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Death Valley National Park Tour
About The Tour
Death Valley is one of America’s most evocative national parks, with desolate desert landscapes, dramatic mountain ranges, and of course, the lowest point in North America. Let Shaka Guide lead the way! We take you to many of the park’s most fascinating and awe-inspiring places. Plus, we’ll discover some surprising references to popular culture. You don’t know what you don’t know about Death Valley!
Here are just a few of the fun things you can do on the Death Valley National Park Tour!
• Step onto the lowest point in North America at Badwater Basin
• Wonder at the epic scenery at Dante’s View
• Walk deep into a field of sand dunes at Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes
• Watch the sunrise, or set, at Zabriskie Point
Here are just a few of the fun things you can do on the Death Valley National Park Tour!
• Step onto the lowest point in North America at Badwater Basin
• Wonder at the epic scenery at Dante’s View
• Walk deep into a field of sand dunes at Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes
• Watch the sunrise, or set, at Zabriskie Point
About the tour
Death Valley is one of America’s most evocative national parks, with desolate desert landscapes, dramatic mountain ranges, and of course, the lowest point in North America. Let Shaka Guide lead the way! We take you to many of the park’s most fascinating and awe-inspiring places. Plus, we’ll discover some surprising references to popular culture. You don’t know what you don’t know about Death Valley!
Here are just a few of the fun things you can do on the Death Valley National Park Tour!
• Step onto the lowest point in North America at Badwater Basin
• Wonder at the epic scenery at Dante’s View
• Walk deep into a field of sand dunes at Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes
• Watch the sunrise, or set, at Zabriskie Point
Here are just a few of the fun things you can do on the Death Valley National Park Tour!
• Step onto the lowest point in North America at Badwater Basin
• Wonder at the epic scenery at Dante’s View
• Walk deep into a field of sand dunes at Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes
• Watch the sunrise, or set, at Zabriskie Point
STARTING POINTS
-Death Valley Junction
-Panamint Springs
RECOMMENDED START TIME: 8am
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• Satisfaction guaranteed
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1. Welcome to the Death Valley National Park Tour Preview
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2. Death Valley Introduction East
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3. Geology of Death Valley
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4. Sunsets and Dark Skies
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5. The Creation of Death Valley NP (East)
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6. Star Wars Canyon
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7. Zabriskie Point
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8. An Iconic Film Shot
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9. Death Valley Scotty
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10. The Charcoal Kilns
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11. Badwater Basin
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12. The Incredible Desert Pupfish
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13. Mars in California
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14. Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes
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15. Stovepipe Wells
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16. Death Valley's Wildflowers
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Death Valley National Park Tour Map
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Death Valley National Park Tour Stops
Things to do on the Tour Include:
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Dante's View
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Twenty Mule Team Canyon
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Zabriskie Point
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Golden Canyon Trail
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Artists Palette
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Natural Bridge Trail
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Badwater Basin
Meet the Creators
Gray Gleason
Narrator
I’ll be your guide on this tour. Press play to hear a sneak peek of the stories waiting for you as you browse.
Creators behind the Death Valley National Park Tour
Gray Gleason
Narrator
I’ll be your guide on this tour. Press play to hear a sneak peek of the stories waiting for you as you browse.
Rita Fowers
Writer/Editor
Favorite Quote:
"What man actually needs is not a tensionless state but rather the striving and struggling for some goal worthy of him." - Viktor Frankl
Rayne Warne
Writer & Managing Editor
Favorite Quote:
"Stories are machines inhabited by a god." - Bonnie Friedman
Matt Caracciolo
Writer & Editor
Favorite Quote:
"All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given to us." --J.R.R. Tolkien
Myra Morehart
Producer
Favorite Quote:
"The man who's too afraid to die is too afraid to live." - Clark Gable as Gay Langland in The Misfits.
Purchase Options
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Death Valley National Park Tour
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Death Valley National Park Tour FAQS
Information
Conditions can change fast. Please check these links for closures, alerts, and local conditions before your trip. Stay informed so you can ensure a smooth ride.
Inclusions/Exclusions
Inclusions:
- GPS-triggered audio with automatic playback
- Built-in turn-by-turn route guidance
- Offline access after download
- Self-paced experience with no fixed start time
- Pause, rewind, or replay anytime
- Storytelling based on firsthand travel and research
- Lifetime access after purchase
Exclusions:
- Private transportation (use your own or rental vehicle)
- Attraction admission or park entrance fees
- Parking fees
Tour FAQs
1. Where does the Death Valley National Park Tour go?
This tour has 19 stops. Check out the itinerary here for a complete list of stops and if you’re looking for more information to help plan your trip, here’s what you need to know before you go!
2. What should I pack for the Death Valley National Park Tour?
Phone charger/mount (very important!)
Sneakers
Hiking clothes
Hiking shoes
Jacket for higher elevations
Hat/sunglasses
Sunscreen
Water
Canteen/ refillable water bottle
Snacks
Credit card
Sneakers
Hiking clothes
Hiking shoes
Jacket for higher elevations
Hat/sunglasses
Sunscreen
Water
Canteen/ refillable water bottle
Snacks
Credit card
3. What should I budget for the Death Valley National Park Tour?
Costs will depend on what you do along the tour route, but here are some fees:
$30 entry fee per vehicle, good for 7 days.
$15-40 per person per meal. And don't forget to buy jugs of water!
Souvenirs at the park’s general stores
$30 entry fee per vehicle, good for 7 days.
$15-40 per person per meal. And don't forget to buy jugs of water!
Souvenirs at the park’s general stores
4. What are the hours of operation for the stops on the Death Valley National Park Tour?
The park is open 24/7, so you can start or end your tour at any time. Plan to stay out late for some spectacular stargazing! Please note the visitor center closes at 5:00 p.m.
5. Can I join the Death Valley National Park Tour en route?
Yes! Feel free to join the tour along the route. Just make sure that you follow the numbers in chronological order from where you are starting from. If you don’t begin at one of the tour starting points you’ll miss a few stories, but you’ll still have a great experience.
6. Can I take the Death Valley National Park Tour in the opposite direction?
This tour is available in two directions - westbound and eastbound.
7. Other Questions? Contact us!
Still have questions? Send us an email at aloha@shakaguide.com or give us a call at (808) 201-8138.
What is an Audio Tour Guide?
Think of us as your personal tour guide in an app. Our tours provide everything a guided tour does, but with the freedom to explore on your terms. Here’s how it works:
GPS triggers audio narration to play automatically as you drive or walk. Listen to stories, get local insights, visit must-see stops and get turn-by-turn navigation.
The app works offline so even with spotty service we’ll get you where you need to go.
Pretty cool huh? We think so! Check out our tours and let’s explore together.
GPS triggers audio narration to play automatically as you drive or walk. Listen to stories, get local insights, visit must-see stops and get turn-by-turn navigation.
The app works offline so even with spotty service we’ll get you where you need to go.
Pretty cool huh? We think so! Check out our tours and let’s explore together.