Las Vegas itinerary
7 days, hour by hour · USAOctober–May
- Days
- 7
- Stops
- 31
- Per day
- ≈ $214
- First stop
- 06:30
Short answer
The TripWalkers Las Vegas itinerary runs 7 days and lays out 31 stops, hour by hour, for October–May. The first three days:
- Day 1 The Strip: Bellagio to the Venetian
- Day 2 Sphere and Fremont
- Day 3 Red Rock Canyon
Staying less? Start with the first days — TripWalkers uses the opening days of this plan for shorter trips too. Days 3, 4 and 5 are day trips out of the city. Food, entry fees and local transport come to about $214 a day (excluding accommodation and flights).
Day 1 · 10:00–18:00
The Strip: Bellagio to the Venetian
Nature
Bellagio Conservatory
Free seasonal flower garden; look up in the lobby for the Chihuly glass ceiling.
FreeLandmark
Bellagio Fountains
A free music-and-water show every 30 minutes, and every 15 minutes in the evening. It's the icon of the Strip.
FreeFood
Bacchanal Buffet Caesars
Vegas's most famous buffet, with 250 dishes. Book ahead to skip the queue.
≈ $80 per personShopping
Forum Shops Caesars
Roman-themed mall with a painted sky ceiling and the Atlantis show. Air-conditioned.
Free- 2 h · travel, break, free time
Landmark
Venetian Grand Canal Gondola
An indoor Venetian canal with gondoliers, next to a replica of St. Mark's Square.
≈ $40 per person
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
- Eataly Park MGMItalian food market; an alternative to the buffet.
- Wynn Lake of DreamsThe Wynn's lake show. Free, in the evening.
Day 2 · 12:00–22:30
Sphere and Fremont
Culture
Sphere Las Vegas Experience
The world's largest LED sphere. Postcard from Earth film (~100 USD); the exterior display is free at night.
≈ $100 per person- 1 h · travel, break, free time
Landmark
The LINQ High Roller
A 170 m observation wheel with air-conditioned cabins. Sunset rides are pricey.
≈ $35 per person- 3 h 15 min · travel, break, free time
Landmark
Fremont Street Experience
Downtown's covered LED canopy, with live music, the Golden Nugget and the SlotZilla zipline (~50 USD).
FreeShopping
Container Park Downtown
A shopping area built from shipping containers. The giant praying mantis sculpture shoots flames.
FreeFood
Evel Pie Fremont
Punk rock pizza joint: slices and beer.
≈ $15 per person
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
- Carson Kitchen DowntownOne of Downtown's good restaurants.
- Mob MuseumMuseum of the Mafia; an alternative to Sphere.
Day 3 · 07:00–19:30Day trip
Red Rock Canyon
Nature
Red Rock Canyon Scenic Drive
30 minutes from the city. A 21 km scenic loop that needs a timed reservation. It's cool in the morning and the rocks glow red.
≈ $20 per personNature
Calico Tanks Trail
A 4 km walk to a rock basin, with views of the Strip from above.
Free- 1 h · travel, break, free time
Food
Red Rock Casino Feast Buffet
A local buffet in Summerlin, cheaper than the Strip.
≈ $35 per personShopping
Downtown Summerlin
Open-air mall with air-conditioned shops.
Free- 3 h · travel, break, free time
Food
Cosmopolitan Chandelier Bar
A bar inside a three-storey chandelier. Try the Verbena cocktail.
≈ $25 per person
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
- Spring Mountain RanchRanch and lake at the foot of the canyon; an alternative to the hike.
- Lotus of SiamVegas's famous Northern Thai restaurant; an alternative to the buffet.
Day 4 · 08:00–16:00Day trip
Hoover Dam and Valley of Fire
Landmark
Hoover Dam
45 minutes from the city. A 1936 dam with a Powerplant tour (15 USD) and a walk across the Mike O'Callaghan Bridge.
≈ $15 per personNature
Lake Mead Overlook
Viewpoint over the reservoir, where the water level shows a "bathtub ring".
FreeFood
Boulder City Coffee Cup Cafe
1950s-style cafe in the town that built the dam. Good for breakfast or lunch.
≈ $15 per person- 1 h · travel, break, free time
Nature
Valley of Fire State Park
Red sandstone and petroglyphs. Hike to the Fire Wave, and in summer go in the morning (42°C).
