Las Vegas is not just a gambler’s haven or the city of excess and over-the-top tackiness. Las Vegas is also the best base to visit the famous SouthWest national parks, the most coveted and amazing natural wonders of all the United States.
Grand Canyon, Zion National Park, Bryce Canyon, Monument Valley, Death Valley, and Antelope Canyon… All of these incredible wonders surround Las Vegas, as if to counter the vice and excess of Sin City with their majestic beauty.
Contents
- How Do You Reach the Parks from Las Vegas?
- National Park Tours from Las Vegas
- One-day tour to the Grand Canyon and Hoover Dam from Las Vegas with the optional visit to the Skywalk
- Hoover Dam Tour with Lunch
- Grand Canyon South Rim Tour from Las Vegas
- Zion National Park Tour from Las Vegas
- Death Valley Day Trip from Las Vegas
- Valley of Fire and Red Rock Canyon Tours
- All parks in 3 days with a return trip to Las Vegas (camping or hotel)
- 7-day Tour: For an unforgettable experience
- Are you looking for something unique?
How Do You Reach the Parks from Las Vegas?
The typical way to visit the parks is to hop in the car and to take a road trip, which, if you have time, energy, and a spirit of adventure, is definitely worth it. But if you’re looking for something less tiring, there are alternatives…
Visiting these parks from Las Vegas may not be so easy: the distances are long, so driving there on your own can be quite challenging. Take a look at the distance list below and you’ll soon realize that if you decide to visit all these parks, you’ll have to organize yourself well and drive for many hours; if you don’t have much time, you’ll have to give up something in order not to exhaust yourself completely!
Distances Between Las Vegas and the Main Parks
- Las Vegas – Grand Canyon: 4 hours
- Las Vegas – Antelope Canyon: 4 hours
- Las Vegas – Monument Valley: 7 hours
- Las Vegas – Zion National Park: 2.30 hours
- Las Vegas – Bryce National Park: 4 hours
- Las Vegas – Death Valley: 2.20 hours
- Las Vegas – Yellowstone: 11-12 hours
For example, have you read our article on how to get from Las Vegas to the Grand Canyon? If you have, you will realize that visiting the park and then returning to Las Vegas in a single day on your own can be an extremely difficult and tiring adventure. You risk having little time to visit the Grand Canyon and to see all the beauty you have so longed to see in a hurry. Likewise, in the article on how to go from Las Vegas to Bryce Canyon, we made it clear that you must prepare well if you plan on going on this trip. So what should you do?
So if you want to avoid planning a demanding trip or you need to optimize your time, today we are talking about some very interesting packages, a good alternative to the usual “do-it-yourself” trip by car. These are guided tours from Las Vegas to the national parks. Let’s take a look at them together!
National Park Tours from Las Vegas
Here is a list of packages that includes all the major national parks in the area.
One-day tour to the Grand Canyon and Hoover Dam from Las Vegas with the optional visit to the Skywalk
One of the most popular tours from Las Vegas includes a visit to the Grand Canyon (West Rim), which is famous for the suspended platform over the canyon (the so-called Skywalk, available among the additional options) and the impressive Hoover Dam. This tour begins at the hotel where you will be picked up and consists of these two main stops. In total, this tour lasts 10 hours. Look carefully and see if there are any optional activities of interest to you besides the Skywalk, such as a helicopter tour so that you can enjoy breathtaking views of the canyon.
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Including the tour:
- Transportation from and back to Las Vegas on an air-conditioned bus
- Stop for taking pictures at the Hoover Dam
- Lunch
- Grand Canyon West Admission
- Grand Canyon Skywalk (with optional supplement)
- Helicopter tour (optional)
- Pick-up and drop-off at the hotel
Excluded:
- Tips
Hoover Dam Tour with Lunch
Speaking of the Hoover Dam, if you’d like to explore the dam without going all the way to the Grand Canyon Rim, here’s a cheaper tour for you. The package includes an in-depth guided tour of the dam’s power plants and generators, a lunch and a ticket for the Mac King Comedy Magic Show.
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Included in the tour:
- Pick-up at the hotel and drop-off
- Guided tour of the Hoover Dam
- Lunch
- Ticket to the Mac King Comedy Magic Show ($45 Value)
Excluded:
- Tips
Grand Canyon South Rim Tour from Las Vegas
A day trip dedicated to exploring the southern side of the Grand Canyon, with sightseeing stops, picnics, pick-up and drop-off at the hotel included. All of this is included at a very reasonable price. Additional options are available, such as a helicopter tour and a riverboat ride.
