Top Nevada Half-day Tours

Visit Hoover Dam on a Las Vegas "mini" tour that doesn't take up a whole day so you don't waste your precious vacation time. Or, perhaps you have a late flight and want to do something fun after hotel check-out. After departing the Strip, head to the dam, where you visit lookout points for views and photo ops. Upgrade to include a spot at the very instagrammable Seven Magic Mountains in the Mojave Desert

Fly from Las Vegas to the Grand Canyon in a sightseeing helicopter, touch down deep in the canyon for a Champagne toast, and explore the scenic desert landscape in luxurious style. This Grand Canyon helicopter tour includes plenty of flying time, hotel pickup and drop-off in Las Vegas, and drinks and snacks on a private bluff inside the Grand Canyon.

Visit two iconic places in the Las Vegas area - the Seven Magic Mountains and The Hoover Dam. First, you'll see the public art installation made of colorful stacked boulders by mixed-media artist, Ugo Rondinone. Your guide shares insights with special appeal for first-time visitors. You'll then head out to the magnificent Hoover Dam. This tour includes bottled water, snacks and hotel pickup and drop-off, making it a stress-free excursion in Las Vegas.

Hop onboard a helicopter for a luxury sightseeing tour to the Grand Canyon. Listen to informative commentary from your pilot as you get an aerial perspective on the majestic grandeur of the Grand Canyon and Colorado River. On the way, you'll also see landmarks such as Hoover Dam, Lake Mead, Black Canyon, and the Las Vegas strip.

As dusk falls, the city comes to life illuminated by the dazzling neon lights Las Vegas is famous for. Take in dancing fountains and erupting volcanoes as you travel the Infamous Las Vegas Strip. The tour leads you past casinos, wedding chapels and historic landmarks as you enter the heart of downtown. Choose to go on an adventure with a self-guided tour of Fremont Steet. You will be dropped off at the Golden Nugget Hotel where you will have an hour you will be able to immerse yourself in the best that downtown has to offer: live entertainment, street artists, costumed entertainers and of course the word famous Fremont Street Light and Sound show. You will then need to Return to your bus and make your way back to your original departure location.

Las Vegas is known for its celebrity dining and ritzy casinos. On this small-group walking tour, visit some of the most sought-after restaurants run by chefs like Gordon Ramsay and Giada De Laurentiis and try some of their signature dishes. Your guide is there to help you understand more about Vegas' history, culture, and gastronomy as you stroll along The Strip and sample delicious cuisines.

You can’t visit Las Vegas without taking in the spectacular sight of the majestic Hoover Dam! A true marvel, the dam was constructed in less than five years during the Great Depression by thousands of men who ventured into Black Canyon to harness the power of the mighty Colorado.

Escape from the hustle of the Las Vegas strip and enjoy a half-day scooter tour of the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area. Choose from a morning or afternoon trek, then explore the canyon, passing through desert landscapes, red- and buff-colored rock formations, and sandstone and limestone cliffs that reach elevations up to 7,000 feet. All entrance fees plus the use of a helmet, bottled water and a pickup and drop-off from select Las Vegas hotels are included.

There's nothing better than getting a little dirty when you come to Las Vegas and the most fun way to do it is on an adrenaline-fueled ride through the Primm and Hidden Valleys on a RZR tour. During this adventure departing from Las Vegas, follow your experienced adventure guide over mountain and desert terrain while driving your own juiced-up RZR 1000s which are under a year old. This tour is the longest available and includes all safety equipment and round-trip transportation from Las Vegas hotels.

Leave behind the hectic crowds of Las Vegas and spend the day exploring desert landscapes on this scenic van tour. Cruising through picture-perfect scenery ensures you don’t miss any of the sights along the way. As you stop at highlights such as Spring Mountain Ranch State Park and the Blue Diamond mining town, your guide explains the geological and cultural significance that you might overlook on your own.

On this enjoyable exclusive tour, you will get a comprehensive VIP tour of the Hoover Dam. This tour gets you to the dam before the crowds arrive, giving you more time to enjoy your destination! Included is a ticket for the powerplant tour inside the dam, the Hoover Dam memorial bridge for beautiful photos of the dam from afar, admission to Visitor Center exhibits and observation deck, and this tour also includes the exclusive, signature tour, "Walk on the Top". This 45-min guided tour over the Hoover Dam includes commentary on a wide variety of subjects including the construction and operations of the dam. ** This tour ALSO includes a bonus photo stop at the "Las Vegas Welcome Sign". A seated hot freshly cooked lunch at a restaurant is also included in this VIP tour, as well as complimentary tickets for the LA Comedy Club at the Strat (a $45 value)

Visit the filming locations of the reality TV shows 'Counting Cars' and 'Vegas Rat Rods' during this Las Vegas guided tour. Along with seeing Count Kustoms, the chopper and hot rod dealer, and Welder Up, the customization shop owned by Steve Darnell, pop by the Shelby Museum to stroll through interactive exhibits and see classic cars.

