Joshua Tree and Death Valley

Your adventure begins with a pickup from the Las Vegas airport or your accommodation in town and a scenic 2.5 hour drive across the expansive Mojave Desert. Arrive in Death Valley National Park, where you’ll be instantly met with views of the jagged hills of the Badlands. Stretch your legs with a walk to the top of Zabriskie Point, where you’ll first gaze upon Death Valley and the Panamint Mountains.
After a quick stop at the Furnace Creek Visitor Center, hike the Golden Canyon and Gower Gulch loop - a Death Valley classic that takes you into the Badlands of the Amargosa Mountains.
In the evening, enjoy an easy sunset venture into iconic Badwater Basin and into the heart of the valley at 282 feet below sea level - the lowest point in North America.

After a hearty breakfast, your hike today takes you up the rugged but rewarding Wildrose Peak. Your trail begins at the historic Charcoal Kilns, enormous stone domes, and continues through rich juniper and pinon forest. After your challenging 2,000 foot ascent, revel in the rewarding views of Death Valley, Panamint Valley, and the snow-covered Sierra Nevada Mountain Range. Enjoy a lunch on the summit prepared by your guide before descending the way you came, and enjoying a relaxing evening at your accommodation.

After a leisurely breakfast, enjoy a scenic drive past the intriguing Devil’s Cornfield en route to your relaxed hike on the peaceful Mesquite Sand Dunes, from which you’ll have fantastic views of several mountain ranges. Your drive continues west to your final, short hike in Death Valley, to the fascinating Darwin Falls - a spring-fed waterfall in the driest place on earth.
Your afternoon drive takes you across the Mojave Desert to the town of 29 Palms on the border of Joshua Tree National Park, where you’ll rest up before your adventure in the park tomorrow.

Today’s adventure begins with a stroll through the Teddy Bear Cholla Garden, a charmingly unique landscape of cholla cactus. Continue on to the Cottonwood Spring Oasis, where your main hike for the day begins. Meander through ocotillo cacti and sandy smoketree washes to reach a remote desert oasis containing the largest group of California Fan Palms in the park. After lunch, you’ll make your way back to the trailhead while soaking in views of California’s largest lake, the Salton Sea.
Your day concludes with a short, optional stroll to Arch Rock, a natural arch set amidst a playground of jumbo boulders.

Today’s two different hikes encompass a little bit of everything that Joshua Tree has to offer! Begin your morning on the loop through serene Barker Dam, viewing petroglyphs and a variety of plant life while learning about the fascinating history of the area. Then, prepare to be awed as you explore The Maze in the famed Wonderland of Rocks. Wander through a jungle of granite monoliths, intriguing rock formations, towering spires, and breathtaking views of the park.
Celebrate the last night of a fantastic trip as you watch the sunset over the desert and enjoy a delicious dinner.

Your final day begins with an excursion in Hidden Valley, known for its diverse flora and astonishingly large boulders. Continue on to the remote hollows in Indian Cove, and enjoy one last delicious lunch together before you are transported back to the Las Vegas airport or an in-town accommodation for your onward travels.