Vegas RZR Desert Adventure: Pioneer Saloon Experience

5.0(72 reviews)
Provided by:Vegas Off Road Tours
⭐ 5/5 (72 reviews) | 💰 $184.99 | ⏱️ Duration: 5 hours | 👥 Up to 12 people
💡Can you drive your own RZR on the Pioneer Saloon tour?
Yes, you can drive your own Polaris RZR on this 5-hour guided off-road tour from Las Vegas, priced from $184.99 per person, with passenger-only ride options also available. After a safety briefing and shuttle to Base Camp, you drive rugged desert trails through Sandy Valley and Goodsprings, then stop at the 112-year-old Pioneer Saloon, with lunch if you select that option. Best for ages 12+ who want hands-on driving; drivers must be 18+ with a license, and passengers need a valid ID.

🎯 Why People Book This

At its core, this tour is about whether you want to drive a Polaris RZR through the Mojave yourself or ride along while a guide handles the trail. The choice you're really making is whether to take the wheel or sit as a passenger, and the price changes accordingly, starting at USD 184.99 per person. Driving means a $750 card hold and a valid license; the passenger option drops both, which suits anyone who wants the off-road run without the liability. Lunch at the 112-year-old Pioneer Saloon is an add-on, so you're deciding how much of the day to build around the desert versus the stop.

🗺️ The Experience

The Vegas RZR Desert Adventure is a 5-hour guided off-road tour in a Polaris RZR through the Mojave Desert to the 112-year-old Pioneer Saloon in Goodsprings, Nevada, starting at USD 184.99 per person.
What you are buying here is a day where the hard parts are handled for you. The base camp sits about 30 minutes south of the Strip, and if you take the hotel pickup option, you don't even drive yourself there; a shuttle does it. A guide leads the route, a full-face radio helmet is provided, and the safety briefing and vehicle orientation come before you touch a trail. For someone who wants the desert without the logistics of renting a machine, mapping a route, and learning the terrain alone, that convenience is most of the appeal.
The clock tells the real story. Of the 5 hours, roughly 3.5 hours are the off-road tour itself, with about 30 minutes of briefing and a 30-minute shuttle built in. The driving runs out across rocky trails near Sandy Valley and through the mining-country town of Goodsprings, before stopping at the Pioneer Saloon, where the lunch option turns the stop into a sit-down meal rather than a quick look.
The decision is in the tiers. You choose between driving a 2- or 4-seat UTV or riding as a passenger, and whether lunch is included; the drive options carry a refundable card hold for vehicle damage, the passenger ride does not. The price covers the trail and the helmet; how much you steer, and whether you eat, is what your tier decides.

🤔 Is It Worth It?

Our verdict: Where this quietly earns its place is the kind of traveler who's restless with the Strip and wants to actually drive something, not be driven somewhere. A perfect 5/5 across 71 reviews tells you the day works for the people who pick it: this is for the person who came to Vegas and decided they wanted dirt under the tires and a desert bar at the end of it, not another show or buffet. It rewards hands-on people, not sightseers.
Worth it if:
  • you want to be the one driving, not a passenger watching scenery roll by behind glass
  • you're done with the casinos for a few hours and want open desert and the Pioneer Saloon instead
  • you'd rather a half-day, around 5 hours, that gets you out and back without surrendering the whole day to it
Skip it if:
  • you want to sit back and be shown things, not operate a machine in the dust and heat
  • you're chasing speed and pavement over dirt, in which case the $299 Exotic Drive on a track is the experience you actually want
Choose this over the Supercar Track Experience if:
  • the appeal is open desert and getting your hands dirty, not lapping a closed course in a borrowed exotic

Tour at a Glance

Duration5 hours
Price (from)$184.99 per person
DepartureHotel pickup or meet at start
AgesAges 12+
Group sizeUp to 4 per booking
Physical levelEasy (all fitness levels)
LanguagesEnglish
Options8 options
OperatorVegas Off Road Tours
CancellationFree up to 24 hours before
Rating5/5 (71 reviews)
DurationPrice (from)
5 hours$184.99 per person
DurationDeparture
5 hoursHotel pickup or meet at start
DurationAges
5 hoursAges 12+
DurationGroup size
5 hoursUp to 4 per booking
DurationPhysical level
5 hoursEasy (all fitness levels)
DurationLanguages
5 hoursEnglish
DurationOptions
5 hours8 options
DurationOperator
5 hoursVegas Off Road Tours
DurationCancellation
5 hoursFree up to 24 hours before
DurationRating
5 hours5/5 (71 reviews)

