Discover Area 51 on this guided, full-day adventure from Las Vegas. Travel through some of the most desolate, uninhabited and scenic desert landscape in the world to witness this infamous location. See top-secret Janet Airlines at Las Vegas International Airport, the mutant Joshua Tree Forest, mysterious Dry Lake, the Black Mailbox and the 'Absolute Perimeter' where the 'Men in Black' are likely watching you! Stop for lunch at the Little A'Le'Inn. Lunch, snacks, bottled water and a hotel pickup/drop-off included.

Take a full-day tour from Las Vegas to Area 51
Learn about Area 51’s infamous history
See a variety of points of interest
Lunch, snacks and bottled water are included

What's Included

Professional guide
Lunch
Snacks
Live commentary on board luxury SUV
Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Bottled water

Gratuities

Meeting And Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Start time

07:00 AM

What To Expect

Harry Reid International Airport

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Extraterrestrial Highway

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Little A'Le'Inn

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

The Black Mailbox

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Area 51

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Not wheelchair accessible
Infant seats available

Tour requires a minimum number of participants to operate. If the minimum number has not been met, you will be offered another date or full refund.
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers

Operated by Adventure Photo Tours

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

Frequently Asked Questions

The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.

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Q:How can I let you know where to pick me up for the Area 51 Day Tour from Las Vegas?

A:Pick-up is offered from most hotels on the Strip and Downtown. Let us know where you are staying in the 'Special Requirements' box during checkout. Or you can let us know after booking by visiting 'Manage my Booking' and emailing us there.

Dec 2021

Q:Can I bring my child on the Area 51 Day Tour from Las Vegas?

A:Yes! Guests of all ages are welcome on the Area 51 Day Tour from Las Vegas.

Oct 2021

Q:What should I wear during the Area 51 Day Tour from Las Vegas?

A:Hiking or athletic shoes are recommended. Dress according to the season: Long pants and a warm jacket are appropriate during cooler temperatures (Oct. - Feb.) and shorts, a light shirt, and a hat are appropriate when it's warmer (Mar. - Sept.)

Dec 2021

Q:What type of vehicle is used for the Area 51 Day Tour from Las Vegas?

A:The vehicle used depends on the group size. You may travel in a seven-passenger Luxury SUV, a custom 12-passenger VIP mini-coach, or a customer 14-passenger VIP touring class mini-coach.

Apr 2021

Q:What is the typical group size for the Area 51 Day Tour from Las Vegas?

A:This tour will have no more than 14 guests in the group.

Dec 2021

Q:Are there vegetarian options available during the Area 51 Day Tour from Las Vegas?

A:Yes, please specify any dietary restrictions in the "Special Requirements" box at checkout.

Apr 2021

Q:Should I bring my camera on the Area 51 Day Tour from Las Vegas?

A:Absolutely! The route to Area 51 is through some of the most desolate, uninhabited, and scenic deserts in the world. You will see unusual Petroglyphs which are thousands of years old and explore a mysterious dry lake where UFO sightings often occur.

Dec 2021

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Traveler Tips

Assuming the tour company fixes this safety issue, this is a fun tour if you're looking to see Area 51 and surrounding desert areas that are incredible , but you'll need to read up on the area's history+lore beforehand, unfortunately.

Try and alien burger too while you on the tour.

There was lots of room, seats were comfy and most importantly there was air con, which was definitely needed as it was 40+ degrees!!

Reviews

5.0

297 reviews

Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews

Reviews by Viator travelers.

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Must see long journey

Matthew_B, Jun 2023

Trip kind of started off slow with a private red-line transport jet feature for Area 51 employees. The trip was longer, but entertaining. The Area 51 mystery is still anyone’s guess. What do they really do behind those closed gates.

Response from Host, Jun 2023

Hi Mathew, Thanks for the review. So glad you had a fun time. Please come back and visit with us again, maybe you'll get lucky and be abducted. LOL Very best regards, Will & Donna Tryon - Owners

Awesome - really...

Jennifer_B, Jun 2023

Awesome - really interesting day out of the city. Christian our guide was great, and everyone was super friendly. Would recommend!

