Top Nevada Day Trips

With so much on offer, finding fun, family-friendly entertainment on the Las Vegas Strip can be overwhelming. Prebooking admission to Madame Tussauds Las Vegas keeps things simple; get face-to-face with celebrity wax figures and snap memorable photos as you explore. Plus, choose from optional upgrades such as the Carnival Carnage 7D game, an outdoor Gondola ride, and/or a food and beverage credit at Rockhouse.

Experience a VIP tour of the Hoover Dam with early access to avoid the crowds. Enjoy a guided "Walk on the Top" tour, a powerplant tour inside the dam, stunning views from the memorial bridge, and admission to the Visitor Center exhibits. The tour includes a freshly cooked lunch at a restaurant and a bonus ticket to the LA Comedy Club at The Strat, a $45 value. Hotel pickup and drop-off, bottled water, and air-conditioned transport are all part of this exclusive experience.

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.

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.

Visit the Grand Canyon from Las Vegas, even if you’re short on time, with this ultimate half-day helicopter adventure. Fly in a state-of-the-art helicopter, pass Hoover Dam, and descend below the Grand Canyon’s West Rim for spectacular views of its rugged landscapes. Land at the historic Grand Canyon Western Ranch, where you can enjoy a hearty cowboy-style lunch and free time to soak up the authentic Old West atmosphere. Complete your adventure with a scenic helicopter flight over the glittering Las Vegas Strip on the way back to your hotel.

Nobody wants to get up at the crack of dawn when they’ve been enjoying the good times in Las Vegas. Enjoy a later departure for the Grand Canyon on this small-group tour, with unlimited drinks and snacks on the trip. Stop for photos of the Hoover Dam, visit the Grand Canyon's West Rim, and see the Colorado River, with option to add the Grand Canyon Skywalk.

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.

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).

Discover the impressive desert scenery of Nevada's Valley of Fire State Park—and enjoy a personalized, hassle-free way to explore—on this small-group, half-day trip from Las Vegas. Deep terracotta desert sands provide the backdrop as you investigate dramatic rock formations and prehistoric Native American petroglyphs (rock carvings) with your guide. This tour includes round-trip transfers from Las Vegas Strip hotels and a packed lunch.

Enjoy an unforgettable Grand Canyon experience in the company of just your chosen companions on this private tour from Las Vegas. Traveling in a private vehicle you can bypass the crowded shuttle bus and spend more time soaking up the views. You'll also make a photo stop at the Hoover Dam en route and have the option of walking along the exhilarating Skywalk or flying over the canyon in a helicopter (additional expense).

Go beyond the casinos and city lights of Las Vegas and see a different side of Nevada on this Mojave Desert adventure. Hop aboard a powerful 4x4 and go off road and deep into the rugged terrain. At the end of the trail, refuel with an included lunch at the atmospheric Pioneer Saloon.

Discover Area 51, without the self-drive stress, on a full-day guided tour from Las Vegas. Travel along the Extraterrestrial Highway through desolate desert landscapes to the infamous location. See top-secret Janet Airlines, the Black Mailbox, the absolute perimeter, and stop for lunch at the quirky, alien-themed, Little A'Le'Inn.

Las Vegas is surrounded by spectacular natural landscapes but it can be difficult to explore without your own transportation. This day tour to the Valley of Fire State Park lets you avoid the hassle of renting a car. Enjoy pickup from your Strip hotel or meet downtown and soak up the desert scenery as you head to the biggest state park in Nevada to admire its rock formations and colors.

Get views of the Grand Canyon you won't get anywhere else on this helicopter tour from Las Vegas. Fly over the canyon and the winding Colorado River as your pilot shares insights into 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 or a stop at a Western Ranch with lunch.

Saddle up and ride into the sunset on a Las Vegas horseback-riding tour in the Nevada desert, led by a professional wrangler. Set your gaze on quintessential Wild West landscapes and search for wildlife such as bighorn sheep, jackrabbits, and roadrunners. Conclude your evening ride with a barbecue dinner, complete with steak or meqsuite-grilled chicken and all the fixins, followed by a cowboy campfire under the stars.

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 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.

Book a time-saving Grand Canyon getaway, thanks to this combo, small-group tour that begins with a helicopter flight from Las Vegas. Get a bird's-eye view of the Hoover Dam en route to the West Rim; then, descend to the canyon floor for a pontoon boat cruise along the Colorado River. Finish with VIP access to the Skywalk, a glass-bottomed deck that hovers above the sandstone walls of the canyon.

Experience the best of Death Valley without renting a car or worried about getting lost in the unforgiving desert with this small-group tour. Visit iconic spots like Dante's View, Zabriskie Point, Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes, Badwater Basin, and Artists' Palette with time for photos and short walks. As night falls, enjoy stargazing under one of America's clearest skies.

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.

Explore the natural geological wonders of Red Rock Canyon, without the stress of driving there yourself, on this group day trip from Las Vegas. Enjoy an itinerary that starts with Seven Magic Mountains, where you can see a variety of colorful art installations. Then head into the Mojave Desert for a short hike at Blue Diamond, taking in scenic views of Red Rock Canyon that you might otherwise miss.

Visit the Grand Canyon and Hoover Dam in one day on this combo tour from Las Vegas. You'll have the chance to see both natural and man-made wonders as you travel by 4-wheel-drive luxury "tour trekker" with a guide who provides extensive commentary. Lunch is included.

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.

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.

Independent travelers will enjoy this hassle-free round-trip transfer to the Boulder City Historic District from Las Vegas. Skip the hassle of renting a car and enjoy the scenery along the drive. Once there, explore the historic district at your own pace, getting to know the antique shops, eateries, and the historic Boulder Dam Hotel and Hoover Dam Museum over two hours of free time.