Top Nevada Wildlife Watching

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.

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.

Escape Las Vegas for the Grand Canyon and the cool waters of the Colorado River on this 2-in-1, full-day adventure. Enjoy a scenic helicopter flight over the Hoover Dam, Lake Mead, and the Grand Canyon's West Rim before either floating through the Black Canyon on a river raft or exploring the Emerald Cave by kayak. Round-trip transit from your hotel makes your day totally hassle-free.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.