Grand Circle Self-Guided Road Trip Itineraries
Grand Canyon Guru will help you plan your road trip beyond the Grand Canyon to see the best of the Southwest and Grand Circle’s many stunning destinations including: Grand Canyon, Zion National Park, Lake Powell, Bryce Canyon National Park, Sedona, Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, and Monument Valley. Learn more about these self-guided trips below.
Beyond Canyons 3 Day Road Trip - Grand Canyon, Antelope Canyon, Lake Powell and Zion Itinerary
This Grand Circle road trip is a great way to see the top Grand Canyon area destinations in only three days. Tusayan, AZ or Grand Canyon Village (South Rim) are the best places to start from, but Flagstaff, Williams, or Sedona will work as well. Once you're up and ready to explore, head out to the South Rim and take in the incredible scenic views or go on a short hike before heading to Lake Powell. After an evening in Page, AZ, head across Glen Canyon Dam to the unparalleled scenery of Southern Utah in Zion National Park. After exploring Zion’s beautiful red rock canyon, head back to Page for a good night's rest. On day three your southwest trip continues, with a tour of Antelope Canyon, one of the world's most famous and photogenic slot canyons. After exploring Antelope Canyon set out on short self-guided hike to Horseshoe Bend for one of the best views of the Colorado River anywhere. At the end of your trip, you’ll head back across the Navajo Nation’s land, en route to your next destination. This self-guided itinerary is best started from Tusayan, AZ or Grand Canyon Village and includes Grand Canyon National Park South Rim, Lake Powell, Glen Canyon Dam, Zion National Park, Antelope Canyon, and Horseshoe Bend. Check out this itinerary to learn more about the Beyond Canyons Vacation.
Beyond Red Rocks 4 Day Road Trip - Grand Canyon, Zion, Antelope Canyon, Lake Powell and Sedona Itinerary
This Grand Circle road trip offers everything the 3-day trip does, plus the red rocks of Sedona. You’ll start your trip at the South Rim of Grand Canyon where you’ll have the opportunity to take in some of the most famous views or explore the area on foot before heading to Lake Powell. You’ll spend the night in Page, AZ which is a great jumping off point for Zion National Park. On day two, you’ll cross Glen Canyon Dam and explore the rivers and canyons in Zion before heading back to Page. Next, you’ll head to Antelope Canyon, one of the most beautiful red rock slot canyons where you’ll take a guided tour with a Navajo Nation guide. After exploring Antelope Canyon you’ll set out on short self-guided hike to Horseshoe Bend for one of the most famous views of the Colorado River before heading to historic Flagstaff, AZ for the evening. After a good night's rest enjoy one more exciting day exploring among the red rocks of Sedona, AZ before heading home. This self-guided itinerary is best started from Tusayan, AZ or Grand Canyon Village and includes Grand Canyon National Park South Rim, Lake Powell, Glen Canyon Dam, Zion National Park, Antelope Canyon, Horseshoe Bend, and Sedona. Check out this itinerary to learn more about the Beyond Red Rocks Vacation.
Beyond Hoodos 5 Day Road Trip - Grand Canyon, Bryce Canyon, Zion, Lake Powell, Antelope Canyon and Sedona Itinerary
Beyond Hoodoos is the best way to see the top Grand Canyon area destinations as well as Bryce Canyon. You’ll start your Grand Circle road trip at Grand Canyon National Park’s South Rim where you can drive, take the free shuttle buses, or hike to take in the spectacular views before heading to Kanab, UT for the night. After breakfast in Kanab, you’ll spend the day in Zion National Park enjoying the unparalleled scenery of Southern Utah and the Virgin River. Day three of your southwest itinerary includes a day exploring the incredibly colorful Hoodoos of Bryce Canyon National Park. Day four will bring you from Kanab to beautiful Lake Powell to enjoy the wonders of canyon country with a Jeep ride to Antelope Canyon, one of the world's most famous slot canyons. After exploring Antelope Canyon with your Navajo guide, set out on short self-guided hike to Horseshoe Bend to get a selfie with the Colorado River. You’ll end the night in historic Flagstaff, AZ. Day five will include one last day of adventure while you explore the red rocks of Sedona, AZ before heading home. This self-guided itinerary is best started from Tusayan, AZ or Grand Canyon Village and includes Grand Canyon National Park South Rim, Zion National Park, Bryce Canyon National Park, Lake Powell, Antelope Canyon, Horseshoe Bend, and Sedona. Check out this itinerary to learn more about the Beyond Hoodos Vacation.
