Exploring Extraordinary Desertscapes
Trip Type: Small Group Adventure
Territory: North America
Region: Desert Southwest
Trip Price: From $5,295
Single Supplement: $1,295
On-Trip Airfare: $0
Duration: 7 days/6 nights
Trip Begins/Ends: Las Vegas, Nevada / Palm Springs, California
Minimum Travelers: 2 travelers
Maximum Travelers: 16 travelers
Pricing detailed for this Small Group Adventure is based upon double occupancy. Additional charges for single travelers and any on-trip airfare required for the trip apply. A booking deposit is required to reserve your space. Small Group Adventure pricing includes all lodging, meals (unless otherwise noted), activities, baggage handling, transportation, and guide service. Not included are travel costs to/from gateway cities, guide gratuities, and personal incidentals including, but not limited to, trip cancellation/interruption insurance, alcoholic beverages, and laundry service. Travel with Off the Beaten Path requires agreement to our standard Terms & Conditions.
No Sweat - 1-2 miles of walking or hiking per day, plus easy activities
Nice & Active – 3-6 miles of hiking or walking per day, plus physically active exploration
High Five! – 5-10 miles of hiking per day, plus possible peak bagging or other action-oriented fun
Outdoors for up to 6-8 hours a day. Hikes are typically 2-5 miles in length on trails and over uneven terrain.
Most all of our Small Group Adventures can be made private to just your traveling troupe. Just give us a call at (800) 445-2995 and tell us that you would like to “make it private”!
Generally, there are two ways to make a small group adventure private. First, you could capture one of our published departure dates for just your group. In order to achieve this, we have to have sufficient space available to create a separate private trip. Second, we could take the details of this itinerary and fashion it for just your group on dates of your choosing. For this, too, we just need to review your interest, group size, and preferred timing in order to create the trip.
In all cases, the process begins with a phone call so give us a ring at (800) 445-2995 and after just a few minutes gathering information, we can set to the task of making your trip a reality!
Meet your guides and fellow travelers in Las Vegas, Nevada for a welcome dinner.
After breakfast this morning, we'll make our way to Death Valley National Park. We'll make a few stops en route before checking in to the elegant Inn at Death Valley. In the early evening we'll head to Zabriskie Point, from where we can see one of the park's most famous views at sunset.
This morning we hike into Mosaic Canyon, named for its beautiful, water-polished marble walls. After a picnic lunch, we'll make a stop at Salt Creek to look for pupfish, where a seasonal stream flows in winter and spring. Venture out for stargazing tonight if the spirit moves you.
We’ll drive to the top of the Black Mountains to Dante’s View, where we’ll be treated to 360 degrees of vast landscape and features: Badwater Basin. Next, the Golden Canyon Trail leads us through twisting narrows, golden badlands and colorful rock formations, all telling a fascinating geological story that is nicely interpreted by your expert naturalist guide. This evening, we enjoy dinner and a toast to 2023 at the Inn at Death Valley!
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With a full day to enjoy Joshua Tree, we’re able to access the farthest reaches of the park. Enjoy a festive farewell dinner then step out into the beautifully dark Joshua Tree landscape for awe-inspiring stargazing.
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