Day trip from Las Vegas
The best Red Rock Canyon tours
A guided sunset hike, a helicopter landing near the canyon, a 30-minute flight over Red Rock and the Strip, and a day that adds Seven Magic Mountains. Here is which Red Rock Canyon tour to book. We also give honest advice on the timed-entry reservation, summer heat and whether a helicopter is worth the price.
See our 5 picks
The best Red Rock Canyon tour for most visitors is the guided sunset hike. It takes 4 to 5.5 hours with hotel pickup and the entry fee, from €133.
To drive the 13-mile Scenic Drive yourself, book a timed entry for October to May. The helicopter landing tour can only be cancelled free up to 3 days ahead.
Our 5 picks for Red Rock Canyon tours
A hike, two helicopter flights, a day trip and a new Jeep tour. The helicopter landing tour has a shorter cancel window, and the last two have few or no reviews yet.
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from €133 per person Our top pick 4–5.5 hours 4.5 (72) reviews on GetYourGuide
Guided sunset hike and photo tour
A small-group hike near Red Rock at sunset, with hotel pickup, the entry fee and water. The guide speaks English or Spanish. It needs a minimum number of people to run.
Best for Walkers and photographers
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from €249 per person 1 hour 4.5 (216) reviews on GetYourGuide
Helicopter landing near Red Rock
A 1-hour trip with a flight over the Strip and a landing at a private spot near Red Rock Canyon, with champagne. It leaves from 6075 S Las Vegas Blvd; no shuttle is included.
Best for Couples and big occasions
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from €204 per person 30 minutes 4.6 (19) reviews on GetYourGuide
30-minute helicopter flight over Red Rock and the Strip
A 30-minute flight with commentary from the pilot, water and soda. Pickup is included. Guests over 250 lbs must buy an extra seat.
Best for Seeing the canyon and the Strip from above
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from €133 per person 7 hours 4.5 (8) reviews on GetYourGuide
Red Rock, Seven Magic Mountains and Nelson Ghost Town
A 7-hour day with a guide, air-conditioned transport, water and all entry fees. Lunch is not included. Few reviews so far (8).
Best for Seeing three places in one day
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from €128 per person See the listing New, no reviews yet
Red Rock Jeep tour
A private Jeep Wrangler tour with hotel pickup, for up to 6 people. The listing says it does not enter the paid Scenic Drive. New on GetYourGuide: no reviews yet.
Best for A private group with little time
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Red Rock tours from Las Vegas compared
| Tour | From | Duration | Group size | Pickup | Free cancellation | Who it suits | Why we picked it |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guided sunset hike and photo tour | €133 per person | 4–5.5 hours | Up to 13 | Pickup included | Yes, 24 h | Walkers and photographers | The only hiking tour on our list, with pickup and the entry fee included. |
| Helicopter landing near Red Rock | €249 per person | 1 hour | Up to 7 | Meeting point | Yes, up to 3 days before | Couples and big occasions | The only tour that lands near the canyon; free cancellation only up to 3 days before. |
| 30-minute helicopter flight over Red Rock and the Strip | €204 per person | 30 minutes | Up to 6 | Pickup included | Yes, 24 h | Seeing the canyon and the Strip from above | A flight over both, with pickup and 24-hour free cancellation. |
| Red Rock, Seven Magic Mountains and Nelson Ghost Town | €133 per person | 7 hours | Up to 14 | Pickup included | Yes, 24 h | Seeing three places in one day | The only pick that adds the desert art and a ghost town; it has only 8 reviews so far. |
| Red Rock Jeep tour | €128 per person | See the listing | Up to 6 | Meeting point | Yes, 24 h | A private group with little time | A private option; listed last because it has no reviews yet. |
Guided sunset hike and photo tour
€133 per person4–5.5 hours 4.5 (72)
Details
- Group size
- Up to 13
- Pickup
- Pickup included
- Free cancellation
- Yes, 24 h
- Who it suits
- Walkers and photographers
- Why we picked it
- The only hiking tour on our list, with pickup and the entry fee included.
Helicopter landing near Red Rock
€249 per person1 hour 4.5 (216)
Details
- Group size
- Up to 7
- Pickup
- Meeting point
- Free cancellation
- Yes, up to 3 days before
- Who it suits
- Couples and big occasions
- Why we picked it
- The only tour that lands near the canyon; free cancellation only up to 3 days before.
30-minute helicopter flight over Red Rock and the Strip
€204 per person30 minutes 4.6 (19)
Details
- Group size
- Up to 6
- Pickup
- Pickup included
- Free cancellation
- Yes, 24 h
- Who it suits
- Seeing the canyon and the Strip from above
- Why we picked it
- A flight over both, with pickup and 24-hour free cancellation.
Red Rock, Seven Magic Mountains and Nelson Ghost Town
€133 per person7 hours 4.5 (8)
Details
- Group size
- Up to 14
- Pickup
- Pickup included
- Free cancellation
- Yes, 24 h
- Who it suits
- Seeing three places in one day
- Why we picked it
- The only pick that adds the desert art and a ghost town; it has only 8 reviews so far.
€128 per personSee the listingNew, no reviews yet
Details
- Group size
- Up to 6
- Pickup
- Meeting point
- Free cancellation
- Yes, 24 h
- Who it suits
- A private group with little time
- Why we picked it
- A private option; listed last because it has no reviews yet.
- 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.
Which Red Rock Canyon tour to pick
Pick the sunset hike if you want to walk among the rocks. It is the best value on our list, from €133 with pickup and the entry fee.
Pick a helicopter if the view from above matters more than time on the ground. The two flights start from €204 and €249.
The 7-hour day adds the desert art at Seven Magic Mountains and Nelson Ghost Town.
Red Rock is the close one. For longer days, such as Las Vegas Zion tours, see our day-trips guide.
Things to do in Red Rock Canyon
- 13 miles
- Scenic Drive, one way
- 17 miles
- west of the Strip
The main thing to do is the Scenic Drive, a 13-mile one-way road through the canyon.
The Visitor Center is open daily from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Red Rock Canyon is run by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).
Red Rock hiking tours
The sunset hike on our list is the guided hiking option. It lasts 4 to 5.5 hours, with up to 13 people.
In summer, Las Vegas highs average 99–105°F (37–41°C) from June to August.
Driving the Scenic Drive yourself
Yes, you can drive it yourself, but book a time slot first in season. From October 1 to May 31, you need a timed-entry reservation for 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Book on Recreation.gov or call (877) 444-6777. The fee is $20 per car, on top of the reservation.
Our Red Rock Canyon reservations guide walks through the timed entry.
| Months | Hours |
|---|---|
| November–February | 6 a.m.–5 p.m. |
| March | 6 a.m.–7 p.m. |
| April–September | 6 a.m.–8 p.m. |
| October | 6 a.m.–7 p.m. |
Got your time slot? The canyon is 17 miles west of the Strip:
Before you book a Red Rock Canyon tour
Check the cancel window
Most picks have free cancellation up to 24 hours ahead. The helicopter landing tour only allows it up to 3 days before.
Bring photo ID to fly
The helicopter landing tour asks guests 18 and over for a REAL ID or passport. Check in 45 minutes early.
Mind the weight rules
Helicopter tours charge an extra seat for heavier guests: over 300 lbs on the landing tour, over 250 lbs on the 30-minute flight.
Go late in summer
Normal highs in Las Vegas reach 105°F (41°C) in July. Bring water and a hat on any hike.
Book the time slot early
Driving yourself from October to May? Reserve your Scenic Drive entry on Recreation.gov before you go.
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