The 15 Best Full-Day Tours in Las Vegas

1.Area 51 Full-Day Tour

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

Travel from Las Vegas in a small luxury SUV to Janet Airlines, the Extraterrestrial Highway, Little A’Le’Inn, the Black Mailbox, and Area 51’s perimeter. English-speaking guides such as Michael, Clayton, Earl, and Kirk add UFO stories, desert geology, photo help, snacks, and lunch to this 10-hour outing.

“Michael was an excellent guide and was very knowledgeable about the UFO phenomenon, with many recommendations for further reading on the subject. The Little Ale'Inn was a tour highlight along with plenty of photo opportunities throughout the day. We both thoroughly enjoyed the tour and would recommend it to anyone else who has an interest in Area 51, UFO's or Aliens.”

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2.Hoover Dam & Black Canyon Full-Day Guided Kayak Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 184 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $315Top rated

Spend about 12 hours kayaking from Hoover Dam to Willow Beach with guides such as Antonio, Holmes, Gianni, and Sara. Expect calm river water, short hikes to caves and hot springs, a boxed lunch, dry bags, and a demanding 12-mile paddle in a group of up to 10.

“This was a Beautiful river adventure with a personal and humorous guide named “Gabriel”! Included was a delicious sandwich on the river, snacks, and even a few side hikes and excursions to get out of the kayak. Fantastic memories like that emerald water were my wife’s favorite part of our trip to Nevada.”

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

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

Leave Las Vegas at 8am for a small-group Death Valley tour with hotel pickup, an air-conditioned vehicle, lunch, water, and live English commentary. Visit Dante’s View, Zabriskie Point, Artist’s Palette, Badwater, Devils Golf Course, and Furnace Creek with guides such as Joel, Charlie, and Chloe.

“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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4.Full Day Death Valley Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 83 reviews · from $199

Leave Las Vegas with a small group of up to 10 people for Death Valley’s top sights, including Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes, Badwater Basin, Rhyolite, Artist’s Palette, Zabriskie Point, and Dante’s View. Guides such as Ben, Kwame, Charles, and Zack provide local stories, short walks, and photo help.

“We had a fabulous day in Death Valley with Kwame! The trip took us to the highlights, including Dante's Viewpoint (spectacular), with relaxed, but good timing to avoid crowds and maximize our experience. Kwame took photos of us together (always a plus) and took us on several short hikes to stretch our legs. We appreciated letting him do the driving, so we could enjoy the wonderful scenery!”

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5.Valley of Fire Full-Day Guided Tour w/ Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 44 reviews · 8 hours · from $129Best value

Ride from Las Vegas to Valley of Fire in a climate-controlled van, stopping at Beehive Rock, Atlatl Rock, Rainbow Vista, Fire Canyon, Elephant Rock, and Fire Wave. Guides such as Carlito, Charles, and Mike bring the park’s geology and history to life. Lunch, water, snacks, and admission are included.

“My group had a great time touring the Valley of the Fire. Charles our tour guide was great. He has a lot on information about the history of the State park. Well worth the money! Thanks A Lot!”

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6.Colorado River Full-Day Kayak Tour: 12 Miles, Hot Springs & Caves

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 39 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $199

Join River Dogz for a guided 12-mile paddle from Hoover Dam toward Willow Beach. Guides such as Brett and Michelle lead beginners through hot springs, caves, beaches, and wildlife stops. Expect an early start, a picnic lunch, snacks, and a real workout, not a lazy float.

“I'm looking forward to another trip down the Colorado river . We had so much fun. I did fall but i was okay.”

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7.Old West Adventure ATV/RZR Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 32 reviews · 5 - 7 hours · from $334

Spend 5 to 7 hours outside Las Vegas with Awesome Adventures, driving a single ATV or two-seat Polaris RZR through Eldorado Canyon. Your day includes safety training, lunch, a Techatticup Gold Mine tour, photos, scavenger games, and guides such as Sherman and Allison.

“Sherman was a great guide and the overall experience was an exceptional value. Would highly recommend just be prepared to get dirty!!!!”

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8.Full-Day Zion National Park Tour from Las Vegas

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 21 reviews · from $189

Leave Las Vegas at 6 a.m. for Zion National Park in a climate-controlled vehicle with breakfast, lunch, water, park fees, and hotel pickup included. Guides such as Earl, Paul, and Earle have led past departures. Expect striking scenery, short photo stops, and limited hiking time.

