What are the most common destinations visited between Los Angeles and Las Vegas?

The route between Los Angeles and Las Vegas takes travelers through some of the American Southwest's defining landscapes. Key stops include Joshua Tree National Park with its distinctive desert flora Death Valley's salt flats Grand Canyon National Park's vast canyons and Antelope Canyon's winding sandstone passages. Some tours extend to Bryce Canyon and Zion National Park with overnight stays at properties like the Luxor Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas and the NavajoLand Hotel in Tuba City. A TourRadar traveler notes: "The itinerary provided amazing views with arguably the best sunset you have ever seen overlooking the Grand Canyon and spectacular experiences at multiple national parks."

What would be a typical day-by-day itinerary for a Los Angeles to Las Vegas tour?

A standard 5-day journey begins in Los Angeles exploring Hollywood Boulevard and the Walk of Fame. The second day crosses Death Valley en route to Las Vegas. Day 3 combines a Hoover Dam visit with free time in Las Vegas. The fourth day takes travelers through Sedona and Oak Creek Canyon. The final day features Antelope Canyon and Valley of Fire State Park before returning to Las Vegas. A TourRadar traveler shares: "I loved it. I'd do it all over again. I got to experience what I came for - an exciting adventure road trip that was challenging and picture-worthy."

What are the typical accommodation options on these tours?

Travelers stay in 2-3 star hotels throughout the journey including properties like the LINQ Hotel in Las Vegas and Clarion Inn in Page. Las Vegas accommodations focus on casino hotels along The Strip. A TourRadar traveler notes: "The hotels were well-located especially in Las Vegas where we stayed right on The Strip at the LINQ Hotel making it easy to explore the city."

What unique experiences are offered between Los Angeles and Las Vegas?

The journey includes distinctive activities such as Navajo-guided jeep tours through Monument Valley exploration of Antelope Canyon's sculpted walls and walks across Death Valley's salt flats. Many itineraries feature evening tours of the Las Vegas Strip and visits to Hoover Dam. One TourRadar traveler shares: "The Navajo guide in Monument Valley and the sunset at Antelope Canyon were unforgettable experiences."

What type of weather conditions should travelers expect during the journey?

The route crosses multiple climate zones. Death Valley sees intense desert heat while Sedona's higher elevation brings cooler temperatures. Summer desert temperatures often exceed 100°F (38°C) with significantly cooler nights. A TourRadar traveler advises: "Pack layers as temperatures varied greatly from the LA coast through the desert to Vegas."

What is the average distance covered on tours from Los Angeles to Las Vegas?

While the direct route spans 270 miles (435 km) most tours cover 500-800 miles total. The extended mileage comes from detours to sites like Joshua Tree National Park and the Grand Canyon which adds roughly 275 miles to the journey. A TourRadar traveler notes: "The journey through the desert landscapes and multiple national parks made the longer distances completely worthwhile."

Los Angeles to Las Vegas Tours

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10 best Los Angeles to Las Vegas tour packages

