Discover Area 51 on this guided, full-day adventure from Las Vegas. Travel through some of the most desolate, uninhabited and scenic desert landscape in the world to witness this infamous location. See top-secret Janet Airlines at Las Vegas International Airport, the mutant Joshua Tree Forest, mysterious Dry Lake, the Black Mailbox and the 'Absolute Perimeter' where the 'Men in Black' are likely watching you! Stop for lunch at the Little A'Le'Inn. Lunch, snacks, bottled water and a hotel pickup/drop-off included.

Take a full-day tour from Las Vegas to Area 51
Learn about Area 51’s infamous history
See a variety of points of interest
Lunch, snacks and bottled water are included

What's Included

Professional guide with live commentary
Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
Lunch
Snacks
Bottled water
All taxes, fees and handling charges

Gratuities

Meeting And Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Start time

07:00 AM

What To Expect

Harry Reid International Airport

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Extraterrestrial Highway

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Little A'Le'Inn

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

The Black Mailbox

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Area 51

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Not wheelchair accessible
Infant seats available

Most travelers can participate
Tour requires a minimum number of participants to operate. If the minimum number has not been met, you will be offered another date or full refund.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers

Operated by Adventure Photo Tours

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

Frequently Asked Questions

The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.

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Q:How can I let you know where to pick me up for the Area 51 Day Tour from Las Vegas?

A:Pick-up is offered from most hotels on the Strip and Downtown. Let us know where you are staying in the 'Special Requirements' box during checkout. Or you can let us know after booking by visiting 'Manage my Booking' and emailing us there.

Dec 2021

Q:Can I bring my child on the Area 51 Day Tour from Las Vegas?

A:Yes! Guests of all ages are welcome on the Area 51 Day Tour from Las Vegas.

Oct 2021

Q:What should I wear during the Area 51 Day Tour from Las Vegas?

A:Hiking or athletic shoes are recommended. Dress according to the season: Long pants and a warm jacket are appropriate during cooler temperatures (Oct. - Feb.) and shorts, a light shirt, and a hat are appropriate when it's warmer (Mar. - Sept.)

Dec 2021

Q:What type of vehicle is used for the Area 51 Day Tour from Las Vegas?

A:The vehicle used depends on the group size. You may travel in a seven-passenger Luxury SUV, a custom 12-passenger VIP mini-coach, or a customer 14-passenger VIP touring class mini-coach.

Apr 2021

Q:What is the typical group size for the Area 51 Day Tour from Las Vegas?

A:This tour will have no more than 14 guests in the group.

Dec 2021

Q:Are there vegetarian options available during the Area 51 Day Tour from Las Vegas?

A:Yes, please specify any dietary restrictions in the "Special Requirements" box at checkout.

Apr 2021

Q:Should I bring my camera on the Area 51 Day Tour from Las Vegas?

A:Absolutely! The route to Area 51 is through some of the most desolate, uninhabited, and scenic deserts in the world. You will see unusual Petroglyphs which are thousands of years old and explore a mysterious dry lake where UFO sightings often occur.

Dec 2021

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Traveler Tips

Assuming the tour company fixes this safety issue, this is a fun tour if you're looking to see Area 51 and surrounding desert areas that are incredible , but you'll need to read up on the area's history+lore beforehand, unfortunately.

Try and alien burger too while you on the tour.

There was lots of room, seats were comfy and most importantly there was air con, which was definitely needed as it was 40+ degrees!!

Reviews

4.5

330 reviews

Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews

Reviews by Viator travelers.

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Really interesting place...

Laura_S, Sept 2023

Really interesting place to visit and such a nice, knowledgable guide/driver. Would definitely recommend.

Informative

Jaska_M, Sept 2023

Information given out to us, lots of information about the site. Art was very nice and drove quite well.

Response from Host, Sept 2023

Hi Jaska, Thanks for the review. Glad you had a fun time with Art on your Area 51 Tour. Very best regards, Will & Donna Tryon - Owners

Dennis made the tour 10/10

Brian_M, Sept 2023

Our tour guide was the gentleman called Dennis🇺🇸🙌 Such in depth knowledge of Vegas and USA as a whole he’s proper old school and made the tour 10/10 for us👌 The tour itself is great just to point out you can’t actually step foot in Area 51 you can only go as far as the barrier.

Response from Host, Sept 2023

Hi Brian, Thank you for the review and so glad you had a fun time with Dennis. Yes, entering Area 51 is not wise, the guards with the guns get very nervous. Very best, Will & Donna Tryon - Owners

Area 51

VickiAnne_L, Sept 2023

This tour definitely was not for me. Was not what I was expecting to see at all. It’s about 8-9 hours of driving and not seeing much. My husband did enjoy it.

