Death Valley Pricing

This retreat to Death Valley is perfect for you if you are an active person ready to get out for an amazing yoga adventure with like-minded people. We will experience most places by hiking in a desert environment and you can expect daily yoga practices in the morning and evening.

We have planned the days to include plenty of downtime to relax enjoy the surroundings and hotel amenities. You don’t need any yoga, hiking or horseback riding experience, just an open mind, open heart, and a reasonably good fitness level.

This trip may not be right for you if you have conditions or injuries that limit your ability to participate in these kinds of activities as many locations do not have alternate points of access. Please consult with your physician to make sure these activities are safe for your body. We will make every effort to accommodate your needs.

What’s Included:

• Transportation to and from Las Vegas International Airport and Death Valley
• 5 nights hotel accommodation in the Ranch at Death Valley
• 15 meals
• All activities listed in the itinerary
• Jeeps for back country excursions
• Horseback riding
• Daily guided hikes 5-8 miles moderate level
• Star Gazing
• Daily Yoga/meditation practice
• NPS Permits
• The incomparable beauty of Death Valley in Bloom!
• The most amazing sunrises and sunsets on the planet
• Peace and tranquility

What’s Not Included

• Any items of a personal nature including souvenirs, personal care items, snacks etc.
• Lunch on Day 1 and Dinner on Day 6
• Spa Services
• Alcoholic Beverages
• Tips
• Travel to and from Las Vegas from your home city

Your trip, your time!  

While we have planned this adventure to provide a good balance of activity and downtime, we understand that you may wish to ‘sit this one out’ occasionally.  Maybe sleep-in instead of doing a sunrise meditation or spend time in the spa instead of on the trail.  That’s fine by us as long as you let your trip leaders know your plan so we can work with you. Most of our retreats are lodging based so you can easily stay and relax instead of participating in an activity and we work to make sure we have alternatives for anything on a trip that might be more difficult than the rest of the itinerary. However, on trips where we have a moving base, transition day activities may be required to get from one point to another in the journey.

A 10% deposit is required at the time of registration. Deposit is refundable up to 120 days from the start of the retreat. Cancellations between 90 and 119 days of the retreat will result in a 25% loss of the full trip price. Cancellations made between 60 and 89 days of the start date of the retreat will result in a 50% loss of the total trip price.

Any cancellation made between 59 days and the date of departure will result in the total loss of funds. Reservations made within any time window above will immediately subject to the cancellation policy for that time period. We reserve the right to cancel the trip at any time and for any reason including force majeure and in such an event we will refund the full price of the retreat.

We always recommend that you purchase trip insurance whenever making travel plans and strongly suggest you consider trip insurance that includes covid coverage. You can use our suggested insurance provider and choose a policy option that is best for you.

Payment Due Dates: 

10% Deposit upon reservation prior to December 18th, 2023.

January 1^st 2023: 100% of the balance due

If you are traveling solo and would like to book the lower double occupancy rate simply check the roommate request form.  We will make every effort to match you with a same gender roommate, if we are unable to find a match, you will not be charged for the single occupancy surcharge.  

This trip is for adults only due to the nature of the activities involved.  Your partner and adult children 18 years or older are welcome to participate.

We will meet at the Las Vegas International Airport.  For those not flying in from Los Angeles we will work to coordinate flight times and transportation, however we are not responsible for any cost associated with early or late arrival should we not be able to accommodate.  For example if you are flying in the night before and spending the night in Las Vegas you will need to coordinate to be at the meet up location at the designated time

Yes we will provide transportation from the Las Vegas airport to Death Valley.  We plan to leave by around noon.  If you are staying in Las Vegas prior to the departure date for Death Valley please plan to make arrangements to meet at the designated location on Day 1.

We make sure that every meal on every adventure is healthy and vegan friendly in keeping with our wellness adventure theme.  This ensures that vegetarians can be accommodated and of course those who eat meat will find options during most meals on our journeys unless specified in the itinerary as “vegan”.  Other dietary restrictions can usually be accommodated but we need to know these well in advance so that we can work with restaurants, chefs and other providers to ensure we have can take care of your needs.  Please fill out the dietary restrictions section of the booking form at the time of booking and we will go to work to meet your requests.

March brings the spring bloom and near perfect weather in Death Valley.  Expect high temperatures in the upper 70’s to low 80’s and low temperatures in the mid to upper 50’s at night.  It will be much cooler in the higher elevations.

Packing List:

Clothing:  Pack layers for the desert.  

• Comfortable clothes for travel days
• Base layer (“Cold” means different things to different people and we will be out in the cooler night temperatures so pack what makes you personally most comfortable)
• Jacket or fleece
• Pants and Shorts
• Hiking socks
• T-shirts
• Yoga Clothes
• Comfortable shoes/flip flops for hotel and pool
• Sturdy shoes for hiking (hiking boots are strongly recommended)
• Swimsuit
• Underwear and Socks

Note that this is a laid-back desert national park, you will not need to dress up. Even if you choose to eat at the most expensive restaurant in the area jeans and a shirt will be fine.

