Las Vegas is a launchpad for desert off-roading — tour operators based in and around the valley run guided ATV and RZR trips into some of the same canyons and desert terrain covered in this site's Camping and Biking guides.
Las Vegas is a launchpad for desert off-roading — tour operators based in and around the valley run guided ATV and RZR trips into some of the same canyons and desert terrain covered in this site's Camping and Biking guides.
- Vegas Off Road Tours — Guided Polaris RZR tours into the Mojave Desert from Jean, NV, from a 1hr 20min mini adventure to multi-hour ghost-town rides.
- Awesome Adventures ATV Tours — ATV, RZR, and Ranger tours through Eldorado Canyon near Nelson, NV, combining ghost-town exploration and gold-mine tours.
- Adrenaline ATV Tours — Sit-on ATVs, RZRs, and Can-Am Maverick X3 tours into Valley of Fire State Park, including hotel shuttle and lunch.
- Las Vegas ATVs — Single and double-rider ATV/quad and RZR rentals running tours to Lake Mead, the Mojave Desert, and Nelson Hills.
- SunBuggy Fun Rentals - Las Vegas — A long-running off-road adventure company near Las Vegas Motor Speedway offering ATVs, UTVs, and dune buggies.
Confirm age, license, and weight requirements directly with your chosen operator before booking — these vary by vehicle type and weren't uniformly published across every operator's site.
The Pro-Tips Itinerary
Best Time to Go
Book the earliest departure of the day between roughly October and April. Desert temperatures climb fast and there is no shade on any of these routes, which makes a midday summer tour genuinely unpleasant rather than merely hot. Operators run daily and weather-permitting, so a spring or autumn morning is both the most comfortable and the most reliable slot.
Insider Tips
None of these operators is actually in Las Vegas. They stage from Jean, Nelson, Logandale and the Speedway area, which means real drive time each way on top of the advertised tour length. Check whether your booking includes hotel pickup before assuming you need a car, and budget the round trip when planning the rest of the day.
Where to Book / Refuel
Book online or by phone at least a day ahead, and further out for weekends and holidays. Each operator has its own meeting point with free parking. These are remote desert staging areas rather than resort properties, so bring your own water and eat beforehand instead of expecting food at the meeting point.
Interactive Preparation Checklist
Must-Bring Essentials
- Closed-toe shoes, which every operator requires
- Sunglasses and sunscreen, as there is no shade on any route
- More water than you think you need
- A valid driver's licence if you intend to pilot rather than ride
Good to Know Before You Go
- Roughly $100-$700+ depending on tour length and whether you are in a single-rider ATV or a multi-passenger RZR
- Age, licence and weight rules vary by operator and vehicle and were not uniformly published; confirm directly before booking
- Helmets and safety gear are provided by every operator listed
- Meeting points are outside the city, so factor in drive time each way
