Day trips from Las Vegas
The best day tours from Las Vegas
The Grand Canyon West Rim with Hoover Dam, Antelope Canyon and Horseshoe Bend, Valley of Fire, Death Valley and a short Hoover Dam trip. Here is which day trip fits you, how long the bus days really are, how pickups work and what costs extra.
See our 8 picks
The best day tour from Las Vegas is Grand Canyon West with Hoover Dam. The 10-hour bus day starts from €88 with hotel pickup, two meals and Grand Canyon West entry; for a short trip, the 3-hour Hoover Dam tour starts from €62.
Most long trips take 10 to 15 hours. Seven of our eight picks have free cancellation up to 24 hours ahead; the Antelope Canyon trip allows it only up to 4 days before.
Our 8 picks for day tours from Las Vegas
Two Grand Canyon days, a short Hoover Dam trip, Valley of Fire, Antelope Canyon, Death Valley, a night of stargazing and a ghost town. The last one has the lowest rating on our list.
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from €88 per person Our top pick 10 hours 4.7 (4,180) reviews on GetYourGuide
Grand Canyon West and Hoover Dam with two meals
A 10-hour bus day with a Hoover Dam photo stop, Grand Canyon West entry, a sit-down breakfast and a BBQ lunch. A guide rides along with a separate driver. The Skywalk is an option.
Best for A first Grand Canyon visit
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from €88 per person 10 h 30 min 4.6 (6,449) reviews on GetYourGuide
Grand Canyon West with a Hoover Dam view and Wi-Fi
A 10.5-hour bus day with Grand Canyon West entry, Wi-Fi and charging on board, a granola bar and water. Lunch and the Skywalk are options. Default pickup is at Treasure Island.
Best for Budget Grand Canyon days
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from €62 per person 3 hours 4.7 (931) reviews on GetYourGuide
3-hour Hoover Dam small-group tour
A short trip for up to 14 people in an air-conditioned van, with a guide and a Hoover Dam entry ticket. You get your pickup time the night before.
Best for A half day or one free morning
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from €88 per person 6 hours 4.8 (856) reviews on GetYourGuide
Valley of Fire with deli lunch
A 6-hour day for up to 13 people, with park entry, a deli sandwich, snacks and water.
Best for Red rock scenery in half a day
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from €143 per person 15 hours 4.6 (2,480) reviews on GetYourGuide
Antelope Canyon and Horseshoe Bend
A 15-hour bus day with entry to Antelope Canyon and Horseshoe Bend, a boxed lunch and Wi-Fi. You must walk without help, and no bags are allowed in the canyon.
Best for Fit travelers set on the slot canyon
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from €156 per person 12 hours 4.8 (441) reviews on GetYourGuide
Death Valley guided day
A 12-hour day for up to 12 people, with hotel pickup, park fees, a breakfast buffet and water.
Best for National park fans
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from €89 per person 5 hours 4.9 (49) reviews on GetYourGuide
Stargazing in the mountains
A 5-hour private night out for up to 2 people, with a telescope, firewood, chairs, a blanket and snacks. You meet at 5030 Paradise Rd; there is no hotel pickup. It depends on the weather.
Best for Couples who want a quiet night
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from €88 per person 5 hours 3.4 (15) reviews on GetYourGuide
Nelson Ghost Town
A 5-hour trip to an old mining town, with its grounds, vintage vehicles and water. The mine tour costs extra. It is rated 3.4 from 15 reviews, the lowest on this page.
