Top Nevada Day Trips

Embark on the ultimate helicopter tour of the Grand Canyon helicopter tour on the longest air-only tour from Las Vegas. Soar over the awe-inspiring canyon walls of the West Rim and delve into its mysterious depths. Take in aerial views of iconic landmarks such as the Hoover Dam, Lake Mead, and Fortification Hill along the way, and on your return, enjoy stunning views of the glittering Las Vegas Strip.

Discover three of the most scenic natural wonders in the American Southwest on this day trip from Las Vegas. This guided tour takes you to both the South and East Rim of the Grand Canyon, as well as Horseshoe Bend and Antelope Canyon, all in just one day, and includes hotel pickup, breakfast, and all entrance fees.

Discover the lowest point in the Western Hemisphere at Death Valley National Park and access spots you can't get to in a regular car on this full-day small-group tour from Las Vegas. Travel on board a custom-built vehicle to one of the most desolate places on earth, and learn about Death Valley’s history, landscape, geology, and wildlife along the way.

Get beyond Las Vegas and explore Nevada’s history and landscapes on this Hoover Dam tour, which includes a stop at the Mike O'Callaghan-Pat Tillman Bridge (Hoover Dam Bypass). Your excursion includes pickup and drop-off at most Las Vegas hotels, transportation by air-conditioned coach, and a hot breakfast. As well as seeing the dam from outside, you also tour the visitor center and the generator room.

Get away from the city and see a different side of the American Southwest on this small-group day tour to Death Valley National Park. Journey to one of the most desolate places on earth and learn about Death Valley’s history, landscape, and wildlife along the way. See desert highlights including Furnace Creek, Artist’s Palette, Badwater Basin, Zabriskie Point, and more.

Swap the bright lights of Vegas for the chance to experience the Old West on this off-road adventure in Eldorado Canyon and a historic 1861 ghost town. Ride a single-rider ATV or 2- or 4-seater RZR through scenic trails with safety instruction and photo coverage. After an included lunch, relax in the shaded Adventure Zone before a guided tour inside the world-famous Techatticup Gold Mine.

Go beyond the casinos and city lights of Las Vegas and see a different side of Nevada on this Mojave Desert adventure. Hop aboard a powerful 4x4 and go off road and deep into the rugged terrain. At the end of the trail, refuel with an included lunch at the atmospheric Pioneer Saloon.

Experience the stunning landscapes of Death Valley on a full-day tour from Las Vegas. Visit the quirky Area 51 Alien Center, explore Rhyolite Ghost Town, walk the famed Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes, and discover Badwater Basin, the lowest point in North America. Enjoy stops at Furnace Creek, Harmony Borax Works, and the breathtaking Zabriskie Point on this unforgettable desert adventure.

Discover the natural wonder of Antelope Canyon at its most scenic on this full-day small-group tour from Las Vegas. Choose to visit the Upper or Lower Antelope Canyon or Antelope Canyon X, depending on your interests and physical preferences, and enter the canyon during the prime hours, when you're more likely to see sun beams in the canyon. You also have the chance to see Horseshoe Bend on the Colorado River.

Swap the crowds and hassle of group tours for the flexibility to explore at your own pace. This audio driving tour takes you from the bright lights of Las Vegas to the natural wonders of Grand Canyon West, Hoover Dam, and Red Rock Canyon. Travel at your own pace and spend as long as you like at each stop.

Travel back to the era of gunslingers and saloon rumbles on a full-day ghost town and wild west tour of Arizona from Las Vegas. Follow Route 66 past the Hoover Dam and through historic ghost towns to visit places steeped in lore, including the Oatman Hotel, allegedly home to a poltergeist. En route, see a cowboy shootout show and soak up stunning desert landscapes. Lunch is included and you can choose to book a small-group or a private tour.

Escape the hustle and bustle of the Las Vegas Strip and spend a day in nature on this Colorado River kayaking tour. Join a small group and paddle through calm waters, taking a short hiking break along the way. Explore a hidden canyon cave, enjoy stunning Grand Canyon views, and have lunch on a sandy beach. This tour offers fantastic photo opportunities and the chance to learn about the area's outdoor opportunities.

Explore Death Valley National Park, even if you only have limited time, on this small-group day trip from Las Vegas. Avoid the hassle of self-driving and travel by comfortable air-conditioned vehicle to discover park highlights including Badwater Basin, Artist Palette, Zabriskie Point, and Dante’s View, with a guide to provide informative commentary.

