Top Nevada Day Trips

Swap the crowds of Las Vegas for the peace and quiet of the Valley of Fire State Park with this group hiking tour, skipping the hassle of renting a car or worrying about finding your way around independently. Explore red sandstone formations, ancient petroglyphs, and more with a guide to lead the way.

Visit two unique places in just one day on this small-group guided tour from Las Vegas, a perfect choice for travelers who want to see the natural side of Nevada. Start at the Valley of Fire with stops at Elephant Rock, Cabins, Rainbow Vista, and two secret spots. Then continue to Red Rock Canyon. Hotel pickup is included for added convenience.

Make the most of your Grand Canyon adventure with an exclusive West Rim group tour from Las Vegas designed to get you to the canyon and into the experience with less time spent waiting. Travel in comfort to Grand Canyon West, where a Grand Canyon Ambassador scans your tickets right on board, giving you direct access to Eagle Point and Guano Point and more time to explore the spectacular canyon views. Spend the day discovering the West Rim at your own pace, then make the experience even more unforgettable with optional upgrades including lunch, the Grand Canyon Skywalk, or a helicopter flight and pontoon boat ride beside the Colorado River.

Escape the hustle and bustle of the Vegas strip on this small-group hiking tour to Zion National Park. Sorting transport and planning trails on your own can be daunting, especially if you're visiting for the first time. With this hike option, your driver-guide handles the details for you. Explore trails including Canyon Overlook and Riverside Walk, with the reassurance of a professional leading the way.

Take a break from the crowds and the Strip and discover the sandstone rock formations, dramatic canyons, and otherworldly scenery of Valley of Fire State Park on this small-group tour from Las Vegas. 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.

While in the area, check off visits to two highlights in one day on this full-day excursion from Las Vegas. This tour first takes you to the Grand Canyon West Rim to see some of the best vantage points. Plus, you can choose if you'd like to walk the West Rim's Skywalk (own expense). Lunch is also provided before going to Joshua Tree Forest to see the iconic desert trees.

Check off two desert landmarks in one day—without the hassle of driving—on this full-day group tour from Las Vegas. Hike to Horseshoe Bend to admire its view of the famous bend in the Colorado River. Then, at Antelope Canyon, follow your Navajo guide through your chosen section of the scenic slot canyon (whether Lower Antelope Canyon, Upper Antelope Canyon, or Antelope Canyon X), and admire the extraordinary scenery up close.

Experience old Route 66 with a hassle-free guided tour from the Kingman, Arizona, area to Oatman, pickup and drop-off included. Discover the history of America’s iconic road at the Powerhouse Visitors Center/Arizona Route 66 Museum, visit the 1920s-era Cool Springs camp, experience the mining town of Oatman and its adorable burros (donkeys), and see epic views of three states.

Visit Los Angeles from Las Vegas without the hassle of planning logistics or staying the night on this day trip. The tour is limited to just fourteen people for a small-group experience, and your driver-guide will provide commentary about the city as you see areas such as Hollywood and Rodeo Drive. Snacks and lunch are included for a seamless experience.

Explore the Hoover Dam from Las Vegas, even if you have limited time, on this half-day "mini" tour that fits perfectly into your schedule. After leaving the Strip in a comfortable Mercedes Sprinter van, you'll head to the dam, with stops at scenic lookout points for stunning views and great photo opportunities. You can also upgrade your tour to include a stop at the Seven Magic Mountains in the Mojave Desert.

Visit the Grand Canyon on a day tour with hotel pickup in a luxury bus featuring panoramic windows and an onboard bathroom. Enjoy a hot breakfast at a restaurant en route, a photo stop at Hoover Dam Memorial Bridge, VIP bus access at the West Rim, and a scenic BBQ lunch. Upgrade options include the Skywalk and a helicopter flight.

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.

See the Grand Canyon and Hoover Dam in just one day, without having to rent a car, on this small-group tour from Las Vegas. Travel in comfort aboard a vehicle equipped with leather seats and Wi-Fi and stop at landmarks including the Hoover Dam and the Grand Canyon's West Rim, as well as the Skyview Restaurant for an included lunch and the Grand Canyon Skywalk.

