Las Vegas is the easiest base for the American Southwest. From the Grand Canyon West Rim to Lower Antelope Canyon and Horseshoe Bend, the Hoover Dam, Valley of Fire State Park and Zion National Park, every canyon, dam and park tour picks you up at your Las Vegas hotel. You don't need a rental car.
Frequently asked questions
How far is the Grand Canyon from Las Vegas?
The Grand Canyon West Rim is about a 2.5-hour drive from the Las Vegas Strip, which makes it the closest rim and the usual choice for a day tour. The South Rim is roughly 4.5 hours away.
Which Hoover Dam tour should I book?
Hoover Dam Express is the shorter trip, about 4 hours: the Welcome to Las Vegas sign, Seven Magic Mountains, Boulder City and its museum, Lake Mead and Hoover Dam views. Hoover Dam In-Depth runs about 6 hours and adds the dam's powerhouse and the Memorial Bridge.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, on every canyon, dam and park tour. Each one picks up at 11 or 12 hotels on the Strip and downtown. You choose your hotel after picking a date, and your exact pickup time is on your confirmation.
What is included in the tour price?
Round-trip transportation and hotel pickup on every day tour. Meals and extras vary by tour. The Grand Canyon West Rim One Day Tour, for example, includes a hot lunch, snacks and water. Each tour page lists exactly what is and is not included.
How long do the tours take?
Hoover Dam Express takes about 4 hours, Hoover Dam In-Depth about 6 and Valley of Fire about 7. Full-day trips to the Grand Canyon West Rim, Zion and Lower Antelope Canyon take 11 to 15 hours including travel.
Can I book a last-minute tour?
Yes. You can book online until a date sells out. Most tours leave early in the morning, so book the day before when you can.