Despite it's name, Death Valley is one of the most beautiful locations in the Mojave Desert. Known for its unforgiving heat in the summers as well as the lowest elevation in North America. It has captured the mind of many an artist, adventurer, pioneer, miner, Hollywood, as well as being home to the Timbisha Shoshone Native Tribe. The area was given its namesake by a group of lost pioneers in the winter of 1849-1850 who thought they would meet their demise due to being stuck in the valley with little to no supplies and terrain that was too treacherous to escape.

 

A true shame in nomenclature as this region is home to extremely stunning views of mountains, valleys, sand dunes, canyons and multiple shades of mineral formations. Hollywood has used the location many times over the years and especially of note are some of the most popular science fiction movies of all time!

 

Mining has taken place throughout the valley over the years as well as military training. Often times military aircraft can be seen flying low through parts of the park.

 

For star gazers, Death Valley has long been a popular location due to few lights after dark to where the big unfettered sky views yield a look into the Milky Way Galaxy as well as other flying objects of unknown origin!

 

Pick up and drop off is dictated by customer hotel locations and group sizes so please provide us with accurate contact information. Pick up schedule is arranged the evening before the tour so please contact us.