≈ $15 per person
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
- Seven Magic MountainsColourful stone towers in the desert by Ugo Rondinone, just off the I-15; an alternative to Valley of Fire.
- Boulder Dam BrewingBrewery in Boulder City.
Day 5 · 06:30–16:30Day trip
Grand Canyon West
Nature
Grand Canyon West Skywalk
2.5 hours from the city (tour ~150 USD, or drive). The Hualapai tribe's glass bridge and Eagle Point. The South Rim is 5 hours away, too far.
≈ $80 per personFood
Hualapai Ranch Lunch
Lunch in the cowboy village at the Skywalk.
≈ $25 per person- 2 h 30 min · travel, break, free time
Landmark
Hoover Dam Bypass Viewpoint
Admire the bridge on the way back.
Free
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
- Nacho Daddy DowntownNachos and scorpion shots Downtown; an alternative lunch.
- Grand Canyon Helicopter TourHelicopter flight over the canyon from Vegas (~400 USD); an alternative to driving.
Day 6 · 10:00–21:30
Show night
Culture
The Neon Museum
Old neon signs, visited on a guided tour. In winter, go during the day.
≈ $30 per person- 30 min · travel, break, free time
Culture
Pinball Hall of Fame
1,000 pinball machines, 25 cents a play.
≈ $10 per personFood
In-N-Out Burger Las Vegas
Behind the LINQ. Order it animal style.
≈ $10 per person- 5 h 15 min · travel, break, free time
Culture
Cirque du Soleil O Bellagio
"O", the water-stage show at the Bellagio. Buy tickets online, or try TKTS (Tix4Tonight) for half-price same-day tickets.
≈ $130 per personLandmark
Bellagio Fountains at Night
Every 15 minutes at night; catch it after the show.
Free
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
- Absinthe CaesarsAdult cabaret in a tent; an alternative to O.
- Hash House A Go GoGiant breakfast plates.
Day 7 · 08:00–12:30
Welcome sign and a gentle farewell
Landmark
Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas Sign
At the southern end of the Strip. No queue in the morning.
FreeLandmark
The Park MGM & T-Mobile Arena
Pedestrian park and the Bliss Dance sculpture.
FreeFood
Peppermill Restaurant
A 24-hour cafe with 1972 pink neon. Giant pancakes make a good farewell breakfast.
≈ $20 per personShopping
Fashion Show Mall
Last-minute souvenirs; the airport is 15 minutes away.
Free
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
- Bouchon Bakery VenetianThomas Keller's bakery.
- Aria Fine Art CollectionFree art collection in the hotel; an alternative to the mall.
Good to know: 6 things that make a Las Vegas trip easier
- The Strip is 7 km long. A Deuce bus 24-hour pass costs 8 USD, there's also the monorail, and Uber costs 10-20 USD. You need a car for Red Rock, Hoover Dam and Valley of Fire.
- October to April is ideal at 15-25°C, for desert hikes and the Grand Canyon day. Nights in December and January drop to 5°C, and New Year and CES are very crowded.
- The resort fee (30-50 USD per night) isn't included in the hotel price. Buffets cost 60-80 USD and shows 100-150 USD; Tix4Tonight offers half price.
- Drinks are free in casinos while you gamble. Tip 1-2 USD; in restaurants, 18-20%.
- Book Sphere and O tickets weeks ahead. Red Rock scenic drive needs a timed reservation (October to May).
- Grand Canyon West is 2.5 hours away (Skywalk) and the South Rim 4.5 hours; helicopter tours cost 400+ USD.
Spending: ≈ $1,500 per person for 7 days
- Food$500
- Entry and tours$600
- Local transport$250
- Other$150
Excludes accommodation and flights. 2026 price estimate, per person.
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Frequently asked questions
How many days do you need in Las Vegas?
This itinerary is built for 7 days. With 3 days, do the first 3 — TripWalkers uses the opening days of the plan for shorter trips too. The day trip is on day 3, 4 and 5; skip it on a short stay.
How much does a day in Las Vegas cost?
In this plan, food, entry fees and local transport come to about $214 per person per day. Accommodation and flights are not included. Figures are 2026 estimates.
What time should you start the day in Las Vegas?
The first stop is at 06:30. Most days start early so you arrive before the crowds, and evenings end with dinner.
Which season is this itinerary for?
This page covers October–May. There is a separate plan for June–September: opening hours, the sea and the weather change the route.