Valley of Fire Driving Tour Scenic Self Guided Adventure

2.3 (3 reviews) Las Vegas, USA
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Duration2h - 3h
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Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Explore the breathtaking landscapes of Valley of Fire State Park with this self-guided driving tour. Just an hour from Las Vegas, immerse yourself in Nevada's oldest state park, home to stunning red sandstone formations, ancient petroglyphs, and unique rock structures. The GPS-triggered audio narration enriches your journey, revealing hidden stories and fascinating history as you navigate through the park. Highlights include the iconic Fire Wave, Atlatl Rock petroglyphs, and the remnants of a Hollywood movie set nestled in the desert. Perfect for nature lovers and history enthusiasts alike, this tour allows you to explore at your own pace.

- Self-guided tour with GPS-triggered audio narration
- Explore ancient petroglyphs and unique rock formations
- Discover hidden stories and legends of the Valley of Fire
- Ideal for visitors seeking an immersive desert experience

What's included

  • Tour on our Self Guided GPS tour app of Valley of Fire
  • The tour never expires and you can hear it or take it anytime
  • See the historical sites and hear the stories
  • The tour plays as you drive automatically
  • Entrance fee, local state park government fee, to the Valley of Fire State Park

What to expect

  1. 10m
    Begin your journey at this tribally owned plaza, an important economic hub for the Moapa Band of Paiute Indians and your gateway into the Valley of Fire
  2. 5m
    Enter Nevada’s oldest state park and discover hidden gems like Fire Cave, Windstone Arch, and unique formations like “King Kong Rock.”
  3. 15m
    Climb a staircase to see 4,000-year-old petroglyphs carved by ancient peoples, including images of hunters, animals, and ceremonial symbols.
  4. 15m
    Follow the route tied to the legend of Little Mouse, a Paiute outlaw who hid in these canyons for years, surviving off desert knowledge.
  5. Pass by
    Stop for exhibits and a short walk to see a massive rock balanced precariously on a narrow base.
  6. Petroglyph Canyon Self-Guiding Trail
    Pass by
    Walk an easy trail lined with hundreds of ancient carvings leading to a natural water basin that once sustained a fugitive in hiding.
  7. Pass by
    Hike to one of the park’s most iconic sights—a swirling formation of red, white, and pink rock resembling a frozen wave of fire.
  8. 15m
    Visit the otherworldly white rock formation used as the filming location for Captain Kirk’s death in Star Trek Generations.
  9. Pass by
    Visit the cross marking where a Civil War veteran tragically died of thirst while crossing the desert in 1915.
  10. Pass by
    Learn about one of America’s earliest automobile routes, connecting Salt Lake City to Los Angeles.
  11. Valley of Fire State Park
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    You'll explore the state park hearing the stories and hiking the trails.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Begin your journey at this tribally owned plaza, an important economic hub for the Moapa Band of Paiute Indians and your gateway into the Valley of Fire.

End point

End your journey where the red rock desert meets the vast blue waters of Lake Mead, created by the Hoover Dam.

Additional information

  • 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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