“Find peace in the vast beauty of remote desert”
6 Day Adventure Hiking Holiday with Yoga and Meditation in Death Valley, California, USA
The Ranch at Death Valley, CA-190, Death Valley, CA 92328, USA
USA Hiking Adventure in California
Are you an active person yearning to leave stress and deadlines behind to find peace and tranquility in one of the most beautiful and remote parks in America? Then this retreat is perfect for you! You will find a deep sense of relaxation and develop lasting friendships with fun and like-hearted people as you explore the wilderness on this active adventure in Death Valley. You will marvel at the changing landscape from the hot valley floor to the cool breezes in the higher elevations as you journey through the rugged backcountry clothed in the colors of spring bloom. This is exactly where you were meant to be.
Meet the instructors
Kevin, Catie, & Kay
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Highlights
- Have daily yoga and relax with sunrise meditation
- Enjoy daily 5-10 miles guided hikes for moderate-level
- Sunset horseback ride in the Funeral Mountain foothills
- Visit Ubehebe and little Ubehebe volcano crater sunset
- Trip to Badwater basin, Devils Golf Course, and Dantes View
- 5 nights hotel accommodation in the Ranch at Death Valley
- Healthy daily meals will be served
- Transportation to and from McCarran International Airport (LAS)
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
6 days with instruction
Group size: Maximum of 10 participants
Airport transfer included:
McCarran International Airport
Accommodation
Check-in Time:
12:30
Check-out Time:
18:30
Facilities
- Swimming pool (outdoor)
- Garden
- Terrace
The Ranch at Death Valley
You’ll be struck by the beauty of the Oasis at Furnace Creek. This historic area features two of Death Valley’s historic lodging properties. Opening in 1933 and recently renovated, the Ranch area includes the world's lowest elevation golf course, an 87-degree spring-fed swimming pool, horse stables, and much more.
You will love the outdoor garden where you will be practicing yoga each day while gazing over the Oasis and Funeral Mountains. You will gladly make time to relax and soak in the sights and sounds of nature while filling your lungs with clean desert air! The restaurants, shops, and even the park office are all located nearby for you to enjoy as you stroll about the beautiful grounds filled with old, mature trees.
You will enjoy the beauty of the grounds right outside your window as you relax and unwind in your comfortable room. Each room features a private patio or balcony, two queen beds or one king bed, a private bathroom, a mini refrigerator, and other amenities. There are a limited number of king rooms at this property, so if you are interested in a king room either for single or double occupancy, please let Red Diamond know at the time of booking, and they will do their best to secure that configuration while supplies last.
For the shared room, Red Diamond will match you with a same-gender roommate who is also traveling solo. In the unlikely event they are unable to find a match, you will not be charged a single occupancy surcharge.
%The rooms feature either a king bed or two queen-sized beds and a private bathroom. For couples wishing to have a king room, please note that on the reservation form so Red Diamond can accommodate.
Program
Imagine standing strong in mountain pose, your lungs filled with the cool, refreshing morning air, and your chin lifting toward the mountains. Your gaze softens as the sun breaks above the peaks, bathing your body in the warmth of the first light and filling your soul with joy. Your arms rise to touch the sky and leave the world behind with a deep exhale and lose yourself in this vast and beautiful place.
With a deep sense of awe, your heart begins to understand the subtle beauty of this vast and seemingly desolate space. You smile as peaceful stillness creeps across your mind, matching the quietness of the desert with perfect synchronicity.
Are you ready to feel inspired again?
On this retreat, you will journey far from the frenetic pace of the modern world to bathe in the power and beauty of the desert. Your senses come alive as you walk among wildflowers in full bloom, through multi-hued canyons, and along ridge lines with breathtaking views. Discover creative inspiration in quiet and expansive sunsets, painting the sky in majestic colors before giving way to darkness so completely you gaze into countless stars and the clouds of the Milky Way. You’ll come home feeling energized and ready to take on whatever comes your way!
Do you long to set everything aside and just relax?
For six days there will be little or no access to cell service or Wi-Fi most of the time. You’ll truly unplug and be fully present in each glorious experience without any interruption or thought of doing something else. Each morning your yoga and meditation will gently set the day in motion as you spend little effort to find joy in each new adventure.
You’ll sleep deeply after grounding each evening with the stillness of the stars and a meditative yin practice. Afternoons offer time to enjoy the desert, the hotel grounds, or optional spa services to give yourself the gift of full rest.
How your days will look like
On this active adventure, you are going to experience some of the most exciting places in Death Valley on foot, horseback, and Jeeps. You don’t have to be an avid yogi, hiker, or even know how to ride a horse, because this itinerary has been curated to a maximum difficulty level of moderate and with experienced people who can teach you to safely participate in each activity.
