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    From Los Angeles to Las Vegas: Explore the Great Outdoors

    From Los Angeles to Las Vegas: Explore the Great Outdoors
    Starts from

    Los Angeles

    Transportation

    By Car

    Guidance

    Self-Guided

    Activities

    46

    Duration

    5 days

    Length

    1133 mi

    Guide details

    Starts from

    Los Angeles

    Transportation

    By Car

    Guidance

    Self-Guided

    Duration

    5 days

    Length

    1133 mi

    Natural Attractions
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    • Hike through fascinating sandstone rock formations.
    • Tour the Hoover Dam.
    • Visit the depths of Death Valley.
    Las Vegas is known for bright lights, casinos and nightclubs, but Southern Nevada's largest city is also a great jumping-off point for exploring the great outdoors. This road trip from Los Angeles is packed with natural wonders and action-packed activities, while experiencing a touch of classic Sin City culture.
    The five-day journey is most ideal between fall and spring, but can be enjoyed year-round, since hikes are limited to early and late afternoon hours. If traveling during the summer, be extra-aware of the weather and staying hydrated. Plan carefully, and you'll have a great adventure to remember for years to come.
    Compare different car rental companies conveniently online via the TCS car rental platform. Whether in Switzerland or abroad, whether on holiday or on business trips. With TCS, you remain mobile and flexible and benefit from the best rental car offers, including many advantages and services.
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    Las Vegas is known for bright lights, casinos and nightclubs, but Southern Nevada's largest city is also a great jumping-off point for exploring the great outdoors. This road trip from Los Angeles is packed with natural wonders and action-packed activities, while experiencing a touch of classic Sin City culture.
    The five-day journey is most ideal between fall and spring, but can be enjoyed year-round, since hikes are limited to early and late afternoon hours. If traveling during the summer, be extra-aware of the weather and staying hydrated. Plan carefully, and you'll have a great adventure to remember for years to come.
    Compare different car rental companies conveniently online via the TCS car rental platform. Whether in Switzerland or abroad, whether on holiday or on business trips. With TCS, you remain mobile and flexible and benefit from the best rental car offers, including many advantages and services.
    Book Car Rental Now
    TCS Roadtravel

    TCS Roadtravel

    • Hike through fascinating sandstone rock formations.
    • Tour the Hoover Dam.
    • Visit the depths of Death Valley.

    Travel itinerary

    Traveling From Los Angeles to Las Vegas
    8 Activities

    Day 1

    290 mi

    Traveling From Los Angeles to Las Vegas

    Most of day one will be spent on the road, traveling through the desert between Los Angeles and Las Vegas. However, it's just the beginning of your opportunity to explore the great outdoors, with stops at a revived ghost town and Southern Nevada's oldest saloon. The day wraps up on the Las Vegas Strip, with iconic sights outside your hotel window.
    Boulder City and Downtown Las Vegas
    11 Activities

    Day 2

    77 mi4 mi

    Boulder City and Downtown Las Vegas

    Your second day will be spent in Boulder City to see Lake Mead and the Hoover Dam, before wrapping things up on Fremont Street in Downtown Las Vegas. Along the way, you'll go on a cruise and meet a few bighorn sheep.
    Meet Up With Camels and Visit the Valley of Fire
    8 Activities

    Day 3

    180 mi

    Meet Up With Camels and Visit the Valley of Fire

    Rise and shine! You'll spend most of the day in the desert landscapes northeast of Las Vegas, while taking part in a camel safari and exploring the colourful Valley of Fire. You'll get another taste of vintage Las Vegas culture with an evening at the Neon Museum, before returning to your room at the Circa Resort.
    From Downtown to Death Valley
    9 Activities

    Day 4

    252 mi0.1 mi

    From Downtown to Death Valley

    Today, it's time to explore the captivating environments west of Las Vegas. The morning includes a scenic drive at Red Rock Canyon, followed by a journey to Death Valley National Park, with Nevada's most intriguing ghost town as one of your stops along the way.
    Return to LA After a Day at Death Valley
    10 Activities

    Day 5

    334 mi0.1 mi

    Return to LA After a Day at Death Valley

    Time to see the sights at Death Valley. You'll enjoy the highlights of the national park, drive through Shoshone, and then head back to Los Angeles. Make sure to have plenty of fuel and water on this leg of the trip.
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