Day 1: Las Vegas arrival
Las Vegas
- Fly into Las VegasUse Vegas as the airport, not the point.
- Early night before the roadStart the loop rested and with water packed.
The route, day by day
Southwest Canyon Road Loop
United States
Las Vegas, Zion, Bryce, Page, and the Grand Canyon as a clean road loop with heat kept out of the centre.
- Region
- United States
- Window
- Apr-May or Sep-Oct
- Length
- 7 days
- Expected budget
- $5,495
The route, day by day
Stops
Las Vegas / Zion National Park / Bryce Canyon / Page / Grand Canyon South Rim
Day 2: Drive to Zion
Springdale
- Road to SpringdaleLeave early enough to avoid arriving in park-traffic heat.
- Zion canyon eveningKeep the first park day light.
Day 3: Zion morning
Springdale
- Zion trail or shuttle dayBook any permit-dependent plan early and accept the shuttle rhythm.
- Springdale dinnerA close dinner beats driving again.
Day 4: Bryce amphitheatre
Bryce Canyon
- Zion to Bryce roadShort road day. Use the changing altitude as the show.
- Bryce rim at late lightLate light does more here than another long hike.
Day 5: Page slot day
Page
- Road to PageKeep fuel and food boring. The landscape is not.
- Antelope Canyon or Horseshoe BendBook the slot canyon well ahead or choose Horseshoe Bend without drama.
Day 6: Grand Canyon last light
Grand Canyon Village
- Page to South Rim roadArrive with time to stop looking at the clock.
- South Rim sunsetThe canyon is the late-day event.
Day 7: Return to Las Vegas
Las Vegas
- Morning canyon bufferWeather, traffic, and photos all take more time than planned.
- Drive back and fly outDo not book a tight same-day international departure.