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A dam with a spillway, a reservoir, and a bridge. 2
A dam with water reservoirs, transmission towers, and rocky terrain. 3
A wooden building with a Coca-Cola sign, a fountain service sign, and a 'Good Year' sign. 4
A hydroelectric dam with multiple water towers and a bridge. 5
By Experience Tours LLC

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10 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
The previous price was AU$242 and current price is AU$229 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 8h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Five of the best places near Las Vegas in one day — without renting a car or planning a thing.

    Stand inside Red Rock Canyon's sandstone walls, photograph Ugo Rondinone's Seven Magic Mountains, walk through a real 1800s gold-mining ghost town at Nelson, and finish standing on top of Hoover Dam with Lake Mead behind you.

    Maximum 13 guests — a van, never a coach. Hotel pickup on the Strip or Fremont, drop-off at your door. Snack bag and unlimited cold water all day. Guides in English and Spanish.

    Highlights

    • Hotel pickup and drop-off included — 175+ hotels
    • Maximum 13 guests, never a crowd
    • Red Rock Canyon's best viewpoints: Calico I and High Point
    • Walk on top of Hoover Dam, plus the Lake Mead overlook
    • Nelson Ghost Town — a real 1800s gold mine, not a reconstruction
    • Seven Magic Mountains — Rondinone's 30-foot painted boulders
    • Snack bag and unlimited water included

    Perfect for first-time visitors who want the real Southwest beyond the Strip — back in Vegas for dinner.

Activity location

  • Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area
    • 1000 Scenic Loop Dr,
    • 89161, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area
    • 1000 Scenic Loop Dr,
    • 89161, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

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Vegas 5-in-1: Red Rock, Nelson

  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English

Pickup included

Starting time: 7:00 AM
Price details
AU$206.96
AU$194.54 x 1 AdultAU$194.54
Paid at activityAU$34.73
Total
The previous price was AU$241.69 and current price is AU$229.27
6% off
Until Sat, 5 Sept

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Red Rock Canyon and Lake Mead park entrance fees are included - nothing to pay on the day
  • Inclusions
    Professional driver-guide with you all day
  • Inclusions
    Personal snack bag for every guest
  • Inclusions
    Minivan or 15-seat van, never a large coach. Maximum 13 guests.
  • Inclusions
    Unlimited cold bottled water all day
  • Inclusions
    Hotel pickup and drop-off - Strip and Fremont/City centre hotels only
  • Inclusions
    Parking Fees
  • Exclusions
    Lunch
  • Exclusions
    Service charge
  • Exclusions
    Pickup outside Strip / Fremont hotels (Airbnb or private home, on request)

Know before you book

    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Service animals allowed
    • Specialised infant seats are available
    • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
    • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Just minutes from the Las Vegas Strip, this experience takes travellers into the stunning desert landscapes of Red Rock Canyon. Guests will enjoy a scenic drive through the park with multiple stops at panoramic overlooks, where towering red sandstone cliffs and colourful rock formations create unforgettable photo opportunities. Travellers will explore highlights like the Calico Hills, admire sweeping Mojave Desert views, and take short, easy walks to experience the terrain up close. Along the way, the guide shares insights about the area’s geology, history, and native wildlife, including desert plants and animals unique to the region. This tour is ideal for visitors looking for a relaxing nature escape, incredible photos, and a deeper appreciation of Nevada’s natural beauty—without strenuous hiking or long travel times.

Calico 1

  • 20m
  • Admission ticket included
Calico I is one of the most iconic stops inside Red Rock Canyon, famous for its striking red, orange, and cream-colored sandstone formations. Travellers will see dramatic layered rocks shaped over millions of years, creating a vibrant desert landscape that looks almost painted. This area offers easy access and short walks, making it perfect for photos and sightseeing without strenuous hiking. From Calico I, guests can enjoy sweeping views of the canyon, unique rock textures, and classic Mojave Desert scenery. It’s a favourite stop for learning about the park’s geology and capturing some of the most memorable photos of the entire Red Rock Canyon experience.

High Point Overlook

  • 20m
  • Admission ticket included
High Point Overlook is one of the most impressive viewpoints in Red Rock Canyon, offering sweeping panoramic views over the entire canyon and the vast Mojave Desert beyond. From this elevated stop, travellers can see layered sandstone cliffs, winding desert valleys, and distant mountain ranges stretching to the horizon. It’s an easy-access stop with short walks, making it ideal for relaxed sightseeing and stunning photos. The overlook is especially beautiful in the late afternoon, when changing light and shadows bring out the deep reds and textures of the landscape. This stop gives guests a true sense of the scale, silence, and raw beauty of Red Rock Canyon

Seven Magic Mountains

  • 30m
Seven Magic Mountains is a striking outdoor art installation located in the Mojave Desert, just south of Las Vegas. Created by artist Ugo Rondinone, it features seven towers of brightly coloured, stacked limestone boulders rising dramatically against the natural desert landscape. Travellers can walk around the sculptures, take vibrant photos, and enjoy the contrast between the neon colours and the quiet desert surroundings. It’s an easy, quick stop that combines modern art, open desert scenery, and one of the most Instagram-worthy spots near Las Vegas.

Nelson Ghost Town

  • 45m
  • Admission ticket included
Nelson Ghost Town is a historic mining town located just outside Las Vegas, offering a step back into the Old West. Travellers will explore weathered wooden buildings, abandoned mines, antique cars, and vintage signs that tell the storey of Nevada’s gold-mining past. Guests can walk through the town, take unique photos, and learn about the area’s colourful and sometimes wild history, including outlaws, miners, and early settlers. Surrounded by desert landscapes and rugged hills, Nelson Ghost Town is a favourite stop for history lovers, photographers, and anyone looking for a unique, off-the-beaten-path experience near Las Vegas.

Boulder City/Hoover Dam Museum

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
The Hoover Dam Museum offers a fascinating look into the history of one of America’s greatest engineering achievements. Located in the heart of Boulder City, the museum showcases original photographs, artefacts, interactive exhibits, and detailed stories about the construction of the Hoover Dam and the workers who built it during the Great Depression. Travellers will learn how Boulder City was created to house dam workers, explore the challenges they faced, and understand the massive impact the dam had on the American Southwest. It’s an easy, educational stop that adds rich historical context to any visit to Boulder City.

Hoover Dam

  • 1h
Walk out on top of Hoover Dam, one of the largest concrete structures ever built and the reason Boulder City exists. Your guide explains how it was raised during the Depression and what it still powers today. Time to walk the dam, look down the 726-foot face, and photograph the Mike O'Callaghan-Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge arching overhead.

Lake Mead National Recreation Area

  • 15m
  • Admission ticket included
A short stop at the overlook above Lake Mead, the largest reservoir in the United States and the body of water Hoover Dam created. Blue water against red rock, with the old waterline visible on the canyon walls. No hiking - the viewpoint is a few steps from the vehicle.

Location

Activity location

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    Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area
    • 1000 Scenic Loop Dr,
    • 89161, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area
    • 1000 Scenic Loop Dr,
    • 89161, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

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