Las Vegas and the Grand Canyon Holidays

Las Vegas is one of the most famous cities on Earth – synonymous with hedonism, great entertainment and uniquely American excess. Two things made Las Vegas the city it is. The first happened in 1928 when the US government authorised the construction of the Boulder Dam (now known as the Hoover Dam) which brought about the migration of thousands of workers in need of something to do at the weekend. The second happened in 1931 when gambling, illegal in California, was legalised in neighbouring Nevada. The rest, as they say, is history. Although initially built around gambling (and still the best place in the world to go for it) Vegas today offers a lot more than craps and poker. A significant percentage of tourists come and go without having gambled a dime, but instead eaten in some of the best restaurants, stayed in the most opulent hotels, drunk in the best bars, watched the best shows and shopped in the finest boutiques, as well as enjoyed the near permanent sunshine.

Las Vegas and the Grand Canyon holiday ideas

A few suggestions to get the holiday planning process started

  • One Country USA – Scottsdale – Grand Canyon – Santa Fe – Sedona

    Desert Drives and Helicopter Rides - Explore Southwest America by Car

    Explore the legendary landscapes of the American Southwest on this epic 18-day adventure from Scottsdale to Sedona

    18 days, from £3100 to £5000

  • One Country USA – Los Angeles – Las Vegas – Zion National Park – Bryce Canyon – Lake Powell – Monument Valley – Grand Canyon - Phoenix

    Spring or Autumn in LA, Las Vegas and the National Parks - A Seasonal Road Trip Through the American West

    Venture across the American West on a 13-day road trip, soaking up the views along the way

    13 days, from £3150 to £4350

  • One Country USA – The West Coast – California – Nevada – Utah – Arizona

    Los Angeles to the Grand Canyon - Summer Family Adventure in Western USA

    Hit the road for a 17-day family adventure through the American West, enjoying wide-open roads and unforgettable views along the way

    17 days, from £3450 to £4800

  • One Country USA – The American West – Las Vegas – Zion National Park – Bryce Canyon National Park – Moab – Monument Valley – Grand Canyon

    National Park Explorer - An Adventure through Nevada, Utah and Arizona’s Wilderness

    Hit the trails and open skies of Nevada, Utah and Arizona on a 13-day journey through the American West’s legendary landscapes

    15 days, from £4700 to £7500

  • One Country USA – California – Las Vegas – The Grand Canyon – San Francisco

    National Parks, Outdoor Adventures & City Fun - Reconnecting with Nature in the United States

    Nestle into nature on this epic 16-day adventure across some of America’s most iconic national parks

    16 days, from £4850 to £7800

  • One Country USA – Chicago – Missouri – Oklahoma – Texas – New Mexico – Arizona – Nevada – California

    Epic Route 66 Road Trip - From Chicago to Los Angeles

    Trace a century of cross-country travel on this epic 23-day road trip along the iconic passage of Route 66

    23 days, from £5150 to £7200

Las Vegas Grand Canyon Trips

Further to this there is a small but growing trend to use Las Vegas as a base from which to explore the natural and man-made wonders that surround the area, including the mighty Hoover Dam that started the whole enterprise. Lake Powell, the Bryce and Zion National Parks and the Grand Canyon are all within easy reach, meaning you can complement the bright lights of the city with the peace and wide open spaces of the desert on your luxury Las Vegas holiday.

Las Vegas to the Grand Canyon by Helicopter

The Grand Canyon and the Bryce and Zion National Parks can be explored in a variety of ways. For those keen to leave the gaming tables for as short a time as possible this can be done by helicopter in half a day, though typically you would spend at least a day at each, staying overnight close by.

Original Highlight

The first time you arrive in Las Vegas is the highlight – it's a riot of neon lights, fountains, casinos, and the iconic replica Paris and Luxor landmarks – all in the middle of the desert. Mind boggling.