RIM TRAIL-BRYCE CANYON

10-day American Southwest Itinerary

Day 1: Las Vegas, Nevada

  • Arrive in Las Vegas.
  • Explore the famous Las Vegas Strip.
  • Visit iconic hotels, shows, and attractions.
  • Optional: Take a day trip to the Hoover Dam.

Day 2: Zion National Park, Utah

  • Drive from Las Vegas to Zion National Park (about 2 hours).
  • Explore Zion Canyon Scenic Drive.
  • Hike Angels Landing or The Narrows.
  • Overnight near Zion.

Day 3:Zion National Park

  • Explore more of Zion.
  • Overnight near Zion.

Day 4: Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah

  • Drive to Bryce Canyon National Park (about 2 hours)
  • Marvel at the unique hoodoos and amphitheaters.
  • Attend a stargazing program if available.
  • Overnight near Bryce Canyon.

Day 5: Capitol Reef National Park, Utah

  • Drive to Capitol Reef National Park (about 2.5 hours).
  • Explore the Waterpocket Fold and scenic drive.
  • Hike Hickman Bridge, etc.
  • Drive to Arches National Park (about 2.5 hours).
  • Overnight near Arches; Moab

Day 6: Arches National Park, Utah

  • Explore Arches. Discover more than 2,000 natural stone arches.
  • Visit Delicate Arch and Balanced Rock.
  • Overnight near Arches; Moab

Day 7: Canyonlands National Park, Utah

  • Explore Canyonlands National Park (Island in the Sky district).
  • Enjoy panoramic views of canyons carved by the Colorado River.
  • Optionally visit Dead Horse Point State Park.
  • Overnight near Arches; Moab

Day 8: Monument Valley, Arizona/Utah  & Antelope Canyon and Horseshoe Bend, Arizona 

  • Drive to Monument Valley (about 2.5 hours).
  • Marvel at the landscape of the iconic red rock formations.
  • Drive to Page, Arizona (about 2.5 hours).
  • Explore Lower or Upper Antelope Canyon with a guided tour (book ahead of time).
  • Visit Horseshoe Bend for breathtaking views of the Colorado River.
  • Overnight near Page, Arizona.

Day 9: Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona.

  • Drive to Grand Canyon National Park (about 2.5 hours).
  • Explore the South Rim of Grand Canyon
  • Enjoy sunset over the canyon.
  • Overnight near Grand Canyon National Park

Day 10: Las Vegas & Home

  • Spend more time exploring South Rim of Grand Canyon before driving back to Las Vegas.
  • Optional: Drive back to Las Vegas and explore more of the sin city.
  • Depart for home from Las Vegas

By Roraini @ Rora Travels