Things to Do in Las Vegas This Spring

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.

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 your tour guide as you walk down Fremont Street. During the walking tour you will see sights such as a 61 pound golden nugget!  After a brief guided walking tour, 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.

Leave behind the bustle of Las Vegas—and get up close and personal with the beautiful Colorado River—on this half-day kayaking tour. Hop aboard your shuttle at the Mandalay Bay Resort, head to Willow Beach, and grab your life jackets and paddles. Then, set off on a gentle, 5-mile (8-kilometer) trip down the Black Canyon, complete with a visit to Emerald Cave. Snacks and water are included.

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 is a 45 min fully guided tour over the Hoover Dam, with your guide touching on a wide variety of subjects relating to the dam including stories of its construction, unbelievable facts and figures related to the dam, and information regarding the fascinating 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 Los Angeles on this full-day tour from Las Vegas, limited to just fourteen people for a small-group experience. Traveling with a driver-guide who provides commentary about the city, check out the areas of Hollywood, Santa Monica, and Beverly Hills Rodeo Drive to see top attractions and take in views of the Pacific Ocean. Snacks, lunch, and hotel pickup and drop-off in Vegas are included.

Ride into the sunset on a Las Vegas horseback riding tour in the Nevada desert, led by a professional wrangler. Set your gaze on quintessential Wild West landscapes and search for wildlife including bighorn sheep, jackrabbits, and roadrunners. Conclude your evening ride with a barbecue dinner followed by a cowboy campfire under the stars. Includes round-trip transportation from Las Vegas hotels.

From Las Vegas, exploring Zion and Bryce Canyon National Parks in one day is an ambitious itinerary. This small-group tour makes it possible—without the crowded big-bus experience. This small-group tour is limited to 14 people for a more intimate experience hiking through the desert landscapes and taking in the views.

On the outskirts of Vegas, once the neon lights fade and the sound of traffic is replaced by the rush of the wind, the Valley of Fire is a geologic wonder that’s best explored on two feet. On this Valley of Fire hiking excursion, marvel at Native American petroglyphs that are believed to be 3,000 years old, and enjoy the multihued desert scenery in Nevada’s oldest state park. Pass Lake Mead and the Moapa Indian Reservation. This small-group tour has a variable duration—depending on the difficulty of hike you choose.

Try the newest adrenaline-fueled attraction in Las Vegas by soaring down the Fly LINQ zipline. Take in the views from 12 stories above the LINQ promenade on a zipline that begins near Las Vegas Boulevard and ends at the High Roller. Position yourself in a seated position then enjoy the ride with others on ziplines next to you.

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.

Leave behind the hectic crowds of Las Vegas and spend the day exploring desert landscapes on this doors-open private van tour. Cruising through picture-perfect scenery with the doors open ensures you don’t miss any of the sights along the way. As you stop at highlights such as Calico Hills and American Indian heritage sites, your guide explains the geological and cultural significance that you might overlook on your own.

Get your thrills in Sin City with an open-air leap from the SkyJump Las Vegas. Standing 829 feet (253 meters) above the Las Vegas Strip, you'll jump from the STRAT Tower, zooming toward a landing pad at speeds up to 40 mph (63 kph).

Explore the bright lights of the famous Las Vegas Strip in a stretch limousine and have the evening documented by a professional photographer during this tour. Select a 1- or 2-hour experience, then stop at any of the popular Sin City casinos and/or attractions desired. Along the way, a photographer will capture the festivities with pictures that will be sent via email the following day. It’s a great idea for celebrating a special occasion — or just a night out on the town. Hotel pickup/drop-off and bottle of champagne included.

Get away from the glitz and pavements of Las Vegas and get ready to ride the trails of the McCullough Mountain Range, Hidden Valley, and the Roach Dry Lakebed. This no-experience-required all-terrain vehicle (ATV) adventure tour takes you into the Hidden Valley. Just a short ride from the Strip, this is the longest ATV tour in Las Vegas.

Add a thrilling outdoor adventure to any Las Vegas vacation with this guided, full-day whitewater rafting trip down the Colorado River. Enjoy a road trip to Peach Springs, Arizona, home of the Hualapai Indians at the gateway to the Grand Canyon. Then, challenge the mighty Colorado River’s varied rapids on a journey through the canyon, taking a side hike to Travertine Falls along the way. A boxed lunch and a hotel pickup and drop-off are included.