Top Las Vegas Wildlife Watching

Experience the serenity of Emerald Cave, a picturesque natural attraction on the Colorado River. This kayaking tour takes a small group max of 13 people paddling up the river with a guide. Stop for snacks and swimming along the way. Round-trip hotel transport can be selected as an option from Las Vegas, or you can make your own way to the starting point by rental car in Willow Beach, Arizona.

Two of the best places to visit in Las Vegas in the same tour. Don't lose the opportunity to visit the most beautiful natural places in Las Vegas. Valley of Fire State Park is a pearl in the desert. Wonderful sandstones formations, colorful rocks and a lots history.

Take a break from the busy Las Vegas Strip—and enjoy a true Western adventure—on a guided horseback ride through Red Rock Canyon. Have the chance to ride through a rugged landscape of desert valleys and ravines, all while a cowboy wrangler leads the way. Whether it’s your first time on a horse or you’re an experienced rider, this tour offers an accessible way to experience the Nevada desert.

Immerse yourself in the rugged beauty of the Nevada desert—and experience true cowboy hospitality, plus a break from the city—on a sunset horseback ride through Red Rock Canyon. With an expert wrangler leading the way, ride along a mountainous trail past rock formations. Enjoy a campfire barbecue complete with grilled meats, corn on the cob, and cowboy s’mores before returning to Las Vegas.

Hoover Dam and Emerald Cave are two of the Southwest's highlights, but visiting both in one day requires careful planning. This tour from Las Vegas lets you skip the self-drive hassle and combines a walk across the Hoover Dam Bypass Bridge—890 feet (270 meters) above the Colorado River—with a paddle through the Black Canyon to the glowing waters of Emerald Cave.

Saddle up and ride into the sunset on a Las Vegas horseback-riding tour in the Nevada desert, led by a professional wrangler. Set your gaze on quintessential Wild West landscapes and search for wildlife such as bighorn sheep, jackrabbits, and roadrunners. Conclude your evening ride with a barbecue dinner, complete with steak or meqsuite-grilled chicken and all the fixins, followed by a cowboy campfire under the stars.

Enjoy a nature experience beyond Las Vegas' neon lights—and saddle up for a scenic and leisurely Wild West horseback ride—on this small-group, morning tour. Head into the surrounding desert to a real working ranch and meet your wrangler guide. After an introduction, saddle up and ride through the rugged desert landscapes. Later, revitalize with a hearty cowboy-style breakfast featuring pancakes, a choice of bacon, sausage or ham, hash browns, eggs, toast, coffee and orange juice.

Make exploring beyond Las Vegas city limits easy—and trade the bustle of the city for spectacular natural vistas—on this hassle-free, half-day trip to Valley of Fire State Park. Following pickup from select hotels along the Las Vegas Strip, set off with just a small group for company. Upon arrival, follow your guide on a hike to many of the park's most special features, from the White Domes Trail to Atlatl Rock and the Seven Sisters.

Discover the wild scenery of the Mojave Desert and backcountry hot springs on this small-group guided hiking tour from Las Vegas. Go deep into the rugged canyon to see ancient petroglyphs, then watch the rock face fade from red to white as you take in views of the Colorado River. Enjoy lunch and a soak in a hot spring before returning to Las Vegas.

Leave the neon lights of Sin City behind during this relaxing full-day guided kayak excursion on the Black Canyon section of the Colorado River, a section of placid water close to Hoover Dam that is great for kayakers of all experience levels. Stop to explore idyllic riverside beaches, caves, canyons, and hot springs. Your kayak guide also points out local wildlife, hidden inlets, hiking spots, and historical sites along the way.