Description
Accommodations: 2 nights at the Campbell House in Twentynine Palms & 3 nights at The Ranch at The Oasis in Furnace Creek. Accommodations are based on double occupancy. Single rooms are available for an additional fee.
Included:
- Accommodations – 5 nights
- Transportation – To and from the meeting point.
- Meals – All meals specified in the itinerary.
- Guide(s) – For groups of 6 people or less, one guide will be provided.
- Entrance fees to Joshua Tree & Death Valley National Park
- Gratuities at hotels & restaurants with the exclusion of your personal purchase of alcohol.
- All chores – Including meal prep, washing dishes, loading of support van, etc by the guides
Not Included:
- Pre/Post-trip Hotel Accommodations – Hotel reservations before and after the trip must be made by participants. Please contact us if you would like recommendations.
- Air travel – Participants are responsible for booking their own airfare.
- Travel Insurance – This can be beneficial for lost luggage, flight delays, unexpected illness, injury while traveling, and emergency evacuation for medical or personal. We highly suggest that you protect yourself and your investment. OC recommends Seven Corners for trip insurance.
- Alcohol
- Gratuities for your guides – Gratuities for you guides are not included in the trip price. It is courteous to tip 10-15% of the trip total to your guide/s.
DAY 1
Travel from Palm Springs to Joshua Tree National Park
Meet your guides and fellow travelers in Palm Springs, California. From there, we will transfer to Joshua Tree National Park where we will explore some of the classic must see short hikes and viewpoints this unique landscape has to offer.
- Hiking: 5 miles, up to ~500’ elevation gain/loss
- Transfer ~2.75 hours
- Included: guides, transfer to Joshua Tree NP, park entrance fee, accommodations, lunch, dinner at grnd sqrl
- Not Included: travel insurance, flights to Palm Springs, accommodations in Palm Springs, breakfast, alcohol
DAY 2
Hike Lost Palms Oasis
After breakfast, the group will drive to the quieter southern region of the park to explore the Colorado Desert. Our trail will take the group through a beautiful and rugged desert landscape through rolling hills, rocky ridges, lined with unique flora, to the park’s largest stand of California fan palms.
- Hiking: ~7.5 miles; elev +/- 1,050’
- Included: park entrance fee, accommodations in Springdale, breakfast & lunch.
- Not Included: alcohol
DAY 3
Transfer to Death Valley National Park
After breakfast, the group will hit the road early to maximize the day. Our journey will continue through the Mojave desert. Along the way we will stop for a hike in the Mojave National Preserve and have a picnic lunch. From there, we continue our drive through the scenic desert landscape and into the national park. All meals included.
- Hiking: 3.5 miles; elev +/- 659’
- Transfer 6 hours
- Included: transfer to Death ValleyNP, park entrance fee, accommodations at Furnace Creek, all meals.
- Not Included: alcohol
DAY 4
Mars & Venus
Today’s hike will take us to the geologically diverse topography of the foothills of the Funeral Mountains in the Amargosa Range. We will spend the morning searching for fossils while admiring the beautiful colors that this desert has to offer. After lunch we cross over to an entirely different geologic landscape and explore the stunning badlands, with incredible panorama views.
- Hiking: ~10 miles; elev+500’/-1,550’
- Included: All meals.
- Not Included: alcohol
DAY 5
Mosaic Canyon
Today we journey to the other end of the valley to hike the stunning Mosaic Canyon. Here we will explore the picturesque canyon narrows, and have the opportunity to ‘scramble’ along the dolomite rocks. Scrambling will require full body movement that will leave you feeling like a canyoneer. After we emerge from the canyon, we’ll drive to the stunning Mesquite Flat sand dunes.
- Hiking: ~7 miles; elev+/-1800’
- Included: All meals.
- Not Included: alcohol
DAY 6
Hike Dante’s Peak on the way back to Las Vegas
Following breakfast, we’ll pack our bags and check out of the hotel. From there, you will have time to explore the visitor center. After souvenir shopping, we’ll load the van and transport to our final hike. We’ll drive up to the iconic Dante’s View, where we will have a short hike to the peak. Timing may vary depending on trail conditions, weather, and elements out of our control. Finally, we’ll depart from the park and make our way back to Las Vegas. Please do not book any flights before 7 pm.
- Hiking: ~2-5 miles; elev+/- 850’; Transfer: 4.25 hours
- Included: breakfast, lunch, transfer to Las Vegas
- Not Included: alcohol, accommodations in Las Vegas
Ashley & Chris Kasper
Ashley & Chris are adventurous spirits with a passion for the great outdoors. They have extensive experience guiding trips in breathtaking landscapes such as Alaska, Zion, Canyonlands, Arches, Yosemite, and Death Valley.
Ashley’s journey into the outdoors began with a college wilderness survival course, sparking a deep fascination with the natural world. This curiosity led her to become a Wilderness EMT, blending her medical expertise with her love for adventure. She began leading trips for REI Adventures in 2015, quickly making a name for herself as a hard-working, thoughtful, and fun guide. Years of outstanding reviews culminated in her receiving an REI Top Guide Award in 2022. Ashley is a certified Wilderness EMT.
Chris grew up splitting time between Northern California and coastal Massachusetts, finding a deep appreciation for both the mountains and ocean. After graduating and pursuing a career in photo and video production, the inescapable call of the mountains brought him back to guiding. Following in his Father’s footsteps, he started leading trips for REI starting in 2010, and went on to receive an REI Top Guide award. He is a certified Wilderness First Responder.
A 20% deposit is required at the time of booking and is refundable until the trip is confirmed at 4 participants. Once your departure is confirmed, your complete payment will be due within 60 days of confirmation.
45 days before departure, 50% of the trip total cost is refundable.
30 days or less before departure, 0% of the trip total cost is refundable.
Please consider travel insurance to protect the investment in your vacation plans. Travel (or trip) insurance is available from several companies. We recommend that you carefully review their policies as many provide different levels of protection.
