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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.

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.