“A lot of time is spent travelling. Of the 3.5 hours actually in the park, very little (40 minutes) was walking in the park. Most of the time was quick photo ops in and out of vehicle. The tour offered a continental breakfast and box lunch plus water. Read more”

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9.Grand Canyon Private Tour: 3-in-1 Grand Circle Full Day Tour from Las Vegas

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · from $1,135

Leave Las Vegas before dawn for a private van tour to Horseshoe Bend, Antelope Canyon, and Grand Canyon National Park. Your English-speaking guide handles the driving, tickets, and lunch. Guides may include Rigo, Paul, Katsu, Mac, or Ed, depending on the day.

“One of the best tour experiences ever! We highly recommend this private tour for couples or groups of friends/families who want to make great memories while enjoying much greater comfort than the 12-14 people small group tours. It coverRead more”

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10.Grand Canyon Full-Day Whitewater Rafting from Las Vegas

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 14 reviews · 15 hours · from $699

Travel from Las Vegas to the Colorado River, then raft through smooth water and class 3 to 5 rapids in the Grand Canyon. A Hualapai guide leads the Travertine Falls stop, with lunch, safety gear, and hotel transport included. Drivers Geoff and Ryan have been part of recent departures.

“Fantastic day from start to finish. Shout out to my driver Geoff who was full of information and really went out of his way to make the early and long journey to the Grand Canyon as interesting as possible. The Rafting itself was incredible and highlight of my week.”

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11.Private Grand Canyon West Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 10 to 11 hours (approx.)

Travel from Las Vegas to Grand Canyon West in a private vehicle for up to 13 people, with a guide, bottled water, WiFi, hotel pickup, Guano Point, Eagle Point, Hualapai Ranch, and optional Skywalk admission. Guides such as Kevin, Derek, and Marvin are praised for thoughtful service and canyon insight.

“Marvin made this tour an amazingly memorable experience for my family - celebrating my Mom's 85th birthday. He served as a knowledgeable and interesting tour guide, expert photographer and "best view" advisor, provider of lunches that met every allergy requirement, and made everyone feel safe and comfortable throughout the whole day. Our whole family would highly recommend this tour, and Marvin, for anyone wanting to have a superior experience at the Grand Canyon.”

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12.Full Day Grand Canyon Trip with Horseback Ride From Las Vegas

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 6 reviews · from $246

Travel from Las Vegas by climate-controlled van to Grand Canyon Western Ranch near Grand Canyon West. Choose a 45-minute horseback or wagon ride through Joshua trees along the Mormon Trail, watch buffalo, enjoy a barbecue, and meet real cowboys.

“The description is 100% false. When we spoke to a Viator operator we were specifically told that we would be horseback riding in the Grand Canyon. This has nothing to do with the Grand Canyon nothing at all. You are actually 15 miles away. We spent over $500 and we're tricked and lied to.”

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13.Full Day Bryce Canyon Small Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 5 reviews · 8h 30m · from $385

Travel from Las Vegas to Bryce Canyon in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking guide. Stop at Virgin River Gorge, see the park’s main viewpoints, and walk the 1.3-mile loop at Rainbow Point. Andy is one guide praised for showing guests the hoodoos and viewpoints.

“Our tour guide was amazing and very accommodating. If I could give her 10 stars, I would have!”

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14.Full-Day Emerald Cave Kayak Tour: 3 Caves, Hidden Beach, Wildlife

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $149

Join guide Jarrod for a six-hour small-group kayak trip from Willow Beach through Black Canyon. Paddle to Emerald Cave, Echo Cave, and Lover’s Cave, with snacks, drinks, gear, a short hike, wildlife views, and beach time included.

“Jarrod was great and very accommodating. He was engaging and knowledge about the area. Thanks for. Great time Jarrod!”

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15.Combo Tour: Valley of Fire & Hoover Dam Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $199

Leave Las Vegas at 7 a.m. for a full day with a professional guide, visiting Valley of Fire’s petroglyphs, beehive rocks, cabins, overlooks, and petrified logs before lunch in Boulder City and a close look at Hoover Dam. Guides Steve and Leo have led this small-group experience.

“It was a well organized tour. Steve, our driver, prepared explanations about places we visited and we had a lot of photo opportunities. Steve also took very good pictures of us. We were alone in the car (we are three friends traveling together) so that added a personal touch, too. I recommend this tour :)”

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