Best Day Trips From Las Vegas In 2024
Las Vegas offers a variety of exciting adventure day trips for visitors looking to explore the natural wonders surrounding the city. Just a short drive away, Red Rock Canyon provides stunning hiking trails for all skill levels, offering breathtaking views of the unique desert landscape. For a truly exhilarating experience, consider a helicopter tour to the Grand Canyon, where you can witness one of the world's most awe-inspiring natural wonders from above.
Grand Canyon West Rim Bus Tour & Hoover Dam Photo Stop with Optional Skywalk
Visit the Grand Canyon, and see several other sights along the way, on this full-day tour from Las Vegas. Travel by a modern luxury bus with air conditioning and restroom on board. On the way, enjoy a hot breakfast, stop for photos at the Hoover Dam and drive by an ancient Joshua Tree Forest. With VIP bus access, spend more time at Grand Canyon West, where you will enjoy a lunch overlooking the rim and can add an optional Skywalk.
Emerald Cave Kayak Tour
Leave behind the bustle of Las Vegas—and get up close and personal with the beautiful Colorado River—on this half-day kayaking tour. Hop aboard your shuttle at the Mandalay Bay Resort, head to Willow Beach, and grab your life jackets and paddles. Then, set off on a gentle, 5-mile (8-kilometer) trip down the Black Canyon, complete with a visit to Emerald Cave. Snacks and water are included.
Zion and Bryce Canyon National Park Small Group Tour
Explore two of the West’s most-popular national parks: Bryce Canyon and Zion. Picked up right from your Vegas hotel, you’ll make the comfortable ride to Bryce Canyon, where you’ll spend two hours wandering hoodoos, red-rock trails, and spectacular overlooks. Then it’s off to Zion for another two hours of scenic vistas—before getting back to all that glitters.
Lower Antelope Canyon and Horseshoe Bend Day Trip with Lunch
Swap the bright lights of Las Vegas for a day trip to the magnificent nature spots of Lower Antelope Canyon and Horseshoe Bend. Don’t worry about getting lost when exploring these vast outdoor wonders, as a Navajo Indian guide shows you around and entertains you with commentary about local geology, history, and culture. Highlights include the sandstone wall of Antelope Canyon and views of the Colorado river.
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Valley of Fire Hiking Tour from Las Vegas
On the outskirts of Vegas, once the neon lights fade and the sound of traffic is replaced by the rush of the wind, the Valley of Fire is a geologic wonder that’s best explored on two feet. On this Valley of Fire hiking excursion, marvel at Native American petroglyphs that are believed to be 3,000 years old, and enjoy the multihued desert scenery in Nevada’s oldest state park. Pass Lake Mead and the Moapa Indian Reservation. This small-group tour has a variable duration—depending on the difficulty of hike you choose.
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Red Rock Canyon Electric Car Self-Drive Adventure
This 4 hour adventure is perfect for those that want to escape the hustle and bustle of the strip and see the breathtaking Red Rock Canyon. Only a 30 minute drive and 1 street to get there . You will be in awe of the stunning Red Rocks where it is about 15 degrees cooler and makes for the most beautiful photos. When there, do some exploring or hiking if you choose. Feel and breathe the fresh air in your open air vehicle and hear the quiet and tranquility all around you . All cars have a built in misting systems to keep you and your passenger nice and cool for your Red Rock Drive. After you are done enjoying Red Rock Canyon you can stop at Red Rock Hotel and Casino for a great lunch. This is a fun way to "go as you please" all at your own pace.
Death Valley Small Group Day Adventure From Las Vegas
Discover one of the United States’ most extreme natural attractions during this full-day tour of Death Valley National Park from Las Vegas. Following early-morning departure, travel via comfortable coach to the park, stopping at highlights like the Rhyolite Ghost Town en route. During your tour, you’ll see the Furnace Creek Visitor Center, Badwater Basin, Zabriskie Point, and more, and can soak up the rugged, dramatic scenery.
