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Death Valley Bike Tour - 4-Day Getaway

California's Dramatic Desert

Couples, Friends & Solos

4 days 3 nights

Activity Level: 2-4

Casual Hotels

From: $3,399 - $3,599 pp dbl occ

($700 for sgl occ)

The names are ominous. Death Valley. Badwater. Furnace Creek. Yet there's striking beauty. The rippling sand dunes. Colorful mountains. Plants and animals thriving amid topographic extremes. Now you're one of them. Savoring the views. Tackling the rides. And basking in the sun. With nothing but good omens in sight.

California Death Valley Biking Tour
California Death Valley Biking Tour

California

Start/End Las Vegas

Start/End locations may vary. Do not book flights until your trip details are confirmed.

Highlights

  • Explore the iconic 100-foot-high dunes at Mesquite Flat—the realm of constantly shifting desert sands
  • Revel in the spectacular scenery—ancient lava flows, yellow sandstone, slot canyons and unique rock formations
  • Hike through the shadowed contours of Golden Canyon to famous Zabriskie Point, immortalized on film
  • Bike across a mesmerizing landscape, including vast white salt flats and the lowest point in the United States

Itinerary

Accommodations may vary based on departure date.
4 Days Casual Hotels
Accommodations may vary based on departure.
Description

DAY 1Take 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.

DAY 2 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 | Cycle 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, check out the night sky—stargazing here is like nowhere else.

DAY 3 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. 

DAY 4 Ascend to Zabriskie Point, the park's most celebrated vista | Take in the Badlands' yellow sandstone and ancient lava flows 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
The pool at the Inn at Death Valley
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)

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Activity Level: 2-4

Every Backroads trip is designed to appeal to a wide variety of interests and fitness levels. Several routes and a range of levels are offered each day so you can choose how much or how little activity you want to do. Learn more about how we determine activity levels.

Daily Route Options

* Includes shuttle.
Day 1
Biking
Level 2 | 20 miles* | 1900 ft. gain
Day 2
Other
Rhyolite Ghost Town Visit (30 minutes)
Biking
Level 1 | 17 miles* | 1000 ft. gain
Level 2 | 30 miles | 1100 ft. gain
Level 3 | 41 miles | 1700 ft. gain
Level 4 | 54 miles | 1800 ft. gain
Day 3
Biking
Level 1 | 17 miles | 500 ft. gain
Level 3 | 34 miles | 1300 ft. gain
Day 4
Walking & Hiking
Level 2 | 3 miles | 1000 ft. gain

What's Included

Available Bike Options

The key to a stellar day's ride is a bike that's perfectly in tune with your cycling style… Backroads has you covered with the best bike fleet in the world! Please note that bike requests are subject to availability and prioritized based on the date they're submitted.

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Backroads Performance Road Bike
Backroads Performance Road Bike
Performance Road Bike

Included in your trip price

This custom-designed titanium bike is lightweight and responsive, featuring Shimano Ultegra Di2 electronic shifting, 11-speed compact gearing, a premium Mavic Ksyrium Pro wheelset and a full carbon fork. 

Backroads Touring Bike
Backroads Touring Bike
Touring Bike

Included in your trip price

A proven classic, this custom-designed titanium bike is suited for a wide range of cyclists. It features a comfortable ergonomic seat and a long wheel base that add to the bike’s control and stability.

Backroads Electric-Assist Bike
Backroads Electric-Assist Bike
Electric-Assist Bike

Included in your trip price

Keep pace or zip ahead, pedaling with an electric boost. This bike provides plenty of power to flatten the hills and more than enough battery range to cover the distance.
Min. age to ride e-bike: 16+

Canyon Endurace SLX 9 Di2
Canyon Endurace SLX 9 Di2
Canyon Endurace SLX 9 Di2

Ride like a pro with the top-of-the-line carbon Canyon Endurace CF SLX 9 Di2. A performance-first flagship endurance bike engineered for comfort and race-level riding.

$650 rental fee; subject to availability

Co-Motion Torpedo Tandem Bike
Co-Motion Torpedo Tandem Bike
Tandem Bike

This hand-built frame features Co-Motion's custom-designed cro-moly steel tubeset, powerful Avid disc brakes, Shimano Ultegra drive train, and a custom, upgraded wheelset. For experienced tandem riders.
$400 rental fee

Also Included

  • All breakfasts, 4 lunches, 3 dinners
  • Expertise and services of our experienced Trip Leaders
  • Snacks and beverages between meals
  • Additional guides and experts from the region on many trips
  • Van shuttles to support a variety of route options
  • Comprehensive Travel Planner with detailed pre-trip information
  • Private guided tours at museums, historic sites, wineries and other select attractions as noted in the Travel Planner
  • All gratuities at hotels and restaurants
  • Special events, including wine tastings and other select attractions as mentioned in the Travel Planner
  • On biking and multi-adventure trips, use of fully equipped Backroads titanium bike plus helmet and accessories
  • Trailercycles, carriers, and kid-sized helmets for Family Trips
  • Equipment and experienced guides for kayaking, rafting, snorkeling, sailing and canoeing as described
  • Park and other entry fees
  • Fares for trains, ferries and other modes of travel as listed in the Travel Planner
  • Select coach transfers
  • Baggage transfers and porterage

Straight talk

We want to make sure you're on the right trip and that you have the best experience possible. Every Backroads trip is unique and this one is no exception.

Climate

Death Valley is a land of extremes. At times, weather conditions (like high winds or even the occasional rain storm) may warrant unexpected changes to our itinerary. In this event, alternate activities will be planned that you're sure to enjoy.

Accommodations & Service Standards

The Inn at Death Valley received a multimillion-dollar renovation in 2018. It is a grand historical treasure and by far the best place to stay in the Death Valley area. While its location within Death Valley National Park makes it an ideal base for exploring the valley's many sights, it is also subject to park regulations and oversight. Similar to many national park lodges, service at the Inn at Death Valley can seem slow and casual compared to the high standards of hospitality found on other Backroads trips.

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