Las Vegas, ‘the entertainment capital of the world’ is often overshadowed by its other name, ‘the gambling capital of the world’ and first timers expect a trip to Las Vegas to be one giant casino. Although there is fun to be had at the fruit machines and blackjack tables of Caesar’s Palace or the three-storied bar at the Cosmopolitan casino, there’s also a myriad of other exciting activities to visit in Las Vegas.
“Awesome, amazing, stunning, jaw-dropping. I have always wanted to see the Grand Canyon and some of the iconic red rock images so familiar the world over. It turns out that the Grand Canyon is every bit as captivating as expected, but on this trip there are many equally impressive treats in store and I found it impossible to choose a favourite. This trip over delivers in spades. The only possible flaw is that it is so, so much to take in. No sooner have you been blown away by the beauty of one park you are on to the next to get blown away all over again. There were 12 in our group and all seemed equally pleased with itinerary.”
The National Parks
5 - Excellent
Anonymous
“Very busy , hugely interesting itinerary. Some quite breathtaking scenery, with opportunities for physical activity in order to experience it more fully. Very good tour leader, experienced, knowledgeable and well organised. Tour group (9 of us) , various ages and experiences, combined well. A great experience.”
Excellent
5 - Excellent
Anonymous
“I had a really enjoyable trip, we had a small group of only five, all ladies and it was a good combination. Our guide Mark was excellent, he organized everything without making a fuss, he was young and seemed like a travelling companion as well as our guide.”
Las Vegas — Tour Highlights and Travel Tips
Las Vegas, the largest city in the U.S. state of Nevada
Travel Highlights
Cruise down the mythical Las Vegas strip and snap a photo of the iconic ‘Welcome to fabulous Las Vegas, Nevada’ sign.
Plan a night of bar-hopping in Downtown’s quirky watering holes including a 50’s style beauty salon.
Experience the breath-taking Cirque du Soleil show.
Catch a celebrity during their Las Vegas residency: everyone from Celine Dion to Jennifer Lopez have had residencies here.
City Center is the place to shop, and then drop at one of the gorgeous hotels attached to this mega mall.
Get your adrenaline pumping by rocketing up Las Vegas’ tallest building: Stratosphere. You’ll be rewarded by a revolving restaurant and cocktail bar at the top.
After a long night, detox in one of Las Vegas’ world-class spas.
Tiny piano bars downtown are some of the best places to stumble upon an intimate, spontaneous gig.
Travel Tips
Skip a taxi from the airport and arrange an airport shuttle instead to save some cash for the casinos.
Many choose to holiday in Las Vegas for the weekend, but mid-week is less crowded and often cheaper.
For cheaper accommodation, avoiding staying on The Strip.
Walking in the desert heat can take it out of you. Use the monorail and the trams to save yourself a bout of heatstroke.
Casinos offer free cocktails if you’re using the slot machines etc.
