Bike through the incredible desert landscapes of Death Valley National Park
Ready to adventure through one of the most extreme environments on earth? This 6-day guided cycling tour explores the hills and valleys of the magnificent Death Valley National Park in California. You’ll be riding through the surreal desert landscapes, treated to spectacular mountain views of the Grapevine, Funeral, and Panamint Ranges.
You’ll be riding to Hell’s Gate, Daylight Pass, Ubeheb Crater, and Badwater Basin, with trips to incredible viewpoints at Dante’s View and Zabriskie Point. Between bike rides, you’ll have a chance to relax at the pool or learn about this unique area at the Borax Museum. You’ll love the condition of the roads, the tremendous views, and the exciting bike rides included on the Death Valley Cycling Tour.
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Death Valley Cycling Tour Itinerary
Day 1 Meet in Las Vegas and Tour Preparation
You’ll be picked up in Las Vegas to begin the tour. You’ll be driven closer to the Death Valley National Park, where you’ll have time to get your bike fitted and prepared.
Tonight there will be an orientation dinner with your group.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Death Valley
Distance: None
Meals: Dinner
Day 2 Ride Daylight Pass to Stovepipe Wells
Your ride today will begin with a climb up Daylight Pass, then it will be mostly downhill for the rest of the ride! You’ll bike past Hell’s Gate and Mud Canyon, stopping for a break in Mesquite Flats to admire one of the biggest networks of sand dunes in the United States.
Enjoy the incredible views of the Funeral and Panamint Mountain Ranges as you ride to the hotel in Stovepipe Wells. Finally, take a refreshing dip in the pool to cool off before dinner.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Death Valley
Distance: 2-3 hours, 34mi, 1,380ft of ascent
Meals: Breakfast and dinner
Day 3 Cycle to Ubehebe Crater
This morning you’ll take the shuttle to a trailhead in the valley. Your ride will gradually climb to the Ubehebe Crater rim. From here you can choose to hike into the crater to explore or relax and take in the views from the top. Either way, you’re sure to be blown away by the vantage point.
It will be a relaxing trip back as it’s downhill all the way!
Overnight Location: Hotel in Death Valley
Distance: 2-4 hours, 48mi, 3,400ft of ascent
Meals: Breakfast and dinner
Day 4 Salt Creek Valley and Salt Flats
On your morning ride through Salt Creek Valley, you’ll see the Great Salt Flats on the horizon. During today’s ride, you’ll have a chance to stop at the Harmony Borax Works and the Borax Museum to learn about the natural history of the area.
If you’re looking for a longer ride you can choose to complete the triangle to Hell’s Gate. There is also a spring-fed swimming pool and golf course at the hotel if you would rather have a more relaxing afternoon.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Death Valley
Distance: 2-3 hours, 39mi, 530-2,600ft of ascent
Meals: Breakfast and dinner
Day 5 Bike to Dante’s View
Your bike ride today will include about 20 km of climbing. You’ll have a break to take in the view from Zabriskie Point, and then push on until the last few miles where park policy requires that you dismount. A van will be waiting to drive you the final stretch to Dante’s View, where you can expect to be awestruck by the panoramic views over Death Valley. On clear days it’s possible to see all the way to snowy Telescope Peak!
Enjoy lunch in this spectacular location before zipping back down the hill.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Death Valley
Distance: 3- 4 hours, 50mi, 2,500ft of ascent
Meals: Breakfast and dinner
Day 6 Take the Challenge of the Artist’s Palette to Badwater Basin
Today you’ll take the road across the valley towards Badwater Basin. The route will include the challenging section to Artist’s Palette, where you’ll be tackling a few short steep sections that will gain you 2,000ft of elevation in just 7,5 miles.
Once you’ve conquered your final Death Valley hill, you’ll enjoy the ride down into the lowest point in the country at Badwater Basin. You’ll have some time to explore before the group gets picked up by the shuttle to head back to Las Vegas.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Death Valley
Distance: 2 hours, 23mi, 2,400ft of ascent
Meals: Breakfast
Death Valley Cycling Tour Price and Dates
This guided cycling tour of Death Valley is run as a fixed-departure tour where you’d be joining a group, however, custom private tours can be organized for those willing to travel with their group only (please contact us with your preferred date and the number of people in your group and we will create the itinerary just for you).
The prices below are per person, and are valid for groups of 2 and more:
Accommodation on Death Valley Cycling Tour
This tour is based in 3 and 4-star hotels. The hotels offer comfortable rooms and swimming pools. In some cases, the accommodation listed below may need to be substituted for other comparable accommodations.
Single Rooms and Solo Travellers
You can pay a supplement to have a private room in a hotel where possible. Please contact us if you desire this option. Rooms are double occupancy and solo travelers may be required to pay a supplement.
Hotels on Standard Tour
Stove Pipe Wells Hotel in Death Valley National Park ★★★
This western-themed hotel is its own little village, equipped with a pool, restaurant, general store, and an old-fashioned saloon!
The Ranch at Death Valley, Death Valley National Park ★★★★
This hotel complex is an emerald oasis surrounded by desert. Classic Californian low-rise buildings surround a lush golf course and swimming pool.
What’s Included in Death Valley Cycling Tour?
Meals
5 breakfasts and 5 dinners are included in this tour.
Accommodations
Accommodations for 5 nights are included. Accommodations before and after the tour in Las Vegas are not included.
Transportation during the Tour
Transportation for yourself, your luggage, and your bike is included as outlined in the itinerary.
Also Included
- English-speaking guide
- Park entrance fees
- Tour maps and narratives
Not included
- Alcoholic beverages with dinner
- Travel insurance
- Flights to and from Las Vegas
- Lunches and dinners, drinks, or snacks not previously mentioned
- Tourist taxes if applicable
- Visas if required
- Personal equipment
- Fees not mentioned as included
- Gratuities for guides, drivers, servers, or hotel staff
- Bike rental
Optional Extras
- Various bicycle rentals are available and include touring saddles, odometers, pumps, tire irons, and patch kits. You may choose to combine your rental with your own saddle and pedals. Pricing and options available upon request
- Solo traveller supplements or single occupancy upgrades
- Additional nights before or after the tour in Las Vegas
Frequently Asked Questions about Death Valley Cycling Tour
Timberline Adventures specializes in fully supported cycling, hiking, and multisport adventure tours in the United States and Canada.
Over the last 38 years, our adventure experts have crafted unique itineraries consisting of only the best routes and trails. We are all about striking the perfect balance of challenge, discovery, and tons of fun! Our epic tours include visits to 35 different national parks, and we take great pride in introducing our guests to some of the wildest and most beautiful areas in North America, like Glacier, Yosemite, Acadia, Big Bend, and so much more!
We share in the joy, exhilaration, and sense of accomplishment that is a part of every single tour, and the quality of your experience is how we measure our growing success.
Map of Death Valley Cycling Tour
Map of Death Valley Cycling Tour
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