Discover beautiful nature spots outside of Las Vegas, without having to go through the hassle of organizing a rental car, on this small-group tour. Set off in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle that’s equipped with Wi-Fi, and check off the Grand Canyon National Park, Lower Antelope Canyon, Horseshoe Bend, and Route 66 in a day—without having to do any itinerary or transport planning.

Experience Death Valley National Park and the abandoned gold-rush town of Rhyolite with ease on this small-group, full-day adventure from Las Vegas. Avoid the headaches of self-drive, and explore the park’s extreme landscapes by air-conditioned vehicle: taking in its vast mountains, canyons, volcanic cones, and dunes; and the spectacular vistas from Zabriskie Point and Artists Drive. Learn about the park’s natural phenomena and history from your guide; and top it all with an eerie stroll around long-empty Rhyolite.

Get out of Las Vegas for the day, soak up the views of some of the country's most striking landscapes, and be back on the Strip in time for a show. This guided tour takes you to the sandstone slot canyon of Antelope Canyon and to the dramatic Horseshoe Bend, carved from Navajo sandstone.

Escape the bustle of Las Vegas on this small-group day trip to two of Utah’s top national parks: Zion and Bryce Canyon. Explore a stunning landscapes of cliffs, canyons, plateaus, and otherworldly hoodoo rock formations as you learn about the geology of the area, one of the most fascinating in the U.S.

Don’t just see the desert, master it. With over 10 years of professional guiding, I lead you through the raw, cinematic extremes of the lowest, hottest, and driest National Park in the contiguous U.S. The Itinerary: Dante’s View: A jaw-dropping 5,475ft panorama of the valley floor. Badwater Basin: Walk the surreal salt flats at the lowest point in North America. Artist’s Palette: Marvel at hills painted in volcanic pinks, teals, and golds. Zabriskie Point: Catch the legendary Golden Hour across the rugged badlands. The Grand Finale: As night falls, witness the "Gold Tier" Dark Sky. Experience a galaxy of stars and the Milky Way like never before. Why book with me? A decade of desert expertise means secret spots, perfect timing, and stories you won't find in a guidebook. Skip the crowds; witness the magic. Ready for the adventure of a lifetime?

Flying from Las Vegas to Antelope Canyon lets you experience the soaring slot canyon and nearby Horseshoe Bend in a single day without spending countless hours on a bus. On this small-group tour, enjoy spectacular views as you fly over Lake Powell and Glen Canyon, join a Navajo guide for a tour of Antelope Canyon, then walk to the edge of a dramatic cliff above the Colorado River’s Horseshoe Bend.

Take a break from the hustle and bustle of Las Vegas and head out to the Grand Canyon's South Rim on this group tour. After pickup from a central location in Las Vegas, sit back and relax as you're driven directly to your destination. Once you arrive, enjoy free time to explore the South Rim at your own pace, before the return ride back to the city.

When visiting fabulous Las Vegas, escape the casino scene for the home of the US film industry—Hollywood, California. On this guided, small-group adventure, travel through Death Valley and Joshua Tree National Park to Los Angeles. Explore iconic local spots like the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Santa Monica, and much more. A light breakfast, lunch, snacks, bottled water, and hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

Located a little under an hour drive from the Las Vegas Strip is the Nelson Ghost Town, a relic from the Wild West. You can visit an abandoned gold mine and see restored buildings, old signs, and more. Learn about the area’s history and its original inhabitants from your guide as you explore the area, which is said to have yielded over 500 million dollars in ore over nearly a century, on this half-day group guided tour.

Discover several natural wonders of the Southwest in one day on this small-group guided day trip from Las Vegas. Stop at Lake Powell; hike through Antelope Canyon with a Navajo guide; and hike to the overlook at Horseshoe Bend for stunning views of the Colorado River. Includes stops for breakfast and lunch (both own expense) and round-trip transfers from select Las Vegas hotels.

Leave the glitz of Las Vegas behind without the hassle of renting a car on this day-long, action-packed tour of the Grand Canyon—available in both small-group and private formats. Stop at the Hoover Dam and a Joshua tree forest before exploring the West Rim of the Grand Canyon. Opt to upgrade to include a thrilling helicopter flight to the bottom of the Grand Canyon.