3-day itinerary · Las Vegas

3 Days in Las Vegas: First-Time Highlights

This plan suits first-time visitors seeking a mix of signature sightseeing, cultural experiences and outdoor scenery. Each day pairs a scenic excursion with city attractions, finishing with illuminated views or live entertainment.

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Day 1: Engineering, history and spectacle

Combine Hoover Dam sightseeing with the stories and stagecraft of Las Vegas.

  1. Award Winning 3-Hour Hoover Dam Small Group Mini Tour from Vegas

    Morning

    Award Winning 3-Hour Hoover Dam Small Group Mini Tour from Vegas

    Explore Hoover Dam on a small-group tour, opening your trip with a standout engineering landmark.

  2. Las Vegas Mob Museum Admission Ticket

    Afternoon

    Las Vegas Mob Museum Admission Ticket

    Explore exhibits about organized crime and vintage Las Vegas, adding historical context to the city's spectacle.

  3. O™ by Cirque du Soleil® at the Bellagio Hotel and Casino

    Evening

    O™ by Cirque du Soleil® at the Bellagio Hotel and Casino

    Watch aquatic acrobatics in O, rounding out your introduction with a signature Las Vegas stage experience.

Day 2: Desert scenery and city lights

Balance outdoor exploration in Red Rock Canyon with immersive entertainment and illuminated sightseeing.

  1. Red Rock Canyon eBike Half-Day Tour

    Morning

    Red Rock Canyon eBike Half-Day Tour

    Ride an electric bike through Red Rock Canyon, taking in sandstone formations for an outdoors-focused contrast to the city.

  2. Flyover in Las Vegas: An Immersive Flying Ride Experience

    Afternoon

    Flyover in Las Vegas: An Immersive Flying Ride Experience

    Experience an immersive flying ride at Flyover, adding a playful sightseeing perspective to your first visit.

  3. Big Bus Las Vegas: Sightseeing Night Tour by Open-Top Bus

    Evening

    Big Bus Las Vegas: Sightseeing Night Tour by Open-Top Bus

    Take an open-top bus tour to see Las Vegas illuminated, bringing the city's dazzling visual highlights together.

Day 3: Canyon views and showmanship

Finish with aerial canyon scenery, panoramic city views and Las Vegas stage glamour.

  1. Grand Canyon West Rim Luxury Helicopter Tour from Las Vegas

    Morning

    Grand Canyon West Rim Luxury Helicopter Tour from Las Vegas

    Take a helicopter tour over the Grand Canyon West Rim, making dramatic natural scenery a centerpiece of your first visit.

  2. High Roller Wheel Admission Ticket at The LINQ

    Afternoon

    High Roller Wheel Admission Ticket at The LINQ

    Ride the High Roller for elevated Las Vegas views, shifting your sightseeing focus from canyon landscapes to the city.

  3. VEGAS! The SHOW at Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino

    Evening

    VEGAS! The SHOW at Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino

    Watch VEGAS! The SHOW for a finale centered on the glitz and glamour of Las Vegas entertainment.

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