✅ What's Included

  • Guided RZR tour in the Mojave/Nevada Desert
  • Use of full face radio equipped helmet
  • Safety briefing & vehicle orientation
  • Water & light snack
  • Lunch at the historic Pioneer Saloon (if option selected)
  • Select hotel pick-up and drop off (if option selected)
  • Free parking for self-drive customers meeting at base camp
  • Licensed drivers age 18+ may switch during the off-road tour
  • All fees and taxes

❌ Not Included

  • Gratuities for guide
  • Hotel pickup (unless option selected)
  • Lunch (unless option selected)
  • Personal items and souvenirs

🛡️ Practical Info

  • Departure / Pickup: Hotel pickup available on select options; self-drive guests meet at Base Camp (21016 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Jean, NV 89019 — use Google Maps only, approximately 30 minutes south of the Strip)
  • Best Time to Visit: Morning departures work best to avoid peak desert heat; confirm your scheduled reservation time at booking
  • What to Bring: Closed-toe and closed-heel shoes (required), valid credit card for the $750–$1,500 vehicle damage deductible hold, valid ID or passport (all adult passengers), comfortable clothing, and water
  • Free Cancellation: Full refund if cancelled at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time
  • Booking Tip: Group size is capped at 4 per booking; reserve in advance if traveling with a full group or during busy weekends
  • Physical Level: Suitable for all fitness levels; not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, neck problems, poor cardiovascular health, or those who are pregnant
  • Minimum Age: Passengers must be at least 12 years old (or approximately 54 inches tall); drivers must be 18+ with a valid driver's license
  • Good to Know: Lunch at the Pioneer Saloon and hotel pickup are optional add-ons, not included by default; the Passenger Ride option carries no vehicle damage deductible or credit card hold

💡 Insider Tip

If you want to split the driving, pick the Drive Experience over the Passenger Ride - licensed drivers 18+ can switch behind the wheel mid-tour, but that option also triggers the $750 card hold per vehicle, which the Passenger Ride avoids entirely.
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LasVegasTour Editorial Review

4.5
LasVegasTour Rating

What you're buying here is hands-on driving in the Mojave, not a long scenic ride. The five-hour booking includes a roughly 30-minute briefing and a 30-minute shuttle to Base Camp 30 minutes south of the Strip, so the actual trail time is shorter than the headline suggests. Worth it for someone who wants to drive a Polaris RZR over rocky terrain and eat at the 112-year-old Pioneer Saloon. Skip it if you want views over wheel time. A perfect 5 across 71 reviews backs the operator's reliability.

By LasVegasTour Editorial TeamJun 16, 2026

⭐ Guest Reviews

5.0(72 reviews)

Verified reviews from travelers who booked this tour through Viator

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need off-road driving experience to operate the RZR?

The facts don't specify a prior experience requirement. To drive, you must be 18 or older with a valid driver's license. The tour includes a safety briefing and vehicle orientation before you head out. If you'd rather not drive, the Passenger Ride option lets you ride with the guide instead.

What's the minimum age to drive the RZR vehicles?

Drivers must be at least 18 years old with a valid driver's license. Licensed drivers age 18 and over may switch during the off-road tour if you chose the Drive Experience. Passengers can be younger: at least 12 years of age with a parent or guardian, or approximately 54 inches in height.

Is lunch at the Pioneer Saloon included in the base price?

Only if you select an option that includes it. Lunch at the Pioneer Saloon is included when you choose a "W/Lunch" option, and is not included otherwise. The tour does include water and a light snack regardless of the option.

What should I wear for the desert RZR tour?

Comfortable clothing, and closed-toe, closed-heel shoes are required to participate. A full-face helmet is provided and must be worn whenever the vehicle is being operated.

How bumpy is the off-road terrain?

The tour runs over rocky trails and rugged desert terrain in a Polaris RZR. It is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, neck problems, poor cardiovascular health, or for pregnant travelers. The operator states it is suitable for all physical fitness levels.

Is hotel pickup included in the tour price?

Only if you select an option that includes it. Hotel pickup and drop-off at select hotels is included when you choose an option with round-trip transport; otherwise you meet at Base Camp, where free parking is available for self-drive customers. The Base Camp address is 21016 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Jean, NV 89019, about 30 minutes south of the Strip.

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