Explorer Pass vs All-Inclusive Pass
Two passes, same city, very different trips. The Go City Explorer Pass gives you flexibility over 30 days. The All-Inclusive gives you unlimited access — plus a premium experience like a helicopter night flight — over consecutive days. Here’s how to pick the right one for your trip.
Explorer Pass
All-Inclusive
Choose the Explorer Pass if you’re staying 4+ days and want to visit 3–5 specific attractions at a relaxed pace. Choose the All-Inclusive Pass if you’re staying 2–3 days and want to pack in as much as possible — especially if a helicopter night flight, Grand Canyon tour, or Cirque du Soleil is on your list.
Side-by-side comparison
| Explorer Pass | All-Inclusive Pass | |
|---|---|---|
| Format | Choose 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 or 7 attractions | Unlimited attractions over 2, 3, 4 or 5 consecutive days |
| Starting price (adult) | from $69 | from $88 |
| Validity after activation | 30 days — flexible, non-consecutive | Consecutive calendar days only |
| Attractions pool | 45+ experiences | 40+ experiences |
| Premium pick | ✗ Not included | ✓ On 3–5 day passes Helicopter flight, Grand Canyon tour or Cirque du Soleil KÀ |
| Repeat visits | ✗ One visit per attraction | ✗ One visit per attraction |
| Transport included | ✗ Not included | ✗ Not included |
| Best trip length | 4–7 days, relaxed pace | 2–3 days, packed schedule |
| Max savings | Up to 55% | Up to 60% |
| Cancellation | Free (non-activated, within 30 days) | Free (non-activated, within 30 days) |
| Child pricing | Ages 3–12 (reduced) | Ages 3–12 (reduced) |
The one difference that matters most
Both passes cover broadly the same attractions. Both deliver digitally. Both require a Go City app. The fundamental difference is how time works.
The Explorer Pass sells you credits — a fixed number of attraction visits you can use any time within 30 days of your first scan. You could use two on Monday, skip Tuesday, use two more on Thursday. No pressure, no consecutive-day counting.
The All-Inclusive Pass sells you days. Pick your duration (2, 3, 4 or 5) and from the moment you first scan, those calendar days count down whether you visit two attractions or ten. Miss a morning? That’s still Day 1 ticking. The pass rewards visitors who move fast and start early.
“The Explorer Pass is a flexible credits system. The All-Inclusive is a sprint. Know which kind of traveller you are before you buy.”
The All-Inclusive premium pick — a genuine game-changer
On 3, 4 and 5-day All-Inclusive passes, you get one premium experience included in the price. This is the factor that often settles the debate for Las Vegas visitors:
- 🚁Strip Highlights Night Flight — a helicopter ride over the illuminated Las Vegas Strip at night. Retails at $130–$170. Included.
- 🏜️Grand Canyon National Park Tour — a full-day guided excursion out of Vegas. Retails at $100–$150. Included.
- 🎭KÀ by Cirque du Soleil — one of Las Vegas’s most acclaimed live productions at the MGM Grand. Retails at $100–$180. Included.
The maths on a 3-day All-Inclusive: If your premium pick is the helicopter night flight (~$150), that alone likely costs more than the 3-day pass. Every other attraction you visit on top of that is effectively free compared to buying individually.
Which pass suits your trip?
The best pass depends less on price and more on how you actually travel. Here’s how to read your own trip:
- Are staying 4+ days in Las Vegas
- Want flexibility to skip and resume
- Plan 3–5 specific experiences
- Prefer a relaxed, spread-out pace
- Don’t need a helicopter or canyon tour
- Want to decide each morning what to do
- Are staying 2–3 days in Las Vegas
- Want to cram in as many experiences as possible
- Have a helicopter flight or canyon trip on your list
- Are comfortable with a structured daily schedule
- Can start early and manage your time well
- Want to maximise every hour of your stay
Pricing — what you actually pay per attraction
The sticker price comparison doesn’t tell the full story. What matters is cost per experience — and that changes dramatically based on how many attractions you visit.
| Scenario | Explorer Pass cost | All-Inclusive cost |
|---|---|---|
| 2-day visit, 4 attractions | ~$109 (4-choice pass) | ~$88 (2-day) + premium pick |
| 3-day visit, 6 attractions | ~$140 (6-choice pass) | ~$119 (3-day) + premium pick |
| 3-day visit, 3–4 attractions | ~$109 (4-choice pass) | ~$119 (3-day) — overkill for few visits |
| 5-day visit, 5 attractions spread out | ~$125 (5-choice pass) | ~$179 (5-day) — more days than needed |
The pattern is clear: the All-Inclusive wins on value when you visit 5 or more attractions per day. The Explorer wins when your pace is slower or your stay is longer than 3 days.
Book the pass that suits your trip
What both passes have in common
Despite the format difference, Explorer and All-Inclusive share the same core experience — because they’re both Go City products running on the same platform:
- Same Go City app for access and booking
- Instant digital delivery by email
- Printable PDF backup option
- High Roller, Hoover Dam, Eiffel Tower Deck
- Madame Tussauds, AREA15, SkyPod at STRAT
- Free cancellation (non-activated, 30 days)
- Child pricing for ages 3–12
- Las Vegas Monorail or any transit
- Taxi and rideshare costs
- Food, drinks, or gratuities
- Casino access or gambling
- Return visits to the same attraction
- Non-listed show tickets
- Airport transfers
