Valley of Fire, Nevada's oldest state park, is about an hour from Las Vegas. Half-day tours cover its red sandstone and ancient petroglyphs, with sunset and hiking options.
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Valley of Fire State Park lies about 50 miles northeast of Las Vegas, roughly a one-hour drive; the most common trip length is about 5 hours. The park is known for its red Aztec sandstone and 4,000-year-old petroglyphs. We list 8 tours to the park from Las Vegas. The tours we list run from 2 to 7 hours.
Guided tours are the broadest type we list, spanning sightseeing, a sunset departure and a hiking trip. The minibus trip, rated 4.4, offers round-trip transport from Las Vegas over about 6 hours. The sunset tour takes about 5 hours with hotel pickup and an entrance fee included; the hiking trip lists a hiking guide and snacks, but no length.
One tour pairs Valley of Fire State Park with Seven Magic Mountains and the Welcome to Las Vegas sign in about 5 hours. "Entry to the Valley of Fire State Park", one listing notes, is among its inclusions, along with a live guide. It suits travellers who want two extra stops beyond the park.
| Type of tour | ★ | Duration | Includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minibus guided tour with transport | 4.4 | ~6h | Round-trip transport + minibus + English-speaking guide |
| Park tour plus Seven Magic Mountains | — | ~5h | Park entry + live guide + guided tour |
The sunset tour and the longer guided tour sit in the same type as the plain sightseeing trip, so read each listing for its own length; a tour that also stops at Seven Magic Mountains and the Welcome to Las Vegas sign is a separate format. A dash in the star column means a trip has no rating yet.
Table data is indicative and comes from the GuruWalk catalogue. Each activity's current details, including availability, are the ones shown on its listing when you book.
Most of the tours we describe list entry to Valley of Fire State Park among their inclusions; the hiking trip lists transport, a guide and snacks but says nothing about entry, so check its listing before you book. One tour lists a granola bar and one complimentary bottle of water, and asks guests to bring additional water if needed.
Major trails such as the Fire Wave and White Domes close in the peak summer months because of extreme heat, and they open in the cooler autumn and winter. If a hike is the point of your day, check the listing for the route it follows and match the season to it.
Common stops in the park include the Beehives, Elephant Rock, Atlatl Rock, the Visitor Center, Seven Sisters and Rainbow Vista. One tour lists a Visitor Center stop among its highlights.
Formats range from sightseeing tours with mild walking to dedicated guided hikes through slot canyons and the Fire Wave. On our list, one trip is built around hiking and lists a hiking guide.
Each tour we describe notes free cancellation: up to 24 hours before for most, and up to 48 hours before for the hiking trip. Check the listing before you book.
