Death Valley National Park Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience Death Valley National Park. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Best of Death Valley Small Group Day Tour From Las Vegas

• Death Valley Sunset and Stargazing Tour From Las Vegas

• Small-Group Death Valley National Park Day Tour From Las Vegas

• Death Valley Day & Night Tour—Scenic Stops, Sunset & Stargazing

• Death Valley Day Trip From Las Vegas

Currently, entrance passes to Death Valley National Park cost US$15 for individuals entering on foot or by bicycle. Visitors on motorcycles pay US$25, and those in private vehicles pay US$30, which covers entry for all passengers. Entry is free for young people under 16. Annual park entrance passes cost US$55 for those who plan to make repeat visits (available to US citizens and residents only). Park entry is also included in the America the Beautiful pass.

Yes, Death Valley National Park is worth visiting. The largest, hottest, driest, and lowest of all national parks in the Lower 48, Death Valley is a place of record-breaking extremes. It's also known for its otherworldly lunar beauty; its scenic highlights, such as Zabriskie Point, Artist's Palette, and Badwater Basin, offer truly extraordinary landscapes. Visiting on your own can pose challenges, whereas a guided tour solves all your visiting logistics in advance.

Per one customer who booked the Best of Death Valley Small Group Day Tour From Las Vegas, "This was an incredible experience from start to finish. Jason took the four of us to all the best spots, and then some. He was flexible, patient, and full of information. Can't recommend this trip enough."

Travelers generally spend one or two days in Death Valley—even though it’s the fifth-largest national park in the US. A couple of days is usually enough time to see many of the park’s highlights as well as some off-the-beaten-path spots. An overnight stay also allows you to stargaze at the beautiful night sky.

Visit in any season except summer, although some travelers visit in the hottest months to witness the extreme heat. Spring, fall, and winter (November–March) are the recommended seasons. Depending on winter rainfall, the desert can bloom with wildflowers, usually peaking in late March to early April, which makes springtime popular.

From where you enter the park (Death Valley Junction), it’s a 100-mile (161-kilometer) drive along CA-190 through the valley, which takes about two hours. Along the way, you’ll pass Mt. Perry, Funeral Mountains Wilderness, Zabriskie Point, and Furnace Creek. You can easily navigate it and complete it in a day.

Yes. Animals that can withstand the heat and lack of water such as bighorn sheep, kangaroo rats, jackrabbits, and desert tortoises live in Death Valley. Many of the animals like coyotes are also nocturnal—resting in the day, active at night. Coyotes, ravens, roadrunners, ground squirrels, and lizards are commonly seen.

Bring the usual hiking gear, plus a sun hat, sunglasses, jacket, GPS device, food, and first-aid kit. Drink one gallon of water per day. Start with a full gas tank and consider bringing a filled canister, especially if going off the beaten path. Gas is available inside the park.

Yes. Bring insect repellent and consider wearing a long-sleeved shirt and pants to protect yourself from bites. Bugs typically come out in the morning and as the sun sets. They can be a big nuisance, which most travelers don’t expect. The Devil’s Golf Course is an area known for insects.

There are tons of fun things to do when you're done visiting Death Valley National Park. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in and around Las Vegas:

• Hoover Dam

• Las Vegas Strip

• Grand Canyon Skywalk

• Grand Canyon West Rim

• Colorado River

View Viator's guide to all the best attractions in Las Vegas.