Valley of Fire from Las Vegas: The 13 Best Tours

1.Small Group: Valley of Fire Half Day Tour from Las Vegas

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,130 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $84Our pick

Spend about six hours escaping Las Vegas for Valley of Fire State Park, with hotel pickup, a guide, park admission, a deli sandwich, water, and snacks included. Expect red sandstone formations, petroglyphs, photo stops, and short hikes. Guides named in recent trip accounts include Ray, Charles, Edward, and Carlito, but your assigned guide may differ.

“From the minute we got picked up to when we got dropped off we had a fantastic time! Lara, Kenny and Elijah took great care of us and made the trip to Valley of Fire so enjoyable. They were so much fun and knowledgeable about the area. Safety was prioritized and kept checking to make sure everyone was comfortable with the hikes and heat. Lara took us to the best spots for pictures and got us to them before the crowds. Hands down worth it!”

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2.Valley of Fire Guided Hike from Las Vegas

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,611 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $128

Trade the Strip for a small-group hike among Valley of Fire’s red sandstone, desert plants, and ancient petroglyphs. Choose an easy, moderate, or difficult route, with 2 to 4 hours on the trail and hotel pickup from Las Vegas. Guides such as Sarah, Halle, and Nick have led hikes focused on geology, local history, and safe passage over rough ground.

“Halle was our guide and she was great!! She was knowledgeable about the area, the plants, the wildlife. It was fun getting to know her on the ride there and back. She has a passion for the outdoors and it truly shows. The hike itself was just beautiful, nothing like we have back home in Michigan. I wish we would've had time to see more.”

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3.Valley of Fire and Red Rock Canyon Day Tour from Las Vegas

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 658 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $148

Leave Las Vegas around 6 a.m. for a small-group day in Nevada’s desert, with pickup from most Strip and Downtown hotels. Spend about four hours at Valley of Fire, visiting Elephant Rock, Cabins, Rainbow Vista and two lesser-known stops, then make a brief stop at Red Rock Canyon. Guides such as Janos and Adam lead the outings; water and snacks are included.

“The landscape of the valley of fire is so impressive, and the tour guide is one of the best I've met. Janos is so patient and responsible, he's treating the whole experience with genuine care and i'm so grateful. Learned a lot on the trip, great experience!”

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4.Valley of Fire State Park Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 623 reviews · 6 hours · from $109

Trade the Strip for Valley of Fire’s glowing sandstone on a six-hour small-group trip from Las Vegas. Your guide leads short hikes to rock formations, petrified trees and ancient petroglyphs, with time at the visitor center. Guides have included Max, Robert, Denny and Daniel. Park entry and hotel pickup are included; food is not.

“Denny was great, he made us feel very comfortable and was great to share loads of information about the trip.”

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5.Valley of Fire Guided Hike with Drinks and Snacks

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 548 reviews · 4 - 6 hours · from $129

Leave Las Vegas by small-group van for a guided hike in Valley of Fire State Park. Choose an easy walk, a moderate scramble, or a difficult route to see red-rock formations, ancient petroglyphs, and tucked-away arches. Guides such as Sarah, Nick, Matthew, Josh, and Halle lead the hikes. Snacks, drinks, and round-trip transport are included.

“Everything about the tour was great (from pickup to drop off)! Matthew was excellent! I went with him on the hard tour and loved it! We went off trail and on some physically challenging routes. All of which I enjoyed. I like going off the beaten path where the sites are usually more interesting, quiet, and undisturbed. Water and snacks were provided and plentiful. Matthew was knowledgable with the area and history, and pointed out things that only and experienced eye would notice. One of the best hikes I've been on. On a cooler day (my hike was 105 in July) I could have explored with Matthew all day.”

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6.Valley of Fire State Park Guided Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 468 reviews · 6 hours · from $99

This six-hour trip from Las Vegas takes you to Valley of Fire’s red Aztec sandstone, ancient petroglyphs, Rainbow Vista, Fire Canyon, Elephant Rock, and Fire Wave. A guide leads a small group of up to 14, with hotel pickup, park entry, a sandwich lunch, water, and snacks included. Guides such as Jesse, Anthony, Charles, and Phil are often praised for their park knowledge and help with photos.

“We had an amazing trip to the Valley of Fire with John. He was knowledgeable, friendly, and made the whole experience both fun and informative. The scenery was absolutely breathtaking, and John made sure we had plenty of time to explore and take photos. We truly had a fantastic time and would highly recommend this tour to anyone!”

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7.Valley of Fire Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 423 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $119

Leave Las Vegas at 8:00 am for about four hours in Valley of Fire State Park, with a guide, bottled water and entrance fees included. Expect scenic stops, photo opportunities and some optional walking or scrambling, not a dedicated hiking itinerary. Groups are capped at 14, and guides such as Robert, Max and Denny have led trips here.

