Top Las Vegas Outdoor Activities

Take a break from the glitz and clamor of the Las Vegas Strip for a true western adventure on a 2-hour horseback ride through spectacular Red Rock Canyon. Climb atop a trusted mount and ride through a rugged landscape of desert valleys and ravines, while a friendly cowboy wrangler leads the way. Whether it’s your first time on a horse or you’re an experienced rider, it’s a great way to experience the mystical Nevada desert.

Take an exhilarating ride through Primm Valley and Hidden Valley on an RZR. During this adventure departing from Las Vegas, follow your experienced adventure guide over mountain and desert terrain while driving your own juiced-up RZR 900s 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.

Immerse yourself in the rugged, wide-open beauty of the Nevada desert and experience true cowboy hospitality on a sunset horseback ride through Red Rock Canyon. With an expert wrangler leading the way, ride along a winding mountainous trail through desert shrub and inspiring rock formations. After watching the sun set over Las Vegas Valley, enjoy a campfire barbecue complete with grilled meats, corn on the cob and cowboy s’mores. Includes round-trip transfers from select Las Vegas hotels.

Experience the serenity of Emerald Cave, a picturesque natural attraction on the Colorado River. This kayaking tour takes a small group max of 15 people paddling up the river with a guide. Stop for snacks and swimming along the way. Round-trip hotel transport is provided from Las Vegas to Willow Beach in Arizona.

Ride in a specially-equipped buggy through the Nevada desert during this adrenaline-fueled activity departing from Las Vegas. On your own or with a friend, navigate through the area's most challenging terrain wearing full safety gear. 'Rolling Stone' named this excursion as Vegas' Best Near-Death Experience. Round-trip transportation from Las Vegas hotels is included.  Please Note: Price displayed is a per person rate based on a two-seater buggy; see tour options for details.

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.

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.

Take a break from the casinos and work off those free drinks on a hike through Red Rock Canyon, a favorite local getaway from Las Vegas. A guide helps you choose from three trail options to match your hiking level and interests. Enjoy sandstone scenery and desert vegetation as you explore the Nevada wilderness. Bottled water is provided, and pickup is included from select hotels on the Strip.

Experience the excitement of unloading clips into targets during this outdoor shooting experience in Las Vegas. Choose from more than 70 different guns, including full-automatics, Western-style, and more. Learn about operations and safety from your expert guide and instructor and then take to the course with a private and small-group option. Take home photos from the shooting line free of charge and enjoy transportation included in the tour.

Hop in your dream car and forget the speed limit with this driving experience in Las Vegas. Choose from 13 different supercars and race around the Las Vegas Motor Speedway. All necessary equipment will be provided, as well as race coaching, a safety briefing and some practice runs.

Saddle up for a scenic and leisurely Wild West horseback ride led by expert wranglers. After your expedition, revitalize with a hearty cowboy-style pancake and egg breakfast. Your tour includes round-trip hotel transport from the Las Vegas Strip to a working horse ranch where you’re treated to gorgeous views of the desert landscape.

Ride an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) in the Mojave Desert on this half-day tour from Las Vegas. Rumble through Hidden Valley National Monument past lava beds to viewpoint overlooks. With all equipment and orientation provided, all you need is a thirst for heart-pounding adventure, and your tour guide supplies the rest. Includes round-trip air-conditioned transport from Las Vegas to Jean, Nevada.

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 or like a superhero, then enjoy the ride with up to 10 others on ziplines next to you.

Take a break from gambling and pool parties for a different kind of experience in Las Vegas. You'll head out to the desert to try shooting four different kinds of guns. The tour ends with lunch surrounded by the desert scenery.

Get a closer look at the Valley of Fire than possible on typical tours. By riding a SinCity Moto’s Polaris Slingshot, you'll be able to get off the beaten track and explore natural sandstone formations, petroglyphs, rock carvings, and even spot wildlife.

