Farabee's Jeep Rentals / Back Country Adventure tours LLC

I highly recommend renting a Jeep from Farabee’s! I called ahead to reserve a Jeep for one day of my Death Valley vacation, but ended up getting a flat tire on my Camry two days before. They let me switch my reservation to a day earlier, so we picked up the Jeep and had a blast off-roading and seeing some spots that are only accessible with a 4x4 while they fixed my tire. They had the Camry ready to go by the time I returned the Jeep in the evening. Richard is so kind and friendly and we really enjoyed talking to him, and Kyler was very helpful in recommending where to go and marking a map for us. I’ll definitely be renting again during my next visit!

Richard and his daughter Sheila (I hope I spell her name correctly) are amazing! You can see they really care about their business and the customers! Thank you for your hospitality and expertise and sharing Death Valley with me! Booking process was easy but also thorough with clear expectations (ie cancellation policy, vehicle return). I loved my Jeep! Full stocked, well maintained, and freshly cleaned! I didn’t take the tour but drove by myself to Racetrack playa. It was freaking amazing! Im definitely coming back: either take one of their tours or rent the jeep and go by myself to one of the mines!

Excellent morning tour of Echo Canyon and Inyo Mine!! Shannon, our guide and driver, was friendly, thoughtful, considerate, and informative! Frequent stops for great views and pictures were made. The Hummer SUV made exploring easy and comfortable. Ample water and snacks were available onthe tour. Back country views and excellent sightseeing can be had on this tour. HIGHLY RECOMMEND....☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rented a Jeep with my girlfriend and went up to Echo Canyon, it was a blast. The young man at the counter explained everything about the jeep, including ideas on where to go. They give you a gps tracker in case you get into trouble. The Jeep itself is real heavy duty and the gas station right next to the rental place makes it easy to fuel up before you drop it off. Thank you for making our trip so fun!

Everything about our experience with Farabee's was first class! When I called to make reservations for a jeep tour, I spike with the owner who was friendly and helpful beyond just getting us squared away. We booked the three hour Echo Canyon tour, and are so glad we did. Our guide/driver, Hal, was a wealth of historical and practical information about Death Valley. We chose a tour rather than renting on our own, mostly to get an idea of what to see and how best to see those things. Hal took us on roads we could not have done in our vehicle, and gave us ideas for when we return. The next time we'll definitely visit Farabeee's again either to rent or to take another tour.

We recently booked a Death Valley tour for six people. Since it was our first time visiting and we were traveling with four older seniors, we decided to go with a tour to take the pressure off having to drive ourselves all day. The experience overall was nice. The guide was friendly, we learned some history about the park, and we visited places like Echo Canyon and 20 Mule Canyon. Lunch was included in the tour, and they even took us to a convenience store beforehand to pick out what we wanted, which was a thoughtful touch. That said, if I went back to Death Valley, I probably wouldn’t book a tour again. We were placed in a Suburban, which was a bit cramped for a group of six, especially for the two people in the very back who had to climb in and out throughout the day. Just something to be aware of, especially if you’re traveling with anyone who has mobility issues. In hindsight, most of the stops on the tour are accessible with a regular rental car, you really only need a 4x4 if you want to go to Echo Canyon. So if that’s the main destination you’re unsure about driving into, it might make more sense to just book a shorter tour for that part and explore the rest of the park on your own. Overall, I’d still give the tour 5 stars because the service was great, the guide was kind, and it gave us peace of mind on our first visit. But if you’re comfortable driving and want to save money, doing it yourself is very doable.

This place is awesome! They have a wide selection of Jeeps which are all in great condition and relatively new. I was a part of a larger party and they had no issues in lending us 6 Jeeps for the day. The people who work here are also very friendly. I had left a camera at the Eureka Sand Dunes, and the person who discovered the lost item had seen that I was renting from Farrabee's. They dropped the camera off at Farrabee's after I had already headed back to New Jersey, and this rental place called me and then sent the camera to my house for free! If you need a Jeep, this is the place to go!

Fun way to get around Death Valley and I would definitely recommend getting a Jeep here. Everything was clearly explained when renting and the added safety features were nice to have

great experience. very knowledgeable staff and owner. provided everything we needed for our drive to race track. seeing the rocks race was amazing.

