There’s nothing quite like a Death Valley sunrise—if you can reach the desert region early enough to catch it. This small-group day (night) trip does the work for you, departing from Vegas in the middle of the night to catch the sunrise from Dante’s View. Spend the rest of your trip stargazing and visiting Desert Valley highlights including Zabriskie Point, the Furnace Creek Visitor Center, and Badwater before returning to Vegas.

A full-day (night) sunrise and stargazing trip to Death Valley
Depart Las Vegas between 2am and 4am to catch the sunrise from Dante’s View
Visit Zabriskie Point, the Furnace Creek Visitor Center, Badwater, and more
Hassle-free round-trip transportation from Las Vegas

What's Included

Air-conditioned vehicle
Breakfast
Bottled water
Professional tour guide
Pick-up and drop-off at designated hotels
Death Valley National Park Admission

Tip for guide
Lunch

Meeting And Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

Pick up time will be emailed to you after your reservation is confirmed. The pickup time will depend on the time of sunrise, but will be approximately between 2:15am and 4:00am. The estimated time is about 3 hours and 15 minutes before sunrise in Death Valley. Returns to original departure point Pick-up time and details of meeting place will be informed after your booking is confirmed.

What To Expect

Las Vegas (Pass By)

Pahrump

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Death Valley Junction

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Dante's View

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Zabriskie Point

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Furnace Creek Visitor Center

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Artists Palette

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Golden Canyon

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Badwater

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Pahrump

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Las Vegas (Pass By)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Infant seats available
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions

Most travelers can participate
Pick up time will be emailed to you after your reservation is confirmed. The pickup time will depend on the time of sunrise, but will be approximately between 2:15am and 4:00am. The estimated time is about 3 hours and 15 minutes before sunrise in Death Valley.
There is no refund if you cannot see the starry sky or the sunrise due to the weather.
The order of the tour itinerary may be reversed during peak season or due to weather conditions.
Changes in the date or number of people on the tour will also be subject to the cancellation policy.
Children over 2 years old can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 11 travelers

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 arrange pickup from my hotel for the Death Valley Sunrise & Stargazing Day Tour?

A:Round-trip transportation is offered from select Las Vegas Strip hotels. Please select the nearest hotel upon checkout. Be sure to contact the local operator at least 24 hours prior to departure to confirm your pickup details.

Mar 2022

Q:Why does this tour depart so early in the morning?

A:This tour typically departs a little over 3 hours prior to sunrise so you can enjoy the amazing night sky followed by a breathtaking sunrise over Death Valley.

Mar 2022

Q:What should I wear for the Death Valley Sunrise & Stargazing Day Tour?

A:Be sure to bring a long-sleeved jacket even in the summer. Due to the desert climate, it gets cold in the morning and evening. It is safe to bring a long-sleeved sweatshirt or sweatshirt. Warm clothing such as down jackets is recommended in winter.

Mar 2022

Q:What should I bring with me on the Death Valley Sunrise & Stargazing Day Tour?

A:Bring sunscreen and a hat. Don't forget to bring a camera!

Mar 2022

Q:Can I bring my young child with me on the Death Valley Sunrise & Stargazing Day Tour?

A:Children must be at least 2 years old to participate.

Mar 2022

Q:Are car seats available during the Death Valley Sunrise & Stargazing Day Tour?

A:Yes - If you require a car seat, please notate the request in the "Special Requirements" box at checkout. The local operator provides car seats for children under 5 years old and under 60 lbs.

Mar 2022

Q:Can I bring a stroller for my child?

A:Due to size constraints, strollers are not permitted on the tour. You may wish to bring a chest or backpack-type child carrier instead.

Mar 2022

Q:Are there restrooms available during the Death Valley Sunrise & Stargazing Day Tour?

A:There are no restrooms on the tour vehicle, however, there are restrooms available at several of the stops along the way.

Mar 2022

Q:How rough is the terrain during the Death Valley Sunrise & Stargazing Day Tour?

A:This tour takes place on mostly paved and dirt roads with relatively even terrain.

Mar 2022

Q:How long is the drive to Death Valley?

A:Death Valley is approximately a two-hour drive from Las Vegas. You will make at least one stop in each direction to use the restroom and take a short rest stop.

Mar 2022

Reviews

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

Reviews by Viator travelers.

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Amazing experience...

Ray_R, Dec 2022

Amazing experience visiting death valley, it was fun and unique environment. The tour quide was very kind, lively, and exciting

Response from Host, Dec 2022

Hi Ray, Thank you for your review on Death Valley and compliments on our guide, Hideto. We are delighted you had a full and fun day. I hope you visit with us again. Very best regards,

Great Death Valley experience

Sara_S, Aug 2022

The whole experience was great, we were lucky enough to see the stars and the sunrise. Our guide J.G was very friendly, he knew all the best spots to stop and take picture, giving you enough time to have a look around and taking lots of picture of us as well. He was quite knowledgeable and showed lots of excitement making the trip very enjoyable. Definitely recommend

Response from Host, Aug 2022

Hello Sarah, thank you for taking time out of your time to write a review of our tour and for choosing us. We are pleased to hear that you took so many pictures of your wonderful experience. We are also happy to hear that you were satisfied with the service of our guide. We hope you will join us again when you come back to Las Vegas. We look forward to seeing you again.

It was too cloudy to see...

Candice_K, May 2022

It was too cloudy to see the stars but still a great trip with a wonderful guide. The scenery is breathtaking.

Response from Host, May 2022

Hello Candice, thank you for taking the time out and writing a review of our tour and for choosing us. We are sorry to hear that there were clouds in the starry sky, but we are honored that you were satisfied with the breathtaking view and our guide service. We hope you will join us again when you come back to Las Vegas. We sincerely look forward to seeing you again.

Gracious Hosting

Dan_B, Apr 2022

JG was a most friendly and informative guide…he graciously accommodated our request to see the Mesquite sand dunes which were not on the original itinerary…we enjoyed our visit very much…hope he enjoyed our company as well❣️🙏🏻✝️

Response from Host, Apr 2022

Hello Dan, thank you for taking the time out and writing a review of our tour and for choosing us. We are happy to know that you had a great time and enjoyed the tour with our team. We are also glad that we could help make your day memorable. We hope you will join our tour again when you visit to Las Vegas. We look forward to seeing you again soon.