About this experience
The Amargosa dunes are so steep and so tall that you're not likely to get to the top of many of the larger ones, but we know you'll have fun trying. These are the tallest free-standing dunes in North America! One of the best parts is the huge 'bowls' formed between the large dunes. You zip towards the bottom only to race back up the other side, then turn around and repeat. This is a supervised free-roaming off-road adventure tour:
1. We'll show you around the area so you know where on the dunes is OK to play
2. We'll provide education about the protected Big Dunes Beetle to be sure you know where the no-go zones are.
3. Guides will show you how to drive the buggies and navigate over the sand razorbacks and how to avoid getting stuck in the deep soft sand
4. Then you're free to explore all on your own while our staff stays on-site to assist as needed and to make sure you're having a safe adventure.
At a glance
- Duration: 3 hr 30 min
Plan your experience
Set aside 3 hr 30 min for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Compare the available options before choosing: their itinerary, inclusions and pickup arrangements can differ. Check the price for your date and whole group.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Drivers under 18 years must be accompanied by an adult (Photo ID will be required)
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What is included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Bottled water
- Park fee
- Four Hours of Buggy or ATV Riding
- All safety gear
- We bring snacks, sandwiches, and drinks to keep you fueled all day
Not included
- Gratuities
Itinerary and highlights
Check in at our Fabrication and Training facility where we custom build your off road thrill machines! You will be fitted with safety gear, watch a brief orientation video, and have a chance to use the restroom before heading to the Dune Buggy staging area only about a mile away. You will also have the opportunity to tour the fabrication department where we hand craft the world famous SunBuggy Desert Racers! Lockers are available free of charge to store anything you don't wish to loose out in the desert.
Drive an ATV, a UTV Buggy, or a Dune Buggy and explore the tallest dunes in North America. This spot is about 90 minutes north of town, and you'll get 4 hours to play in the sand.
Aptly named, at the Amargosa Big Dunes the Sand Dunes exceed 500 feet in height and are absolutely breathtaking in their immensity. The site sits right near the middle of nowhere! (Amargosa is actually near Area 51, those driving too far to the east will encounter armed security personnel) You'll have 4 hours to EXPLORE the BIG SAND DUNES with SunBuggy Support staff on hand to show you around this sandy playground ensuring that you have a great time and know where environmentally sensitive no-go areas are!!
We will have snacks on hand, feed you lunch, and of course, keep you hydrated with plenty of complimentary ice-cold bottled water.
This is an all-inclusive VIP Off-road adventure with premium equipment, the best support staff in the business! If you have the means to go big, go big dunes!
After returning from your adventure, you will drop off your safety gear, pick up any belongings that had been secured in the free lockers, get your souvenir SunBuggy Las Vegas T-shirt, and have a shuttle take you back to your point of origin.
Meeting and pickup information
- To arrive on your own just be at our lobby when the shuttle time would have been.
- Pickup is available from most Las Vegas hotels. Exact pickup details will be advised upon reconfirmation with the local operator. Contact details will be provided on your pre-paid voucher which will be received after booking.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- SunBuggy Fun Rentals
Accessibility and practical details
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for children aged 3 and under
- Drivers under 18 years must be accompanied by an adult (Photo ID will be required)
- Minimum Dune Buggy Drivers age is 16 years with a valid driver's license
- Minimum ATV age is 18
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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