If you're visiting Death Valley, I cannot recommend renting a jeep for some off road adventures enough! We rented one for 1 day and had an absolute BLAST! We picked the car up in the morning, the staff member gave us maps and directions to the spots we were hoping to go to as well as suggestions for other places to go, walked us through all the Jeep features and the emergency beacon, and then we were able to use the car right until they opened the next morning which was amazing!! We checked out some mines which were really cool. Definitely recommend getting their windshield insurance (it's so cheap and gives you peace of mind) - we didn't need it.

Amazing tour with Larry at Farrabee Jeep Tours. We did the Death Valley Experience and it was well worth the cost to soak it all in as a passenger, get the lay of the land and make it to lesser known spots. Our favorites were ones that weren't on our list! Larry was super knowledgeable and a hoot to boot - 10/10 would recommend.

This is an amazing experience in Death valley to see around. The staff was super helpful and friendly. We had some rain, and they were kind enough to move our reservation by one day to accommodate weather. The vehicles were very well maintained and road very well. Highly recommend this place.

This was a fantastic experience. The owner was incredibly helpful and friendly, and got us set up for success. He had several just-in-case items for us, like cold water, a roll of toilet paper, etc. He genuinely cares about guest having a safe and successful experience. I'm so glad we booked with him. Highly recommend.

Great guide and a great day. Lots of information provided and perfect for 100++ weather avoided hiking and say parts we wouldn't have seen in a rental. Also gave suggestions on a few other must dos on our way out the next day

Loved renting a jeep for our DV trip, I highly recommend! Really appreciated the added security feature, water cooler with water, and friendly customer service. Thank you farabee for making this a memorable trip!!

Amazing place to rent a jeep for the day. Needed jeep to hit to Devil's Racetrack. First off, don't let anyone convince you that you don't need one. You definitely do. Richard was so nice and extremely helpful. He gave me tips and di a great job of orienting on the jeep. I had never driven one. They provide an ice chest, ice, and whatever water you need. The jeep was new and handled the rough food to the Devils Racetrack and was smooth as silk on the highway. Can't recommend them highly enough.

Had an amazing time!! We rented the keep for a few house while on a RV road trip. They had a place to park our 30ft RV and gave us a map and a bunch of recommendations for the Jeep. It had everything we needed and we had a blast. Even left a few things in the jeep and they are sending it to us! Amazing service, seamless rental and reservation process.

Here is what I would say. Read other reviews about customer service,, they are true. When you go to Death Valley there are a lot of things you can do with a car, on pavement. But that is about 5% of what there really is to see. Now if you hate you car and want to do some damage that may last, that is your prerogative on trails like Titus Canyon and others. But if you want a machine that can take you anywhere you want to go, this is the place to rent that machine. Roads that guide books will tell you take 45 minutes,, takes 10. One point we came to a spot where the trail was gone and it was about a 2 foot drop. My wife says,, what now. I tell her, ,now you see what this machine can do. Afterwards her reply was,, now I see what Jeep can do. So so so much fun. I will be back. I thank Farabee's for the greatest trip yet to DV.

Farabee's is so much more than just an awesome business! They have a reputation of "truly taking care of people"! We experienced that first hand! We did not even rent a Jeep from them because we have our own, but they took care of us as if we were family or their VIP customers. We slashed 2 tires on a remote road in Death Valley and had the wrong tire tools with us! Some very kind hearted people (now who will be lifelong friends) stopped and helped us. They told us about the "caring reputation" of Farabee's! (Farabee's even equips all renters with kits to assist others they may see in need on the road ... AMAZING!) These kind people drove us over an hour to a hotel in Furnace Creek and the next morning we knocked on Farabee's door before they opened! The owner Richard, and his family took such good care of us! They dedicated the best part of their day to us! Ryan Farabee, loaded up his truck with every imaginable tool and several spare tires. Drove us over an hour away to our impaired vehicle! He changed our tires, then made sure we got back safely! Then he sold us a complete set of used wheels and tires in great shape, installed them, washed our Jeep and then got us back on the road in short order! They could have charged us a fortune for all they did... but as it turns out what we paid was a fraction of a fraction of what it would have been to call on a tow service and a fraction of what we expected or would have paid at our local tire place back home! (The Ranger had actually told us to expect to pay over $2000 for a tow! Woah!) The world would be a better place if there were more people like the Farabee's! They are the salt of the earth kinda folks and will take good care of you and yours! And by the way, most tires and vehicles are not made for some of these remote roads in Death Valley! The rocks are as sharp as knives! We have a new and tough Jeep Gladiator, but not the special tires needed to take on these rocks! Do yourself a favor, rent a Farabee's ... you will be way better off in the long run!

