Starting from Las Vegas in the morning, we will drive to Valley of Fire State Park. World-renowned for its 40,000 acres of bright red Aztec sandstone outcrops nestled in gray and tan limestone, Valley of Fire State Park contains ancient, petrified trees and petroglyphs dating back more than 2,000 years. Finally, we will drive back to Las Vegas.
Itinerary:
Las Vegas → Valley of Fire State Park ( 4 hours, include ticket, Head to visit Beehive Rock, Atlatl Rock, Visitor Center, Rainbow Vista, Fire Canyon Overlook, Seven Sisters, Elephant Rock, Fire Wave and other attractions. The tour guide will adjust the tour according to the actual situation of the day, please refer to the actual arrangement.) → Las Vegas
Tips:
To ensure visitor safety, Valley of Fire State Park closes several hiking trails, including the Flame Wave Trail, from May to September each year. At that time, the tour guide will flexibly adjust the itinerary based on the weather conditions, the physical condition of the guests, and their travel wishes. Please refer to the actual arrangements made by the tour group for details.
Valley of Fire State Park
Of all the state and national parks in Nevada, Valley of Fire remains a favorite for visitors and locals alike, thanks to the fiery sandstone formations swirling through the valley, ancient petroglyphs carved into its stones, stunning red sandstone rock formations, ancient petroglyphs, and its quick access from Las Vegas.
Beehive Rock
The Beehives are sandstone formations that not only demonstrate the unique design that can be created by nature, but are also an excellent representation of geologic cross bedding. Those are the grooved lines going in different directions. The layers or beds represent different layers of silt that are deposited at different times. The beds indicate the angle of the wind or water was moving at the time the material was deposited. Cross bedding is very common in sand dunes, beach deposits and river sediments. A short path winds through rocky dunes with hills of the Muddy Mountains visible in the distance.
Atlatl Rock
Atlatl Rock is famous for its impressive petroglyphs dating from thousands of years ago and is a must for anyone visiting the Valley of Fire.
Rainbow Vista
Rainbow Vista hike is an excellent family-friendly hike with beautiful views. The standard loop goes to an overlook of Fire Canyon, then circles back taking in another view of Fire Canyon before crossing an open area back to the trailhead.
Fire Canyon Overlook
There are wonderful views in every direction from the overlook parking area. But the highlight is definitely the distinctive red and white sandstone formations of Fire Canyon and Silica Dome. The color contrast is striking!
Elephant Rock
Elephant Rock is a unique rock formation just off Valley of Fire Highway, next to the east entrance of Valley of Fire State Park. This is the sort of sandstone formation that can't be believed by people who haven't seen it. Is Elephant Rock an oddly shaped natural arch or perhaps a stone encased mastodon trunk? Get a close look at Elephant Rock on an easy 0.3-mile hike.
Fire Wave
The Fire Wave, located in Valley of Fire State Park, is an easy hike to a fantastic sandstone formation resembling an ocean wave with swirling red, white, and pink sandstone patterns. With a beautiful backdrop, this hike in the park is one of the best.
Tips
The drop-off location will be the same as your pick-up location. The exact return time is uncertain due to various factors such as the itinerary, weather, and traffic. You may consult the tour guide on the day of return for more details.
Visiting Attractions
Valley of Fire State Park
Meal
B: Excluded, L: Included(Simple Sandwich), D: Excluded