Death Valley Sunset and Stargazing Tour from Las Vegas: Dante's View, Badwater & Night Sky
Difficulty
easy
Duration
12 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most travelers in average physical condition; involves short, easy walks and standing at viewpoints.
Overview
Spend a full day away from the Las Vegas strip exploring Dante’s View, Badwater Basin, Artist’s Palette and Zabriskie Point—then stay after dark for some of the country’s best stargazing. This small-group tour pairs geological highlights with a guided night-sky experience.
Death Valley Sunset and Stargazing Tour from Las Vegas: Dante's View, Badwater & Night Sky
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The sun drops like a slow coin behind the Panamint Range and Death Valley exhales a color that feels almost stubbornly deliberate—raw ochre pushing into copper, then dusted with violet. On this full-day tour from Las Vegas, a small group slips out of the city’s buzz and into a landscape that stretches both ways beyond ordinary scale: salt flats that flatten the horizon, sculpted badlands that read like an ancient page of wind and water, and a sky that grows deeper and sharper until the Milky Way feels close enough to touch.
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Adventure Tips
Hydration is non-negotiable
Carry at least 1–2 liters of water; it’s dry and distances between services are long—even though bottled water is provided, bring extra.
Layer for temperature swings
Daytime can be hot while nights get cold—bring lightweight sun layers and an insulated jacket for stargazing.
Sun protection
Wide-brim hat, sunscreen and sunglasses are useful for stops like Badwater where shade is minimal.
Bring a tripod for night shots
For Milky Way and long exposures, a tripod and a wide-angle lens make the difference between an OK photo and a keeper.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- desert bighorn sheep
- kit fox
History
The valley’s landscape records ancient lakes, volcanic activity, and salt deposition; the Timbisha Shoshone have a long cultural connection to the land, and early filmmakers used the valley’s otherworldly look for cinema.
Conservation
Death Valley is an International Dark Sky Park and fragile desert ecosystem—stay on designated trails, pack out waste, and limit light pollution during stargazing.
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Recommended Gear
Reusable water bottle (1–2L)
Keeps you hydrated across long drives and desert stops.
Layered clothing (light jacket)
Protects against daytime heat and the sharp night chill.
Sturdy walking shoes
Required for uneven terrain at overlooks and salt flats.
Tripod and wide-angle lens
Crucial for low-light photography and star trails.