Adventure & Outdoor

Adventure tour prices in Las Vegas depend on the activity, the length, and whether hotel pickup is included. Short ATV rides and beginner sessions are the most affordable, while longer desert adventures and horseback rides with meals cost more. Each tour shows its current price, so comparing a few side by side is the easiest way to match your budget.

The most popular are ATV and UTV rides through Nellis Dunes and the Mojave Desert, kayaking to Emerald Cave on the Colorado River, and horseback riding in Red Rock Canyon or on working ranches. Most are doable as half-day trips with hotel pickup. They’re a popular break from the Strip without needing a long day trip.

No. Many ATV tours are beginner-friendly and include training before you ride. Guides lead the route and adjust the pace to the group. You’ll need a valid driver’s license to operate your own vehicle on most tours.

The Emerald Cave kayak trip is one of the most popular outdoor tours from Las Vegas. You paddle a calm stretch of the Colorado River in Black Canyon to a cave that glows emerald green at midday. Trips typically run a half day and most include hotel pickup.

Most run between 1 and 6 hours. Quick ATV rides and beginner sessions take 1–2 hours, while kayak trips and horseback rides with meals run longer. That makes most of them half-day activities, leaving time for the Strip the same evening.

Spring and fall offer the most comfortable temperatures for desert activities. In summer, morning departures are best to avoid the midday heat, and most operators provide water. Winter is mild and good for ATV and horseback rides, though mornings can be cold.