Experience the Old West on a full-day tour to Grand Canyon Western Ranch from Las Vegas. Pass Hoover Dam and Lake Mead as you drive to the ranch. Ride in an old-fashioned wagon to the helicopter and take a 20-minute helicopter tour of the Grand Canyon. Return for a Western-style barbecue accompanied by cowboys sharing tales of ranch life and local Native American history. Enhance your western experience with a 45-minute ride on horseback that follows parts of the historical Mormon Trail through Joshua Tree National Park.

Get the most out of your Las Vegas Trip for a short amount of time! Start your adventure off with complimentary pick up from the Las Vegas Strip by one of our master tour guides that will be with you for the duration of your adventure. Our complimentary shuttle service also acts as a live guided commentary tour where you will learn the history of the area on the way out to the staging area located at Nellis Dunes. Upon arrival you will go through your safety debrief and orientation before getting on your vehicles. Hit the dirt for the ultimate ATV Tour as you ride through the desert on white sandy peaks and wind through the trails for an adventure filled 60 minute tour that you will never forget. At the halfway point stop at the top of a peak for an incredible photo opportunity of the Las Vegas Strip and the Dunes. After your ATV ride you will be shuttles back to the Las Vegas Strip with memories that will last a lifetime.

Turn the fantasy of operating heavy machinery into a fun-filled reality event with a visit to Dig This Las Vegas. Choose from a 1- or 2-hour sessions, select a bulldozer, excavator (or both) — then dig trenches, build mounds, teeter-totter over a mega mound, move and stack 2,000-pound tires, even play 'Bucket Basketball' in this life-size sandbox. Talk with an expert instructor via headset to get working like a champ. Finally, take home a certificate of completion to show off to friends and family. All necessary safety equipment provided.

This off-road ATV or UTV adventure from Las Vegas offers intrepid travelers the opportunity to explore El Dorado Canyon and the spooky Techatticup gold mine like never before. Navigate the back canyons, long-forgotten areas and remote regions of this desolate location on a memorable half-day tour with lunch and round-trip hotel transport included.

Discover the ultimate shooting experience in Las Vegas. Explore this 5-acre facility filled with military vehicles, tanks and helicopters. Then take aim with one of two shooting packages. The GI Joe features a Glock 17 (20 rounds), full-auto Uzi (25 rounds) and an AK-47 full-auto assault rifle. The Tactical Force features a Glock 17 (20 rounds), full-auto MP5 (25 rounds), full-auto M4 assault rifle (25 rounds) and a 12-guage shotgun (five rounds). Professional instructors, eye and ear protection plus a hotel pickup and drop-off in a Humvee are included.

If you’ve always wondered what it feels like to skydive but don’t have the guts to jump out of a plane, your days of fear are over. In Las Vegas, enjoy an indoor skydiving experience that mimics the conditions of freefalling without the need for a parachute or possible motion sickness. Spend three minutes suspended above a wind tunnel that simulates the thrill of weightlessness that skydivers enjoy when they fall though the air.

Go off-roading in the Mojave Desert on an adventurous RZR tour from Las Vegas that puts you behind the wheel of a powerful 4-wheel-drive vehicle. You'll suit up in safety gear and a radio-equipped helmet, then rev the engine as you roar over desert trails and follow parched river beds. With pickup and drop-off from select Las Vegas hotels, this tour gets you out of the city and deep into the wild, scenic Mojave.

Get up close with more than 40 lions and their cubs on this self-guided walking tour of the Lion Habitat Ranch near Las Vegas. Stroll along the paved paths and watch the giant cats lounging, playing and napping in their habitats. Upgrade to a private, guided, 90-minute small-group tour and get a behind-the-scenes tour. Ask questions and watch the trainers feeding, cleaning, watering and bathing the animals as they do on a daily basis. Also, spend time hand feeding the ranch’s young giraffe named Ozzie under the watchful eye of the trainer.

This one of a kind scenic motorized ATV tour begins with complimentary pick up from the Las Vegas strip by one a knowledgeable tour guide in a luxury shuttle. Upon arrival to the dunes, you will be provided a helmet, goggles and safety and orientation brief. You'll ride through the gorgeous dunes that were created by the winds of mother earth. After riding ATVs for approximately 1 hour through the stunning dunes, you will be transported back to the Las Vegas Strip, leaving you with lots of memories to last a lifetime.