Death Valley Bike Tour - 4-Day Getaway

Couples, Friends & Solos

Small Group Adventures for:

Couples, Friends & Solos Adults 18+

Women's Adventures Women 18+

30s & 40s Adults 30-49

Families with Young Adults 20s & Beyond Best for ages 20+ (min. age 18)

Families with Teens & 20s Best for ages 16-23 (min. age 14)

Families with Kids & Teens Best for ages 7-17 (min. age 4)

4 days

3 nights

Activity Levels 2-4

We categorize our trips based on a range of activity levels from leisurely (1) to avid (5) with plenty of options in between.

Casual Hotels

Premiere Hotels - Experience the world’s best, from lavish luxury to chic retreats with prestigious alliances.

Deluxe Hotels - Find modern comforts in extraordinary settings, with great ambience and ample amenities.

Casual Hotels - Known for their character, charm and proximity to outdoor adventures and Backroads activities.

Small Luxury Ships - Unpack once and cover more distance on an intimate ship with spacious staterooms and superb amenities.

Death Valley Bike Tour - 4-Day Getaway

Couples, Friends & Solos

Small Group Adventures for:

Couples, Friends & Solos Adults 18+

Women's Adventures Women 18+

30s & 40s Adults 30-49

Families with Young Adults 20s & Beyond Best for ages 20+ (min. age 18)

Families with Teens & 20s Best for ages 16-23 (min. age 14)

Families with Kids & Teens Best for ages 7-17 (min. age 4)

4 days

3 nights

Activity Levels 2-4

We categorize our trips based on a range of activity levels from leisurely (1) to avid (5) with plenty of options in between.

Casual Hotels

Premiere Hotels - Experience the world’s best, from lavish luxury to chic retreats with prestigious alliances.

Deluxe Hotels - Find modern comforts in extraordinary settings, with great ambience and ample amenities.

Casual Hotels - Known for their character, charm and proximity to outdoor adventures and Backroads activities.

Small Luxury Ships - Unpack once and cover more distance on an intimate ship with spacious staterooms and superb amenities.

2025: Oct-Nov 2026: Feb-Apr, Oct-Nov

From $3,699 - $4,049 /person

California's Dramatic Desert

Death Valley. Badwater. Furnace Creek. Ominous names betray a striking beauty and thriving ecosystem. The magnificent landscape and extreme climate pushes limits. So does the biking. And you’ve got nothing but good omens in sight. 

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Highlights

  • Take a spin through Red Rock Canyon, home to a variety of unique flora and fauna and stunning vistas
  • Revel in a spectacular scenic symphony of ancient lava flows, yellow sandstone, undulating slot canyons and unique rock formations
  • Hike through the shadowed contours of brightly colored Golden Canyon to Zabriskie Point’s famous lunar landscape
  • Bike into a mesmerizing world, including vast white salt flats and the lowest point in the United States
  • Check out Death Valley’s extraordinary night sky—the park is the largest Dark Sky National Park in the country!
     
California Death Valley Biking Tour

California

Start/End Las Vegas

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Itinerary

Road outside of the Inn at Death Valley

Day 1

Description

Take a spin through Red Rock Canyon, a breathtaking example of the desert’s beauty and vibrancy • With towering rust-colored peaks, ancient petroglyphs and plant species found nowhere else, the canyon showcases the Mojave’s unique features • Kick back at the Inn at Death Valley, a natural oasis where 50 freshwater springs provide water for drinking, showers, irrigation and even the swimming pool.

Accommodations

Nights 1-3

Inn at Death Valley
Furnace Creek
Casual Hotel

Nestled at the foot of the Funeral Mountains, this historic and recently renovated Mission-style hotel sits almost 200 feet below sea level. (pool, spa)

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.
Two guests in BR jerseys walking along a sandy bank.

Day 2

Description

Pay a visit to the ghost town of Rhyolite, a once-prosperous town site teeming with prospectors • Bike through Daylight Pass to reach the highest point on our trip • Spin down the valley with views of the Panamint Mountains and sand dunes in the distance • Hop off your bike for lunch and a walk into the dunes at Mesquite Flat, where you'll feel the vastness of the park • After dinner tonight, hang out under the stars—stargazing here is like nowhere else.

Accommodations

Nights 1-3

Inn at Death Valley
Furnace Creek
Casual Hotel

Nestled at the foot of the Funeral Mountains, this historic and recently renovated Mission-style hotel sits almost 200 feet below sea level. (pool, spa)

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.
Woman standing next to her bike on a boulder, looking out to large canyons

Day 3

Description

Bike across the giant Salt Playa to the lowest point in the United States and see if you feel any different at 282 feet below sea level • Desert illusions of water might just mesmerize you • Sip a cool drink as you watch the sun set from the hotel’s terrace. 

Accommodations

Nights 1-3

Inn at Death Valley
Furnace Creek
Casual Hotel

Nestled at the foot of the Funeral Mountains, this historic and recently renovated Mission-style hotel sits almost 200 feet below sea level. (pool, spa)

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.
Guests hiking among craggy,, amber desert hills.

Day 4

Description

Ascend to Zabriskie Point, the park’s most celebrated vista • Take in the badlands’ yellow sandstone and prehistoric lava trails in the Black Mountains to the south • Hike through out-of-this-world rock formations resembling Neapolitan ice cream • Explore Golden Canyon, a slot canyon that you may recognize from the original Star Wars films.

Accommodations

Nights 1-3

Inn at Death Valley
Furnace Creek
Casual Hotel

Nestled at the foot of the Funeral Mountains, this historic and recently renovated Mission-style hotel sits almost 200 feet below sea level. (pool, spa)

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.

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Hotels

Adventure-Ready Hotels

Ideally located with ready access to trip activities, our Casual hotels are also known for their character and charm.

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.

Nights 1-3

Inn at Death Valley
Furnace Creek

Casual Hotel

Nestled at the foot of the Funeral Mountains, this historic and recently renovated Mission-style hotel sits almost 200 feet below sea level. (pool, spa)

From $3,699 /person

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Bikes

Choose Your Perfect Bike

Our bikes are designed and built with specific cyclists and riding styles in mind, so we can always offer you a perfect ride. Please note that bike requests are subject to availability and prioritized based on the date they're submitted.

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Backroads Next Generation Performance Road Bike

Included in your trip price

  • Ideal for avid cyclists
  • Redesigned for 2024
  • Next gen titanium frame with carbon wheels
  • Responsive, efficient and comfortable
  • Drop handlebars only
Backroads Electric-Assist Bike
Backroads Electric-Assist Bike

Included in your trip price

  • One of the lightest e-bikes available
  • Provides plenty of power and more than enough battery
  • Lower top tubes for easier mounting and dismounting
  • Upright handlebars only
  • Limited availability on Unplugged Bike Tours;  learn more

Min. age to ride e-bike: 16+

From $3,699 /person

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Dates & Prices

Click on dates for pricing, itinerary variations (if any) and to book your trip. Price is per person, double occupancy in USD.

Unplugged dates are perfect for guests who want to ride an acoustic bike.
E-bikes are available to travel companions by request only.

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