Day 1: March 24th, Arrive at Death Valley
You’ll meet at the Las Vegas International Airport by noon to head out for Death Valley. You’ll arrive at Furnace Creek, where you’ll check into your amazing room and get settled in. You will gather late in the afternoon for a short yoga practice to stretch out from the day of travel. Then you’ll have dinner to get acquainted and go over the week ahead.
After dinner, you’ll travel to Twentynine Mule Team Canyon, where you will experience a famous dark sky night in Death Valley! As the sun sets, you will enjoy the history of the canyon that was part of the route used to haul Borax out of the valley. But the best part of the night comes when the sun disappears and the sky grows dark, revealing millions of stars, planets, and the cloudy spectacle of the Milky Way!
Summary:
- 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, Hike Golden Canyon and Gower Gulch Loop
You rise early not to miss the magical awakening of the desert as the sun rises over the mountains. After a refreshing and meditative sunrise, you’ll enjoy an invigorating yoga practice and your first hearty breakfast in Death Valley. Then you’ll grab your gear and head out for a spectacular hike from Zabriskie Point.
Traveling through Gower Gulch and the beautiful Golden Canyon, you begin to understand the stunning beauty of Death Valley, painted with layers of mineral deposits and many different kinds of rock formations. During this time of the year, the spring bloom adds even more vibrant color to the landscape. This 7.5-mile hike is the perfect way to experience many different aspects of the region in one loop trail, including Golden Canyon, Gower Gulch, Red Cathedral, and the Badlands. You’ll finish the hike in awe, gazing over the afternoon shadows of Zabriskie Point.
You’ll return to the ranch for some time to relax and enjoy the grounds. Later in the afternoon, you will gather at the stables to mount the horses for a sunset ride in the foothills of the Funeral Mountains. You will return for dinner and a grounding Yin yoga practice to finish out the day.
Summary:
- 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, Hike the Racetrack and Ubehebe Crater
You start your day with another amazing sunrise meditation and morning yoga practice. After breakfast, you will pack up the Jeeps and head out for the Racetrack. This mysterious area is deep in the backcountry and is one of the most unique features in Death Valley. For thousands of years, giant rocks have moved across the dry lake bed, leaving trails behind them. You’ll enjoy lunch before heading back.
The next stop is Ubehebe Crater, where you will enjoy hiking around the volcanic craters in the light of the setting sun. You’ll return for a relaxing dinner and an evening on your own or enjoy a light Yin practice to wind down for the night.
Summary:
- 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 27th, Hiking Marble Canyon
Your day starts with a sunrise meditation and yoga practice. After breakfast, you will pack up the Jeeps for another epic backcountry experience. Today you’ll hike Marble Canyon, where you will experience beautiful slot canyons and ancient petroglyphs along the way. The drive-in is more difficult than the hike, which is relatively flat as it winds through the picturesque narrows. You’ll stop for lunch near the Petroglyphs before turning back to the trailhead.
Returning to Stovepipe Wells, you will hike out onto the Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes to enjoy dinner and watch the sunset from this amazing place.
After the sun sets, you will linger on the dunes to enjoy the night sky before you return to the ranch to relax.
Summary:
- Sunrise meditation / yoga practice
- Breakfast
- Hiking Marble Canyon / lunch
- Dinner
- Evening yoga practice
Day 5: March 28th, Badwater and the Devil’s Golf Course
You’ll rise early for sunrise meditation at Dantes View, one of the most picturesque overlooks in Death Valley high above Badwater Basin. Then return to the ranch for breakfast before you visit Badwater, the lowest point in the western hemisphere, and walk through the surreal Devil’s Golf Course. You’ll stop at a couple of other must-see spots before you head back to the ranch to enjoy your last evening in Death Valley!
Summary:
- Sunrise meditation / yoga practice
- Visit Bad Water Basin and Devils Golf Course
- Drive Artists Palette
- Hike Desolation Canyon
- Sunset picnic dinner on Mesquite Dunes
Day 6: March 29th, Hiking Mosaic Canyon
You’ll rise early for sunrise meditation and yoga practice on Mesquite Dunes. Then return to the hotel for breakfast and check out. Before returning to Las Vegas, you have one more amazing hike into the beautiful Mosaic Canyon. This slot canyon is a fun hike featuring rock formations that have been polished over thousands of years by boulders being swept through the wash. What a perfect way to end your stay in this surreal desert paradise!
After the hike, you will return to the ranch for lunch, and then you will pack up and head back to Las Vegas. You will arrive at the Las Vegas International Airport around 16:30 for your flight home. One final goodbye before you head home relaxed and rejuvenated, filled up with memories and already missing new friends.
