Located only a few hours drive from Las Vegas is Death Valley National Park, one of the hottest and most unique places on earth. When it comes to heat, it is not just an expression to say that it is one of the hottest places on earth, it actually is. In Furnace Creek the hottest temperature every recorded using modern equipment was registered, and although there are other areas who also make a claim to have the hottest temperature, Death Valley is always on the list. It has also set numerous other records for most consecutive days above 110 degrees and other temperature related milestones. Even though the area is extraordinarily hot, there are a surprising number of plants and animals that make the area home. These unique species have adapted to the heat and lack of water, and actually have found ways to thrive. Death Valley is by no means desolate, and actually does present some completely unique sightseeing opportunities.
In the summer, tours to the area that would typically be called “adventure tours” become “sightseeing tours.” This is simply because the extreme heat in the summer prohibits visitors from being outside too long exploring and hiking. The best way to approach Death Valley in the summer is to drive to the specific points of interest and then spend a short amount of time photographing or looking over the area before returning to the air conditioned vehicle. Nobody wants their trip to be unpleasant, and nothing can ruin a trip more quickly than getting overheated.
All of these reasons are pointing to the fact that you should allow a tour group like Bindlestiff Tours provide you with your Death Valley tour. We understand the area and can move from point of interest to point of interest without spending too much time in between. It has been noted by people in the past that navigation systems do not receive a good signal in Death Valley, which can result in the dangerous situations of people driving lost into very remote areas and running out of gas. These types of mistakes can actually prove to be deadly, as even the California police patrols cannot check the entire park in a day looking for people who might be lost or stranded. We always suggest going as part of a group with experience in the area as well as a carefully maintained vehicle in order to assure nothing goes wrong.
A trip to Death Valley is a totally unique experience that many people will describe as unforgettable. You get to experience an area that many people consider completely unable to sustain life, and yet the area is teeming with different species of plants and animals that have adapted in a unique way over millions of years to make the area home. You will probably never see another area like this again, and to know that it is only a short drive from the glitz and glamour of Las Vegas is even more unbelievable. Contact us today to inquire about our Death Valley tours.