Light beam shining into the sandstone walls of Antelope Canyon, Arizona

Canyon day trips from Las Vegas, without the guesswork

Slot canyons, the Grand Canyon, Zion's red cliffs: the Southwest's best canyons are all a day trip from the Strip. Our guides compare real tours, the true price, and the details that catch first-time visitors out.

  • Prices checked October 2026
  • Hidden fees called out
  • Free-cancellation tours only

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Grand Canyon West Rim viewed from the edge at sunset Guide

The 8 Best Day Trips from Las Vegas

Grand Canyon · Hoover Dam · Zion · Valley of Fire · Death Valley · Red Rock
  • 8 trips ranked
  • West Rim vs South Rim
  • Tours from $70

Not sure which canyon to see? We rank the 8 best day trips from the Strip by drive time, tour price and season, with a quick picker for first-timers, half-day trips, hikers and winter visitors.

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How we review canyon tours

Real prices, checked

We check every price and rating on the booking page and show the date we checked, so you know how fresh it is.

The full cost

Canyon entry, Skywalk tickets and park fees are often extra. We flag them so the cheapest-looking tour doesn't surprise you.

Free cancellation

We only recommend tours you can cancel for a full refund, so booking early carries little risk.