“It was a great family experience! We all had a good time and it was beautiful scenery. It’s very hot , but water was provided.”

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8.Valley of Fire State Park Day Tour from Las Vegas

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 317 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $109

Trade Las Vegas for the Valley of Fire’s red sandstone, desert trails, and visitor center on a roughly six-hour guided day trip. Hotel pickup and park entry are included, and you’ll have about two and a half hours in the park. Guides have included Robert, Daniel, Max, and Denny. Wear closed-toe shoes, bring sun protection, and confirm your pickup time in advance.

“Robert was a great guide ! Very patient with everyone, and offered to take many great photos. He had plenty of cold water for everyone , but if you like snacks , he makes a stop along the way. If was very hot as we expected, but had a great time . Would definitely recommend this tour to get out of trashy and chaotic Vegas , lol!”

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9.Valley of Fire and Red Rock Canyon Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 229 reviews · 8 hours · from $148

Leave the Las Vegas Strip early for sunrise in Valley of Fire, where guides such as Janos, Adam, and Victor lead visits to Elephant Rock, the Cabins, Rainbow Vista, Atlatl Rock, and lesser-known stops. Park fees, water, snacks, and Strip transfers are included. The day ends with a short visit to Red Rock Canyon.

“Had a great experience during our trip to Fire and Red Rock. Our guide kept the vibe very interactive and enjoyable and was very knowledgeable and accommodating. Great service overall. Definitely recommend”

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10.Valley of Fire Sunset Tour from Las Vegas

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 206 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $128

Trade the Las Vegas Strip for an afternoon among Valley of Fire’s red sandstone formations. This five-hour small-group tour includes hotel pickup on Las Vegas Boulevard, about three hours in the state park, water and snacks, and sunset at Rainbow Vista. Guides such as Janos and Viktor lead the stops and can help with photos. Expect some walking on sand and rock.

“Janos was an exceptional guide. He knows all the best spots to get great pictures as well to see the awesome features of the park. Save and cautious driver. He provide enough water and snacks. This tour does involve some hiking if you interested in seeing some breathtaking view. Temperatures in October was nice and cool. If you are spiritual and sensitive to energy, the first half of the tour will be intense as it feels gloomy and heaving but goes away at the second half to a more clam and uplifting feeling.”

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11.Valley of Fire/ Mojave Desert VIP Small Group Tour From Las Vegas

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 196 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $129

Travel north of Las Vegas in an air-conditioned van with a driver-guide and a group of no more than 13. Expect stops at Atlatl Rock, Rainbow Vista, Fire Canyon, the Cabins and Elephant Rock, plus time to see ancient petroglyphs. Guides such as Oscar, Viktor and Luis have earned praise for their photos and personal help, though commentary can vary.

“Trip to Valley of the fire was amazing. I use Viator all the time. Great everything. The price and adventures are no compared.”

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12.Private Valley of Fire Hiking and Sightseeing Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 193 reviews · 6 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $180

Start at 6:00 am with pickup from your Las Vegas accommodation, then explore Valley of Fire State Park on a private, guide-planned hike. Adam adjusts the route to your pace and interests, shares details about the park’s geology, plants, wildlife, and history, and takes photos along the way. Transport, snacks, drinks, and water are included.

“Adam is the best tour guide you could ask for. He was a bouncing ball of infectious energy that had us happy to challenge ourselves in the valley of fire. He was happy to share stories, and his amazing finds from himself and his other tours. He wasn't afraid to say he didn't know something, but you could tell he would know for the next tour. He made our visit a one of a kind experience and was happy to do so, he was ready to make the trip whatever we wanted, just had to say. If only we could take him to every park. 5 stars is not enough…”

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13.Grand Canyon Heli Tour and Valley of Fire Landing

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 21 reviews · 3 hours · from $599

This three-hour small-group tour pairs a 100-minute helicopter flight with a 30-minute stop at a secluded Valley of Fire overlook. You’ll pass Hoover Dam, Lake Mead and the Grand Canyon, then toast the sunset with champagne before flying over Las Vegas. Pilots have included Sam, Mike and Christie, though your pilot may differ.

“We got picked up with a nice van at the Luxor hotel, been delivered to the airport where the helicopters start and got the complimentary water. Then Sam our pilot showed up and gave us a little introduction. Then we took off and he showed us nice places straight away. We were able to see really awesome spots, had a great view and his jokes were just great. Also he shared some information about the Grand Canyon and everything which was really interesting. Had the stop on the valley of fire with champagne. On the way back we had a great sunset view on the rocks aswell as on Vegas…”

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