Top Nevada Outdoor Activities - page 3

Experience the thrills of riding an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) through the Las Vegas Dunes on this beginner-friendly guided tour. Meet your shuttle right on the Strip and head to the departure point for an orientation and safety demonstration. Then, follow your guide and, zip off into the dunes on your single-rider ATV to explore the rugged desert scenery.

Soar like a VIP on a round-trip helicopter ride to the Grand Canyon, departing from Las Vegas or Boulder City. Enjoy a luxurious Champagne picnic on the canyon floor. Save time with seamless hotel transfers. From the air, take in aerial views of the Hoover Dam, Lake Mead, the Grand Wash Cliffs Wilderness, and more, while your pilot provides engaging commentary during the 35–45-minute flight each way.

Take in views of the Las Vegas Strip in all of its glittering glory on a 12-minute helicopter flight that lets you admire Sin City at its most impressive. Soar over this famous stretch of Las Vegas Boulevard for exceptional views of the city’s skyline and beyond, including the Bellagio, the Mirage, and the Fremont Street Experience.

Swap the bright lights of Las Vegas for a peaceful paddle through striking desert scenery on this small-group kayak tour along the Colorado River to Emerald Cave. Led by a guide, cruise along glowing green waters, keep an eye out for bighorn sheep, and take in the natural beauty of the Black Canyon. With group sizes capped at 10, enjoy a relaxed feel you won't get on larger tours.

Explore the natural beauty of Red Rock Canyon on this half-day e-bike tour from Las Vegas. Ride with ease using an electric-assist bike, allowing you to cover more ground without the strain. Choose a morning or afternoon departure, and explore at your own pace or follow a guide. Round-trip hotel transport from Las Vegas is included for a hassle-free experience.

Get up close and personal with sandstone rock formations, dramatic canyons, and otherworldly scenery on this small-group tour from Las Vegas to the Valley of Fire State Park. Enjoy an easy walk past highlights such as Elephant Rock and Fire Canyon, admire ancient petroglyphs, and visit the Lost City Museum, dedicated to early Pueblo culture. Hotel pickup and drop-off from selected hotels is included for added convenience.

When visiting fabulous Las Vegas, escape the casino scene and head to the Nellis Sand Dunes for this ATV tour. The Nellis Dunes National Off-Highway Vehicle Recreation area offers exciting riding for ATV enthusiasts, from the first-time rider to an expert. Enjoy beautiful sand dunes and canyon trails covering more than 10,000 acres in Las Vegas’ Clark County.

Embark on a luxury helicopter tour for a breathtaking aerial experience of the Grand Canyon. Fly over the canyon and the winding Colorado River as your pilot shares expert commentary on the dramatic landscape below. Along the way, enjoy panoramic views of Hoover Dam, Lake Mead, Black Canyon, and the glittering Las Vegas Strip. For a more immersive flight, upgrade to include extended time over the Grand Canyon’s West Rim.

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 breathtaking 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.

Spend a day immersed in the beauty of the American Southwest on a small-group tour of Lower Antelope Canyon and Horseshoe Bend from Las Vegas. Ride in a comfortable air-conditioned minivan and travel through the Virgin River Gorge and Kanab, Utah. Explore Lower Antelope Canyon with a Navajo guide, hike out to the sheer rock face at Horseshoe Bend, and stop at a scenic overlook for views of Lake Powell.

Escape the bustle of Las Vegas for half a day—and immerse yourself in the Valley of Fire’s spectacular scenery—on this small-group ATV tour. Depart directly from your Las Vegas hotel, then hop on an ATV with a driver and set off into nature. Admire desert scenery, make photo stops, and enjoy an included lunch before returning to the city.

Visit the Hoover Dam on a small-group tour that goes inside the dam to explore the massive, working power plant (occasionally, a bridge photo stop and museum tour may be substituted). Learn about the dam's construction and and see the eight massive generators inside. Traveling in a custom vehicle equipped with viewing windows ensures a comfortable trip through the Nevada desert, and twice-daily departures from most Las Vegas Strip hotels mean the tour can accommodate your own sightseeing schedule.

Red Rock Canyon sits roughly 30 minutes from the Las Vegas Strip but requires transport that most visitors don't have—and the canyon's multicolored sandstone formations are best seen at road level rather than from a tour bus window. This small-group tour covers the canyon by Polaris Slingshot, a three-wheeled automatic motorcycle that requires no motorcycle license, with a photo stop in the historic town of Blue Diamond.

