3-Hour Mojave Desert ATV Ride with Strip Shuttle Vegas

Name: 3-Hour Mojave Desert ATV Ride with Strip Shuttle Vegas
Brand: LasVegasTour
Price: 109 USD
Availability: InStock

4.8(3,561 reviews)

•Provided by:Best ATV Tours LV

⭐ 4.8/5 (3561 reviews) | 💰 $109 | ⏱️ Duration: 3 hours | 👥 Up to 10 people

💡What is the 3-Hour Mojave Desert ATV Ride with Strip Shuttle Vegas?

This is a 3-hour ATV tour departing from Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas for $109 per person, including shuttle transport, helmets, and goggles. A guide shuttles you to a riding site in the Mojave Desert, gives a safety orientation, then leads an hour-long ride on a 450cc ATV through sandy trails and canyons. It suits adults 18 and over who want to ride without prior experience; it is not advised for pregnant travelers or those with spinal injuries or poor cardiovascular health.

🎯 Why People Book This

The draw of this one is getting an hour of actual ATV time on brand new 450cc ATVs without owning a machine or driving out to the desert yourself, since the shuttle from Mandalay Bay handles the transport both ways. No riding experience is required, and it's open to all fitness levels, though it's adults only and rules out anyone with spinal, heart, or pregnancy concerns. At $109 for three hours door to door, you're paying for a single afternoon of riding that someone else has set up entirely, not a full day's commitment.

🗺️ The Experience

This is a 3-hour round trip from the Las Vegas Strip to a Mojave Desert riding site, where you spend an hour on a 450cc ATV, with hotel shuttle, gear and guide included for USD 109 per person.

The place you are paying for is a stretch of Mojave Desert outside the city: sandy trails and canyons you ride through on your own machine, with the chance to spot a desert animal along the way. The riding location is the point of the day, and everything else is built to get you to it and back. From the saddle of a 450cc ATV you cover an hour of trail under your own control, no prior experience needed, after a step-by-step orientation on how to handle the machine.

Getting there starts at Mandalay Bay, where an air-conditioned shuttle picks up at the Front Entrance, Lower Level and drives you out to the site. Of the three hours, the actual ride is about an hour; the rest is transport, gear-up and orientation. That split is the honest shape of the day, and worth knowing before you book.

The base price covers the shuttle, helmet, goggles, water, fees and a guide. The options sit alongside as separate tours rather than add-ons to this one: a haunted version with a shirt, and a sunset run. The decision is really about timing, not extras. Pick the slot, and the rest of the day is built around that single hour in the desert.

🤔 Is It Worth It?

Our verdict: At $109 for 3 hours, this sits right between the shorter 2-hour Nellis Dunes ride ($95) and longer 4-hour Mojave adventure ($130). What this does better than the alternatives is hit the sweet spot for first-time ATV riders — you get real desert terrain without committing to a $21 premium for an extra hour you might not need.

Worth it if:

You want to try ATVs but aren't sure about spending 4+ hours bouncing around the desert
The Mojave's rugged landscape appeals more than staying closer to the city at Nellis Dunes
You'd rather pay a bit more for Strip shuttle convenience than figure out your own transport

Skip it if:

You're already hooked on off-roading and want maximum trail time — the Half-Day Mojave Desert ATV Adventure gives you an extra hour
You're trying to keep adventure costs under $100 and don't mind a shorter ride

Choose this over 2-Hour Nellis Dunes ATV Desert Ride from Las Vegas if:

An extra hour of riding time is worth the $14 difference to you

Tour at a Glance

Duration	3 hours
Price (from)	$109 per person
Departure	Meet at the start point
Ages	Ages 18+
Group size	Up to 10 per booking
Physical level	Easy (all fitness levels)
Languages	English
Options	3 options
Operator	Best ATV Tours LV
Cancellation	Non-refundable
Rating	4.8/5 (3,537 reviews)

