Death Valley Hiking &amp; Walking Tours &amp; Trips

Small Group Tour

Why we love them

They explore a place beyond the typical tourist traps and offer exciting activities that bring the “wow factor” intrepid travelers want.

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Strenuous

Trip pace

Full schedule

Visits

Arches National Park, Bryce Canyon, California, Capitol Reef National Park, Colorado, Death Valley, Golden Gate Bridge, Grand Canyon, Lake Powell, Las Vegas, Mesa Verde, Moab, Monument Valley, New York, San Francisco, Sierra Nevada, Utah, Venice, York, Yosemite National Park, Zion National Park

Highlights

Journey through some of the most dramatic scenery on the planet
Discover vibrant San Francisco and the desert city of Las Vegas
Enjoy walking in Yosemite, Zion, Bryce and Grand Canyon national parks

Themes

Cultural, Cycling & Biking, Hiking & Walking, Trekking & Expeditions

What travelers are saying

"Good accomodation and an excellent guide. Sagres has lots of nice restaurants and 3 beaches."

By MT Sobek (Mountain Travel Sobek)

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Death Valley National Park Quick Escape

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4.8/5 Excellent

64 reviews

Small Group Tour

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

California, Death Valley, Las Vegas

Highlights

Hike through Golden Canyon’s narrows to the phenomenal Zabriskie Point
Visit the lowest point in the U.S. at Badwater and explore the salt flats
Journey up Mosaic Canyon, a multi-hued display of Death Valley’s rock layers

Themes

Cultural, Hiking & Walking, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife

What travelers are saying

"First, let me say our tour guide Tomomi S. is hands down THE best tour guide I’ve ever had - knowledgeable, fun and made great efforts to ensure that we were comfortable and happy (MTSobek tour guides are independent contractors. Tomomi also works for other Adventure/Tour companies) Secondly, Japan is beautiful, clean and the Japanese people are very welcoming. The hiking in the national parks was amazing. It could have been a truly five-star experience if MtSobek had not cut corners so egregiously. The website said (at the time) group tours are 5-22 people. The tour gets canceled if the minimum is not met. When I paid there were TWO other people booked-a mother and daughter duo. Shortly before our departure date I called to see if the tour would be cancelled. I wanted my money back but Mt Sobek was “pleased to say that the trip would not be canceled”. In other words, I could not get a refund. At the last minute a guy named Matt signed up so there were four of us. Five days into the trip Matt left and took a train back to Tokyo. I said to him “You realize Mt Sobek is not going to refund you”. He said, “I don’t care, Mt Sobek scammed us.” With tax, the tour costs $11,645 for 13 nights. For that price there is an expectation that the accommodations Mt Sobek chooses would be decent and clean. We all fully expected a ‘traditional Japanese experience’ which often means no private bath and 8 out of the 13 nights we slept on futon mats on the floor. However, Mt Sobek consistently booked us in the cheapest Ryokans (hotels) in each area in which we travelled. Most of these hotels were unclean and very out-dated. One Ryokan they booked us in was listed on a hotel website for $40 USD/night when there were much nicer accommodations nearby for $100 USD/night. (The Japanese yen is way down, the luxury Park Hotel in Tokyo was $200 USD/night. A comparable hotel would have been about $800/night in Austin.). We were the only people staying in several hotels that accomadated many more people. The most egregious example of MtSobek’s booking the cheapest rooms is when we were booked at a large traditional ski lodge at the base of a spectacular mountain. It was beautiful on the website but had two very different wings. One wing was modern, clean and beautiful with simple beds. The other wing was very old (similar to a cheap Motel 6 that had not been updated since the 1970’s). The carpet and bathrooms were disgusting and like many of the Ryocans where we stayed the futon mats seemed as though they had not been cleaned In 30 years. Only after our tour guide checked us in did we realize we had been booked in the cheap rooms. I asked Tomo why. Immediately someone from MtSobek reached out to me and said, “gosh, I’m sorry you did not realize you were going to have a traditional Japanese experience”. Really? “Traditional” experience depends upon one’s budget. In the US, “traditional” to some people may be the Marriott, a Motel 6 or the Four Seasons Hotels. We were paying for a Marriott experience and received the one-star Motel 6 experience. Upon arrival in Tokyo I expected to be met at the airport by a driver (as many tour companies do). However, several days before our arrival dates in Tokyo, MtSobek sent an email telling us how to locate taking a city bus from the bustling Tokyo airport. That is interesting if you do not speak Japanese. MtSobek cleverly uses great photography and elaborate descriptions of the national parks and the hiking while using terms like “traditional Japanese experience with tatami-mat sleeping” to disguise sub-standard accommodations. At one point we were looking on-line at the very hotel where we were staying and did not even recognize it from the website pictures. The hiking was amazing. The group size was disappointing with just the three of us. I would absolutely recommend a hiking tour through Japan, just not with MtSobek."