Discover the extreme natural wonders of Death Valley National Park on this full-day small-group tour from Las Vegas. Following an early-morning departure, travel by comfortable vehicle to the park, stopping at highlights like the Rhyolite Ghost Town en route. During your tour, See Dante's View, Badwater Basin, Zabriskie Point, and more, and soak up the rugged, dramatic scenery. Includes breakfast or lunch.

Go beyond the hustle and bustle of Las Vegas and into the surrounding desert on this small-group tour. Skip the stress that comes with planning a day trip with multiple stops, and leave all the planning and organization to your guide. Snap photos in front of the neon-painted boulders of Seven Magic Mountains, walk across the top of the Hoover Dam and learn about the engineering marvel, and enjoy plenty of time to explore Grand Canyon West.

Take in glittering views of the Las Vegas Strip—that you won't get anywhere else—from the Eiffel Tower at the Paris Las Vegas Hotel and Casino. Glide up 46 stories to a panoramic viewing deck, which overlooks the glittering city lights and offers vistas of the vast Mojave Desert and arid mountains beyond. Step up to the edge for aerial views of the Bellagio Fountains, the glowing High Roller, and Sin City’s vibrant downtown.

Escape the bustle of Las Vegas and immerse yourself in the Wild West, without having to research or drive, on this small-group guided day trip to Oatman, Nelson, and Kingman. Explore the desert landscape, historic mining and ghost towns, and stops along Route 66, with a driver-guide to narrate and navigate.

Discover Death Valley by night and day—and leave all the logistics to your guide—on this seamless, small-group tour from Las Vegas. Following hotel pickup, travel to Death Valley and admire its dramatic badlands, salt flats, and other striking scenery at locations such as Dante’s View, Zabriskie Point, and Artists Palette. Then observe the night skies at a dark-sky location before returning to Vegas.

See the colorful rock formations at the Valley of Fire State Park under the light of the setting sun, without having to rent a car. This small-group tour, which includes pick-up from Las Vegas hotels, ensures that you get to the scenic park with plenty of time to spare—and plenty of time to take great photos.

Measuring 550 feet (168 meters) high, the High Roller at The LINQ is the tallest observation wheel in North America—and offers views you won't get anywhere else. Admire sweeping views over Las Vegas during a full revolution in one of the High Roller's air-conditioned compartments. Choose from a day ride to see the landscape glimmer with the hot sun, or a flexible anytime ride. Upgrade to the Happy Half Hour option to enjoy an open bar in your cabin.

For a different kind of thrill on the Las Vegas Strip, take to the air with a ride on the Fly LINQ zipline. Choose to ride in a seated or fly in a superman position, and take in the glittering Vegas views from 12 stories above ground as you soar 35 miles (56 kilometers) per hour above The LINQ Promenade. The ride launches from a 114-foot (35-foot) tower and lands near the High Roller observation wheel, placing you in the heart of Las Vegas' entertainment district with dining and shopping options nearby.

Visit Horseshoe Bend, Antelope Canyon, and the Grand Canyon all in one day, on this small-group guided tour from Las Vegas. Admire Colorado River views at Horseshoe Bend; explore Lower Antelope Canyon or Antelope Canyon X with a Navajo guide; and stop at several viewpoints on the South Rim of the Grand Canyon. On the way back, stop at Seligman or Williams along historic Route 66.

Trade the bright lights of Las Vegas for the spectacular landscapes of Lower Antelope Canyon and Horseshoe Bend on a full-day adventure into the heart of the American Southwest. Leave the planning to your guide and simply arrive at your selected meeting point, then relax as everything from transportation to timed canyon admission is taken care of. Explore the sculpted sandstone corridors of Lower Antelope Canyon with a local Navajo guide, take in sweeping views of the Colorado River from Horseshoe Bend, and experience two unforgettable natural wonders in a single day.