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Including the tour:
- Pick-up and drop-off at the hotel
- Professional guide and driver
- Admission to Grand Canyon National Park
- Picnic lunch and water
Excluded:
- Extra activities and purchases
Zion National Park Tour from Las Vegas
The excursion to Zion National Park from Las Vegas is quite popular, given its (relative) proximity to Sin City, but visiting this park independently – while also getting the most of the experience – may be more complex than you might expect, especially if you have to return to Las Vegas in the evening. This day tour from Las Vegas is perfect for those who want to admire the best attractions of Zion, get to know the beauty of this scenic park and learn from a professional guide. Lunch is included in the price.
Included in the tour:
- Guided tour
- Lunch
- Snacks and bottled water
- Transportation service to and from the hotel/meeting point
- All taxes, fees, and administrative costs
Excluded
- Tips
Death Valley Day Trip from Las Vegas
A one-day tour dedicated to exploring Death Valley, one of the most beautiful and pristine valleys on Earth, where you will be accompanied by an expert guide to admire the unusual mountains at Zabriskie Point in Death Valley, Ubehebe Crater, Rhyolite, and many other wonders of the park. Two meals are included in the offer.
Included in the tour:
- Guided tour
- Transportation service to and from the hotel
- Breakfast and packed lunch
Valley of Fire and Red Rock Canyon Tours
Las Vegas is a very lucky city, because not only is it relatively close to Death Valley, but also in its surroundings, there are some red rock desert parks to visit. We, who love to discover hidden gems, have told you about them before. The parks we are referring to are the Valley of Fire and Red Rock Canyon. Both parks can be visited independently, but there are two organized tours that give you the chance to discover them in detail. On these tours, there will be an expert guide and the possibility to have lunch at the parks.
The Valley of Fire Tour includes:
- Tours with hiking (tips not included)
- Professional guide
- Lunch
- Bottled water
- Transportation to and from the hotel
INFORMATION ABOUT THE TOUR A VALLEY OF FIRE
The Red Rock Canyon Tour can be 4 hours and includes:
- Professional guide (tips not included)
- Bottled water
Click on the link below where you can often find substantial discounts on this package!
INFORMATION ABOUT THE RED ROCK CANYON TOUR
All parks in 3 days with a return trip to Las Vegas (camping or hotel)
This is a more complete package, which will allow you to explore the main parks in the surrounding area in 3 days: The Grand Canyon, Lake Powell, Monument Valley, Bryce Canyon, and Zion National Park, with the possibility to include a number of optional extras such as the guided tour to Antelope Canyon, helicopter tour of the Grand Canyon, special excursions to Zion and the daily guided tour to Death Valley.
You can also choose to stay overnight in a hotel (at extra charge) or to camp (with equipment included) in a tent under the stars and admire the sky above Bryce Canyon and Monument Valley.
INFORMATION ABOUT THE CAMPING TOUR
Option 2 with overnight stays in a hotel
There is a second option, which is a 3-day tour to Bryce Canyon, Zion, the Grand Canyon, and Lake Powell (i.e. without Monument Valley), but with overnight stays in hotels only.
Included in the tour:
- Tour guide, transportation, breakfast, and lunch
- Camping (equipment included) or stay in a hotel
- Park entrances and guided jeep tours (where applicable)
Not included
- Optional tours
- Evening meals
- Visit Monument Valley (not included in option 2)
INFORMATION ABOUT THE OPTION WITH ACCOMMODATIONS IN HOTELS ONLY
7-day Tour: For an unforgettable experience
There are also other 7-day tours, which will give you a definitive experience visiting the parks. Some tours take you as far as the natural masterpieces of states like Utah, Colorado, and Wyoming. You’ll find the 7-day tour options below:
- 7-day camping tour: Bryce Canyon, Salt Lake City, Grand Teton, Yellowstone, Rocky Mountains, and Snow Canyon from Las Vegas
- 7-day national park tours: Zion, Bryce Canyon, Monument Valley, and Grand Canyon South Rim
Are you looking for something unique?
If you are looking for a tour from Las Vegas to the Grand Canyon that you will remember forever, then I suggest you take a look at this Grand Canyon helicopter tour.