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Best of the West 11 day tour Las Vegas to San Francisco Via the Southwest USA National Parks SWHDYSLODGE

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4.8/5 Excellent

Small Group Tour

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Full schedule

Visits

Arches National Park, Bryce Canyon National Park, Bryce National Park, Canyonlands National Park, Death Valley, Death Valley National Park, Grand Canyon, Las Vegas, Monument Valley, San Francisco, Yosemite National Park, Zion National Park

Highlights

City Tour of San Francisco
Tour of Death Valley National Park
Grand Canyon, Zion, Arches, Canyonlands and Bryce walks and hikes
Historic Route 66 Birthplace
Incredible wildlife viewing opportunities

Themes

Birding, Education / Learning, Hiking & Walking, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Trekking & Expeditions, Photography

What travelers are saying

"Wonderful 7 days southwest camping trip, very well organised. Awesome tour guide, going beyond his duties to get everybody happy. Highly recommended."

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11 days From$4,195

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4 day tour from Las Vegas to Death Valley, Yosemite National Parks and San Francisco DYSCAMP

none

4.8/5 Excellent

Small Group Tour

Lodging level

Camping

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Full schedule

Visits

Death Valley, Death Valley National Park, San Francisco, Yosemite National Park

Highlights

Visit Death Valley National Park
Walk on the Death Valley Salt flats – the driest and hottest place in the world
Visit an old Gold Rush town
Explore Yosemite National Park
San Francisco city tour included

Themes

Birding, Education / Learning, Hiking & Walking, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Trekking & Expeditions, Photography

What travelers are saying

"Wonderful 7 days southwest camping trip, very well organised. Awesome tour guide, going beyond his duties to get everybody happy. Highly recommended."

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Best of the West 11 day tour Las Vegas to San Francisco Via the Southwest USA National Parks SWHDYSCAMP

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4.8/5 Excellent

Self-Guided / Independent Tour

Lodging level

Camping

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Full schedule

Visits

Highlights

City Tour of San Francisco
Tour of Death Valley National Park
Grand Canyon, Zion, Arches, Canyonlands and Bryce walks and hikes
Historic Route 66 Birthplace
Incredible wildlife viewing opportunities

Themes

Hiking & Walking, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife

What travelers are saying

"Wonderful 7 days southwest camping trip, very well organised. Awesome tour guide, going beyond his duties to get everybody happy. Highly recommended."

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11 days From$2,151

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4 day tour from Las Vegas to Death Valley, Yosemite National Parks and San Francisco DYSLODGE

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4.8/5 Excellent

Small Group Tour

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Full schedule

Visits

Death Valley, Death Valley National Park, Las Vegas, San Francisco, Yosemite National Park

Highlights

Visit Death Valley National Park
Walk on the Death Valley Salt flats – the driest and hottest place in the world
Visit an old Gold Rush town
Explore Yosemite National Park
San Francisco city tour included

Themes

Birding, Education / Learning, Hiking & Walking, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Trekking & Expeditions, Photography

What travelers are saying

"Wonderful 7 days southwest camping trip, very well organised. Awesome tour guide, going beyond his duties to get everybody happy. Highly recommended."

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4 days From$1,350

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4 day tour from Las Vegas to Death Valley, Yosemite National Parks and San Francisco DYSLODGEPRT

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4.8/5 Excellent

Private Guided

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Full schedule

Visits

Death Valley, Death Valley National Park, Golden Gate Bridge, Las Vegas, San Francisco, Yosemite National Park

Highlights

Visit Death Valley National Park
Walk on the Death Valley Salt flats – the driest and hottest place in the world
Visit an old Gold Rush town
Explore Yosemite National Park
San Francisco city tour included

Themes

Birding, Education / Learning, Hiking & Walking, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Trekking & Expeditions, Photography

What travelers are saying

"Wonderful 7 days southwest camping trip, very well organised. Awesome tour guide, going beyond his duties to get everybody happy. Highly recommended."

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4 days From$1,195

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Best of the West 11 day tour Las Vegas to San Francisco Via the Southwest USA National Parks SWHDYSLODGE2

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4.8/5 Excellent

Small Group Tour

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Full schedule

Visits

Death Valley, Death Valley National Park, Grand Tetons, San Francisco, Yellowstone National Park, Yosemite National Park

Highlights

11 day Yellowstone Rocky Mountain Explorer tour; Bryce
Grand Tetons
Yellowstone
Rocky Mountains
Death Valley

Themes

Birding, Education / Learning, Hiking & Walking, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Trekking & Expeditions

What travelers are saying

"Wonderful 7 days southwest camping trip, very well organised. Awesome tour guide, going beyond his duties to get everybody happy. Highly recommended."