Summary:
- Sunrise meditation / yoga practice
- Breakfast
- Check out
- Hiking Mosaic Canyon
- Drive to Las Vegas and fly home in the evening; arrive at the airport by 18:00
Included excursions
Places you will visit
While the itinerary may change a bit depending on the weather, trail conditions, and other factors when you arrive, you will 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
Instructors
Kevin Montgomery
Over the years, Kevin has met some of the best people ever through yoga classes, and as his practice grew, he noticed that the mental benefits were even more powerful than the physical ones. As a corporate executive, he found that mental clarity, focus, intuitive skills, and stress management were all things he learned on his mat that positively impacted his work and personal life. Every element of this journey will support your work and even if you have never practiced yoga in your life, you will leave feeling connected, centered, and balanced. You will feel the joy of being human again!
Catie Purcell
Catie’s passion for yoga began as a teenager leading her to study in both the US and India. She combines her passion for Music with yoga to create space that inspires a deep connection of mind, body, and spirit. Catie holds a 500 hour yoga certification with continuing education in Ayurveda, Sound Healing, Yin and other healing modalities. On this retreat the musical offerings brought by Catie make the desert experience come to life with deep joy and inspiration. The deeply immersive nature of a yoga adventure offers the perfect setting for Catie’s fun and joyful teaching style.
Kay Abdullah
Kay’s journey began when she experienced a low back injury leading her to try yoga for healing. Her first class slowly blossomed into a transformational experience, a thirst for knowledge and a focus on health and wellness through the vast practice of yoga. Kay’s classes are fun and challenging as she weaves in her sense of humor to empower her students in an engaging and approachable way. She focuses on detailed alignment and breath to movement, bringing balance and inner peace to her students. Kay is excited to combine the practice of yoga with the powerful and serene environment of the
Location
California, USA
You will find complete relaxation on the grounds of the ranch at Death Valley. This oasis will serve as your home away from home during your stay with a variety of activities, from a huge swimming pool and spa services to golf or tennis. There are several restaurants, bars, and gift shops to round out your stay and places to relax and enjoy some quiet solitude gazing over the desert to the mountains in the background.
Food
Death Valley is in the middle of nowhere, so the food options are limited to the restaurants within the park. Red Diamond have worked with the hotel and catering to ensure they have vegan and gluten-free options available, but it’s a western park, and so most of the food is geared around that theme.
The breakfasts will feature a wonderfully large buffet-style meal in the hotel’s main restaurant. You will be taking your lunch with you on the excursions, and you will have a menu of options to select from each day. For dinner, the main restaurant also features an amazing buffet with plenty of vegan and vegetarian options. On your last night, you will pack a picnic dinner to enjoy on the dunes as you watch the amazing sunset over the mountains.
You will receive meal vouchers for these options, which are included in the trip cost. If you choose to order off the menu or eat at one of the other restaurants, that will require an additional charge not included in the trip. There are other places to grab a snack or food at the saloon, near the pool, at the inn, or the golf course.
Red Diamond will do their best to accommodate dietary restrictions; however, please let them know what those are on the booking form. Because of the remoteness of the area, they need to work well in advance to plan and accommodate your needs.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Coffee
- Tea
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten Free
- Other dietary requirements on request
If you have special dietary requirements it's a good idea to communicate it to the organiser when making a reservation
Things to do (optional)
At your own cost
- Golf
- Spa services
What's included
- Transportation to and from the airport
- 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 (5-10 miles moderate level)
- Star gazing
- Daily yoga / meditation practice
- NPS permits
What's not included
- Airfare
- Excess baggage fees
- Travel Insurance
- Any COVID or other testing requirements that may be in place at the time of the trip.
- Water, snacks, or personal items from the shops and markets
- Optional activity entry fees
- Meals not specifically included in the trip details and any pre- or post-trip meals
- Optional hotel services such as massage and other personal services
- Alcoholic beverages
- Items of a personal nature, such as gifts, toll calls, medical costs, etc.
- Costs of hospitalization and evacuation from remote areas
- Additional expenses arising from the delay or extension of a trip
How to get there
Recommended Airports
LAS
McCarran International Airport
159 km
Transfer included
Arrival by plane
You will be picked up at the McCarran International Airport (LAS) and leave for Death Valley as a group around 13:00 on the first day. You will stop at a store along the way where you can stock up on any personal snacks and supplies that you may need for the week. Drop-off is also included.
Airport: McCarran International Airport
Airport transfer included: McCarran International Airport
No additional charges. You can request this in the next step.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 25% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid 30 days before arrival.
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