11 Day Trips from Las Vegas to Plan a Day Around

1.Grand Canyon South Rim Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 2,147 reviews · from $86Our pick

Ride from Las Vegas to the Grand Canyon South Rim with an English-speaking guide, park admission and about three hours to explore Mather Point and the Bright Angel area. The day includes a stop along Route 66 and a diner stop; food may cost extra unless you select a meal option. Guides on past trips have included Curty, Robert and Jim.

“Our trip to the Grand Canyon South Rim was very memorable on December 27, 2024! Grand Canyon Destinations the Tour Company did a fantastic job in organizing the entire trip! Laila our Guide was phenomenal, knowledgeable, we enjoyed her anecdotes, her taking our family pictures during the hike and coordinated our food packages with no hiccups! Thank you Laila and Ismail was an excellent driver. It was a long day but well planned by the Tour company and most of all it was a beautiful sunny day to enjoy the magnificent God’s creation - Grand Canyon!Read more”

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2.Antelope Canyon and Horseshoe Bend Day Trip from Las Vegas

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 783 reviews · 13 to 14 hours (approx.) · from $249

Ride from Las Vegas through Nevada, Utah and Arizona to Antelope Canyon, where a Navajo guide leads you through sculpted sandstone walls. The day also includes Horseshoe Bend, a Lake Powell viewpoint and, according to the tour details, a deli lunch. Pickup times begin as early as 4 a.m.; vehicle size can vary.

“Awesome to see but couldn't hear the guide most of the time . Also, some people took dozens of photos at virtually every spot, holding up everyone else. There should be some kind d of limit to keep the line moving.”

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3.VIP Los Angeles/Hollywood Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 665 reviews · 14 hours · from $299

Ride from the Las Vegas Strip to Los Angeles in a Mercedes-Benz vehicle with a guide such as Steve, Jose, or Ward. Walk the Santa Monica Pier, visit Rodeo Drive and the Beverly Hills Sign, then explore Hollywood Boulevard. Lunch, snacks, water, Wi-Fi, and USB charging are included. Expect a long day, with roughly four hours of driving each way.

“Myself and my friend enjoyed the whole experience. Thankyou to steve the guide he was fantastic. So glad the sun was out especially in Santa Monica . Huge thankyou xx”

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4.Small-Group Hollywood and Los Angeles Day Trip from Las Vegas

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 313 reviews · 14 hours (approx.) · from $286

This 14-hour day trip takes you from Las Vegas across the Mojave to Santa Monica and Hollywood, with a picnic lunch, hotel pickup, snacks, and bottled water. Expect a small group of up to 13 and a 4.5-to-5-hour drive each way. Guides vary; Clayton, Jim, and Michael have led trips.

“We loved everything about the tour. Especially seeing the Hollywood Stars. From puck up to drop off our driver was top notch pointing out history along the way.”

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5.Death Valley & Rhyolite Ghost Town Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 289 reviews · 10 hours · from $170

Spend a long day out of Las Vegas seeing Death Valley’s salt flats, mountain views and historic sites, then explore Rhyolite’s ghost-town remains. The $170 trip includes transport, hotel pickup, a national park permit and unlimited drinks. Guides such as Bin, Mark and Stone have led recent departures, but the assigned guide may vary.

“Our guide Bin was awesome!! Showed us all the top spots and had great information to go with the tour!!”

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6.Antelope Canyon and Horseshoe Bend Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 241 reviews · 1 day · from $189

Ride from Las Vegas to Lower Antelope Canyon for a two-hour Navajo-guided visit, then spend an hour at Horseshoe Bend. The long day includes hotel pickup, round-trip transport, lunch, water, and entry fees. Guides such as John, Sarah, and Liang have led trips, though your assigned guide will vary.

“Our trip to Antelope Canyon and Horseshoe Bend was absolutely incredible! The entire experience was seamless and beautifully organized. John, our tour guide, was amazing. He was knowledgeable, passionate, and made the tour not only informative but also really fun and engaging. He shared fascinating facts about the canyon and the area, and made sure everyone in the group felt included and comfortable. Berenice, our driver, was also fantastic. She drove safely and smoothly the entire way and was so kind and friendly. You could tell she really cared about the group’s experience and comfort. Antelope Canyon was absolutely breathtaking and Horseshoe Bend left us speechless with its beauty. The…”

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7.Area 51 Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 230 reviews · 10 hours · from $242

Travel from Las Vegas in a luxury SUV with an English-speaking guide and a group of up to 12. Visit the Janet Airlines viewing stop, Rachel’s Little A’Le’Inn, the Black Mailbox and the Area 51 perimeter. Lunch, bottled water, snacks and hotel pickup are included.

“Excellent tour. Our tour guide Michael was incredible. He was very knowledgeable and professional. His vast knowledge was amazing. We could not have had a better tour guide. He also took the time to take numerous pictures of everyone in our group. We learned so much about Area 51, the desert and geology. I thoroughly enjoyed the trip and highly recommend it. Thank you so much for a great day. It was the highlight of our vacation.”

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8.Valley of Fire and Red Rock Canyon Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 229 reviews · 8 hours · from $148Top rated

Leave the Las Vegas Strip early for sunrise in Valley of Fire, where guides such as Janos, Adam, and Victor lead visits to Elephant Rock, the Cabins, Rainbow Vista, Atlatl Rock, and lesser-known stops. Park fees, water, snacks, and Strip transfers are included. The day ends with a short visit to Red Rock Canyon.

“Had a great experience during our trip to Fire and Red Rock. Our guide kept the vibe very interactive and enjoyable and was very knowledgeable and accommodating. Great service overall. Definitely recommend”

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9.Zion and Bryce Canyon Day Trip with Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 220 reviews · from $239

Travel from Las Vegas to Bryce Canyon and Zion National Parks in a group of no more than 14. Expect a long day, guided stops, time to walk and take photos, and a route that may adapt to weather or road closures. Guides have included Scott, Anthony, Ita, Adam, David, and Chris. Bryce usually gets the longer walk; Zion’s shuttle-served areas are not covered.

“Wonderful day with 1,5 hr hiking in Bryce Canyon followed with a visit to Zion. be aware that you see the Zion part that is not run by shuttles. There is a large section only run by shuttles (if you want to explore that, book an additional Zion only tour, as I did). Highly recommend this tour :)”

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10.Death Valley NP Full-Day Small Groups Tour from Las Vegas

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 134 reviews · 1 day · from $279

Leave Las Vegas around 8am for a full day in Death Valley, with hotel pickup, park entry, lunch, snacks and water included. Visit Zabriskie Point, Dante’s View, Badwater and other striking desert stops with an English-speaking guide. Guides have included Joel, Charlie and Chloe. Groups are limited to 14, and buying eight seats makes the tour private.

“From start to finish this trip was excellent. The guide was also excellent and it really came across how much he enjoyed his job. We saw some amazing things I could never have imagined. As we are oldies we did wonder if we would cope in the heat and terrain but every stop was designed for everyone to enjoy at their own pace and level. The small bus was very comfortable and the lunch was good too.”

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11.Excursion al Gran Cañon en español – Las Vegas

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 3 reviews · 10 hours · from $215

Ride from a Strip or Downtown Las Vegas hotel to Hoover Dam and Grand Canyon West with a Spanish-speaking guide and Spanish audio. The day includes photo stops, park admission, time at Eagle Point and Guano Point, and access to the SkyView Restaurant. The Skywalk is optional and costs extra. Expect about 10 hours on the road and at the canyon.

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