Ride Along with Our Guide Off-Road Tour

Reviewed by the Vegas Guide editorial team · Updated October 2026

Buckle into a Polaris RZR with a Vegas Off Road Tours guide at the wheel for three hours on the Mojave trails south of Las Vegas, no license needed. Front or rear seat; riders from 12 years and about 54 inches; starts at the Jean base camp.

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Is the Ride-Along Off-Road Tour Worth It? When the Passenger Seat Beats Driving

This is the passenger-seat version of Vegas Off Road Tours' guided drives: the guide takes the wheel of a Polaris RZR and you strap into the seat beside or behind them for the same Mojave trails south of Las Vegas, without needing a license, nerve or a vehicle rental. The booking button sells the three-hour Mojave adventure for about $115 before fees, with a choice of front or rear seat; the operator also lists an 80-minute mini ride-along at $74.99 and longer versions that add the Goodsprings General Store and lunch at the Pioneer Saloon, at $184.99 and $224.99. Riders get a radio-equipped full-face helmet, water, a light snack and the trail photos; the Pioneer options include the meal.

Everything starts at the base camp in Jean, 21016 S Las Vegas Blvd, about 30 minutes south of the Strip, with free parking. The Strip shuttle is not part of the ride-along tickets, and a return shuttle can be added for a fee, so plan a car or a rideshare. Check-in takes 20 to 30 minutes. Riders must be at least 12 and about 54 inches tall, with a parent or guardian's ID for minors; the usual rules about sitting back-flat with feet on the floor and hands on the bar apply, and nobody rides after drinking.

The honest trade-off is control. A guide who drives these trails daily will go faster and harder through the whoops and climbs than a first-time renter, which is the thrill for some riders and too much for others; the rear seat of a four-seater is the rougher ride. The Mojave in a RZR is dusty, hot from May to September and cold on winter mornings, and three hours is a long time to be a passenger. Anyone who would rather drive should look at the Mini Off-Road Adventure, where the price buys the whole vehicle.

Insider tipTake the front seat if it is offered: the view, the grab bar and the suspension are all better than the rear bench of a four-seater, and a guide will usually adjust the pace if you say early on that you want scenery rather than speed.

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Location

Jean, Nevada (Mojave Desert)

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Frequently asked questions

Do I need a driver's license?

No. The guide drives throughout; riders only need to meet the age and height rule of 12 years and about 54 inches, and minors must have a parent or guardian's ID at check-in.

How rough is it?

Rougher than driving yourself, because the guide knows the trails and takes them at pace: whoops, climbs and washes with real jolts. The front seat is the smoother ride; the rear bench of a four-seater takes the most bounce.

Is transport from the Strip included?

Not on the ride-along tickets. You make your own way to the base camp in Jean, about 30 minutes south, where parking is free; the operator can sell a return shuttle for an extra fee.

Which version should I pick?

The three-hour Mojave ride is the standard one and the one sold here. The 80-minute mini is enough for a taste; the Pioneer Saloon versions turn it into half a day with lunch in a 1913 bar in Goodsprings.

What do I wear?

Closed-toe shoes, sunglasses and something to cover your mouth against dust; long sleeves and pants outside summer. The full-face helmet is provided and has a radio so you can hear the guide.

PriceFrom $115

DurationAbout 3 hours on the trail plus check-in

WhereJean, Nevada (Mojave Desert)

Base camp21016 S Las Vegas Blvd, Jean, NV, about 30 minutes south of the Strip. Free parking. No Strip shuttle on ride-along tickets; a return shuttle can be added for a fee.

OptionsMojave adventure, about 3 hours (the version at the booking button, from about $115 before fees); the operator also lists an 80-minute mini ride-along at $74.99, a 3.5-hour Pioneer Explorer stop at $184.99 and a 5-hour Pioneer Saloon ride with lunch at $224.99.

SeatFront seat beside the guide or rear seat; both are priced per rider.

RidersAt least 12 years old and about 54 inches tall, able to sit back-flat with feet on the floor and hands on the grab bar. Minors need a parent or guardian's valid ID.

IncludedGuide and vehicle, radio-equipped full-face helmet, water and a light snack, trail photos; the Pioneer Saloon option adds lunch.

Check-inAllow 20 to 30 minutes before the ride.

RulesNo alcohol or cannabis beforehand. Tours run rain or shine except in extreme heat or flooding.

CancellationFull refund with 72 hours' notice for a single booking; no-shows pay in full.

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