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Las Vegas in 3 Days: The Complete Itinerary

Three days in Las Vegas lets you tour the Southwest. Here is how to spend three perfect days from Vegas — with the best-rated tours and day trips to book for each.

At a glance

  1. 1Day 1: Grand Canyon
  2. 2Day 2: Antelope Canyon
  3. 3Day 3: Death Valley or Zion
  4. 4Canyons, parks & lights

Day 1: Grand Canyon

Visit the West or South Rim with the Hoover Dam.

Day 2: Antelope Canyon

See the slot canyons and Horseshoe Bend.

Day 3: Death Valley or Zion

Explore the surreal desert or red cliffs.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Las Vegas — prices per person.

Grand Canyon West, Haltestelle Hoover Dam und optional Mittagessen und Skywalk
Las Vegas
Grand Canyon West, Haltestelle Hoover Dam und optional Mittagessen und Skywalk
4.9(23,387)·11 Stunden
ab$94/ Person
über Viator
Antelope Canyon, Horseshoe Bend und Lake Powell Tour ab Las Vegas
Las Vegas
Antelope Canyon, Horseshoe Bend und Lake Powell Tour ab Las Vegas
4.9(11)·15 Stunden
ab$269/ Person
über Viator
Death Valley Tagesausflug von Las Vegas
Las Vegas
Death Valley Tagesausflug von Las Vegas
4.7(111)·10 Stunden
ab$298/ Person
über Viator
Geführte Abendtour durch den Las Vegas Strip
Las Vegas
Geführte Abendtour durch den Las Vegas Strip
4.5(197)·3 Stunden
ab$131/ Person
über Viator
Grand Canyon, Antelope Canyon & Horseshoe Bend 2 - Tagestour
Las Vegas
Grand Canyon, Antelope Canyon & Horseshoe Bend 2 - Tagestour
4.3(13)·48 Stunden
ab$558/ Person
über Viator
Grand Canyon, Antelope Canyon und Horseshoe Bend Tagestour
Las Vegas
Grand Canyon, Antelope Canyon und Horseshoe Bend Tagestour
4.8(1,683)·19 Stunden
ab$346/ Person
über Viator
Las Vegas Strip Highlights mit dem Hubschrauber bei Nacht
Las Vegas
Las Vegas Strip Highlights mit dem Hubschrauber bei Nacht
4.3(164)·2 Stunden
ab$129/ Person
über Viator
Antelope Canyon und Horseshoe Bend Tagesausflug von Las Vegas
Las Vegas
Antelope Canyon und Horseshoe Bend Tagesausflug von Las Vegas
4.7(794)·14 Stunden
ab$250/ Person
über Viator

Las Vegas in 3 days — FAQ

Is 3 days enough to see Las Vegas and the Southwest?
Three days is ideal — the Grand Canyon on day one, Antelope Canyon on day two, and Death Valley or Zion on day three, with the Strip in the evenings, covering the region’s great wonders.
What is the best day trip from Las Vegas for 3 days?
The Grand Canyon is the grandest, Antelope Canyon the most photogenic, and Zion or Death Valley the most dramatic; all are spectacular from Las Vegas.
How do I plan a 3-day Las Vegas itinerary?
Spend day one at the Grand Canyon, day two at Antelope Canyon, and day three at Death Valley or Zion, booking the longer tours and any helicopter flights ahead.

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