Best for Old West photo fans
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Day trip tours compared
| Tour | From | Duration | Group size | Free cancellation | What is included | Who it suits | Why we picked it |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Canyon West and Hoover Dam with two meals | €88 per person | 10 hours | Not stated | Yes, 24 h | Canyon entry, breakfast, lunch; Skywalk if chosen | A first Grand Canyon visit | The most complete Grand Canyon day on our list, from €88 with two meals. |
| Grand Canyon West with a Hoover Dam view and Wi-Fi | €88 per person | 10 h 30 min | Up to 70 | Yes, 24 h | Canyon entry, Wi-Fi; lunch and Skywalk if chosen | Budget Grand Canyon days | The same price as the top pick, from €88, on a bigger bus of up to 70 people. |
| 3-hour Hoover Dam small-group tour | €62 per person | 3 hours | Up to 14 | Yes, 24 h | Dam entry ticket, guide, water | A half day or one free morning | The shortest trip on our list, from €62. |
| Valley of Fire with deli lunch | €88 per person | 6 hours | Up to 13 | Yes, 24 h | Park entry, lunch, snacks, water | Red rock scenery in half a day | A small group and lunch for €88, closer than the Grand Canyon. |
| Antelope Canyon and Horseshoe Bend | €143 per person | 15 hours | Not stated | Yes, up to 4 days before | Both entries, boxed lunch | Fit travelers set on the slot canyon | The only Antelope Canyon trip on our list; free cancellation only up to 4 days before. |
| Death Valley guided day | €156 per person | 12 hours | Up to 12 | Yes, 24 h | Park fees, breakfast, water, guide | National park fans | The best Death Valley day on our list, with park fees and breakfast. |
| Stargazing in the mountains | €89 per person | 5 hours | Private, up to 2 | Yes, 24 h | Telescope, firewood, snacks, water | Couples who want a quiet night | The only evening trip on our list, private for two. |
| Nelson Ghost Town | €88 per person | 5 hours | Up to 14 | Yes, 24 h | Ghost town grounds, water | Old West photo fans | The only ghost-town trip on our list; listed last for its lower rating. |
Grand Canyon West and Hoover Dam with two meals
€88 per person10 hours 4.7 (4,180)
Details
- Group size
- Not stated
- Free cancellation
- Yes, 24 h
- What is included
- Canyon entry, breakfast, lunch; Skywalk if chosen
- Who it suits
- A first Grand Canyon visit
- Why we picked it
- The most complete Grand Canyon day on our list, from €88 with two meals.
Grand Canyon West with a Hoover Dam view and Wi-Fi
€88 per person10 h 30 min 4.6 (6,449)
Details
- Group size
- Up to 70
- Free cancellation
- Yes, 24 h
- What is included
- Canyon entry, Wi-Fi; lunch and Skywalk if chosen
- Who it suits
- Budget Grand Canyon days
- Why we picked it
- The same price as the top pick, from €88, on a bigger bus of up to 70 people.
3-hour Hoover Dam small-group tour
€62 per person3 hours 4.7 (931)
Details
- Group size
- Up to 14
- Free cancellation
- Yes, 24 h
- What is included
- Dam entry ticket, guide, water
- Who it suits
- A half day or one free morning
- Why we picked it
- The shortest trip on our list, from €62.
Valley of Fire with deli lunch
€88 per person6 hours 4.8 (856)
Details
- Group size
- Up to 13
- Free cancellation
- Yes, 24 h
- What is included
- Park entry, lunch, snacks, water
- Who it suits
- Red rock scenery in half a day
- Why we picked it
- A small group and lunch for €88, closer than the Grand Canyon.
Antelope Canyon and Horseshoe Bend
€143 per person15 hours 4.6 (2,480)
Details
- Group size
- Not stated
- Free cancellation
- Yes, up to 4 days before
- What is included
- Both entries, boxed lunch
- Who it suits
- Fit travelers set on the slot canyon
- Why we picked it
- The only Antelope Canyon trip on our list; free cancellation only up to 4 days before.
€156 per person12 hours 4.8 (441)
Details
- Group size
- Up to 12
- Free cancellation
- Yes, 24 h
- What is included
- Park fees, breakfast, water, guide
- Who it suits
- National park fans
- Why we picked it
- The best Death Valley day on our list, with park fees and breakfast.