It was a little hard initially getting someone on the phone, but after a couple emails it was smooth sailing. Kyler was really helpful on the phone booking our 2 day reservation for a 4-door Jeep and even more helpful when we picked it up. Walking us through the recommended trails and safety features of the vehicle. Our intention was to take it back country, and it handled it great (Titus Canyon (super rad terrain), Echo Canyon, Racetrack Road, and everywhere else we wanted). While the price was higher than I expected, having the peace of mind that it's not yours lol and the convenient location in DVNP, made it all worth it.

Richard was extremely kind and helpful to my family and me when our vehicle broke down in Death Valley (on August 11, 2023). The Serpentine belt broke. 3pm on a Friday and 108 - 111 F out. He came and accurately diagnosed the problem (that the serpentine belt broke). He stayed with us several hours assisting us with solutions to get 8 of us and our broken-down Sienna out of Death Valley. In the end, because no tow trucks were available, he rented us 2 of his jeeps for a super good deal (out of the kindness of his heart) so we could drive to Pahrump, NV to sleep overnight. He rented the jeeps to us for the rest of our trip to Bodie, Mono Lake, Mammoth Lakes; while our vehicle was stuck at the repair shop in Pahrump. When we were unable to get rental vehicles through Enterprise, Avis, etc. ... Richard ended up letting us take the jeeps back to our house in Santa Ana, CA; for the same super cheap rate per day and endless mileage. Once our vehicle was fixed, Richard kindly offered for us to drop the jeeps off (not in Death Valley) but in Pahrump where our vehicle was. Via his son, daughter, and whoever else ... he took the burden to get his jeeps from Pahrump back to Death Valley w/o charging us for it. He was an absolute God-send; no doubt. The Oasis Resort/Inn (in Death Valley) no help. "No rooms in the Inn". AAA, made things harder with computer issues and bureaucracy and therefore cost us extra money. Enterprise Rent-a-Car ... was the worst. They promised us rental vehicles (confirmation number and all). The next day they called us when we were within 3 miles of picking up the vehicles in Bishop, CA ... to tell us they had no vehicles for us. Hence, Richard ended up being flexible and told us to drive his jeeps home. He's super knowledgeable and great to talk to. It's 2023 ... we have smartphones, self-driving vehicles, AI technology, etc. And yet, if it wasn't for Richard ... 8 people wouldn't have been able to get out of Death Valley and wouldn't have a place to stay overnight; as if it was the 1800's. -- David and Anna H. Santa Ana, CA

Prep: Reservation process went smooth. Changes were handled promptly and expeditiously. Up front questions answered accurately. Pick-up: Very smooth. Jeep was ready and waiting. Explainations were patient the thorough. Spot satellite radio for daily check-in and emergency notification documented and explained. Return: Empty jeep. Drop off keys. Return Spot. Wave goodbye. Doesn't get better Gear: We rented a 4-door Jeep Wrangler Rubicon. Was clean, fueled and ready to go. Trip: Furnace Creek to West Side Road. Camped up Hanaupah fan first night (wind!!), and were lucky enough to find the Geologist's Cabin available for second night in Butte Valley. Jeep had no issues mechanically...sensors were acting up but what else is new. Sway bar feature was disengaged but didn't matter for roads we took. Farabee's makes it easy to get off the normal tourist routes and into the amazing scenery beyond Badwater Basin. Highly recommended

We are very thankful for Ryan because he rescued us by changing our bursted tire. Without Ryan, we won't be able to make it home safely! More importantly, Ryan didn't charge us much after changing our tire! We highly recommend you reach out to the Farabees because they are honest hard working people

I did not rent a Jeep here, but I probably should have! They have a small side business doing tire repairs (plugs or patches) for the drivers who did not have the foresight to rent one of their Jeeps. They are friendly, helpful, and quick. Sometime during my trip, one of my tires picked up a nail and they offered a fair price to fix it. I'm not sure if I got the nail on or off road, but I will definitely consider renting a Jeep from them next time too tackle some of the more exciting off-road terrain.

