Day 1 - Phoenix, AZ
Spend the day exploring Phoenix.
- Discover interesting things about animals found at the Phoenix Zoo
- Experience the Musical Instrument Museum
- Visit the Desert Botanical Garden
- Explore Camelback Mountain Adventures
- Grab a game of Golf
- Learn about Native art at the Heard Museum
- Stare into space at the Arizona Science Center
- Drive through Agua Fria National Monument on your way to Sedona
Travel to Sedona, AZ: 116 Miles / 2 hours
Overnight at Sedona
Day 2 - Sedona, AZ
Explore Sedona and all it has to offer.
- Drive scenic Oak Creek Canyon (north of Sedona)
- Drive iconic Red Rock State Park Scenic Byway (west of Sedona)
- Experience an Off-Road ATV Tour
- Hike to Bell Rock
Overnight Options:
- Stay in Sedona - Many amazing resorts to experience.
- Williams, AZ (60 miles / 1 hour) - Recommend taking Grand Canyon Train from Williams to South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park.
- Tusayan, AZ (107 miles / 2 hours) - Close to Grand Canyon Park south entrance.
- Grand Canyon Village, AZ (114 miles / 2 hours) - Just outside of Grand Canyon Park entrance.
Day 3 - South Rim Of Grand Canyon National Park, AZ
Entrance to Grand Canyon National Park is minutes north from Tusayan and Grand Canyon Village.
- Visit Canyon View Information Center for shuttle information
- Walk to Mather Point
- Drive the Rim
- Hike Rim Trail
Optional: Visit Vermilion Cliffs National Monument on the way to Page but plan for five extra hours of driving.
Travel to Lake Powell, Page, AZ: 73 Miles / 2 hours 50 Minutes
Overnight at Lake Powell Resort at Wahweap Marina, AZ (Near Page, AZ)
Day 4 - South Lake Powell, AZ
The south end of Lake Powell offers many things to do and see.
- Take a scenic Boat Tour
- Experience a Horseshoe Bend Rafting Trip
- Rent a powerboat, PWC, kayak, or other water toy and explore the lake
Overnight at Lake Powell Resort at Wahweap Marina, AZ
Day 5 - Glen Canyon Recreational Area, AZ
Explore the area around Glen Canyon Recreational Area, Page, AZ.
- Experience Antelope Canyon Jeep Tour
- Enjoy half-day Colorado River Float Trip (Colorado River Discovery in Page, AZ)
- Visit Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument (15 miles /18 minutes)
- Fly/Drive to Monument Valley (122 miles / 2 hours)
Overnight at Lake Powell Resort at Wahweap Marina, AZ
Day 6 - Zion & Bryce Canyon National Parks, UT
Travel to Zion National Park: 104 Miles / 1 Hour 47 Minutes
- Hike Angels Landing and the Narrows
- Drive Zion Canyon Scenic Drive, Zion Park Scenic Byway, or Kolob Fingers Road Scenic Byway
- Enjoy bird and other wildlife watching
- Explore Rock Climbing and Canyoneering with a park guide
Travel to Bryce Canyon National Park: 72 Miles / 1.5 Hours
- Hike Rim Trail from Bryce Point
- Hike Navajo/Queens Garden Loop
- Experience a wrangler-guided horseback or muleback ride through the canyon
- Drive to Sunrise, Sunset, Inspiration, and Bryce viewpoints
Overnight at Bryce Canyon, UT
Day 7 - Capitol Reef National Park, UT
Travel to Capitol Reef National Park: 112 Miles / 2.5 Hours
- Explore Capitol Reef National Park
Travel to Bullfrog Marina, UT 109 Miles / 2 Hours
Overnight at Defiance House Lodge at Bullfrog Marina, UT
Day 8 - North Lake Powell, UT
Explore the Halls Crossing Marina area
Rent a boat and/or a water toy and explore north Lake Powell
Overnight at Defiance House Lodge at Bullfrog Marina, UT
Day 9 - Canyonlands National Park & Moab, UT
Travel to Canyonlands National Park: 182 Miles / 3 Hours 10 Minutes
- Explore Canyonlands
Travel to Moab, UT: 30 Miles / 35 Minutes
- Visit Bret Edge Photography Gallery
- Experience RedRock Astronomy
Overnight at Moab, UT
Day 10 - Mesa Verde National Park, CO
Travel to Mesa Verde National Park, CO: 124 Miles / 2 Hours 6 Minutes
Explore Mesa Verde National Park
- Take the 700 Years Tour
- Hike some trails
- Enjoy a meal at Metate Room Restaurant
Overnight at Mesa Verde, CO
Day 11 - Great Sands Dune National Park & Preserve, CO
Travel to Great Sands Dune National Park & Preserve, CO: 208 Miles / 3 Hours 54 Minutes
- Hiking and Backpacking
- Sandboarding and Sandsledding
- Medano Creek
- 4WD Medano Pass Road
- Horseback Riding
Overnight at Great Sands Dune Area, CO
Day 12 - Rocky Mountain National Park, CO
Travel to Rocky Mountain National Park, CO: 256 Miles / 4.5 Hours
Hike, explore, and experience the Rocky Mountain National Park
Overnight at Rocky Mountain National Park, CO
Day 13 - Denver, CO
Travel to Denver, CO: 76 Miles / 1 hour 45 Minutes
- Visit (or stay at) the Stanley Grand Heritage Hotel
- Shop and Eat in the Historic Lower Downtown Denver (LODO) area
- Take a free tour of the United States Mint in Denver
Travel home from Denver, CO