Death Valley Adventure

After your pick-up in Las Vegas we make our way to Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge, the largest remaining oasis in the Mojave Desert, for a short walk in search of the endemic pupfish. We continue on to the largest national park in the lower 48 states, Death Valley. 

With bragging rights of being the hottest, driest, and lowest point in North America, Death Valley is a playground for adventurers worldwide. Our first stop in the Valley will be to the Visitor Center, where you can walk inside amongst the fascinating displays while your guides prepare a delicious lunch.

In the afternoon, we’ll enjoy our first activity together, a hike up the beautiful and surprisingly colorful Golden Canyon to Cathedral overlook.

Tonight, check into Oasis at Death Valley, a true oasis standing out against a beautiful desert backdrop.
Accommodation: Oasis at Death Valley, Death Valley
Meals: Lunch, Dinner 

Hiking: 3 miles (4.8 kilometers)

Today, we’ll hike up Willow canyon with one of the rare year round waterfalls, Darwin Falls. To get there, you’ll walk up an alluvial fan, over a gravel wash and through a narrow canyon. 

In the afternoon you'll have the chance to enjoy a classic sightseeing tour with stops along the way for photos and insights into the landscape from your guides. Visit Dante's View, Badwater Basin, and Artist’s Palette, all landmarks which are just 30 minutes from your accommodation. On some of these stops you'll witness salt flats, burning orange mountains that roll across the horizon, and rock formations exquisitely carved by the elements.

After a full day of exploration enjoy some down time before dinner together this evening.
Accommodation: Oasis at Death Valley, Death Valley
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner 

Hiking: 4-5 miles (6.4-8 kilometers)
 

This morning we journey through the park to Ubehebe Crater, a 600 foot deep crater created by a maar volcano possibly as recently as 300 years ago. We will walk the 2-mile circuit around the rim. 

After a picnic lunch, we’ll shuttle over to Mosaic Canyon for a hike in a geologic “outdoor museum” composed of smooth, water-polished marble.

Before sunset, we’ll meet back up to drive over to the Mesquite Sand Dunes; with their rippled shadows and graceful curves, the dunes are a photographer’s dream during the “golden hour”.
Accommodation: Oasis at Death Valley, Death Valley
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner  

Hiking: 4-5 miles (6.4-8 kilometers)

This morning, we make our way back to Las Vegas, stopping at Red Rock Canyon Conservation Area. The 13-mile scenic drive will take us by scenic overlooks and unique rock formations that makes this the perfect ending to our adventure together. 
Accommodation: Not applicable 
Meals: Breakfast