First the positives, then the negatives. POSITIVES: Kyler Farabee, the son: He spoke with me on the phone several times as I called to ask questions about Jeep rentals, and the all-day trip to The Racetrack. From what I'd read elsewhere online, I was TERRIFIED to try and rent a Jeep and drive the sharp-rocked rough gravel-graded road to the The Racetrack. So we requested and booked a tour, where someone was to drive us out there and back. Kyler, continued: When the California mandate to once again "lock-down" hit, Farabee's made the difficult yet ethical decision to cancel all tours, since it would be two separate family groups in close proximity (my guess it might have been Ryan Farabee, other son, driving). He gently suggested that I could rent a jeep and still drive out myself (my wife and I). My reaction: "talk me into it. I don't want to change any flat tires." He proceeded to let me know that the heavy-duty tires they have on those jeeps are not prone to flats. And that full instructions and equipment (jack) comes with each vehicle for changing a tire. Finally, a satellite device (SPOT) is sent with us for getting help in any emergency. SOLD! Richard, the dad: Richard met us Wed morning 12/09 at 8:00am. He was SO reassuring. He showed me the SPOT device, demonstrating how to turn it on and send a HELP signal. He pointed to the 911 button (but did not demonstrate). He had me sit in the vehicle and start it up. It's not like I expected... keyless start, digital display, tons of helpful information on the console. Finally he showed me the jack and tire changing equipment with instructions, easily accessible in the back. Then the part that touched my heart: He showed me a can of "Fix-it". He said that it wasn't for the giant tires on the jeep, but rather for other vehicles who might be flat - "just give it away to them" he said. Ryan, the other son: Dude looked really cool in his aqua-teal hair, and he was nice too as he worked with his father to check in another couple who were renting, too, a few minutes after us. His business card says "Mechanic" and he looked really knowledgeable. The vehicle, a Jeep Wrangler rode like a Lexus, I swear. When we hit the rough sharp-stoned road, I pulled it into 4WD just like Richard showed me. The ride and rental was a pleasure, totally do-able, and all my fears are wiped away. We'll rent again on next visit, perhaps to do Titus Canyon and Echo Canyon. Drop-off was super easy - filled it at the adjacent 24-hour gas station, and locked it, pushing the key through the hole in the door designed for this purpose. NEGATIVES: None. Ha ha I played you. Normally my reviews have some honest suggestions for improvement, but I don't have any. It was totally a pleasure.

The staff here are wonderful! Customer service is excellent and the rental was easy. Jeep was a lot of fun! Only reason I didn't give 5 stars is because of the cost ( at $250.00 a day that's a bit steep.) Otherwise, great experience.:)

The best way to see Death Valley is on a jeep tour led by an expert guide. From the Badwater Basin to the highest peaks, our guide, Jesse, led us to the back roads and famous sites and locations we would never go on our own. Once we viewed the Painters' Palette where Star Wars was filmed, and viewed the requisite sites, we reconvened after lunch for a trek through Titus Canyon. You don't want to take this axle-breaking, mountain-hugging route in your family sedan. Jesse has rescued a number of tourists and their vehicles from the canyons. On the tour we got to see ancient pictographs and visited the Leadfield ghost town. The full day tour was worth our time and every penny.

We did the 3 hour "Star Wars" tour and our guide, Jesse, was amazing. Not only did he know about all the Star Wars filming locations, but we literally could not stump him with all our questions about Death Valley. The only thing he did not know was the exact location of the International Seed Vault (it's in Norway, not Iceland) which, to be fair, has nothing to do with Death Valley. Suffice it to say that our conversation with him during the 3 hour ride was lively and wide-ranging. This is a guy who LOVES his job and LOVES Death Valley. The Jeep was clean & comfortable, and he brought snacks & water along for the trip. The back seat is a little hard to get in & out of if you are tall, but once you are in it's comfortable.