DurationPrice (from)

3 hours$109 per person

DurationDeparture

3 hoursMeet at the start point

DurationAges

3 hoursAges 18+

DurationGroup size

3 hoursUp to 10 per booking

DurationPhysical level

3 hoursEasy (all fitness levels)

DurationLanguages

3 hoursEnglish

DurationOptions

3 hours3 options

DurationOperator

3 hoursBest ATV Tours LV

DurationCancellation

3 hoursNon-refundable

DurationRating

3 hours4.8/5 (3,537 reviews)

✅ What's Included

Round-trip shuttle from Mandalay Bay Hotel
450cc ATV for the desert ride
Safety helmets and goggles
Professional tour guide
Water
All fees and taxes
Step-by-step riding orientation

❌ Not Included

Gratuities for guide
Hotel pickup from other Strip locations
Food or snacks
Personal items or souvenirs

🛡️ Practical Info

Departure / Pickup: Meet at Mandalay Bay Hotel, Front Entrance, Lower Level (Shuttle and Tour Pick Up). Shuttle transports you to the Mojave Desert ride site and back. Parking available at the hotel. Boarding begins 15 minutes before scheduled departure.
Best Time to Visit: Morning departures reduce peak desert heat; check available slots and book the earliest option during summer months.
What to Bring: Closed-toe shoes (required), long pants (recommended), valid photo ID (required), sunscreen, and sunglasses. Water is provided.
Free Cancellation: No refund is available. All sales are final.
Booking Tip: Groups are capped at 10 per booking and the tour is noted as likely to sell out — reserve your slot in advance, especially on weekends and holidays.
Physical Level: Suitable for all fitness levels. Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, cardiovascular conditions, or those who are pregnant.
Minimum Age: All guests must be 18 or older. Valid photo ID required; a driver's license is not required.
Good to Know: Alcohol and drugs are not permitted before or during the activity. No riding experience is needed. The 3-hour total includes shuttle transit and a guided ride.

💡 Insider Tip

Booking is per-person but capped at 10 riders, so a group of more than 10 has to split across separate bookings - lock those in together if you want the same departure. If your timing is flexible, the Sunset Tour option puts your hour of riding at a different time of day than the standard run.

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LasVegasTour Editorial Review

4.5

★★★★★★★★★★LasVegasTour Rating

“What you're buying here is one hour of saddle time wrapped in a three-hour package: the rest goes to the shuttle from Mandalay Bay, gear fitting, and the orientation on the 450cc machines. That ratio is the trade-off, and it's fair since no riding experience is required and the Mojave trails do the work. Worth it if you want desert riding without owning a quad; skip it if seat time is the whole point. The 4.8 across 3,537 reviews backs a reliably run morning, though the no-refund policy means you commit fully.”

By LasVegasTour Editorial TeamJun 16, 2026

⭐ Guest Reviews

4.8(3,561 reviews)

Verified reviews from travelers who booked this tour through Viator

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need prior ATV experience?▾

No. The tour states no riding experience is required. You'll get safety gear and a step-by-step orientation on how to ride the 450cc ATV before the ride begins.

What should I wear for the desert ride?▾

Closed-toe shoes are required for all guests. Long pants are recommended. Helmets and goggles are provided.

Is pickup available from other Strip hotels?▾

No. All guests are picked up at Mandalay Bay Hotel, front entrance, lower level (Shuttle and Tour Pick Up). Parking is available at the hotel. Boarding begins 15 minutes before the scheduled departure.

How powerful are the ATVs?▾

The ATVs are 450cc. No driver's license is required to ride, but you must be 18 or older and have a valid photo ID.

What happens if it's too windy or hot?▾

This isn't specified in the tour details. Note that all sales are final and no refund is available for cancellations, so confirm weather policies with the operator, Best ATV Tours LV, before booking.

Is water provided during the ride?▾

Water is included. Other food and drinks are not included unless otherwise specified.

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