About this experience
Trade the Vegas crowds for the fiery red rock scenery of Valley of Fire, Nevada's oldest and most spectacular state park, on this relaxed small-group day trip. With only a handful of guests, you get a personal experience and plenty of time to explore and photograph the park's most famous sights. Your friendly local driver-guide brings the landscape to life with stories about the geology, the ancient petroglyphs, and the Ancestral Puebloans who once lived here — while you take in highlights like the Fire Wave, Elephant Rock, Rainbow Vista, and Atlatl Rock. Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off, bottled water, and a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle are all included.
At a glance
- Duration: 7 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 7 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Local guides to help you plan
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What is included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Bottled water
- Valley of Fire State Park entrance fee
- Professional English-speaking driver-guide
- Air-conditioned vehicle
Not included
- Lunch
- Gratuities
Itinerary and highlights
Hike out to the famous Fire Wave, a swirling sandstone formation striped in red, orange, and white that looks like a frozen wave of fire. Your guide leads the short scenic trail and shares great spots for photos of this iconic Valley of Fire landmark.
Stop to see Elephant Rock, a natural arch of red sandstone eroded into the unmistakable shape of an elephant with its trunk reaching to the ground. It’s one of the most recognizable and photogenic formations in the park.
Take in the sweeping panorama at Rainbow Vista, a viewpoint surrounded by multicolored sandstone hills in shades of pink, lavender, cream, and red. It’s a favorite scenic overlook and a fantastic spot for photos of the park’s vivid geology.
Visit Atlatl Rock to see remarkably preserved ancient petroglyphs carved into the desert varnish by the Ancestral Puebloan people over 2,000 years ago. A short stairway leads up to the panel, where your guide explains the meaning behind these fascinating rock art symbols.
Meeting and pickup information
- Pickup is from your hotel on the Las Vegas Strip or in the Fremont Street / Downtown area. Since the exact spot varies by hotel, we contact you the day before your tour with your exact pickup point and time.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Pilot USA
Accessibility and practical details
- Service animals allowed
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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