I don't ordinarily write a review of a service when I didn't actually receive the service, but I want my fellow tourists to know how excellent Farabee Jeep is when it comes to ethical business practices. We were all set to rent a two-door Jeep for a journey to the Racetrack in Death Valley National Park. At Farabee, Eric set us up with a fantastic Jeep and gave us clear instructions for everything we would need to go. Our next stop was to the Visitors' Center next door, and two park rangers informed us that due to a recent rainstorm, the road to the Racetrack was in poor condition and that it was not recommended to go there. They also said that even if we made it there, the Racetrack itself would not be its typical viewing destination, complete with a photogenic dry playa and moving stones. I was nervous about returning to Farabee Jeep to inform them of the rangers' warnings, but the manager Teresa was very understanding and did not hesitate to refund our entire fee, including the deposit! She said that the Jeep could handle the road even in the post-storm conditions, but that the Racetrack wasn't worth visiting unless it was dry. We were very grateful for this customer service that went above and beyond expectations. We definitely plan to return to rent a Jeep from Farabee so that we can finally see the Racetrack in its full, dry glory!

These people have Jeep rental dialed! Every time (well twice) I go to Death Valley, there is a story about someone in an emergency situation. When I decided to go off the main paved road, I figured renting a jeep was being safe rather than sorry. They provide a clean jeep, they had water and ice as part of the rental, they though of small touches like toilet paper in case a restroom was out of TP. They even had a GPS emergency unit in case there was a need. Like I said, rather safe than sorry. Don't think twice, safety and a good service from these fine folks is worth the cost. PS - It was fun too!

I've been to Death Valley twice and rented a Jeep through Farabees both times! They are so nice and make the rental easy and straight forward! We had Kyler help us both times. The first time my sister and I went, we let him know we were nervous about using 4wd for the first time but he gave us the confidence to take on off-roadingwith 4wd, told us what to do and when, suggested Titus Canyon (which was an amazing experience) and he was very helpful/really nice! Thanks Kyler and Farabees! I will definitely be coming back and renting a Jeep from them again!

We were looking forward to renting a keep and put down $100 depost. We showEd up on a rainy morning to find out some of the trails were closed because of weather and washout. They we're so nice to make hiking recommendations and refund our deposit in order to return on a better weather day!

My daughter and I went on a jeep tour from a company attached to Farabee's called Backcountry Adventure. We had the all day tour - 6 1/2 hours with 2 hours for lunch. Our guide was Jerry. He was very friendly and very knowledgeable of Death Valley. We decided to eat on the run so Jerry took us to some additional sites. Also, our vehicle was not a jeep but rather a Humvee. We had a very comfortable ride over some pretty rough terrain. I would recommend anyone that goes to Death Valley to take a tour with Backcountry Adventures and ask for Jerry as your guide. You will be able to see parts of Death Valley that you could not see on your own unless you rented a jeep. The difference is you get a tremendous amount of additional information from a knowledgeable guide like Jerry.

Sleeping outside, in the wind, and rain could mean several things. If, right next to you there's an alley, a bus station, or maybe a freeway overpass your life took a turn for the worse and you're now officially a bum. However if the things that are right next to you include a trustee 4x4 a few thousand miles of desert, and some mountains you are now officially, an avid outdoorsman and it could be worse. To really appreciate all that modern life has to offer nothing beats going out into the desert, as far from civilization as you possibly can, and while you could do it on a mule - its way more fun to play 3rd world country guerilla and use a good american jeep. This privilege used to cost at the very least a few thousand bucks, not to mention the hassle of owning a jeep. Now thanks to the awesome folks at farabees its accessible for a mere fraction of that. Highly recommend to all!!

Took the Death Valley experience tour AND the next day rented a jeep to travel the 180 Mike round trip to Racetrack, about 80 percent of rentals seem to go there, and it is a perfect beginner level road. As a newbie, the owner was helpful, patient, reassuring and gave me a safe and reliable vehicle to explore for 200 miles a day at a fair price and return anytime that day leaving key in box. Enjoyed it so much, I'd like to do it again at Farabees. Driving the jeep means you are on your own timetable! But, glad I took the tour of Titus canyon with a driver, which was a more intermediate level jeep road, which I myself would have been a little uncomfortable on and unable to fully enjoy the views.