€89 per person5 hours 4.9 (49)
Details
- Group size
- Private, up to 2
- Free cancellation
- Yes, 24 h
- What is included
- Telescope, firewood, snacks, water
- Who it suits
- Couples who want a quiet night
- Why we picked it
- The only evening trip on our list, private for two.
€88 per person5 hours 3.4 (15)
Details
- Group size
- Up to 14
- Free cancellation
- Yes, 24 h
- What is included
- Ghost town grounds, water
- Who it suits
- Old West photo fans
- Why we picked it
- The only ghost-town trip on our list; listed last for its lower rating.
- 7 of the 8 tours include hotel pickup. Stargazing in the mountains starts at a meeting point.
- Prices and ratings as shown on GetYourGuide on 24 October 2026. Prices are "from" prices in euros and can change; the booking page shows the live price.
Day trips from Las Vegas at a glance: distance, time and best for
Hoover Dam, Red Rock Canyon and Seven Magic Mountains are close, so they fit in half a day. The Grand Canyon, Death Valley and Antelope Canyon each take a full day of 10 to 15 hours.
The table puts the distance next to the length of the tours on our list.
| Day trip | Distance and drive | Tour length | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seven Magic Mountains | About 10 miles south | 2 hours | A quick photo stop |
| Hoover Dam | About 30 miles southeast | 3 hours | A short half day |
| Red Rock Canyon | 17 miles, about 30 minutes | 4–7 hours | Hikes close to town |
| Nelson Ghost Town | Not stated | 5 hours | Old West photos |
| Valley of Fire | Not stated by the park | 6 hours | Red rock scenery |
| Grand Canyon West | 122 miles, about 2 h 15 min | 10–10.5 hours | A first Grand Canyon visit |
| Death Valley | About 120 miles, about 2 hours | 12 hours | A national park day |
| Antelope Canyon | Not stated | 15 hours | The slot canyon |
| Grand Canyon South Rim | 278 miles | No day tour on our list | A longer stay |
How to choose: Grand Canyon, Hoover Dam, desert and parks
Choose the Grand Canyon if it is your first big trip from Las Vegas. Grand Canyon West is the nearer rim: 122 miles away, against 278 miles for the South Rim, the park service says.
Choose Hoover Dam if you only have a morning. Choose Valley of Fire or Red Rock Canyon for red rocks and hikes in half a day.
Choose Death Valley if you want a national park and don't mind a 12-hour day. Antelope Canyon is the longest day on our list, at 15 hours.
Guides on day trips from Las Vegas
- Death Valley tours from Las Vegas
- Emerald Cave kayak tours
- Hoover Dam tours from Las Vegas
- Red Rock Canyon tours
- Seven Magic Mountains tours
- Valley of Fire tours from Las Vegas
- Visiting Hoover Dam on your own from Las Vegas
- Las Vegas to Antelope Canyon: is it a day trip?
- Las Vegas to Death Valley: drive, heat and what to see
- Las Vegas to Zion National Park: drive and day-trip options
- Red Rock Canyon on your own: timed entry, scenic drive and hikes
- Valley of Fire on your own: drive, fees and best hikes
Grand Canyon: West Rim, South Rim, bus, helicopter or plane
From Las Vegas, most day tours go to the West Rim. Grand Canyon West is on Hualapai tribal land, outside the national park. Its All-Access Pass costs $99 and includes the Skywalk.
The South Rim is in Grand Canyon National Park, 278 miles from Las Vegas. Entry is $35 per car, and non-US residents aged 16 and over pay an extra $100 each.
Both bus picks visit the West Rim, where the $100 fee does not apply. One bus tour on our Grand Canyon page also offers a West Rim plane ride as an option.
All Grand Canyon tours, including helicopters, are compared on our Grand Canyon tours page.
