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Hike through Death Valley National Park's sensational desert badlands, including Dantes View and the Funeral Mountains
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Access the park's best trails from well positioned lodging in the heart of the park
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Wonder at unique geology, from sparkling salt pans to eroded badlands and narrow slot canyons
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Your Guides

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The best people to immerse you in a destination are the ones who live there, which is why we feature local Adventure Guides on our trips. Here are a few that you might meet on this adventure.

Asli K.

A well-rounded guide and certified Wilderness First Responder, Asli (“Oz”) spends her free time hiking, biking, running, and skiing the mountains of the west with her 3 beloved dogs (Max, Woody and Chia). When not on an adventure, you can find her managing Down to Earth, a residential composting company based in Reno, Nevada. Her love of animals, the outdoors, and sustainability are all passions she brings to the trail.

Matt K.

Matt is an adventure enthusiast who enjoys engaging in nature and the great unknown as an experienced rock climber, mountain guide, and professional outdoor photographer. Based in Las Vegas, he enjoys having Red Rock Canyon in his backyard, where you can also find him cycling, trail running, and bird watching. Matt is a certified Wilderness First Responder.

Preston H.

Preston grew up frolicking in the fields and forest of northwest Wisconsin before completing a B.S. in outdoor education, guiding and teaching in the remote wilderness everywhere from Arkansas to Hawaii. He is a certified Wilderness First Responder. He enjoys all kinds of outdoor adventure, whether running the Front Range trails or rollerblading near his home in Boulder, Colorado, surfing in Mexico, or climbing in Cuba.

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Descend into a deep, narrow canyon carved into polished marble and colorful mosaics of dolomite by flash flooding. Hike through several sections of narrows, where smooth walls rise high on either side, before scrambling out of the canyon to a rim trail that takes you around a sheer 25-foot dry waterfall. The rim trail is the gateway to a deep, twisted gorge and another tall, dry fall and grotto. As you trace the canyon rim back toward the trailhead, the landscape opens to sweeping views of Mesquite Flat and the vast, sunbaked expanse of Death Valley beyond. The hike is a geological adventure into some of Death Valley’s most surreal and striking landscapes.
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Round out your Death Valley adventure with a visit to two of its most otherworldly landmarks: Badwater Basin and the Devil’s Golf Course. Take a short stroll along the boardwalk and onto a vast salt flat that stretches toward the horizon in geometric patterns of white at Badwater Basin, quite possibly the hottest spot on Earth. Nearby is the Devil’s Golf Course, where jagged salt spires rise in clustered formations across a cracked and chaotic landscape. Listen closely—you may hear the salt crystals popping and pinging in the heat. Then it’s time to say your goodbyes to this awe-inspiring national park and return to Las Vegas.
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Accommodations

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A charming desert retreat hotel with rustic western ambiance.

Stovepipe Wells Village Hotel

Comfortable Hotel

Stovepipe Wells Village Hotel is a charming desert retreat in Death Valley National Park, offering comfortable accommodations and stunning views of the Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes. With a rustic western ambiance, the hotel features an on-site restaurant, saloon, general store, and a refreshing outdoor pool. It's an ideal base for exploring the park's dramatic landscapes and unique attractions.