Route Overview
The classic Southwest loop: Grand Canyon, Horseshoe Bend, Antelope Canyon, Monument Valley, and more. Red rock overload in the best way.
Itinerary
Drive to the South Rim. Stop at Historic Route 66 in Williams. Arrive for sunset at Hopi Point.
Hopi Point Sunset
Sunrise at Mather Point, hike Bright Angel Trail to 1.5-mile rest house, afternoon Desert View Drive and Watchtower.
Mather Point Sunrise
Bright Angel Trail (to 1.5-Mile Resthouse)
Desert View Watchtower
Lipan Point
Drive to Page. Afternoon at Horseshoe Bend (short hike), sunset Antelope Canyon tour (book ahead!).
Horseshoe Bend
Morning at Lake Powell, then drive to Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park. Afternoon scenic loop drive among the buttes.
Navajo Bridge Interpretive Center
Sunrise at Monument Valley. Drive to Moab through stunning desert scenery. Afternoon at Arches - Windows Section.
Windows Section
Double Arch
Timed entry required! Full day at Arches: Devils Garden trail, Landscape Arch, sunset hike to Delicate Arch.
Devils Garden Trailhead
Landscape Arch
Balanced Rock
Delicate Arch Sunset Hike
Long but scenic drive back to Las Vegas. Optional stop at Valley of Fire State Park near Vegas.
Park Avenue Viewpoint
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7
Days
14
Stops
easy
Difficulty
Best Season
March-May and September-November. Avoid July-August extreme heat.
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