Get away from Las Vegas’ neon-lit casinos and explore two beautiful national parks: Bryce Canyon and Zion. Head to Bryce Canyon for two hours of wandering among the hoodoos, red-rock trails, and spectacular overlooks. Continue to Zion for another two hours here, visiting viewpoints for dramatic vistas, before the return drive to Las Vegas with included hotel pick-up and drop-off.

About 30 minutes from the Las Vegas Strip awaits a nature-lover’s paradise—Red Rock Canyon. From the comfort of a 4x4 open-air Jeep Wrangler, enjoy a thrilling off-road adventure featuring the Rocky Gap Road. Savor views of the Spring Mountains, Calico Hills, fossilized sand dunes, historic agave roasting pits, and more. Park entrance fee, bottled water, and transfers from most Strip hotels are included.

Visit the Grand Canyon from Las Vegas even if you have limited time available with the ultimate half-day helicopter tour. Fly in a state-of-the-art helicopter, pass Hoover Dam, and fly below the canyon’s west rim. After landing at Grand Canyon Western Ranch, enjoy a cowboy-style lunch and free time to enjoy the ranch. Fly over the Las Vegas Strip by helicopter on the way back to your hotel.

Take a break from the city streets of Vegas, and cruise through Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area on an electric bike for a 17-mile (27-kilometer) bike tour that follows a beautiful, paved back road. Great for mixed groups, the electric assist means you can pedal as much or as little as you want while riding past petroglyphs, sandstone formations, and Joshua tree forests before returning to Las Vegas.

If you're looking for a nature break from Las Vegas, spend a day paddling down the Colorado River on this small-group kayak tour that starts from the iconic Hoover Dam. Experienced river guides will get you geared up and ready for the voyage, no matter what your experience level, so you can enjoy the stunning scenery of the Black Canyon. Take breaks along the way at waterfalls, natural hot springs, and a sauna cave.

Turn the dream of operating heavy machinery—from bulldozers to excavators and beyond—into fun-filled reality when you book a small-group session at a heavy equipment playground in Las Vegas. Choose from a variety of options and durations, and take part in a safety briefing. Then, get ready to dig trenches, build mounds, stack 2,000-pound tires, and even play "bucket basketball" in this life-size sandbox.

Discover some of the Southwest’s most spectacular landmarks on this full-day guided tour from Las Vegas to Antelope Canyon and Horseshoe Bend. Admire the views and curves of the Colorado River from Horseshoe Bend; explore Antelope Canyon with a Navajo guide at its most atmospheric, visiting upper, lower, or X canyon depending on conditions; and stop at Glen Canyon for sweeping views of the landscape.

Enjoy sweeping aerial views of the Grand Canyon aboard a state-of-the-art helicopter, offering a smooth, comfortable ride with expansive viewing windows. Departing from Las Vegas at golden hour, take in the canyon’s dramatic landscapes, Lake Mead, and the Las Vegas Strip as it comes alive—a premium way to experience the Southwest from the air.

Admire the sparkling Las Vegas Strip from above during an evening helicopter tour. Soar over Sin City for around 10 minutes, looking down on the shimmering lights of downtown’s Glitter Gulch and the neon-lit Strip, which is especially dazzling after dark. Your pilot provides narration on sights including the Luxor Pyramid, Bellagio Fountains, and the MSG Sphere. Hotel pickup and round-trip transportation are available as an option.

Discover the Southwest's top natural and manmade wonders on this small-group tour from Las Vegas. Marvel at Grand Canyon views from the South Rim, then explore inside the canyon on foot. After an included lunch, customized to your tastes, drive part of America's "mother road," Route 66; admire a collection of vintage cars; and take in the views at Hoover Dam with included admission and hotel pickup and drop-off.

Get stunning views of Hoover Dam, Lake Mead, and the Mojave Desert on this scenic flight from Las Vegas to the West Rim of the Grand Canyon. Upon landing at the West Rim, you can choose to either embark on a thrilling helicopter tour that lands all the way on the bottom of the canyon floor plus a Colorado River boat ride, take a walk on the glass-floor Skywalk, or simply explore other sights of the area.