The names are ominous. Death Valley. Dante's View. Badwater. Yet there's striking beauty. And opportunity for great pleasure. It's almost as if someone wanted to keep it to themselves. Make you believe it's just a mirage. But you know better. So you soak it in. The rippling sand dunes. Brilliantly colored mountains. Isolated valleys. Plants and animals thriving amid the topographic extremes and ever-changing weather. Now you're one of them. Savoring unforgettable views. Tackling steep bike rides. And basking in the warm rays of the sun. With nothing but good omens in sight.
Day 1 Delight in the peacefulness of the desert In Death Valley National Park, explore Scotty’s Castle, a flamboyant Moorish-style hacienda with an indoor waterfall, 18 fireplaces and a pipe organ What’s that shimmering in the distance? The Great Salt Flats play tricks on your eyes as you ride to Mud Canyon on mostly level terrain. Read more