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Death Valley Self-Guided Driving Tour

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  • Palm Springs
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Explore Death Valley at your own pace with GPS-triggered stories and a route to major sights, from Badwater Basin to Zabriskie Point.

About this tour

Set out from Death Valley Junction and let the desert unfold at your own pace. This self-guided Death Valley driving tour uses GPS-triggered narration to bring the park’s landscapes and stories to life as you travel its roads.

Begin at the Marta Becket Monument outside the Amargosa Opera House, then follow a route through major sights including Furnace Creek, Zabriskie Point, Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes, Badwater Basin, and Artist’s Palette. Along the way, hear stories of survival, park history, the lost 49ers, and the Timbisha Shoshone. Pause for photos or a longer look whenever you choose; the tour has no fixed schedule and never expires. Allow 2.5 to 5 hours, depending on your stops. One purchase covers one car, and you can download the app and tour before you arrive. The national park entrance fee is separate.

Take the wheel and discover Death Valley on your own terms with this flexible Death Valley driving tour.

Highlights

  • Drive through Death Valley’s striking desert landscapes at your own pace
  • Admire Badwater Basin, Artist’s Palette, Furnace Creek, and Zabriskie Point
  • Hear GPS-triggered stories about park history, survival, and local characters
  • Discover stories of the lost 49ers and the Timbisha Shoshone
  • Pause whenever you like; the tour never expires

What's included

Included

  • Self-guided driving tour with GPS-triggered storytelling
  • Route covering Death Valley’s major sites
  • One purchase for one car
  • Tour access that never expires

Not included

  • Death Valley National Park entrance fee

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Important information

  • Start at the Marta Becket Monument outside the Amargosa Opera House in Death Valley Junction
  • Download the tour app and tour before arrival
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Tour duration varies from 2.5 to 5 hours depending on stops

Frequently asked questions

Where does the tour start?

The tour starts at the Marta Becket Monument outside the Amargosa Opera House in Death Valley Junction.

How long does the tour take?

Plan for 2.5 to 5 hours, depending on how often you stop and explore.

Can I take the tour at my own pace?

Yes. Stop and go whenever you like; the tour has no fixed schedule and never expires.

What is included with the purchase?

The purchase provides a self-guided, GPS-triggered driving tour for one car.

Is the park entrance fee included?

No. The Death Valley National Park entrance fee is not included.

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