USA Trekking Tours: 7 Worth the Climb

1.Las Vegas: Red Rock Canyon in an Adventure Tour Trekker

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 123 reviews · 4 hours · from $122Our pick

Travel from your Las Vegas hotel to Red Rock Canyon in a comfortable Tour Trekker with an NAI Certified guide. You will follow the 13-mile scenic loop, stop at Wilson Cliffs, Calico Hills, the Visitor Center, and Red Springs, and learn about geology, plants, wildlife, Native American pictographs, and Las Vegas history. Groups are limited to nine.

“Great beautiful senery, the moutains. Well worth th trip from vegas”

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2.Death Valley Explorer Tour by Tour Trekker from Las Vegas

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 104 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $313Top rated

Ride from Las Vegas to Death Valley in a small Tour Trekker group of up to 10. Your guide leads you to Dante’s View, Harmony Borax Works, Devil’s Golf Course, Badwater Basin, Artist’s Palette, and Twenty Mule Team Canyon. Lunch, water, park entry, hotel pickup, and return transport are included.

“Our tour guide, Jurgen, made the trip memorable with his personality, his sense of humor, his knowledge and his joy in being a guide. The vehicle was very comfortable. The views were fantastic. We were very fortunate to have a beautiful day. The lunch was filling and we had a lovely spot to eat.”

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3.Las Vegas: Valley of Fire Tour in Luxury Tour Trekker

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 91 reviews · 5h 30m · from $189

Leave Las Vegas for a 5.5-hour small-group trip through Valley of Fire State Park. You’ll ride in a reclining-seat Tour Trekker, visit Rainbow Vista, Atlatl Rock, and Fire Canyon, see ancient petroglyphs, hear about Native cultures and desert geology, and receive hotel pickup, bottled water, and a boxed lunch.

“This tour was fantastic and our tour guide was friendly as well as informative and helpful. This was a great tour. The views were amazing.”

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4.From Las Vegas: Death Valley Trekker Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 70 reviews · 10 hours · from $301

Ride from Las Vegas to Death Valley in a small Pink Jeep Tour Trekker with leather captain seats, strong air-conditioning, and a guide such as Sandy, Nora, or Bob. Visit Badwater Basin, Artists’ Palette, Devil’s Golf Course, Harmony Borax Works, and 20 Mule Team Canyon. Lunch, water, park entry, and hotel pickup are included.

“Leah was the best tour guide. She took us to five different views of Death Valley and we even had time to stop and shop at both gift shops and get ice cream on a cone We are still talking about our trip with friends and family. Pictures aren’t justice; everyone should go and visit this National Park when they get the chance. I recommend to go before the first of June. We went near the end of the month of May and the temperatures were perfect.”

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5.Matanuska Glacier Adventure Trek

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 6 hours · from $225

Spend six demanding hours with NOVA Alaska Guides exploring the Matanuska Glacier beyond the Ice Falls. You’ll hike six or more miles over uneven ice and steep slopes with a guide for every four people. Thomas, Betsy, and other guides tailor the route to your group. Gear and shuttle included, but the $55 glacier entrance fee is extra.

“The guide was very informative and friendly. Made sure all the folks in the group enjoyed the hike. The rappelling with the hike is added fun.”

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6.From Anchorage: Chugach State Park Guided Alpine Trek

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 5 hours · from $179

Meet your English-speaking guide in downtown Anchorage, ride by minivan into Chugach State Park, and hike a ridgeline through alpine tundra. You’ll learn about plants, geology, and wildlife while looking for sheep, marmots, eagles, and bears. Guides such as Eli, Brit, and Rebecca have led past outings, with routes including O’Malley Peak and Baldy.

“Just a small mountain but a huge experience, one of our favorite memories of our Alaskan adventure!!”

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7.Castle Rock: The EDGE Epic Sky Trek

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 4 hours · from $66Best value

At Castle Rock’s EDGE Epic Sky Trek, you spend four hours climbing a huge aerial course about 50 feet above the ground. Choose from four levels, more than 110 obstacles, and ziplines, then move at your own pace. Guides Jack and Piper help participants manage tricky sections, including the final zipline route.

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