Response from Host, Sept 2023

Hi Vicki, Not to worry, if you're not a bit of a believer in the extreaterrestrial opinion, then I fully understand. So glad your husband had a fun time. Please come back and join us on a Grand Canyon tour, I'm confident you'll love that one. Very best regards, Will & Donna Tryon - Owners

Out of this World

Debra_D, Aug 2023

Our group had a blast - it was out of this world. Our tour guide Clayton was hilarious as well as a font of information regarding not only of all of the conspiracy theories surrounding Area 51, but general knowledge regarding Las Vegas and the State of Nevada. It is a long day and there are plenty of stops along the way, mostly at tourist traps. However, those tourist traps are also entertaining and the people working there are in on the fun. Highly recommend.

Response from Host, Sept 2023

Hi Debra, Thank you for your review, it's great to hear the folks are having fun. Clayton is a blast as are all the people that work in this interesting part of the tourism industry. Very besr regards, Will & Donna Tryon - Owners

It was a great day overall.

Richard_K, Aug 2023

It was a great day overall. Christian the Driver was honest, helpful and patient which made for a relaxing enjoyable trip.

Response from Host, Sept 2023

Hi Richard, Thanks for the review and really happy you had a nice time with Christian. He's a smart and nice young man, we're lucky to have him. Very best regards, Will & Donna Tryon - Owners

Extraordinary

Dina_G, Aug 2023

Dennis is very smart and knows all the details. It was an awesome experience for us. He is so caring making sure we are ok, water wise and temperature of the van. Thank you so much Dennis!!!

Response from Host, Aug 2023

Hi Dina, So happy you had a fun time with Dennis at Area 51. Please come back there is lots left to see. Very best regards, Will & Donna Tryon - Owners

Terrible guide and vehicle

Catherine_L, Aug 2023

The guide knew almost nothing and hardly spoke to our small group all day. He hurried us through the stops.. did not stop everywhere as promised..to the point the trip ended an hour and a half early. This was so dissapointing. There are trips with other companies...don't pick this one!

Response from Host, Aug 2023

Hi Catherine, Whenever we have any complaints we will do an investigation to see what went wrong. We will be in communication with the other passengers that were with you and get back to you after our investigation. Although, because of the long list of 5 Star reviews on this tour as well as the guide, this review has us puzzled indeed. BTW, all of our vehicles are brand new, so??? Regards, Will Tryon - Owner

Wonderful tour!!!

jesstseng130, Jul 2023

This tour was so fun and well organized. I was so much looking forward to this tour to “search” for aliens and it definitely exceeded my expectation. Our tour guide Dennis was the best tour guide. He is super knowledgeable about everything! Vegas history, healthy food and all other funs. Sitting next to him the entire trip chatting with him was such a pleasure. He was full of energy and I have to say he completes this trip for us f/beginning to the end. Our group was fun to be with. The dry lake was so cool. I love everything about this trip. Thank you so much! ❤️

Response from Host, Jul 2023

Hi Jess, Thank you for your review and so glad you had a fun time with Dennis, he is a hoot! Please come back there is a bunch of stuff left to do. Very best regards, Will & Donna Tryon - Owners

Area 51 Tour

terrika_m, Jul 2023

Kirk made this a wonderful experience. Not only was it extremely organized but he was very accommodating, and made frequent stops in between locations, for bathroom breaks. He also provided water, snacks, and phone chargers.

Response from Host, Jul 2023

Hi Terrika, Thank you for your review and so happy you had a fun time with Kirk. Please come back there are lots of places yet to see. Very best regards, Will & Donna Tryon - Owners

Very Interesting Experience

Tudor_P, Jul 2023

This is a very interesting and unusual tour, as you go through one of the most remote regions of the US, and see many amazing sights. Kirk was also a great tour guide, who was both knowledgeable and engaging, and I definitely recommend this tour for anyone who would like a day long adventure outside of Las Vegas.

Response from Host, Jul 2023

Hi Tudor, Thank you for the review. We are delighted you enjoyed your Area 51 Tour with Kirk. Please come back, there are so many interesting places yet to see. Very best regards, Will & Donna Tryon - Owners

Best Experience Ever!!

Lora_L, Jul 2023

My husband and I, along with our youngest, adult daughter, took the Area 51 Tour. Clayton was our tour guide, and we had the most wonderful, amazing tour! Clayton was so friendly, enthusiastic and just full of so much information about Area 51, and was so knowledgeable about Las Vegas as well. We could not have asked for a better or more knowledgeable host. Whenever we are back in Vegas and take another tour, we will definitely request Clayton for our host! He’s the absolute best!

