5 days in Las Vegas & Death Valley National Park Itinerary

Nicknamed the "Entertainment Capital of the World," Las Vegas sits in the middle of a desert in the southern section of Nevada.

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Philadelphia to Las Vegas is an approximately 7.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 3 hours traveling from Philadelphia to Las Vegas. Traveling from Philadelphia in January, expect Las Vegas to be somewhat warmer, temps between 59°F and 40°F. On the 22nd (Fri), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Death Valley National Park.

Extreme heat and dryness create extreme landscapes in Death Valley National Park.

You've added Rhyolite, Artists Palette, Darwin Falls, and other attractions to your itinerary. On the 22nd (Fri), explore the striking landscape at Zabriskie Point, take in breathtaking views at Mosaic Canyon, and then don't miss a visit to Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes. Keep things going the next day: admire the sheer force of Darwin Falls, then don't miss a visit to Rhyolite, then explore the striking landscape at Artists Palette, and finally contemplate the long history of Eureka Mine.

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Traveling by car from Las Vegas to Death Valley National Park takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and taxi; or take a bus. Expect a bit cooler evenings in Death Valley National Park when traveling from Las Vegas in January, with lows around 35°F. On the 24th (Sun), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Las Vegas.

Kick off your visit on the 24th (Sun): shop like a local with The Strip.

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Drive from Death Valley National Park to Las Vegas in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and bus; or take a bus. You'll have a few hours on the 25th (Mon) to wrap things up before traveling home.