The Mojave Desert starts minutes from the Strip. Guided ATV and buggy tours ride the Nellis Dunes or open desert trails, and a longer option adds a helicopter flight to the Grand Canyon.
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Mojave Desert ATV tours from Las Vegas are mostly half-day outings; the most common length is about 3 hours. We list 4 tours from Las Vegas on this page. Travellers have left more than 843 reviews on the tours we list here, with an average rating of 4.6 out of 5. The tours we list run from 2 to 7 hours. Of the trips shown here, the one with the most reviews is "Las Vegas: Guided Las Vegas Desert ATV Tour", with more than 820 reviews and a rating of 4.6 out of 5.
Two of the options we describe are guided desert rides of about 3 hours, one on an ATV and one in a buggy; both include a guide plus "Helmet and goggles", one listing notes. The ATV ride is rated 4.6 out of 5. The third is a 7-hour day that pairs a 30-mile Grand Canyon helicopter flight, with in-flight pilot commentary, and a guided ATV ride in the Mojave Desert.
| Type of tour | ★ | Duration | Includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guided ATV desert ride | 4.6 | ~3h | ATV tour with morning and sunset options + guide + helmet and goggles |
Two of the three trips we describe share one format: a guided ride of about 3 hours in the Mojave Desert, with a guide and safety gear. The helicopter day is the exception among the trips we describe, at 7 hours with a 30-mile flight added to the ride.
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.
A shuttle ride out to the desert takes 30 to 45 minutes, a safety briefing follows, and the actual trail riding fills 1 to 1.5 hours. Plan your day around the whole outing, not just the riding time.
Pickup and drop-off at a central location in Las Vegas is described on both guided rides. Many operators stage their rides around the Lake Mead area or on the Hidden Valley trails. Tours differ mainly between guided convoys and more flexible formats, so read the description to see which one you are booking.
The ATV and buggy rides note free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start; the helicopter-and-ATV day notes it up to 48 hours before. Check the listing before you book.
Both the ATV and the buggy ride in the Mojave Desert describe high-quality safety gear, a step-by-step orientation before you ride and complimentary water. Check the listing for anything you should bring yourself.
Yes, on both the ATV and the buggy ride in the Mojave Desert, which each list morning and sunset options. Pick the slot that suits your day when you book.
