How do I choose between All-Inclusive and Explorer?

From neon-lit nights to dazzling sights, the Las Vegas experience is out of this world. And when it comes to attractions, the impressive line-up includes everything from rollercoaster rides and bar crawls to magic shows and even helicopter flights.

UPDATED FEBRUARY 2025
By Selina Akhtar
Las Vegas

Best of all, you can save while you sightsee with one of our Las Vegas attraction passes. 

But, wait? Which one do you choose? We break it all down and help you pick the best pass for your vacation. Spoiler alert: they’re all great! 

Are you all-in or are you feeling picky?  

Just like Vegas’ famous food options, you can choose between the ‘all-you-can eat buffet’ of passes or the carefully-selected à la carte.   

I want the buffet!  

Can’t choose between seafood and steak? Want a little bit of everything? If your vibe is ‘all you can eat’ then we think you’ll love the ‘all you can see’ option too.  

Pick an All-Inclusive Pass and you can visit as many attractions as you like within the number of days you choose (which range from 2 to 5). Spend the morning at Madame Tussauds, indulge in a mid-day mystery at an Escape Room and then round off the day at a comedy show – the choice is yours.  

I want the a la carte… 

Or à la attraction, as we like to call it. If a buffet seems like pure overwhelm, you might prefer to pick a few carefully researched options and enjoy at your leisure. If so, we reckon the Explorer Pass is your friend.  

Take your time perusing the attraction line up and consolidating a list of your top picks. You can then choose an Explorer Pass based on the number of attractions you want to see (with a choice of 2 to 7) and visit them within 30 days. Phew – it’s chilled vibes only over here.   

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Las Vegas at night

Are you stopping by for a short time or staying for longer? 

Your trip duration might play a part in your choice too – whether you’re on a short weekend away or sticking around for a while! 

I’m only here for a few days 

If you’re only in Sin City for a short stay but still want to make the most of your trip, the All-Inclusive Pass is your best bet. Purchase a 2 or 3-day pass and you can visit as many attractions as you want within that time. This pass gives you the ultimate flexibility – if you find you have time to squeeze in another museum, go ahead. You don’t need to miss out!  

I’m staying for longer 

If you’re in Sin City for a while, or planning to travel back to the city within the same month, you might find the Explorer Pass is the best option for you. After you’ve visited your first attraction, you have 30 days to use up your other choices, giving you plenty of time to explore. Perfect if you want to fit your select Vegas attractions into other sightseeing plans! 

Las Vegas sign

The famous Las Vegas sign

Are you keen to go big (but not go home)? 

While all attractions on the pass offer an epic adventure, there are some real big ticket items that fit more into the once-in-a-lifetime category. Think helicopter flights over The Strip, breathtaking Cirque du Soleil shows and all-day tours of the Grand Canyon. 

Yes – I’m ready, I want the full Vegas experience 
If so, you’ll want to go for a 3, 4, or 5-day All Inclusive Pass, as they include your choice of one Premium attraction, for that extra special adventure. 

No – there’s enough for me to see and do 
Fabulous – choose any Explorer Pass or a 2-day All-Inclusive Pass and take your pick from any attraction that doesn’t have the ‘Premium’ badge. 

Grand Canyon

Grand Canyon full-day tour

So there you have it – two pass types, multiple options, a roster of exciting attractions and big savings! Ready to get started? Check out our full attraction line up here or head straight to the passes page to explore all options and durations.

Selina Akhtar
Content Manager

Selina is a copywriter and seasoned backpacker who has visited over 50 countries if you count Vatican City, which she does. Her most memorable travel experiences include tubing in Vang Vieng, doing New Zealand’s Nevis Bungee with a fear of heights, and taking a nine-hour flight with a toddler. On her bucket list is Rio Carnival in Brazil, walking the Camino de Santiago, and flying First Class (when she wins the EuroMillions).

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Feel the wind whipping your face and roaring in your ears – if that doesn’t get the adrenaline pumping, nothing will! As you reach the ground the landing will be carefully controlled, and you’ll have a chance to look at photos of your descent while you get your land legs back again. Then you can head to one of the lip-smackingly good restaurants of the STRAT, since all that jumping is bound to have worked up an appetite. Ride the Fly LINQ Zipline If jumping from a 108-storey building is just a little too much for you, how about a 1,121-foot zipline? When you ride the Fly LINQ, you’re strapped into a harness and ride in a seated position, and while you can still reach speeds of up to 35 miles per hour, you’re only launching from 122 feet up, so you travel at a slightly less alarming angle. You’ll have plenty of time to take in the views, which include the open-air LINQ shopping center, the Brooklyn Bowl and the broad, twinkling streets and promenades of Vegas. Then you’ll finish at the High Roller Observation Wheel, which is the tallest observation wheel in the Americas and makes a wonderful backdrop for your souvenir photo! Ride the Big Apple Roller Coaster If there’s anything cooler than a roller coaster in the middle of a city, it’s a roller coaster with a New York Subway-inspired platform and cars designed to look like NYC taxi cabs. And sure, the Big Apple Coaster makes a very impressive skyline, but the best way to experience it is to ride it. It’ll take you slowly up to around 80 feet, where you’ll get a brief glimpse over the city before being whisked down again through a series of loops, spirals and inversions at a heart-pumping speed. You’ll believe you’re in New York as replicas of the Statue of Liberty, the Empire State Building and the Chrysler Building whizz by. And if you find it all happened a bit too fast – perhaps you’ll have to go and ride it again! 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Whether you’re trying to be a bit braver, or a full adrenaline junkie, bring out your adventurous side with a Las Vegas Explorer or All-Inclusive Pass whenever you find yourself sightseeing in Sin City!
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