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Western USA National Parks Explorer

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premier

4.8/5 Excellent

Small Group Tour

Why we love them

They explore a place beyond the typical tourist traps and offer exciting activities that bring the “wow factor” intrepid travelers want.

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Strenuous

Trip pace

Full schedule

Visits

Highlights

Journey through some of the most dramatic scenery on the planet
Discover vibrant San Francisco and the desert city of Las Vegas
Enjoy walking in Yosemite, Zion, Bryce and Grand Canyon national parks

Themes

Cultural, Cycling & Biking, Hiking & Walking, Trekking & Expeditions

What travelers are saying

"Good accomodation and an excellent guide. Sagres has lots of nice restaurants and 3 beaches."

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Natural Highlights of California

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2.7/5 Average

Small Group Tour

Why we love them

They’ve partnered with well-known names like National Geographic and the Jane Goodall Institute to offer unique experiences unavailable elsewhere.

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Moderate

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

California, Death Valley, Death Valley National Park, Golden Gate Bridge, Kings Canyon National Park, Las Vegas, San Francisco, Sequoia National Park, Sierra Nevada, Yosemite National Park

Highlights

Immerse yourself in the stark beauty of death valley
Cross the stunning sierra nevada mountains
Explore world-famous yosemite national park on a naturalist walk
Marvel at ancient trees in sequoia national park
Enjoy a full day in kings canyon national park

Themes

Cultural, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife

What travelers are saying

"We spent two wonderful weeks touring several of the best destinations in Portugal & Spain with a group of 16 people. Our guide (Fredy) was from Spain and intimately familiar with the region, including its rich history, attractions, and food/beverages. The tour was well-paced using a combinations of private vehicles (small buses and cabs), trains, and an airplane ride as well as a fair amount of walking to get around these two beautiful countries. We extended our stay in Lisbon to see more attractions and took a side trip to Fatima, Obidos, and Nazare that was also excellent. Would have liked to have a bit more time in a couple of the cities, but we'll just have to plan another trip!"

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Ultimate Western USA

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4.8/5 Excellent

Small Group Tour

Why we love them

They’ve partnered with well-known names like National Geographic and the Jane Goodall Institute to offer unique experiences unavailable elsewhere.

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Moderate

Trip pace

Full schedule

Visits

Bryce Canyon, Bryce Canyon National Park, Death Valley, Grand Canyon, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Monument Valley, San Francisco, Sequoia National Park, Yosemite National Park, Zion National Park

Highlights

Hike amid the strange rock formations in joshua tree national park
Sit atop horseshoe bend and tour antelope canyon
Go on a navajo guided jeep tour of monument valley
Watch the sunset along the rim of the grand canyon
Drive along route 66

Themes

Cultural

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USA Road Trip: Big Cities & West Coast Parks

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4.8/5 Excellent

Small Group Tour

Why we love them

They’ve partnered with well-known names like National Geographic and the Jane Goodall Institute to offer unique experiences unavailable elsewhere.

Lodging level

Camping

Physical level

Moderate

Trip pace

Full schedule

Visits

Bryce Canyon, Bryce Canyon National Park, California, Death Valley, Death Valley National Park, Grand Canyon, Lake Powell, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Yosemite National Park, Zion National Park

Highlights

Hike the amazing tuolumne grove of giant sequoias in yosemite national park
Catch a few waves with a surf lesson in southern california
Enjoy a drive down route 66
Visit horseshoe bend
Go glamping in zion

Themes

Trekking & Expeditions

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Zion to San Francisco Adventure

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4.8/5 Excellent

Small Group Tour

Why we love them

They’ve partnered with well-known names like National Geographic and the Jane Goodall Institute to offer unique experiences unavailable elsewhere.

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Moderate

Trip pace

Full schedule

Visits

Bryce Canyon, Bryce Canyon National Park, Death Valley, Grand Canyon, Las Vegas, Monument Valley, San Francisco, Sequoia National Park, Yosemite National Park, Zion National Park

Highlights

Hike zion national park
Explore bryce canyon national park
Visit antelope canyon
Enjoy a navajo guided jeep tour of monument valley
Watch the sunset at the grand canyon

Themes

Cultural

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Western USA National Parks Explorer

Good tour but office functions not up to previous stand...

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Western USA National Parks Explorer

Bryce Canyon and the Grand Canyon

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Highlights Grand Canyon, Zion, Bryce Canyon. Disappointing hot...

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Western USA National Parks Explorer

An interesting trip to an outstandingly beautiful area.