Outdoor Activities in Las Vegas

Careen around a race track in a NASCAR-style racecar during the Richard Petty Rookie Experience. This driving adventure allows you to get in the driver's seat and tear around the track for 8-minutes in a 358 cubic inch (5.8 liter) V8 vehicle that boasts 600 horsepower.

Ride shotgun in a 600 horsepower stock car driven by a professional instructor during this adventure in Las Vegas. At the famous Las Vegas Motor Speedway, travel 160 mph (250 km/h) through a 3-lap simulated qualifying run.

Ride a horse through Red Rock Canyon National Park during this 5-hour trip from Las Vegas. Leave the hustle and bustle of the Strip behind to spend some time exploring the gorgeous Nevada desert landscape. At the end of your trail ride, suitable for both seasoned riders and novices, enjoy a cowboy-style lunch. Round-trip transportation from Las Vegas hotels is included.

Turn the fantasy of operating heavy machinery into a fun-filled reality event with a visit to Dig This Las Vegas. Choose from a 1- or 2-hour sessions, select a bulldozer, excavator (or both) "” then dig trenches, build mounds, teeter-totter over a mega mound, move and stack 2,000-pound tires, even play 'Bucket Basketball' in this life-size sandbox. Talk with an expert instructor via headset to get working like a champ. Finally, take home a certificate of completion to show off to friends and family. All necessary safety equipment provided.

Ride an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) for two hours in the Mojave Desert on this half-day tour from Las Vegas. Rumble through Hidden Valley National Monument past lava beds to viewpoint overlooks. With all equipment and orientation provided, all you need is a thirst for heart-pounding adventure, and your tour guide will supply the rest. Includes round-trip air-conditioned transport from Las Vegas to Jean, Nevada.

Take a break from the casinos and work off those free drinks with a hike through Red Rock Canyon, a favorite local getaway from Las Vegas. A guide will help you choose from three trail options to match your hiking level and interests. Enjoy sandstone scenery and desert vegetation as you explore the Nevada wilderness. Bottled water is provided, and pickup is included from select hotels on the Strip.

Hop in your dream car and forget the speed limit with this 2-hour experience in Las Vegas. Choose from a Ferrari, Lamborghini, Porsche, Audi, Corvette, or Nissan and race around the Las Vegas Motor Speedway. All necessary equipment will be provided, as well as race coaching, a safety briefing and some practice runs.

Saddle up for a scenic and leisurely Wild West horseback ride through Red Rock Canyon, led by expert wranglers. Fuel up before your 60-minute expedition with a hearty cowboy-style pancake and egg breakfast. Your 5.5-hour tour includes round-trip hotel transport from the Las Vegas Strip to a working horse ranch, Bonnie Springs, where you're treated to gorgeous views of the desert landscape.

Feel the adrenaline rush of soaring over the top of Las Vegas on the motorized VooDoo ZipLine at the Rio All-Suite Hotel and Casino. With this single-ride ticket, soar up to 33 miles per hour at more than 500 feet off the ground in a comfortable, 2-seat chair. Take off from VooDoo Lounge, located on top of Rio's 50-story Masquerade tower, and travel 800 feet to the Ipanema tower - with a 360-degree, open-air view of the Las Vegas Strip along the way. Then make the return trip facing backwards.

Head to Lake Mead National Recreation Area for an ATV and shooting adventure on this 7-hour tour from Las Vegas. You'll stop at the Hoover Dam for a photo op, ride down to the Colorado River on an ATV, and learn how to shoot a variety of guns. When booking, you have several shooting options to choose from to suit your preferences about how many guns you'd like to try, as well as the option to upgrade to add on a 90-minute helicopter ride and champagne landing at the Grand Canyon.

Enjoy the ultimate high-speed adventure during this exotic car ride at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Learn the ropes with a high-tech 3D simulator before suiting up in a professional racing suit and helmet. Hop in the luxurious sports car of your choice for a fast-paced race around the infield track. Tours include hands-on instruction from a racing expert and lounge access for you and a guest.

Take an exhilarating ride through Primm Valley and Hidden Valley on an RZR. During this 6-hour adventure departing from Las Vegas, follow your experienced adventure guide over mountain and desert terrain while driving your own juiced-up RZR 900s which are under a year old. This tour is the longest available and includes all safety equipment and round-trip transportation from Las Vegas hotels.

Explore the Nellis Dunes via dune buggy during this exhilarating tour from Las Vegas. With a professional adventure guide, pilot your buggy through the rugged Nevada desert. Visit Rattle Snake Cliffs and Look Out Dune for spectacular views of the entire Las Vegas Strip and Lake Mead in the distance. Full-body safety gear and round-trip transportation from Las Vegas hotels are included.