Las Vegas: Valley of Fire ATV & Dune Buggy Chase Combo

Red Rock Desert & Desert Racer: ATV to Dune Buggy in One Day

You ride ATVs through Valley of Fire's red rock formations and past wildlife, stop for lunch halfway through, then drive a high-performance dune buggy across a 35-mile course with river beds, cliffs, and views of Lake Mead. The day runs about eight hours total, includes a professional guide, and you don't arrange transport or equipment yourself. Just show up and ride.

Step-by-step itinerary

ATV tour and dune buggy adventure

• Ride ATV in Valley of Fire
• See rock formations and wildlife
• Visit Star Trek filming locations
• Drive dune buggy at Vegas Dunes
• Stop at Look Out Dune viewpoint

The experience

You're standing at the edge of Valley of Fire State Park, red sandstone walls rising around you, and your guide hands you a helmet. The ATV sits ready. This is the casual part of the day: the scenic loop through formations that have shown up in Star Trek episodes and countless magazine spreads about the best off-road riding in the country. You'll ride past Big Horn sheep if you're lucky, through terrain that shifts from red sand to layered rock faces, and the pace lets you actually see it. It's not rushed. The guides know these trails and they're good at pointing out what makes this place different from every other desert you might have ridden through.

Around midday you stop for lunch (deli sandwiches and icy water in the shade), and then it's time for the second half. You drive to Vegas Dunes, the off-road recreation area just outside the city, and that's where the energy changes. Now you're in a state-of-the-art dune buggy, something between a desert racer and a buggy, and you've got a 35-mile course ahead of you. Dried-out river beds, sheer drop-offs, a section called Rattle Snake Rocks (the name is not subtle), and then Look Out Dune where you stop and can actually see Lake Mead and the Las Vegas Strip sitting on the horizon. The 60-minute buggy ride is the adrenaline part: faster, technical, the kind of driving that makes you grip the roll cage and laugh when it's over.

The guides are DOT-screened and professional, but they're also genuinely into showing people what the Nevada desert has. They call the buggies "Dunies" and they know how to keep a group moving without making anyone feel left behind. You get unlimited bottled water throughout the day, which matters because the desert heat is real and you're active the whole time. The air-conditioned vehicle between sites is a relief you don't expect to appreciate until you're in it.

What’s included

Your day includes an air-conditioned vehicle for transport between sites, unlimited icy cold bottled water throughout, a picnic lunch with deli sandwiches at the halfway point, a professional DOT-screened guide, ATV use at Valley of Fire State Park, and a 60-minute dune buggy ride on the 35-mile Vegas Dunes course.

Options for this experience

2 options

Two-seat UTV and two-seat buggyGuide in English · 08:00Lunch and bottled water: complimentary cold bottled water. Two-seat vehicles: a UTV for Valley of Fire and a dune buggy for the Chase. Minimum ages: driver 18, passengers 12

One ATV and one single-seat buggyGuide in English · 08:00Lunch on the ATV: large, fully automatic 4x4 ATV for ages 18 and over only

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Information

Lasts 9h, runs every day at 08:00, from US$ 1,158.26 per person, with a live guide in English and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:00Another time? ›

GroupUp to 403 private ›

Live guideEnglishOther languages ›

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Youth (4 to 17 years) · Under 4: can't be booked

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by SunBuggy Fun Rentals

Is this one for you?Pick this if you want both scenic desert riding and high-speed buggy driving in one day without renting equipment separately or navigating two different sites on your own. The guide and logistics are handled, so you just show up and ride.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (4 to 17 years). Children under 4 can't be included in the booking.

How long is the full day?

Around eight hours total, including the ATV portion at Valley of Fire, lunch break, and the 60-minute dune buggy ride at Vegas Dunes.

Is the ATV part difficult if I've never ridden before?

It's described as casual and scenic, not technical. The pace is manageable and the guide leads the group.

What's included in the lunch?

Deli sandwiches and unlimited bottled water. The lunch break happens at the halfway point.

Can I drive the dune buggy myself?

Yes, you operate the vehicle yourself on the 35-mile Vegas Dunes course. It's a state-of-the-art buggy designed for off-road use.

What will I see on the dune buggy ride?

Dried river beds, sheer cliffs, Rattle Snake Rocks, and Look Out Dune where you can see Lake Mead and the Las Vegas Strip in the distance.

Is this wheelchair accessible?

The tour is wheelchair accessible, though you should confirm with the operator given the active nature of both the ATV and buggy portions.

What should I bring?

Water is provided. Wear closed-toe shoes, sunscreen, and clothes you don't mind getting dusty. The guide will brief you on safety gear.

How far is Valley of Fire from Las Vegas?

Valley of Fire State Park is about 45 minutes northeast of Las Vegas. Transport and timing are included in the tour.