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Great Basin National Park Private Two Day Highlights Adventure

By BeUTAHful Tours
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$2,803 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 2d
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
Overview

Discover the serene beauty of Great Basin National Park, a hidden gem in the American West. This exclusive two-day excursion takes you away from the crowds and into a landscape marked by ancient history and majestic nature. Explore the stunning Lehman Caves with their marble formations, gaze upon the oldest living organisms—the Bristlecone Pines, and marvel at the clear, starry night skies. With boutique accommodation near the wilderness, enjoy a truly intimate experience with nature, free from the stress of travel logistics.

  • Private two-day tour designed for an intimate connection with nature
  • Explore the dramatic contrasts of Lehman Caves and Wheeler Peak
  • Stay in boutique accommodation on the edge of the wilderness
  • Experience the solitude of one of the most remote parks in the US

**Cave tickets are subject to availability and must be requested at time of booking.

Activity location
  • Wheeler Peak Scenic Drive
    • Wheeler Peak Scenic Drive
    • 89311, Baker, Nevada, United States
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • Wheeler Peak Scenic Drive
    • Wheeler Peak Scenic Drive
    • 89311, Baker, Nevada, United States

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Great Basin National Park Private Two Day Highlights Adventure
  • Activity duration is 2 days2d
    2d
  • English

Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 8:00 AM
Price details
NZ$2,802.86 x 1 AdultNZ$2,802.86
Total
Price is NZ$2,802.86

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Private transport
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Meals are not included in the price

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  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Day 1: High Peaks & Dark Skies
  • 2 stops
  • Meals: Not included
  • Accommodation: Not included
Great Basin National Park
  • 6h
Established in 1986, Great Basin National Park is a 77,000-acre "island" of biodiversity rising out of the Nevada desert. It is defined by its extreme verticality—moving from the sagebrush-covered valley floor to the sub-alpine tundra of Wheeler Peak (13,063 ft) in just a few miles of driving. The park is a sanctuary for some of the rarest and oldest features in North America, making it a premier destination for those seeking solitude and scientific wonder.
Wheeler Peak Scenic Drive
  • 1h
The Wheeler Peak Scenic Drive is often described as a "drive through the seasons." In just 12 miles, this paved mountain road gains over 4,000 feet in elevation, taking you from the high-desert sagebrush of the valley floor to the sub-alpine forests at the foot of Nevada’s second-highest peak.
Day 2: Cave Wonders & Ancient History
  • 2 stops
  • Meals: Not included
  • Accommodation: Not included
Lehman Caves
  • 1h 30m
Lehman Caves is a subterranean masterpiece of marble and limestone, hidden beneath the base of Wheeler Peak. Unlike many caves composed of drab rock, Lehman is carved into low-grade marble, giving its formations a unique crystalline shimmer and a "cathedral-like" aesthetic. The defining feature of Lehman Caves is the abundance of Parachute Shields. While most caves are known for stalactites (ceiling) and stalagmites (floor), Lehman is home to over 300 rare "shields"—circular stone plates that look like open parachutes or shields attached to the walls. It is one of the densest collections of these formations in the world.
Baker Archaeological Site
  • 1h 30m
The Baker Archaeological Site offers a window into the ancient history of the Great Basin, preserving the remains of a significant Fremont Indian village that thrived between 1220 and 1295 AD. Located just outside the town of Baker on a flat, sagebrush-covered plain, it is one of the best-preserved examples of how ancient people survived and farmed in this high-desert environment nearly 800 years ago.

Location

Activity location
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    Wheeler Peak Scenic Drive
    • Wheeler Peak Scenic Drive
    • 89311, Baker, Nevada, United States
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Wheeler Peak Scenic Drive
    • Wheeler Peak Scenic Drive
    • 89311, Baker, Nevada, United States

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