Top Activities on the Ground in Nevada - page 2

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.

Visit some of the most popular national parks in the American Southwest with ease on this 7-day tour from Las Vegas. Admire the natural beauty of Zion, Bryce Canyon, Arches, Canyonlands, and the Grand Canyon National Parks, plus Monument Valley. This small-group tour includes transport by climate-controlled minibus, six nights of lodging or camping accommodation, and all national park admission fees.

Take a break from the crowded casinos of Las Vegas—and discover where locals escape to unwind—on this half-day hiking tour of the picture-perfect Red Rock Canyon. With round-trip transit from the Strip, getting into nature is made simple. Upon arrival, your guide helps your group choose from several trail options to match your interests and fitness levels. Enjoy stunning desert and sandstone scenery as you explore the Nevada wilderness.

The Hoover Dam, Lake Mead, and Boulder City sit close together southeast of Las Vegas, but driving between them without context means passing the sites without the history of the dam's construction or the area around it. A self-guided audio tour handles the route to the dam and nearby stops with facts and stories played at each.

Explore the natural wonder that is the Grand Canyon—and leave all the logistics and planning to someone else—on this hassle-free day tour from Las Vegas. After a photo stop at the Hoover Dam, discover the best of the Grand Canyon's West Rim, from Eagle Point to Guano Point. You can also upgrade to explore the glass-bottomed Skywalk, take a thrilling helicopter ride, or travel by pontoon boat on the Colorado River.

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, sky ceilings, and a secret pizza shop, find out where all the best spots are and get tips on dining, drinking, and saving time and money from a Las Vegas local.

Get out of the city and immerse yourself in the rugged Nevada desert on a sunset horseback ride through Red Rock Canyon. Ride past colorful rock formations and watch the sun set over the Las Vegas Valley. Afterward, enjoy a campfire barbecue featuring your choice of steak, chicken, salmon, or vegetarian options, plus corn on the cob and cowboy s’mores before returning to Las Vegas.

Hoover Dam is straightforward to reach from Las Vegas, but a standard bus tour limits where you can stop and how long you spend at each viewpoint. This trike tour covers the dam, the Mike O'Callaghan-Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge, Lake Mead, and Boulder City on individual motorized trikes—no motorcycle license required—with each rider in control of their own bike throughout.

The desert outside Las Vegas is built for off-road driving, but you need the right vehicle and somewhere to do it legally. Drive a specially outfitted utility task vehicle (UTC) at Adrenaline Mountain, a private park on the edge of the city, after a run-through of the controls and safety gear. From there, you follow a guide along custom trails cut through the desert terrain, taking the wheel yourself the whole way.

Las Vegas may be known for its casinos, but Sin City also offers plenty for culinarily inclined travelers. Get away from the Strip and explore downtown, and its food scene, on a small-group food tour. Learn about local culture and fun facts while visiting must-see attractions around Fremont Street, Fremont East, and Downtown Container Park, and stop at local favorite foodie destinations and hole-in-the-wall spots for food tastings along the way. Leave with your appetite satisfied and new, insider knowledge into the city's food scene.

Take in views of the Las Vegas Strip in all of its glittering glory on a 10-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.

Experience the thrill of shooting in a safe and controlled environment with this experience in Las Vegas. After an in-depth safety briefing, head inside to a shooting range for a hands-on experience that includes one-on-one instruction from an expert. As an added bonus, you can request free pickup and drop-off in a military Humvee.

Enjoy a nature experience beyond Las Vegas city limits—and saddle up for a scenic and leisurely Wild West horseback ride—on this small-group, morning tour. With hotel pick-up and drop-off from select Strip hotels, head into the surrounding desert and meet your expert wrangler guide. After an introduction, saddle up and set off for beautiful views of the landscape. Later, revitalize with a hearty cowboy-style breakfast before heading back to the city.

The Valley of Fire sits an hour out of Las Vegas, too far to reach without a car, and easy to rush if you do. Enjoy a full day at the park on this small-group tour, with an easy hike past formations such as Elephant Rock and Fire Canyon, plus time at the ancient petroglyphs. The trip also stops at the Lost City Museum, which covers the area's early Pueblo culture.

Swap the neon of Las Vegas for the natural beauty of the American Southwest on this 3-day small-group guided tour of Zion National Park, Bryce Canyon National Park, Monument Valley, and the Grand Canyon. This outdoor adventure includes transport by air-conditioned minibus, choice of lodging or camping accommodations, some meals, park entrance fees, and a Jeep tour with a Navajo guide.

Get out of the city and hone your shooting skills with this private outdoor shooting adventure in the Mojave Desert alongside a certified ex-military firearms instructor. This exclusive experience is tailored for your group, allowing you to take your time and get expert tips for capturing amazing action photos. With convenient hotel pickup and lunch included, all you need to focus on is mastering your skills.

Travel beyond Las Vegas city limits, and enjoy a one-of-a-kind way to explore Nevada’s dramatic landscapes, on this horseback riding tour that takes you along trails ridden by the pioneers who settled Las Vegas. Ride past colorful canyons and rock formations while watching for wildlife such as desert tortoise, lizards, big horn sheep, and wild donkeys, then refuel with an included meal.

Escape the city lights of Las Vegas and dive into an exciting outdoor shooting range experience. Your instructor guides you and a small group through the fundamentals of gun safety and shooting. Choose from four different weapons—handguns, sniper rifles, assault rifles, and shotguns—for a hands-on activity.

Escape the crowds of Las Vegas with three scenic desert tour options. Drive through Red Rock National Conservation Area on the Scenic Loop Tour, or choose the Award Winning Tour to visit highlights like Spring Mountain Ranch State Park and Blue Diamond mining town. The Ultimate Red Rock Experience combines both tours for a comprehensive overview. Hotel pickup from select Las Vegas Strip hotels is included for added convenience.

Guided paddles run on someone else's pace and route, which doesn't suit everyone. Set your own on a self-guided kayak trip to Emerald Cave, paddling the calm waters of the Colorado River through Black Canyon near Las Vegas. Watch for bighorn sheep on the cliffs as you glide along flat, sheltered water, which suits beginners as much as regular paddlers.

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.

Combine sightseeing and savoring on this food-focused walking tour of the Las Vegas Strip. In a small group of no more than 12, follow your local guide through the heart of the Strip and hear fun facts and history as you make your way between food stops at well-known restaurants and hidden gem hole-in-the-walls.

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 friendly 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.

Step into the terrifying world of the blockbuster "SAW" movie franchise with this escape room experience in Las Vegas. Work together with your group to try to find a way out of the elaborate game devised by the infamous Jigsaw killer and his disciples. Combat fears, venture far out of comfort zones, and solve intricate puzzles to win your freedom. Pre-booking your admission saves time and hassle on the day.