Venture Out Of Las Vegas On These Incredible Desert Day Trips

Venture Out Of Las Vegas On These Incredible Desert Day Trips Las Vegas is one of the world’s finest travel hotspots with endless entertainment, and although there won’t be a time where you’ll run out of things to do here, you may want to escape the bright lights and bustle of the city for a change of scenery. Luckily enough Vegas is surrounded by desert landscapes and attractions, so you can also experience the great outdoors here and discover a plethora of natural wonders. Traveasy offers cheap flights to Las Vegas from UK, and we’ve put together a list of the most breath-taking attractions surrounding this dazzling city, all which are worth a day trip.

The Grand Canyon National Park The incredible Grand Canyon is a short 1 hour flight or just over a 4 hour drive from Vegas in Arizona and is a designated national park and heritage site with breath-taking sandstone canyons, waterfalls, lush forests and the Colorado River. It’s considered as one of the most impressive natural marvels in the world, spanning 277 river miles.

You can marvel at the awe-inspiring scenery of the Grand Canyon National Park on an exciting sightseeing tour in the air or enjoy adventurous activities such as donkey rides, white-water rafting and hiking.

Valley of Fire State Park Set in the Mojave Desert, the Valley of Fire State Park is the oldest Nevada State Park, covering an area of 35,000 acres. This historic park is located around an hour’s drive from the city, comprising of dramatic red sandstone formations which were formed over 150 million years ago. The formations appear as though they’re on fire when reflected by the rays of the sun. There are other impressive rock formations to admire here as well as preserved petroglyphs (rock carvings) and ancient trees. The Valley of Fire State Park is a remarkable geographical wonder.

Death Valley Death Valley is America’s largest national park outside of Alaska, just a couple of hour’s drive from Vegas which comprises of around 3.4 million acres with mountainous sand dunes, rock formations and colourful canyons, plus a beautiful diversity of wildlife and plants. Death Valley is a destination of extremes; it’s America’s hottest, driest and lowest spot, with temperatures reaching over 49°C in the summer. The lowest part of this arid park is Badwater Basin, which is set 282ft below sea level and its highest point is Telephone Peak which soars at over 11,000ft; this contrast of extremes is a sight to behold.

Red Rock Canyon Feel like exploring the first national conservation area in Nevada? The Red Rock Canyon is amongst the most impressive canyons in this region and one of the most accessible spots from Las Vegas, just a 30 minute drive away.

The picturesque hotspot comprises of desert landscapes and towering rock formations and cliffs, plus the beautiful Calico Hills and an abundance of wildlife and plants. There are lots of ways that you can enjoy this natural marvel, from rock climbing and horse riding to mountain biking and more relaxed activities such as picnics.

Mojave National Preserve The stunning 1.6 million acre Mojave National Preserve can be reached from the city in less than three hours. It’s one of the most diverse regions in the world filled with sand dunes, Joshua tree forests, volcanic cinder cones, limestone caverns, spring wildflowers, canyons and mountains with old abandoned military outposts and mines, amidst a serene setting away from any city bustle. The famous Kelso Dunes are located nearby the Mojave National Preserve which is one of the largest dune systems in California, soaring over 600ft with amazing sunrises and sunsets.

Secure cheap air ticket to Las Vegas from UK with Traveasy and look forward to some spectacular desert adventures.