This family owned business in Death Valley was very helpful to us even though we didn't rent from them. Kyler inspected our Subaru Outback and said it would be safe to go on any of the dirt roads in the park. He made suggestions on tire pressure and most importantly detailed on a map really great places to explore. It's really encouraging to get such great customer service from any business but he was above and beyond. Thanks Kyler you made our visit really memorable.

I highly recommend Farabee Jeep Rentals. My husband and I rented a Jeep from them for 2 days. The staff is amazing. With your rental, they also include a cooler with bottles of water as well as a radio which you can use not just to call them if the Jeep breaks down, but in case of emergency. This gave me huge peace of mind considering there are lots of areas without cellphone signal in Death Valley. Plus, Farabee's location is next to a gas station, The Ranch at Death Valley and a visitor's center where you can park your car for the day. Renting the Jeep was one of the highlights of our trip (not to mention a high clearance vehicle is needed in many parts of Death Valley).

My girlfriend and I took a trip to Death Valley, April 2010, and wanted to rent a Jeep to take off-road. Farabee's is the only place in town to rent a Jeep so there weren't any options to compare. In fact, this location has only been in operation for a few months (since April 2010). Overall, I was satisfied and would definitely rent from them again. Pros: * Jeeps with 2-inch suspension lift and 32-inch off-road tires * Maps and trail guidance were provided * Cooler with Ice and two bottles of water were provided * Friendly and knowledgeable staff Cons (1) The website specifically stated, "Jeep Wrangler Rubicons". The Jeeps available were Sport and Unlimited models that were modified. While I didn't need the capabilities of the Rubicon, I was expecting them because the website indicated it. (2) They were a bit disorganized. I made a reservation for a 2-door model and none were available at the time of my rental. They gave me the 4-door model at no additional cost. These two reasons were disappointing and the reason for a 4 out of 5 stars.

These guys are great. When you find yourself in DV without a decent vehicle and want to do some serious back country travel, this is your ticket. We normally drive our own 4WD to DV but one year we couldn't and the rental 4WD from Vegas fell through (although the substitute Cadillac Escalade was sweet). Enter Farabee for a day of back roading. The Jeep worked just fine and was in good condition. Rates are reasonable considering the location. We'll definitely rent from them again if we need a 4WD.

Easy pickup, easy drop off. Allowed my family and I to trek to the race track and back with no issues. We did a one day rental. The Jeep was a newer 4 door rubicon. Everything worked great including the A/C. We didn't have a scorching hot day so we had the top panels off until the late afternoon. Renting the Jeep allowed us to really see Death Valley and appreciate the different landscapes. I would 100 percent recommend this to anyone visiting Death Valley

A huge thank you to Kyler for his caring attitude and great service. I was stranded very early morning at the closed gas station with a totally flat tire and no cell service to call for assistance. Kyler stopped on his way into work at the Jeep rental to see if he could help and offered to look at the tire and see if it needed to be replaced . When I came back later that morning he had patched the tire , showed me the piece of metal that caused the problem and even had the car washed!! The charge was way less than I pay for a tank of gas. Kyler totally saved the road trip which was a first to Death Valley for my friends. I hope to return and will definitely take a tour with honest, caring family business.

This was by far, the highlight of our vacation to Death Valley. We had a blast going through Titus Canyon for the day on our own. It was a fun drive, and even I got to drive the jeep (normally my husband drives). The scenery is amazing and fun to see in a way that feels more personal on some back roads where you only see a few people the whole time. Icing on the cake- excellent customer service, great directions, a wealth of information on the area, and excellent running and maintained jeeps. Worth every penny! I'd do it again next time! Jeep should use Farabees in their own marketing!