Closer trips: Hoover Dam, Red Rock Canyon, Valley of Fire, Seven Magic Mountains
The closer trips take 2 to 7 hours. Hoover Dam is about 30 miles away, and Red Rock Canyon is 17 miles from the Strip.
At Hoover Dam, the official $40 Dam Tour is sold on site only. The 3-hour tour on our list includes a Hoover Dam entry ticket.
At Red Rock Canyon, drivers need a timed-entry reservation from October 1 to May 31.
For a night out, the stargazing trip meets on Paradise Rd. The Nelson Ghost Town trip is rated 3.4 from 15 reviews, so read the listing first.
Hiking tours from Las Vegas
Guided hikes run in Valley of Fire and Red Rock Canyon. The guides above this section compare them place by place.
From May 15 to September 30, Valley of Fire closes many trails for the heat.
Farther trips: Death Valley, Zion and Bryce Canyon
The farther trips take 12 to 15 hours. Death Valley is about 120 miles away, about 2 hours by the fastest route, the park service's FAQ says.
In summer, Death Valley highs can reach 130°F (54°C), the park service says. The guided day on our list includes park fees and breakfast.
The Antelope Canyon trip lasts 15 hours. Guests must walk without help, and Horseshoe Bend means a 1.5-mile sandy walk, the listing says.
National park tours from Las Vegas
Death Valley and the Grand Canyon South Rim are national parks. Grand Canyon West is not: it is on Hualapai land.
Las Vegas to Zion: tours and day trips
We have not picked a Zion or Bryce Canyon tour. The one Zion product we found had no reviews yet.
Guided tour or rental car
A tour is easier: no driving, no parking, and entry is included on most picks on our list. That matters on a 10- to 15-hour day.
A rental car can cost less for a group, because many fees are per car. Hoover Dam parking is $10, Valley of Fire charges $15 per non-Nevada car and Death Valley $30 per car.
Routes, fares and the rental question are on our getting around Las Vegas page.
What to bring and the best season
Bring water, a hat and sunscreen on every trip. From June to September, normal highs in Las Vegas are 95–105°F (35–41°C).
March to May and October to November are milder, with normal highs of about 71–89°F (22–32°C), based on weather service normals.
Leave knives and big bags behind on Hoover Dam trips: no knives are allowed in the dam's buildings. Some Grand Canyon buses take no suitcases.
Only one day in Las Vegas?
If you have one free day, pick either the 3-hour Hoover Dam tour or a Grand Canyon West day. The first leaves time for the Strip; the second fills the day.
More things to do in Las Vegas by day are on our home page.
Before you book a day trip from Las Vegas
Watch for the pickup message
Some tours send your pickup time the evening before. The 3-hour Hoover Dam tour sends it between 6 and 8 p.m.
Expect a long day
Grand Canyon days take 10 to 10.5 hours, Death Valley 12 and Antelope Canyon 15. Don't book a show that night.
Read the cancel window
Most picks allow free cancellation up to 24 hours ahead. The Antelope Canyon trip only allows it up to 4 days before.
Leave luggage at the hotel
Tour buses and vans take no suitcases, the listings say. At Grand Canyon West, 2-strap backpacks are not allowed.
Bring extra water
Desert days are hot, even on a bus tour. In July, Las Vegas highs average 105°F (41°C).
Real questions about day trips from Las Vegas
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More day tours from Las Vegas, live
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Browse all on GetYourGuideSources (11), facts checked on 24 October 2026
- National Park Service: Grand Canyon Skywalk (Grand Canyon West)
- Grand Canyon West: official site
- National Park Service: Grand Canyon fees
- National Park Service: South Rim directions
- Bureau of Reclamation: Hoover Dam tours and parking
- BLM: Red Rock Canyon
- Nevada State Parks: Valley of Fire
- Seven Magic Mountains: official site
- National Park Service: Death Valley FAQ
- National Park Service: Death Valley safety
- National Weather Service: Las Vegas climate book
Written by the Things to Do in Las Vegas editorial team.