Death Valley holds the record as the hottest place on Earth, where summer temperatures regularly exceed 50°C and the landscape looks genuinely otherworldly — from the technicolour badlands of Artists Palette to the vast salt flats of Badwater Basin at North America’s lowest point. Whether you’re chasing the perfect sunrise photograph at Zabriskie Point, taking in what might be California‘s best view from Dante’s View, or exploring the photogenic ruins of the Rhyolite ghost town just outside the park boundary, Death Valley National Park delivers dramatic desert scenery that feels more like another planet than California.
These guides provide practical visitor information for Death Valley’s most essential stops — covering everything from the best times to visit each location to parking situations and what to expect when you arrive. Accessible as a day tour from Las Vegas (with breakfast, lunch, and hotel pick-ups included), Death Valley rewards those willing to endure the heat with landscapes that challenge your perception of what deserts look like. From the salt pan walks at Badwater Basin to the colourful mineral deposits along the Artists Palette drive, these articles help you navigate one of America’s most extreme national parks — a place where the thermometer routinely breaks records and the scenery compensates for every degree of discomfort.
- A visit to Death Valley – the hottest place on earth.
- Why Dante’s View may be the best view in California.
- A practical guide to Zabriskie Point in Death Valley.
- How to tackle Artists Palette in Death Valley National Park.
- Walking on the salt pans of Badwater Basin in Death Valley National Park.
- A practical guide to visiting Rhyolite, Nevada’s most spectacular ghost town.
Why book the Death Valley Day Tour from Las Vegas?
- Discover an iconic national park: Visit Death Valley National Park’s most dramatic landscapes in a single full-day itinerary from Las Vegas.
- Small-group experience: Travel with a limited number of people in a comfortable vehicle, making for a more personalised day out.
- See famous desert sights: Enjoy stops at highlights such as Badwater Basin, Dante’s View, Zabriskie Point and colourful Artists Palette — all in one day.
- Food and drink included: A breakfast buffet or lunch is provided depending on departure time, and bottled water keeps you refreshed in the desert heat.
- Easy pick-up and mobile ticket: Pick-ups are offered from many Las Vegas hotels, and mobile tickets make entry and logistics straightforward.