Response from Host, Jun 2023

Hi Jennifer, Thanks for joining us on the Area 51 Tour and your review. So glad you had a fun ime with Christian. Very best regards, Will & Donna Tryon - Owners

Great tour!

DIANA_J, Jun 2023

Loved seeing the mailbox and the Restaurant. The driver was very knowledgeable! We even saw the security car flash their headlights.

Response from Host, Jun 2023

Hi Diana, Happy to hear you had a fun time on the Area 51 Tour. It's a blast to actually go there and see that it's real. Thanks for joining us. Very best regards, Will & Donna Tryon - Owners

Area 51 day tour

Colleen_D, May 2023

The trip is a very long day. You do stop alot for bathroom breaks, gift shops and to have lunch. So that helps. If your into this stuff it's interesting. My 2 grandson and I enjoyed it. However I'm not sure young kids would enjoy it because you don't really see much in terms of the buildings or anything like that. You see the guards from a distance. I would recommend for any one into this kind if stuff.

Response from Host, May 2023

HI Colleen, Thank you so much for your review. Yes, you do get to see a lot of places and things, although being back in Vagas in time for dinner and a show, to us, is a short day, LOL. So happy you had a good time. Please come back and visit with us again, there is lots yet to see. Very best regards, Will & Donna Tryon - Owners

Area 51 visit-may 2023

Gryshell_D, May 2023

The dry lake bed was super cool. Getting as close as possible to Area 51 and they rang the horn so that was very interesting.

Response from Host, May 2023

Hi and thank you for the review. Oh yes, Area 51 is the real deal and the guards don't want you getting to close. Glad you had fun. Very best regards, Will & Donna Tryon - Owners

Las Vegas 2023

tcrump, May 2023

Had a great time. I would do it again. I would refer it to family and friends. It was our first time in a helicopter and out first time to Area 51.

Response from Host, May 2023

Hi and thank you for the review. Please come back we have lots more fun things for you to do and see. Very best regards, Will & Donna Tryon - Owners

The Best Tour Yet😊😊

Michelle_W, May 2023

Clayton was an awesome tour guide very informative and super friendly I recommend seeing Area 51 it was the highlite of my trip to Vegas 👽😊😊😊😊

Response from Host, May 2023

Hi Michelle, Thank you for the review and so glad you had a fun time at Area 51 with Clayton. I posted your review for him and the staff to see. Very best regards, Will & Donna Tryon - Owners

Just Do it!

Linda_G, May 2023

Tour was great a bucket list check in the box. We had alot of fun Marcus our driver was excellent always made sure we had water perfect bathrooms breaks overall a great tour.

Response from Host, May 2023

Hi Linda, Area 51 is a Hoot and Marcus really likes that tour. So glad you went with him and had a fun time. Very best regards, Will & Donna Tryon - Owners

great tour

Francis_G, May 2023

pickup at hotel was on time vehicle was clean tour operator Clayton was great i learn a lot about area 51 from him thanks

Response from Host, May 2023

Hi Francis, Thanks for joining us on the Area 51 Tour and so glad you had fun with Clayton. Come back and visit with us again. Very best, Will & Donna Tryon - Owners

Highly recommend

LISA_A, Apr 2023

EXCELLENT experience!! Easy to reach and really helpful and nice agent for follow-up questions (by phone) before the tour-she set the positive tone for the upcoming excision for me. Texts leading up to pickup were timely and simple to follow. Super comfortable ride. Loved that the the group size was small so no one got lost in the shuffle-came together as strangers but left as friends. I can’t say enough great things about our tour guide, Dennis. Super informative, very kind, attentive, funny and amazing story teller, great driver. He did a super job of keeping a variety of personalities engaged and on schedule. He also knows Vegas like the back of his hand so we got bonus details about the city. Thank you for a memorable experience. Top Notch!

Response from Host, Apr 2023

Hi Lisa, Thank you so much for the wonderfully detailed review! Yes, Dennis is the Best, we love that guy and are so happy he is part of our amazing family. Very best regards, Will & Donna Tryon - Owners

Something different

Lee_M, Apr 2023

Very quirky little trip. Driver had excellent knowledge of the local area. Takes you away from the busyness of Las Vegas for the day.

