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Hiking and Camping in Death Valley

4 Days | Immerse yourself in the diverse landscape of Death Valley

4 days

Start

Las Vegas, United States

Finish

Las Vegas, United States

Trip Code

SKXD

Min Age

Trip Size

2 - 6

Physical Rating

Meals

4 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 3 dinners

Transport

Private vehicle

Accommodation

Camping (3 nights)

From £1,623(4 days)

Trip Informations

With six mountain ranges and 93 percent untrammelled wilderness, California's Death Valley National Park—one of the largest national parks in the United States—is best discovered in a pair of hiking boots. Explore canyons, vast dune fields, ancient lava flows, high alpine forests, scenic mountains, and the rich history of the American West as you spend your days hiking the park’s extraordinarily diverse landscapes. At night, rest easy at your basecamp and enjoy delicious dinners by campfire before retiring to your tent under a blanket of stars. Join us for this Death Valley trip of a lifetime.

Why you’ll love this trip

Have a wonderful outdoor experience while you enjoy comforts like showers and cosy sleeping amenities, even while camping.

Explore Death Valley National Park on foot – hike some most iconic and classic treks under the watchful eye of your expert leader who knows all the best spots.

Take an easy hike to one of the most tremendous sights in Death Valley National Park, Darwin Falls, a spring-fed waterfall in the driest place on earth.

Hike to the trailhead of Golden Canyon and Gower Gulch, a classic Death Valley hiking loop that ventures deep into the Badlands of the Amargosa Mountains.

Head deep into the very spine of the park, the tree-clad Panamint Mountains, and take on the challenge of mighty 9000-foot Wildrose Peak.

Is this trip right for you?

This is a hiking trip so a good fitness level will help you enjoying all included hikes and activities.

This trip involves hiking from 4 to 9 miles (6.5 to 14.5 km) per day with a total trip distance of up to 27 miles (39 km). The maximum daily elevation gain/loss is 2000 feet (610 m). Please check the trip itinerary for more details.

On this trip, you’ll be required to carry a daypack weighing approximately 8-12 lb / 3.5- 5.5 kg.

This trip includes some driving which may involve up to 5 hours in the van as we travel between the best hiking spots in Death Valley.

Death Valley has very hot days so please read our packing list carefully and make sure you prepare adequately for hiking there.

On our final day there is no accommodation included so please plan your departure accordingly, or pre-book a post-tour night.

Itinerary

DAY 1
Las Vegas to Death Valley National Park
Leave Las Vegas behind and head to Death Valley National Park for views of the Badlands’ jagged hills and a walk to the top of Zabriskie Point. After a quick stop at the Furnace Creek Visitor Center, we’ll hike to the trailhead of Golden Canyon and Gower Gulch, a classic Death Valley hiking loop that takes you deep into the Badlands of the Amargosa Mountains. After a hilltop lunch with panoramic views, walk down into the water-carved Gower Gulch at the edge of Death Valley then head to your camp for the night.
Accommodation
Camping (1 night)
Meals
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Included activities
Zabriske Point stop
Furnace Creek Visitor Center visit
Golden Canyon and Gower Gulch hike
Special information
A pre-trip orientation meeting will take place at 5:00 PM the day before trip starts at Tuscany Suites and Casino Hotel in Las Vegas. We recommend you book a pre tour night in that hotel. Your guide will coordinate pick up details for the morning of Day 1 during the meeting.
Today’s driving time is approximately 2.5 hours. Today’s walking distance is 8kms (5 miles) with an elevation gain of 205m (680 feet).
DAY 2
Death Valley National Park
After an early breakfast, head deep into the very spine of the park, the tree-clad Panamint Mountains, and take-on the mighty 9000-foot Wildrose Peak. At the trailhead are the historic Charcoal Kilns: enormous stone domes used for smoking out wood fuel for Old West mining operations. With surprisingly cool temperatures, your hike will take you into a rich juniper forest as you climb the east slopes of Wildrose Peak. At the summit, enjoy breathtaking views of Death Valley, Panamint Valley, and the snow-streaked Sierra Nevada Range on the western horizon.
Accommodation
Camping (1 night)
Meals
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Included activities
Panamint Mountains hike including Wildrose Peak climb
Special information
Today’s driving time is up to 5 hours. Today’s walking distance is 14kms (9 miles) with an elevation gain of 670m (2200 feet).
DAY 3
Death Valley National Park
Today you will take it easy with a drive past the Devil’s Cornfield and a hike to the peaceful Mesquite Sand Dunes for sweeping views of several mountain ranges. After the dunes, you will drive further for an easy hike to one of the most tremendous sights in Death Valley National Park, Darwin Falls, a spring-fed waterfall in the driest place on earth. After the falls, enjoy a delicious dinner as a group and make the return drive to Furnace Creek.
Accommodation
Camping (1 night)
Meals
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Included activities
Mesquite Sand Dunes hike
Darwin Falls visit
Special information
Today’s driving time is approximately 5 hours. Today’s walking distance is upwards of 7kms (4 miles) with an elevation gain of approximately 195m (635 feet).
Darwin Falls is currently inaccessible due to storm damage. Until Darwin Falls becomes accessible, we will hike at Ubehebe Crater instead.
DAY 4
Death Valley National Park to Las Vegas
For our final day in Death Valley, hike one of several mountain canyons of the Amargosa Range. Desolation Canyon, Sidewinder Canyon, Virgin Spring Wash, and Kaleidoscope Canyon each provide a different take on Death Valley’s wilderness. After lunch on the trail or, if time allows, atop the expansive vista of Dante’s View—the best overlook of Death Valley — you will have time to enjoy the view before the drive back to Las Vegas where your trip will come to an end around 5 pm.
Meals
Breakfast
Lunch
Included activities
Amargosa Range hike
Dante's View lookout
Shuttle to Las Vegas
Special information
Today’s driving time is approximately 3 hours. Today’s walking distance is upwards of 7kms (4 miles) with an elevation gain of up to 150m (500 feet).

Inclusions

Meals

4 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 3 dinners

Transport

Private vehicle

Accommodation

Camping (3 nights)

Activities

Zabriske Point stop

Furnace Creek Visitor Center visit

Golden Canyon and Gower Gulch hike

Panamint Mountains hike including Wildrose Peak climb

Mesquite Sand Dunes hike

Darwin Falls visit

Amargosa Range hike

Dante's View lookout

Shuttle to Las Vegas

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Monday Feb 17, 2025

Thursday Feb 20, 2025

Trip size max: 6 - Sold Out

Wednesday Feb 26, 2025

Saturday Mar 01, 2025