Valley of Fire ATV Riding: 3-Hour Desert Trails from Vegas

Three hours piloting your own quad through red rock terrain and desert washes.

Ride your own ATV through Valley of Fire State Park on a guided 3-hour adventure from Las Vegas, with hotel pickup and drop-off included. You navigate sand washes, rocky trails and vibrant red dunes under the direction of expert guides, with all safety equipment provided. The tour includes lunch, bottled water and plenty of stops for photos of the desert landscape.

Step-by-step itinerary

ATV tour through Valley of Fire

• Hotel pick-up in Las Vegas
• Ride ATV through sand washes
• Explore rocky trails and red dunes
• Enjoy photo stops and wildlife spotting
• Have included lunch
• Return to hotel for drop-off

The experience

You operate the ATV yourself through the longest trails in Valley of Fire State Park, following an expert guide who leads the group through diverse terrain: sand washes, rocky sections and red sand dunes. The ride lasts about 3 hours of actual drive time, and the landscape is packed with photo opportunities. Bring a camera because the red rock formations and desert vistas change constantly as you move through the park. Local wildlife appears occasionally, and the guide points out the geology and ecology as you go.

Hotel pickup and drop-off from Las Vegas are included, so you don't arrange your own transport to the trailhead. All safety gear comes with the rental: helmet, protective equipment, everything you need. The group stays small enough that the guide can watch each rider and adjust the pace. You're not racing, but moving steadily through the park at a speed that lets you take in the scenery and handle the terrain. A valid driver's license is required, and you must be at least 18 years old to operate the quad.

Lunch is included: Subway sandwiches, chips and ice-cold bottled water provided partway through the ride so you can rest and refuel. There are no hidden fees. Everything is built into the price. The entire outing, from pickup to drop-off, takes about 5.5 hours. The 3-hour ride itself is the centerpiece, with travel time and a lunch break filling the rest.

What’s included

• ATV rental with all safety gear.
• hotel pickup and drop-off from Las Vegas.
• expert guide leading the group through Valley of Fire State Park.
• lunch of Subway sandwiches and chips.
• bottled water throughout the ride.

Information

Lasts 5h 30m, runs every day at 08:00 and 11:00, from US$ 199 per person, with a live guide in English and Spanish, in groups of up to 15 and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 08:00 and 11:00Another time? ›

GroupUp to 152 private ›

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

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AgesAdult (6 and older) · Under 6: can't be booked

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.

Prices and times updated 7 days ago

Good to know

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

Operated by Adrenaline ATV Tours

Is this one for you?You operate the ATV yourself, so this suits riders who want to control the machine and navigate the terrain rather than watch a guide do it. The small-group format and expert guide mean you get instruction and safety oversight without the feeling of a crowded tour, and the fixed 3-hour ride window fits a half-day adventure into a Las Vegas trip.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

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.

What kind of terrain will I be riding on in Valley of Fire?

Valley of Fire State Park features sand washes, rocky trails and red sand dunes. The guide leads you through all three types of ground, so you experience the full range of desert riding in one outing.

Do I need my own ATV or does it come with the tour?

The ATV is provided as part of the tour. All safety gear (helmet and protective equipment) comes with it, and you operate the quad yourself under the guide's direction.

Is there time to stop and take photos?

Yes. The landscape is photo-rich, and the guide builds in stops so you can capture the red rock formations and desert views. Bring a camera. The scenery changes as you move through the park.

What's included in the lunch break?

Lunch is Subway sandwiches, chips and ice-cold bottled water, served partway through the ride so you can rest before finishing the trail.

What do I need to bring or know before I go?

Bring a valid driver's license. You must be at least 18 years old to operate the ATV. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, so arrange to be ready at your hotel at the scheduled time. The entire outing is about 5.5 hours from pickup to return.