Neon & Rust is a 5-day, 4-night, group-enhanced journey through Las Vegas - new, old, and ancient.

It’s for people who want more out of a trip than just sun and slot machines (though we enjoy those too).

Each day, we’ll immerse in one era that shaped Las Vegas: The first inhabitants; the infamous mob era; and the atomic revolution.

You’ll dine like Vegas kingpins, ponder secrets carved into vibrant red cliffs, and discover the true personality of a city bathed in neon and steeped in grit.

When you get home, you’ll have more than a souvenir mug - you’ll have a story to tell.

Neon & Rust is a “group-enhanced” experience that combines the flexibility of independent travel with the support and peace of mind of group travel.

Each day, we’ll join for an excursion or experience: Red Rock Canyon and Goodsprings, NV; The Mob Museum; and the National Atomic Testing Museum.

We’d also love you to join us for the private group reception, dinner at Hugo’s Cellar and the Peppermill, and the impromptu side-quests that will inevitably form.

And you can always connect with us and your fellow explorers through FlockTalk, our private small group mobile hub!

But you’re always welcome to do Vegas your own way. If you’re not into an excursion or you’re excited about something not on the itinerary, we’ll do our best to tailor your experience.

Every reservation includes:

• 4 nights at Venetian Las Vegas, King or 2 Queen room (double occupancy)

• Private welcome reception

• Red Rock Canyon Conservancy Area tour with private guide

• Goodsprings, NV mining ghost town tour + lunch at Goodsprings Saloon

• Mob Museum tour

• Dinner at Hugo’s Cellar

• National Atomic Testing Museum tour

• Dinner at The Peppermill

• Transportation to all group tours

• Swag, prizes, and extras!

• Two professional-but-quirky hosts throughout

• Access to hosts, guests, itinerary, special giveaways, and more on FlockTalk before and throughout the event
  

The following items are not included in the base price:

1. Airfare
We’ve discovered that flight preferences are deeply personal, so many guests choose to arrange their own flights.

If you would like us to handle your flights, just let us know!

2.‍ Meals not specifically listed.
Specifically listed meals:
Goodsprings Saloon (lunch)
Hugo’s Cellar (dinner)
The Peppermill (dinner)

3) Breakout experiences

Tickets, transportation, and other costs of breakout experiences are not included.

4) Shopping, souvenirs, etc. outside of designated swag

5) Enhancements (unless paying in full by January 31)

We offer several enhancements to get even more out of your trip. including:

• “A Whiskey Tasting You Can’t Refuse” - Underground Speakeasy VIP Room, The Mob Museum

• “Wizard of Oz” at the Sphere

• “Neon Museum Late Night Photo Shoot”

• “Cyndi Lauper Live at Caesar’s Palace”

In a word: Depth.

A business owner once told us, “We just sell what people settle for.”

I’m not sure which of us cringed harder.

We’re not about “settling.” We prefer creating flawless, engaging experiences that no one else offers.

The kind that makes you wonder why someone didn’t think of this before.

We’re not for everyone. And honestly, we prefer it that way.

The base trip cost, which includes 4 nights at Venetian Las Vegas, 3 + excursions, 3+ meals (including Hugo’s Cellar), a welcome reception, logistics, curation, and thoughtful hosting throughout, is just $2,995 per guest.

We’d rather overdeliver than underwhelm, so we’ll do our best to delight you with swag, prizes, and extras along the way.

We do have a few premium enhancements you can add to complete your experience. We can also arrange special tours, shows, and experiences just for you - perfect for those times between group experiences.

Once we receive your reservation request, we’ll email an invoice for the deposit or paid-in-full package price.

You can pay by credit/debit card, PayPal, or ACH within 72 hours of invoice receipt to confirm your reservation.

We also accept cashier’s checks and personal checks on a case-by-case basis - just ask.

In our 20s, we did Vegas the way most people do:

Big Strip casinos. Late nights. Treating the city like a 24-hour party.

But over time, something else kept calling us back.

The desert. The quiet. The stories hiding just beyond the neon.

For more than two decades, we’ve been discovering the contrast that makes Las Vegas fascinating:

Spectacle built on silence.

Fantasy set against endurance.

That’s why we wanted to make Neon & Rust more than just another Vegas trip.

This is for curious people who care enough to ask thoughtful questions, but also don’t mind a little tourist-y fun.

In other words, the kind of people we love to hang out with.

We designed Neon & Rust around how we like to travel - with structure, but not stress.

The pacing is thoughtful, varied, and flexible enough that vacation actually feels like vacation. Each day features group experiences and independent time so you feel supported, not herded.

Also, we’re not in our 20s anymore, so “breakneck pace” really isn’t our thing. If you’re comfortable with short walking tours and mild-to-moderate activity, you’ll be fine.

All reservations are fully refundable within 10 days of initial payment.

For added protection, we can provide trip insurance at a nominal extra cost. Your concierge can explain coverage and cost details to help you decide if this is right for you.

Just click the button below to end us your questions, and we’ll respond as quickly as possible.

You can also reach out directly:

Email: concierge@birdiesexcursions.com

Phone:

(614) 585-6347