Response from Host, Jul 2023

Hi Lora, Thank you for the wonderful review on our Area 51 Tour as well as our guide Clayton. He is a hoot. I'll post this for him and the staff to see. We hope to see you again, there are lots of beautiful places yet to visit. Very best regards, Will & Donna Tryon - Owners

A "Must Do" day out

neil_j, Jul 2023

Really enjoyed this trip, it's a "must do" kind of day out. Our tour guide Dennis was absolutely brilliant, so knowledgeable and made it a lot of fun, our alien friends need to clone him so everyone can enjoy a day out with Dennis in charge. A truly fun and memorable day out. 100% recommended

Response from Host, Jul 2023

Hi Neil, Thank you so much for your review! So happy you had fun with Dennis. He's a hoot, we are very lucky to have him. Please come back and visit with us again, there are so many beautiful places yet to see. Very best regards, Will & Donna Tryon - Owners

Unforgettable trip!!

David_R, Jun 2023

Had a fantastic day at Area 51! We had Captain Kirk as our tour guide who went above and beyond to make sure any questions were answered and we left with lots of knowledge and things to look up afterwards. Lots of stops and things to see in the surrounding areas and dinner at the famous Little Ale’inn was delicious! Thank you Pat for being so welcoming! Got to the perimeter and the guards sounding the air horn at us. It really is as secretive as it’s made out. Go on the tour and try to make your mind up about the aliens and UFO’s it’s made me more of a believer now than ever! Thank you to you all at Adventure Photo Tours for an unforgettable trip!

Response from Host, Jul 2023

Hi David, Thanks for joining us on the Area 51 Tour and your comments on Kirk. It's an interesting tour and the more that comes out on this subject the more myterious it gets. Very best regards, Will & Donna Tryon - Owners

Area 51

Pauline_J, Jun 2023

Brilliant tour guide Dennis very informative. Great day, lots of interesting unknown facts. Lovley lunch at alien Inn tried the alien burger fab. Lots of water a Snacks and toilet breaks highly recommend this trip for believer's

Response from Host, Jun 2023

Hi Pauline, Thanks for the review and joining us on our Area 51 Tour. I'll post this for Dennis and the staff to see. Very best regards, Will & Donna Tryon - Owners

Must see long journey

Matthew_B, Jun 2023

Trip kind of started off slow with a private red-line transport jet feature for Area 51 employees. The trip was longer, but entertaining. The Area 51 mystery is still anyone’s guess. What do they really do behind those closed gates.

Response from Host, Jun 2023

Hi Mathew, Thanks for the review. So glad you had a fun time. Please come back and visit with us again, maybe you'll get lucky and be abducted. LOL Very best regards, Will & Donna Tryon - Owners

Awesome - really...

Jennifer_B, Jun 2023

Awesome - really interesting day out of the city. Christian our guide was great, and everyone was super friendly. Would recommend!

Response from Host, Jun 2023

Hi Jennifer, Thanks for joining us on the Area 51 Tour and your review. So glad you had a fun ime with Christian. Very best regards, Will & Donna Tryon - Owners

Great tour!

DIANA_J, Jun 2023

Loved seeing the mailbox and the Restaurant. The driver was very knowledgeable! We even saw the security car flash their headlights.

Response from Host, Jun 2023

Hi Diana, Happy to hear you had a fun time on the Area 51 Tour. It's a blast to actually go there and see that it's real. Thanks for joining us. Very best regards, Will & Donna Tryon - Owners

Area 51 day tour

Colleen_D, May 2023

The trip is a very long day. You do stop alot for bathroom breaks, gift shops and to have lunch. So that helps. If your into this stuff it's interesting. My 2 grandson and I enjoyed it. However I'm not sure young kids would enjoy it because you don't really see much in terms of the buildings or anything like that. You see the guards from a distance. I would recommend for any one into this kind if stuff.

Response from Host, May 2023

HI Colleen, Thank you so much for your review. Yes, you do get to see a lot of places and things, although being back in Vagas in time for dinner and a show, to us, is a short day, LOL. So happy you had a good time. Please come back and visit with us again, there is lots yet to see. Very best regards, Will & Donna Tryon - Owners

Area 51 visit-may 2023

Gryshell_D, May 2023

The dry lake bed was super cool. Getting as close as possible to Area 51 and they rang the horn so that was very interesting.

Response from Host, May 2023

Hi and thank you for the review. Oh yes, Area 51 is the real deal and the guards don't want you getting to close. Glad you had fun. Very best regards, Will & Donna Tryon - Owners

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