Death Valley is a place easily visited by rental car, you can take in the breathtaking panorama at Dante's View, take a bumpy ride out to the infamous Racetrack and look for the trails of moving rocks, or hit up some of the hiking trails through the many canyons. Accomodations can be nearly resort-like in Furnace Creek and there are well run but cramped campgrounds. But why limit yourself when you can throw your gear into a jeep modified for higher clearance with tires designed to take on true offroad, and ramble along dirt roads, or do some offroading? Unlike many national parks, Death Valley has extremely liberal backwoods camping policies, so long as you stay away from paved roads and water sources. No permits needed. No crowded campgrounds. Beautiful isolation. We rented a two-door jeep for three of us (it was a tight fit, but we fit with all our camping gear and food) and please, please, please, take the time to talk over your itinerary with the extremely helpful owner / manager Richard. He is a one-man show who really knows his stuff, he has driven the trails, and can put together your dream trip. Just give him the amount of time you have, what kind of things you like to do (exploring, climbing, history) and let him know how much offroading experience you have, and he'll give you a map, go over your options and give impeccable suggestions, with accurate timing so you don't feel like you just spent the entire driving each day. There are places like the drive through Titus Canyon, or the 700+ foot Eureka sand dunes, or the amazing backcountry camping in Cottonwood Canyon that we probably never would have discovered on our own. There was peace of mind with the satellite GPS unit with which we checked in with him each night to let him know we were okay, and which gave him our location in case of emergency. Book in advance, even though it was only their second season in 2011, there was a huge waiting list for jeeps for those who hadn't.

Well, we were not disappointed! We did the 4 hour Titus Canyon tour with Jerry and it was perfect. Loved his knowledge about the area and he was a safe driver and belongs to a local Jeep club. We were happily greeted with wild flowers at the higher elevations that were even more abundant then on other drives in mid-April. So glad we decided to do this! It is a one way road and so lovely along the whole way.

We purchased the Death Valley full day tour and loved it! We feel we saw the best sites and had the most expert information provided by our guide, Jesse James. The company is top notch and I recommend fully.

This is a must! We took a 4 hour Jeep tour with guide "Jerry". We had an awesome time. Learned so much with his guidance. We saw multiple interesting historical places and learned the history behind it. The history of Death Valley. Ghost towns, old train stations, mine shafts, and cousin Jacks. Come out hook up with this Jeep company and take a fun ride with Jerry, you will learn something and have a magical time!!!! PS the jeeps are in perfect condition & tip top shape. Very new.

We rented a jeep. The service was outstanding. The jeep was clean and well maintained. We took the jeep through Titus Canyon. I think the fact the let you drop the key after closing is an awesome service. Next year we want ole number 4 for two days!

Good Karma explains Farabee's Jeep Rental. We rented a Jeep for a day and had a great "guy" experience through Titus Canyon, The Racetrack Playa and the road to Telescope Peak. Before pulling out with the Jeep, we were given a thorough explanation of "does" and "don'ts" on the dirt roads of Death Valley, then we were given a can of "Fix-A-Flat" that would not work for our Jeep, but is intended to be given away to another traveler who is stranded on the road. At the time, I didn't think that we would find anyone in need of the can, but we did. On the way out to The Racetrack Playa, we came across a dad and his two young boys along the side of the road. They had not one, but two flat tires. The dad, Bart, was getting ready to drive the twenty miles into Stovepipe Wells on the second flat. He was very appreciative of the can of Fix-A-Flat, and Farabee's good will. I will rent another Jeep from him See the photo.

We had way too much fun with our jeep rental. For $250 a day, 200 miles got us out to racetrack playa and back with room to spare for a few detours. The jeep was clean and the extra cold water in the trunk was just plane smart. Great experience.

A great rental experience and lovely people! After a crazy breakdown in our own 4x4 in a remote corner of the park late in the day, Farabee got us set with the vehicle and tools we needed to solve our problem and get home safe when no one else could help. You can always tell someone cares when they pay close attention to you at the very end of the day, as they are already closing up shop. We were prepared to sleep in the park and handle our situation the next day, but Kyler from Farabee really went the extra mile for us. THANK YOU KYLER! We'll see you again soon :-)

I had a great time with Farabee Jeep Rentals! Ryan was very helpful, and he picked us up from the local airport. The jeep was great and it's the only way to drive in the back country. Thank you for the great experience!

The first time we rented a Jeep from Farabee's cost me a lot of money..... when I got home and bought my own Jeep Wrangler. But I keep coming back because mine doesn't have a lift, 10 ply tires, and a gps device that calls for help when I'm broken down. Our rental experience was great both time's we've gone. In the past I've taken airport rentals off road in DV and I've been lucky that I could change my own tires and nothing more serious has happened, but I've rolled the dice on a big expensive rescue bill. I'll gladly spend a little more money to take out a Farabee's Jeep. They let you take them everywhere in the park, and they are equipped well enough to handle some of the roughest trails with no problems (Mengals Pass!). The only reason I didn't go four stars for the review is because our Jeeps have been really dirty inside. I understand it's a dusty place and people driving to the racetrack with the top off is going to get them filthy, but for what we're paying for a rental they could take 5 minutes and a bottle of simple green and wipe off the dash and instrument control panel so we could at least read it.

