This five-day women-only hiking tour explores Death Valley National Park at the most comfortable time of year to visit—winter, when the desert trades summer's extreme heat for sunny days in the 60s and 70s. Based out of Las Vegas, the trip moves between the park's most iconic spots and its quieter corners: ghost towns, salt flats, canyons, sand dunes, and a volcanic crater, with the historic Oasis at Death Valley as home base for three nights. Guides handle all the logistics and share their knowledge of the valley's geology and history along the way, while the group's small size keeps things personal. It's an excellent trip for novice hikers looking for a supportive introduction to multi-day hiking.
Arrive in Las Vegas anytime before 5 pm. After settling in at the hotel, we meet at 5:30 pm to get acquainted, go over trip details, and share our first group dinner together. The rest of the evening is yours—rest up for the adventure ahead or maybe wander the Strip for a little Las Vegas vibe.
Meals: Dinner
Accommodation: Tuscany Suites and Casino (or similar), Las Vegas
We leave Las Vegas, heading toward Death Valley National Park with a stop at the quirky Rhyolite Ghost Town. Entering through Hell’s Gate, we’ll get our first taste of the park’s wild geology on the drive in. After a picnic lunch and visit to the visitor center, we check in at Oasis at Death Valley—our home base for the next three nights. There’s still time for a walk on Badwater Basin’s vast salt flats before dinner, taking in the lowest point in North America.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Accommodation: The Ranch at Death Valley (or similar)
We start the day hiking the Golden Canyon-Gower Gulch Loop—4.5 miles (7.2 km) of rolling, ever-changing scenery beneath Manley Beacon and along dramatic cliffs. Lunch is on the trail, grabbing a view under Manly Peak’s golden mudstone hills. The afternoon is relaxed, whether you want another mini-adventure or downtime. As sunset nears, we regroup for a playful wander through the Mesquite Dunes—maybe capping things off with a dose of stargazing under pristine desert skies.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Hiking: 4.5 mi (7.2 km)
Accommodation: The Ranch at Death Valley (or similar)
We get an early start for the northern reaches of the park, stopping first at the 600-ft-deep (183 m) Ubehebe Crater left by a volcanic blast centuries ago. Walk the crater rim and check out Little Hebe and other smaller craters—about 2.4 km (1.5 mi) on foot. After a picnic lunch, stroll the Salt Creek boardwalk to spot the tiny endangered pupfish. Once back at the ranch, take your pick—dip in the pool, lounge in the shade, check out the Borax Museum, or head out for a short hike. In the evening, appetizers and a group dinner wrap up our day.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Hiking: 1.5 mi (2.4 km)
Accommodation: The Ranch at Death Valley (or similar)
On our final day, we swing by Zabriskie Point for one last panoramic look, then make our way back toward Las Vegas. There may be stops at the famous Amargosa Opera House or the Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge for a last glimpse of pupfish, if timing allows. We plan to reach Las Vegas Airport by 3 pm—plenty of time to catch an evening flight or keep the adventure rolling.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch
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In order to join this Death Valley hiking tour for women, basic fitness is required as well as comfort hiking moderate distances. The most you’ll hike within a day is up to 7.2 km (4.5 mi).
Most hikes are approachable and designed for women who regularly walk briskly 3–4 times a week for 35–45 minutes. The pace is easygoing, guides offer tips along the way, and the terrain is generally rolling with some uneven sections. No technical hiking or scrambling required.
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Dress comfortably and for the weather in clothes you can move in. We suggest bringing clothing appropriate for the season. Layers are best and don’t wear jeans.
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Group sizes and pricing:
Death Valley hiking tours for women can be arranged for larger groups. Contact us to make arrangements.
Min. age requirements:
If your group has participants under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.
The price for this Death Valley hiking tour for women is based on twin-share rooms, but a single occupancy room can be arranged at an additional fee. You can add it to your booking at checkout.
Solo travelers are welcome—they can either share a room with another same-gender solo traveler at no extra cost, or guarantee a private room by paying a single occupancy fee.
The starting point of your Death Valley hiking tour for women is Las Vegas, Nevada. To get there, most people fly into Harry Reid International Airport (LAS). From there, you can take a shuttle, public transport, or rideshare to the group hotel. You will meet your guide at 5:30 pm in Tuscany Suites and Casino (or similar hotel).
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