Death Valley Bike Tour - 4-Day Getaway
California's Dramatic Desert
Death Valley. Badwater. Furnace Creek. Ominous names betray a striking beauty and thriving ecosystem. The magnificent landscape and extreme climate pushes limits. So does the biking. And you’ve got nothing but good omens in sight.
We rate our trips based on a range of activity levels from 1-5.
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From $3,799 - $4,049/person
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Trip at a Glance
Highlights
- Take a spin through Red Rock Canyon, home to a variety of unique flora and fauna and stunning vistas
- Revel in a spectacular scenic symphony of ancient lava flows, yellow sandstone, undulating slot canyons and unique rock formations
- Hike through the shadowed contours of brightly colored Golden Canyon to Zabriskie Point’s famous lunar landscape
- Bike into a mesmerizing world, including vast white salt flats and the lowest point in the United States
- Check out Death Valley’s extraordinary night sky—the park is the largest Dark Sky National Park in the country!
Sample itinerary. Trip details may vary by departure.
Start Las Vegas Airport & Travel Details
- Take a spin through Red Rock Canyon, a breathtaking example of the desert’s beauty and vibrancy
- With towering rust-colored peaks, ancient petroglyphs and plant species found nowhere else, the canyon showcases the Mojave’s unique features
- Kick back at the Inn at Death Valley, a natural oasis where 50 freshwater springs provide water for drinking, showers, irrigation and even the swimming pool.
Nights 1-3
Deluxe Hotel
Nestled at the foot of the Funeral Mountains, this historic and recently renovated Mission-style hotel sits almost 200 feet below sea level. (pool, spa)
Hotels may vary on select departures. Click View Dates and choose a departure to see any variations.
- Pay a visit to the ghost town of Rhyolite, a once-prosperous town site teeming with prospectors
- Bike through Daylight Pass to reach the highest point on our trip
- Spin down the valley with views of the Panamint Mountains and Salt Creek in the distance
- Hop off your bike for lunch and amazing views of one of the largest and most impressive sand dune fields in the United States
- After dinner tonight, hang out under the stars—stargazing here is like nowhere else.
Nights 1-3
Deluxe Hotel
Nestled at the foot of the Funeral Mountains, this historic and recently renovated Mission-style hotel sits almost 200 feet below sea level. (pool, spa)
Hotels may vary on select departures. Click View Dates and choose a departure to see any variations.
- Bike across the giant salt playa to the lowest point in the United States and see if you feel any different at 282 feet below sea level
- Desert illusions of water might just mesmerize you
- Sip a cool drink as you watch the sunset from the hotel’s terrace.
Nights 1-3
Deluxe Hotel
Nestled at the foot of the Funeral Mountains, this historic and recently renovated Mission-style hotel sits almost 200 feet below sea level. (pool, spa)
Hotels may vary on select departures. Click View Dates and choose a departure to see any variations.
- Ascend to Zabriskie Point, the park’s most celebrated vista
- Take in the badlands’ yellow sandstone and prehistoric lava trails in the Black Mountains to the south
- Hike through out-of-this-world rock formations resembling Neapolitan ice cream
- Explore Golden Canyon, a slot canyon that you may recognize from the original Star Wars films.
Nights 1-3
Deluxe Hotel
Nestled at the foot of the Funeral Mountains, this historic and recently renovated Mission-style hotel sits almost 200 feet below sea level. (pool, spa)
Hotels may vary on select departures. Click View Dates and choose a departure to see any variations.
End Las Vegas Airport & Travel Details
This trip has an activity level range of 2-4
All breakfasts, 4 lunches, 3 dinners
All accommodations on your Backroads trip
All gratuities at hotels and restaurants
Expertise and services of Backroads Trip Leaders
Fully equipped Backroads titanium bike, Wahoo GPS device, helmet and accessories
Bike fitting and equipment support throughout your trip
Backroads On Trip App with route maps, elevation profiles, daily snapshots and more
Additional local guides and experts, plus equipment for included activities as detailed in your itinerary
Exclusive activities, tours and cultural experiences, as detailed in your itinerary
All luggage transfers and porterage during your trip
Snacks and beverages between meals
Private cocktail and wine receptions on the first and last nights of your trip
Choice of Backroads cycling jersey, t-shirt or hat, plus water bottle and luggage tag
Detailed Travel Planner with destination tips and pre-trip information