Response from Host, Apr 2023

Hi Lee, Glad you had a fun time on the Area 51 Tour. Great scenery, amazing places and cool stories. Very best regards, Will & Donna Tryon - Owners

Cool ride for belivers and non belivers

MIGUEL_N, Apr 2023

The ride is fun and with wonderful views. Our guide was very kind and knew many things, throughout the way he pointed out interesting aspects of the trip and patiently answered our questions. This travel company is very professional.

Response from Host, Apr 2023

Hi Miguel, Thank you for your review. The Area 51 Tour is truly fascinating. We are very happy you experienced it and had fun. Very best regards, Will & Donna Tryon - Owners

The BEST Trip!

Lisa_L, Apr 2023

We had an awesome time! Dennis was our guide, he was so much fun. He is so knowledgeable and really made the trip great, we saw so many things and Dennis answered all the questions we had. It even snowed! Yes, in the desert!!! Take this trip it was our favorite day trip we took! Thanks for an awesome day Dennis!!!!

Response from Host, Apr 2023

Hi Lisa, Thank you for your review and we are so happy you ejoyed your Area 51 Tour with Dennis. He's a great guy. I will post your review for him and the staff to see. Very best regards, Will & Donna Tryon - Owners

Awesome

Carla_P, Apr 2023

Dennis is a fantastic tour guide. Hes so knowledgeable of the area! Not only of area 51 but of nevada in general.

Response from Host, Apr 2023

Hi Carla, Thank you for the review. So happy you had a fun time. I'll post this for Dennis and the staff to see. Very best regards, Will & Donna Tryon - Owners

Dennis was a great tour...

Joyce_C, Mar 2023

Dennis was a great tour guy Very funny and informative. Our family has a great time!!🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗 A lot to see

Response from Host, Mar 2023

Hi Joyce, Thank you for joining us on our Area 51 Tour. Dennis is especially fun on that tour as he is an enthousiast. Very best regards, Will & Donna Tryon - Owners

Excellent tour!!!

Joanne_J, Mar 2023

We had an awesome time-Dennis who was our tour guide was very knowledgeable of the area and very interactive-would highly reccommend this tour to everyone!!!

Response from Host, Mar 2023

Hi Joanne, Thank you for the review and the comments on Dennis. He's a cool guy, we are lucky to have him. Very best regards, Will & Donna Tryon - Owners

Area 51 fun!

Wendy_J, Mar 2023

We had a great time with guide Clayton! The drive was very scenic and the food was simple but very good. The photo op sites were clean and true to form as advertised. We were able to hear several jets flying overhead and saw the “Men in Black “ guarding the gates. Many different theories were talked about on tour!

Response from Host, Mar 2023

Hi Wendy, Thank you for joining us on the Area 51 Tour and so glad you had a fun time with Clayton. Yes, that is a very spooky and interesting place. Come back again, there is so much more to see. Very best regards, Will & Donna Tryon - Owners

Iconic locations

David_M, Feb 2023

If you are interested in the lore of Area 51, this tour is a must. Every stop is an iconic place and the scenery is amazing as well.

Response from Host, Feb 2023

Hi David, We are delighted you had a fun time on our Area 51 Tour. It's my personal favorite. Please come back and visit with us again, there is so much yet to see. Very best regards, Will & Donna Tryon - Owners

Dennis Our guide was very...

Daniela_R, Feb 2023

Dennis Our guide was very good, he explained everything he knew and also told us history about the city of Las Vegas, 100% recommended, if we did another tour in the future, it would certainly be with him! He took amazing photos of us and the funny part had a Ovni head

Response from Host, Feb 2023

Hi Daniela, Thank you for the review. Dennis is a hoot, especially on the Area 51 tour. I'll post your review for him and the staff to see. Please come back, there is lots yet to see. Very best regards, Will & Donna Tryon - Owners

Great tour!

Hannah_H, Jan 2023

Cannot recommend this tour enough, it was so different from anything we have ever done before and a real once in a lifetime experience. Our tour guide was very knowledgable and personable which really made the day.

Response from Host, Jan 2023

Hi Hannah, Thank you for your review. It really makes the day when our customers have a fun time. Please come back, there is lots yet to see! Very best regards, Will & Donna Tryon - Owners

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