, all fees and taxes.

Good to know

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

Operated by Best ATV Tours LV

Is this one for you?Right for anyone staying at or near Mandalay Bay who wants to drive their own vehicle through real desert terrain without arranging transport or equipment—the pickup at your hotel and the included gear mean you show up and go.

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Top questions

Do I need a driver's license to drive the buggy?

No. A valid photo ID is required, but a driver's license is not.

What's included in the tour price?

Pickup and return transport from Mandalay Bay, buggy use, helmet and goggles, water, professional guide, and all fees and taxes.

Can I ride as a passenger instead of driving?

The tour is designed for drivers. Passengers aged 16+ can join if accompanied by a parent or legal guardian, but the primary activity is driving.

What should I wear?

Closed-toe shoes are required. Comfortable, breathable clothing works well for the desert heat.

Is this tour safe for someone with no off-road experience?

Yes. No experience is required, and the guide leads the group through the routes.

Can I bring my own helmet?

Helmets and goggles are provided as part of the tour.

What if I have a medical condition?

The tour is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries or poor cardiovascular health. Pregnant travelers should not participate. Discuss any concerns with the operator before booking.