Top Nevada Outdoor Activities - page 4

Escape from Las Vegas to experience the Black Canyon on a gentle raft tour along the Colorado River. Relax as your guide steers the boat through canyon landscapes, including Hoover Dam, cliffs, caves, and riverside beaches, while sharing commentary about the wildlife and history.

Visit the Hoover Dam and the Grand Canyon in just one day, without the hassle of renting a car, by opting for this small-group excursion from Las Vegas. On the way, stop at the Hoover Dam to take photos before traveling through the Joshua Tree Forest to the Grand Canyon. Once you arrive, you have time to explore on your own, and you may opt to walk on the Grand Canyon Skywalk (at your own expense) before returning to Las Vegas.

Enjoy a thrilling off-road adventure in the Mojave Desert on this small-group guided RZR tour. Suit up in safety gear and a radio-equipped helmet and get behind the wheel of a powerful 4-wheel-drive Polaris RZR. Roar over desert trails, past otherworldly Joshua trees, and follow parched river beds across the rugged terrain, learning about the local flora and fauna from your guide.

Experience one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World from the air on this scenic flight from Las Vegas to the Grand Canyon. Fly from Boulder City, Nevada over Lake Mead, the largest reservoir in the US, and the famous Hoover Dam en route to the Grand Canyon’s West Rim. Enjoy amazing views of the Grand Canyon and Colorado River before touching back down at the airport.

Escape the bustle of Las Vegas and discover the stunning desert landscape of Red Rock Canyon on this small-group guided tour. With a local guide, drive along the Scenic Loop; discover petrified sand dunes; admire ancient rock art, and see the Calico Hills, Wilson Cliffs, Spring Mountains, and more.

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.

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.

Experience the thrill of riding a specially equipped dune buggy through the Nevada desert during this private, adrenaline-fueled tour from Las Vegas. On your own in a 1-seat dune buggy or with friends in a 2- or 4-seat dune buggy, navigate through the area's most challenging terrain wearing full safety gear. Opt for 30 or 60 minutes of high-speed action. Round-trip transportation from Las Vegas hotels is included.

You can’t visit Las Vegas without taking in the majestic Hoover Dam—but if you don't have a car, it can be hard to get there alone. Instead, enjoy an easy way to visit the storied landmark on this half-day express tour, which includes round-trip transit from your Las Vegas hotel. Enjoy photo stops en route, and go on a guided tour of the dam's power plant once you get there.

Take a break from the Las Vegas Strip with two high-octane activities in a rustic desert setting. This package combines both in one location—a convenient choice for those short on time. Head off-road to drive an ATV along private trails, and try your hand at shooting on a range with a variety of guns.

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.

See Las Vegas the way it was meant to be seen: by night. Drive past the Infamous Las Vegas Strip as the tour leads you past casinos, wedding chapels, and historic landmarks. Let the bus driver do all the hard work while you relax. There's a choice of departure times and tour durations that let you work around your schedule.

Enjoy a fun, ladies-only workshop in Las Vegas and learn pole dancing, striptease, and other sultry moves. Held at the V Theater in Planet Hollywood, no prior dance experience is needed to join this exciting class. Watch real Las Vegas strippers and dancers demonstrate their best moves, then give them a try yourself. Plus, every participant leaves with a souvenir Stripper 101 License.

Take a break from the bustling streets of Las Vegas and embrace the beauty of Antelope Canyon on this full-day group tour. Travel round-trip from your Las Vegas hotel to Arizona, and explore the 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.

Avoid the chaos of crowded bus tours by opting for a relaxing and hassle-free journey in a luxury SUV. Explore the iconic Hoover Dam, including views of Lake Mead and the Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge. To deepen your understanding of engineering marvels, this tour also features a guided visit to the Hoover Dam Power Plant, where you can see hydroelectric turbines up close.

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.

Feel like a VIP in Vegas with this memorable experience that combines a helicopter tour with dinner. Enjoy a 3-course dinner with panoramic views of Las Vegas at the Eiffel Tower Restaurant, then admire the city's bright lights and landmarks from above as you soar over the Strip in a helicopter. Includes hotel pickup and transfers by luxury vehicle.

Swap the bright lights of Las Vegas for a rugged desert off-roading adventure. In a small group, drive a Polaris RZR UTV through the Primm and Hidden Valleys, enjoying more trail time than typical tours. Hotel pickup and drop-off from select Las Vegas hotels are included, along with all gear and instruction for a safe, thrilling ride across desert and mountain terrain.

Get an insider's take on Sin City on this walking tour that reveals both the glitz and the underbelly of the Las Vegas Strip. From the Bellagio Fountains and Venetian canals to a barbershop speakeasy and a secret pizza shop, find out all where all the best spots are and get tips on dining and drinking from a Las Vegas local.

The colossal size of the Grand Canyon makes it a challenging place to go hiking. Instead, cover more ground and see its sights from a new vantage point on this small-group helicopter tour. First, get an aerial perspective of the Colorado River, Lake Mead, and the Hoover Dam. Then, descend below the rim of the Grand Canyon for spectacular close-up views. To finish off the tour, board a shuttle and visit Eagle Point, Guano Point, and the Skywalk Bridge (upgrade to include admission).

Experience the thrill of drift racing with this ride-along experience in Las Vegas. Strap into the passenger or back seat of a Dodge Hellcat SRT, with a professional race driver behind the wheel. Feel the 707-horsepower engine roar as you accelerate down the straightaway, then hold on tight as your driver takes you through the Speedway’s narrow turns over two action-packed laps.

Add a thrilling outdoor adventure to your vacation with this small-group whitewater rafting trip down the Colorado River. Take a road trip to Peach Springs, Arizona, the gateway to the Grand Canyon. Then, take on the mighty Colorado River’s varied rapids on a 40-mile (64-kilometer) journey through the canyon. Boxed lunch is included, and hotel pickup and drop-off from Las Vegas is available as an upgrade.

Escape the bright lights of Las Vegas and set out on a horseback ride along the same trails that were traversed by cowboys during the Wild West era. With morning, afternoon, and evening ride options, you can fit the excursion into your busy Las Vegas itinerary and the ride is paired with a traditional cowboy-style meal, served with views of the horses grazing nearby.

Soar above the Grand Canyon during a helicopter flight to the West Rim, departing from either Las Vegas or Boulder City. Peer through panoramic windows on your chopper while flying over Hoover Dam and Lake Mead on your way to the Grand Canyon. Choose the Las Vegas upgrade option to include a return flight over the Las Vegas Strip, for a completely different kind of dazzling view.