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California Dreaming: Yosemite, Death Valley & Coastal Camping
5.0 (1 traveler review)
"Such an amazing tour! The itinerary was perfect. I would recommend this to everyone I come across."
Molly, traveled in July
Duration
7 days
Destinations
Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, Santa Barbara,Santa Margarita,San Luis Obispo,San Simeon,Yosemite National Park,Bishop,Death Valley National Park,Las Vegas+7 more
Age Range
Ages 12+
Regions
West Coast USA Western USASouthwest USANorthern CaliforniaSun BeltCalifornia+5 more
Operated in
English
Operator
G Adventures
20% Off
From $1,149
US$919per person
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USA Road Trip — Joshua Tree & the Southwest Parks
Duration
8 days
Destinations
Los Angeles, Joshua Tree National Park,Grand Canyon National Park,Page,Bryce Canyon National Park,Zion National Park,Las Vegas+5 more
Age Range
Ages 18-39
Country Region
Western USASouthwest USASun BeltFour Corners+3 more
Operated in
English
Operator
G Adventures
20% Off
From $2,349
US$1,879per person
Price based on Private Double Room
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Golden West Adventure - Los Angeles Downtown (ending in Las Vegas)
4.0 (1 traveler review)
"The tour was promoted as having an half day tour of Los Angeles, mainly in the Hollywood area, but the tour only lasted three hours."
RICHARD, traveled in July
Duration
7 days
Destinations
Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Grand Canyon National Park,Monument Valley,Antelope Canyon,Kanab,Bryce Canyon National Park,Snow Canyon State Park+5 more
Age Range
Ages 12+
Regions
Western USASouthwest USASun BeltFour CornersRocky Mountains+4 more
Operated in
English, Italian,Spanish+1 more
Operator
ATP - AlliedTPro
20% Off
From
US$1,808per person
Price based on Private Double Room
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LA to Monument Valley & Vegas - 5 days
Duration
5 days
Destinations
Los Angeles, Mojave Desert, Sedona, Page, Monument Valley,Antelope Canyon,Valley of Fire State Park,Las Vegas+3 more
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Regions
Western USASouthwest USASun BeltGrand Canyon+3 more
Operated in
English
Operator
On The Go Tours
20% Off
From
US$1,205per person
Price based on Private Double Room
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Golden West Adventure - Los Angeles Airport (ending in Las Vegas)
Duration
7 days
Destinations
Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Grand Canyon National Park,Monument Valley,Antelope Canyon,Kanab,Bryce Canyon National Park,Snow Canyon State Park+5 more
Age Range
Ages 99+
Regions
Western USASouthwest USASun BeltFour CornersRocky Mountains+4 more
Operated in
English, Italian,Spanish+1 more
Operator
ATP - AlliedTPro
20% Off
From
US$1,617per person
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Road Trippin’ American West
5.0 (1 traveler review)
"This was a literally life changing experience for me. This trip really opened my eyes to the world."
Stephanie, traveled in August
Duration
9 days
Destinations
Los Angeles, Joshua Tree National Park, Las Vegas,Zion National Park,Bryce Canyon National Park,Page,Antelope Canyon,Monument Valley,Grand Canyon National Park+6 more
Age Range
Ages 12+
Country Region
Western USASouthwest USASun BeltFour Corners+3 more
Operated in
English
Operator
G Adventures
20% Off
From
US$3,499per person
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USA - From the Golden State of California to the City of Lights Las Vegas
Duration
10 days
Destinations
Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, Buellton, Monterey,San Francisco,Yosemite National Park,Fresno,Sequoia National Park,Bakersfield,Mojave Desert,Las Vegas+7 more
Regions
West Coast USA Western USASouthwest USASun BeltCalifornia+4 more
Operated in
Only: German
Operator
Gebeco
20% Off
From
US$3,040per person
Price based on Private Double Room
- Booking needs min. 2 travelers
- Flights included
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National Park Explorer - Los Angeles Downtown
Duration
12 days
Destinations
Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Grand Canyon National Park,Monument Valley,Canyonlands National Park,Moab,Arches National Park,Grand Teton National Park,Jackson,Yellowstone National Park,Salt Lake City,Bryce Canyon National Park,Snow Canyon State Park+10 more
Age Range
Ages 12+
Regions
Western USARocky Mountains+1 more
Operated in
English, Italian,Spanish+1 more
Operator
ATP - AlliedTPro
20% Off
From
US$2,904per person
Price based on Private Double Room
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National Park Explorer - Los Angeles Airport
Duration
12 days
Destinations
Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Grand Canyon National Park,Monument Valley,Canyonlands National Park,Moab,Arches National Park,Grand Teton National Park,Jackson,Yellowstone National Park,Salt Lake City,Bryce Canyon National Park,Snow Canyon State Park+10 more
Age Range
Ages 12+
Regions
Western USARocky Mountains+1 more
Operated in
English, Italian,Spanish+1 more
Operator
ATP - AlliedTPro
20% Off
From
US$2,760per person
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Western Triangle
Duration
8 days
Destinations
Los Angeles, La Quinta, Williams, Page, St. George,Las Vegas+1 more
Age Range
Ages 8+
Regions
Western USASouthwest USASun BeltFour CornersGrand Canyon+4 more
Operated in
Only: German
Operator
DERTOUR
20% Off
From
US$1,039per person
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Gold Experience 7 days
4.6 (20 traveler reviews)
"One of a kind experience!"
Zoila, traveled in April
Duration
7 days
Destinations
Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, Carmel, San Francisco, Modesto,Yosemite National Park,Grand Canyon National Park,Page,Bryce Canyon National Park,Zion National Park,Las Vegas+6 more
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Country Region
Western USASouthwest USASun Belt+2 more
Operated in
English, German,Italian,Portuguese,French,Spanish,Chinese+5 more
Operator
Empire Vacations
20% Off
From
US$1,465per person
Price based on Private Double Room
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7-Day Tour of Los Angeles + Las Vegas + Grand Canyon National Park + Antelope Canyon + Bryce Canyon National Park + Grand Teton National Park + Yellowstone National Park + Salt Lake City(Bilingual:Chinese+English)
Duration
7 days
Destinations
Los Angeles, Las Vegas
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Country Region
West Coast USA Western USASouthwest USASun Belt+3 more
Operated in
English, Chinese
Operator
Intertrips
20% Off
From
US$1,499per person
Price based on Private Double Room
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