This was an awesome experience, and I would definitely rent from them again. It was so much fun to take the off road trails and drive up the mountains to some great views and remote ghost towns. The previous poster mentioned that the jeep he reserved was different from the jeep he got when he arrived, and I had a similar situation, but it wasn't an issue since the jeep was really nice. I made my reservation online, and then called to confirm a month before my trip since they hadn't contacted me like the confirmation email said they would. They were really nice on the phone. When we arrived to pick up our jeep (it was later than I had expected) the office was closed and there was a note on the door to call a cell number when we arrived. Sherri arrived about five minutes after I called and went over the paperwork. We already had our own maps, but they did provide us with water in a cooler and an emergency communicator in case anything went terribly wrong. The jeep itself was really really nice. It had air conditioning (amen!) and was stripped down and jacked up to be rugged and ready to do off road adventures. The ride was as comfortable as you would expect from a rugged jeep, the turn radius was amazing, and the gas consumption was reasonable considering the tire pressure was kept low to prevent blowouts from rocks and to make climbing easier, and the fact that we had it in 4wd for rough and steep hills. Our rental was for 24hrs, but we returned after hours about 9pm that night. Our hotel was across the park from the rental place, and we had to fill the tank before returning it, and didn't want to be on trails after dark. There is an after hours drop box for keys. The previous poster mentions the place is a little disorganized. I agree had an interesting experience concerning either the lack of communication between workers, or the mismanagement of resources. The next afternoon, after we had reentered a cell service area, there was a message on my phone from Sherri asking if we had returned the jeep, and if we were OK, since she hadn't heard from us. ???? ummmm OK..... I called back to tell her that we had indeed returned the jeep after hours, and had been out of cell service and had not received her message until just then. I believe the rangers were even notified of our 'disappearance' since there must have been some miscommunication. I appreciate the concern and the call to safety authorities, but how did they not realize our jeep had been turned in? Wasn't the number written down, the VIN, the license? It was confusing how that mistake could have been made, but it all worked out in the end, and it would not detour me from renting from them again since the staff was really nice and the jeeps were in great shape and good quality. I took off a star simply for the lack of organization. If the check-in, checkout process had been more streamlined, and no confusion about where a jeep was, it would have been five stars.

The owners of this place are truly the type of kind, generous, and hardworking people one would hope to find out in the country. I cannot recommend them highly enough.

Richard and Amy(?) were both great and I cannot speak highly enough of their attitude and great service. The jeeps were great and just what you need for many of the rough wash board roads. I rented to drive to Racetrack Playa and on Richard's recommendation also visited Lost Burro mine, you really needed the Jeep to get to the mine. You have to see the Racetrack and its wonderous roving rocks, but Lost Burro Mine was almost as good, if not more interesting. [Two quite different experiences really.] Having driven an easier washboarded road the day before the trick is not to drive too slowly. There is an optimal speed, and it is not going as slowly as possible. [Follow Richard's advice.] They have big coolers, and he may also give you a signaling device for dire emergencies.] It is a good idea to let someone know where you are going, though you are in good shape with the high clearance and toughened tires of one of these Jeeps. I will probably take one for more than just a day next time.

This is the only way to see many of the sites in the Park. We rented and took the day to ride to the Racetrack. Staff were knowledgeable, helpful, reassuring and had a great sense of humor in dealing with us. (Hey, ya gotta smile and laugh to enjoy life, right?) Their directions were excellent and they provided us with snack and extra water. Only problem was that we couldn't stay longer. For our next trip we'll do a multi-day rental and explore more. Rates are really reasonable.

We did a day trip recently and were honored to take the tour with Jesse James. As a guide he was amazing; so much in-depth knowledge about the area. even little tid-bits of info that fill the day with interesting discussion all-day-long. I couldn't rate this event any higher. I am 60 years old and this is high on the list of the top 5 things I have done in my lifetime, the best spent money and the most amazing experience EVER. Thank you Jesse James for the amazing, AMAZING day.....