Gear:

• Day pack. A 20-30 liter day pack including water capacity should be sufficient, (Hydration pack is strongly recommended with a 3 liter reservoir)
• Containers for 3 liters of water (if you do not have a hydration pack)
• Hiking Poles (strongly recommended but not required; we have a limited number of loaners as well upon request)
• Yoga Mat (foldable travel mat recommended)
• Sun Protection: Hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, lip balm, protective clothing.
• Headlamp. (Recommend one with red light option to protect your night vision)
• Camp/lawn chair for sitting in the desert (optional, foldable yoga mat works well) 
• Binoculars (optional)
• Camera

Toiletries:  

• Toothbrush and Toothpaste
• Shampoo, conditioner, and soap
• Hand sanitizer and sanitizing wipes for backpack
• Medicines 
• Deodorant
• Brush
• Travel first aid kit

Food:

• Snacks for hikes and road trips:  Nuts, dried fruit, energy bars, trail mix, etc
• Electrolytes
• Food and snacks are available in the store and around the grounds at snack shops and restaurants but will probably be more expensive than what you bring from home. 

Other:

• We will carry navigational and emergency equipment, communication devices, and a group first aid kit for the back country adventures.
• Your guides will pack the essentials and safety equipment for the group.  If you are interested in building your own essential gear bag, check out our handy lists for recommended hiking, backpacking and travel gear.

Day 1: March 24th Arrive at Death Valley

Arrive at the Las Vega Airport by noon for a 1pm transport to Death Valley

• Transport to the Ranch at Death Valley for check in
• Free time to get settled and explore the grounds
• Light yoga practice to stretch out from the trip
• Dinner/orientation for the week
• Star Gazing 

Day 2: March 25th-Golden Canyon and Gower Gulch Loop

• Morning yoga practice
• Breakfast
• Hiking Golden Canyon from Zabriskie Point
• Sunset horseback ride in the Funeral Mountain foothills
• Dinner
• Evening yin practice

Day 3: March 26th The Racetrack

• Sunrise meditation/yoga practice
• Breakfast
• Jeeps to the Racetrack passing Teakettle Junction
• Boxed lunch at Racetrack 
• Visit Ubehebe and little Ubehebe volcano crater sunset
• Dinner
• Evening Yin

Day 4: March 27st Hiking marble Canyon

• Sunrise meditation/yoga practice
• Breakfast
• Hiking marble canyon/lunch (If Marble Canyon is closed, we will hike Mosaic Canyon instead)
• Dinner on the Dunes/Star Gazing
• Evening Yoga Practice

Day 5:  March 28th- Badwater Basin

• Sunrise meditation/yoga practice
• Breakfast
• Visit Badwater basin, and Devils Golf Course and Dantes View
• .Dinner
• Evening Yoga practice and closing circle

Day 6: March 29th-Mosaic Canyon and Check Out

• Sunrise meditation/yoga practice
• Breakfast
• Check Out
• Hike Mosaic Canyon
• Lunch
• Return to Las Vegas

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All of our adventures are accessible to people with different skill levels. You don’t need any yoga experience or hiking experience for this trip. However, like any other travel adventure, you will get more enjoyment out of the trip if you prepare. We recommend that you increase your level of activity prior to the trip to improve your stamina and cardiovascular strength. A weekly half day hike in nature, daily walks, and a yoga practice a few times per week will definitely pay off on the trail.

Where:  

Death Valley National Park located in California at the Nevada border approximately 2 hours north of Las Vegas and approximately 5 hours from West LA.

When:

March 24th-29th 2024

Arrival:  

Transport from the airport will leave at 1pm on March 24th so plan your flights accordingly.  We will coordinate individual specifics once you have booked your travel.

Departure: 

We will return to the airport in Las Vegas around 4:30pm so plan to book your flights no earlier than 6pm.  We will coordinate individual specifics once you have booked.

Activity Level: Moderate

Daily yoga will be adjusted to meet the needs of the group depending on the other activities for the day.  Daily hikes will range from 5-8 miles in total.  These hikes are ok for those new to hiking as there are no technical requirements on the planned routes.  We recommend that you spend some time hiking prior to the trip and maintain a regular yoga practice so that you will be fit to maximize your enjoyment of this magical place.

Difficulty Level:

Moderate (this is an active trip with a daily yoga practice and 5-8 miles of hiking/walking per day)

Places Visited:  

While the itinerary may change a bit depending on the weather, trail conditions and other factors when we arrive, we plan to visit the following sites in Death Valley National Park.

Furnace Creek

Funeral Mountains

The Racetrack

Ubehebe Crater

Marble Canyon

Badwater Basin

Devils Golf Course

29 Mule Team Canyon

Mesquite Dunes

Stovepipe Wells

Artists Drive

Mosaic Canyon

Meals Included: 

Dinner on day’s 1-5 

Breakfast on days 2-6

Lunch on days 2-6 

Included activities:

Back Country Jeep excursion

Horseback Riding

Hiking

Stargazing

Sunset picnic

Sunrise meditation

Time to relax by the pool and enjoy the amenities at the Ranch

Daily yoga

Optional activities (not included in the price):

Spa Services

Golf and Tennis