Nights out in Las Vegas typically mean standing in long lines and paying steep cover charges. This party bus eliminates those hassles by giving you skip-the-line VIP entry to top Vegas nightclubs and money-saving discounts on drinks. The bus itself is like a nightclub on wheels, complete with an open bar.

Visit the Grand Canyon from Las Vegas even if you have limited time available with the ultimate half-day helicopter tour. Fly in a state-of-the-art helicopter and pass Hoover Dam on the way to the canyon’s west rim, then land at the canyon and transfer to Eagle Point. Return to Las Vegas by helicopter and car, with all transfers included.

Hoover Dam is renowned as one of the world’s most impressive manmade wonders, towering 700 feet (213 meters) over the Colorado River. On this tour, enjoy magnificent views of the dam from both sides of the Mike O'Callaghan/Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge, learn more about the remarkable feat of engineering, and make a stop in Boulder City.

Fly over the Pahrump valley in a colorful hot air balloon on this exciting tour. Get a bird's-eye view of the stunning desert and mountain scenery, located about an hour away from the Las Vegas Strip. Soar as high as 10,000 feet—one of the highest flights available in the area—for unparalleled views. Upon landing, enjoy a Champagne toast to commemorate your scenic flight.

Fly like a VIP to the Grand Canyon on a round-trip helicopter ride of a lifetime. Toast to your aerial adventure from Las Vegas or Boulder City with a Champagne picnic on the canyon floor—4,000 feet (1,219 meters) below the West Rim. You’re transferred between your hotel and the executive terminal with fast-track check-in for an early morning, late morning, afternoon, or sunset flight. Cast your gaze over Hoover Dam, Lake Mead, Grapevine Mesa, Joshua Tree, and the Grand Wash Cliffs Wilderness while listening to your pilot’s commentary.

Ride an electric bike along a wide bike lane through the stunning Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area. You'll cycle easily on a Specialized Turbo bike that boasts sophisticated technology and doubles your power with an electric-assist motor. You have the option of a self-guided experience or you can include a professional guide (both include round-trip hotel transport from selected Las Vegas hotels).

Las Vegas is surrounded by spectacular landscapes but, without your own transportation, it can be tricky to get out of the city. This tour from Vegas to the Valley of Fire lets you skip the hassle of renting a car. You'll get picked up from your Strip or Fremont Street hotel and head for the biggest state park in Nevada to admire its unique rock formations and colors.

At more than 550 feet (167 meters) tall, the High Roller in Vegas isn't your county fair Ferris wheel. See for yourself during a 30-minute revolution in one of the High Roller's 28 air-conditioned compartments. Choose from day or night rides to watch the landscape glimmer with hot sun or neon lights as you soar high above. Whether Sin City is your favorite vacation spot or you've traveled half the world to see the Strip for the first time, this ride above the Las Vegas skyline won't leave you disappointed. Upgrade to include open bar in the High Roller cabin with the Happy Half Hour option.

Escape from Las Vegas to experience the Black Canyon on a gentle raft tour on the Colorado River. Board your motorized raft at the Lake Mead National Recreation Area and relax as your guide steers the boat along the Colorado River, providing a smooth trip through the canyon landscape. Soak in the scenery of Hoover Dam, tall rock cliffs, caves, and riverside beaches as your guide shares commentary about the wildlife and history of the region. Includes boxed lunch, and hotel pickup and drop-off from Las Vegas.

Fly to the West Rim of the Grand Canyon, and soar over the canyon walls into its mysterious depths on this scenic flight from Las Vegas. Marvel at sights such as the Hoover Dam, Lake Mead, and Fortification Hill from above, then feel the exhilaration of flying along the rim of the Grand Canyon. Choose from several departure times for this tour, which includes round-trip hotel transport.

Skip the crowds and hassle of bus tours with this half-guided, half-self-drive Colorado River tour. Make your own way to the launch point at Willow Beach; board a kayak, and then paddle into the Black Canyon. Along the way, take in the desert scenery and look out for wildlife including big horn sheep, coyotes and bald eagles.