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Death Valley Sunset and Stargazing Tour 12 hr

TourTruth score 8.1 out of 10

Very goodTop 16% in Las Vegas

34 reviews · Rated on 2 providers · How we score

  • Las Vegas
  • 12 hrs
  • Updated November 4, 2026

Explore Death Valley’s iconic sights, watch the desert sunset, and stargaze beneath dark skies on this full-day guided tour.

About this tour

Spend a full day among Death Valley’s salt flats, sculpted desert scenery, sunset colors, and star-filled skies. This 12-hour Death Valley sunset and stargazing tour brings together the park’s best-known sights in one sweeping outing.

Visit Dante’s View, Badwater Basin, Artist’s Palette, and Zabriskie Point. Walk across the broad salt flats at Badwater Basin and take in the vivid landscapes shaped by time and volcanic activity. As daylight fades, watch the desert glow at sunset, then look up to explore the night sky beneath some of the darkest skies in the United States. Stargazing begins 1 hour and 30 minutes after sunset; bright or full-moon nights may reveal fewer stars. A professional guide, bottled water, and pickup and drop-off from select locations are included. If a natural disaster closes a park road, the tour visits another location. Choose this Death Valley sunset and stargazing tour for a memorable day that carries you from iconic viewpoints into the quiet of the desert night.

Highlights

  • Explore Death Valley’s iconic landmarks in one day
  • Walk across the vast salt flats at Badwater Basin
  • Admire the colorful desert scenery at Artist’s Palette
  • Watch the sun set over the desert
  • Stargaze beneath Death Valley’s dark skies

What's included

Included

  • All fees and taxes
  • Bottled water
  • Professional tour guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off from select locations
  • Death Valley sunset and stargazing tour

Not included

  • Gratuities (10–15%)
  • Food and beverages
  • Private tour

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Important information

  • Pickup time varies from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM depending on sunset time
  • Stargazing takes place 1 hour and 30 minutes after sunset
  • Fewer stars may be visible on bright or full-moon nights
  • Not recommended for children under 5
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  • Not recommended for travelers over 70 due to extreme heat
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, pregnancy, or poor cardiovascular health
  • Unable to accommodate service dogs
  • Minimum of 4 participants required
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • If a park road closes due to a natural disaster, the itinerary will visit another location

Frequently asked questions

How long is the tour?

The tour lasts 12 hours.

What time does pickup take place?

Pickup time varies from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM depending on sunset time.

When does stargazing begin?

Stargazing takes place 1 hour and 30 minutes after sunset.

Will I see many stars on a full-moon night?

Fewer stars may be visible on bright or full-moon nights.

Is hotel pickup available?

Hotel pickup and drop-off are available from select locations.

How this score is calculated

This tour scores 4.25 on Viator and 4.97 on GetYourGuide. Ratings on these sites cluster near the top of the 5-star scale, so we compare each one with all other ratings on the same site before combining them.

How the score works and rating distribution in Las Vegas
  • Each provider rating is turned into a percentile: the share of that provider's ratings it beats, weighted by review counts.
  • Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
  • Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 8.1. Top 16% in Las Vegas means it ranks in the top 16% of tours in Las Vegas by this score.

Provider rating distribution in Las Vegas

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