Beyond Monuments 6 Day Road Trip - Grand Canyon, Monument Valley, Bryce Canyon, Zion, Lake Powell, Antelope Canyon and Sedona Itinerary
This Grand Circle road trip is perfect for people who want to see all of the top Grand Canyon area destinations as well as Bryce Canyon and Monument Valley. Day one will start at Grand Canyon National Park where you’ll take in the view on the world-famous South Rim before heading to Kanab, UT. From Kanab, you’ll be a short drive to Zion National Park where you will spend day two exploring a very different type of canyon and maybe take a short hike up the Virgin River. From canyons to hoodoos, you’ll start day four at Bryce Canyon National Park before heading to Monument Valley, an archetype of the American West. A stop at Monument Valley Tribal Park will give you time to explore these ancient rock formations and take in the wild nature of the Southwest. Day five starts in Page, AZ where you will enjoy beautiful Lake Powell and the wonders of Antelope Canyon by taking a Jeep tour before exploring the scenic slot canyon on foot. After Antelope Canyon you’ll take a quick stop at Horseshoe Bend, one of the most famous views of Grand Canyon and the Colorado River, on your way to Flagstaff, AZ. Your final day of exploring will take you to the red rocks of Sedona, AZ where you’ll visit two of its most popular red rock destinations: Red Rock and Slide Rock State Parks. This self-guided itinerary is best started from Tusayan, AZ or Grand Canyon Village and includes Grand Canyon National Park South Rim, Zion National Park, Bryce Canyon National Park, Monument Valley, Lake Powell, Antelope Canyon, Horseshoe Bend, and Sedona. Check out this itinerary to learn more about the Beyond Monuments Vacation.
Beyond Utah 7 Day Road Trip - Grand Canyon, Capitol Reef, Grand Staircase, Bryce Canyon, Zion, Lake Powell, Antelope Canyon and Sedona Itinerary
The Beyond Utah Grand Circle road trip will take you to the top Grand Canyon Area destinations as well as let you experience the staggering beauty of Utah’s Bryce Canyon and the Grand Staircase. Your trip begins with a day at the South Rim of Grand Canyon where you will take in the sights and get some photos of the largest canyon on Earth before heading to Kanab, UT. After an evening in Kanab, you’ll spend a day hiking in the red rocks of Zion National Park. Day three takes you to Bryce Canyon National Park’s world-famous hoodoo rock formations. From Bryce you'll spend the next day making your way along the Grand Staircase with a stop to hike Calf Creek Falls. Continue on scenic Highway 12 the picturesque Boulder, UT for a good night’s rest. Day five will take you down the Burr Trail, an awesome but rarely used route to Lake Powell. Take Bull Frog Ferry across the lake and continue on to your hotel in Page, AZ. On day six enjoy beautiful Lake Powell and take a thrilling Jeep ride to Antelope Canyon, one of the world's most famous Slot Canyons. After exploring Antelope Canyon set out on short self-guided hike to Horseshoe Bend for one of the best views of the Colorado River anywhere before heading across the Navajo Indian Reservation to historic Flagstaff, AZ. After a good night's rest enjoy one more exciting day exploring the red rocks of Sedona, AZ before heading home. This self-guided itinerary is best started from Tusayan, AZ or Grand Canyon Village and includes Grand Canyon National Park South Rim, Zion National Park, Bryce Canyon National Park, Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, Lake Powell, Antelope Canyon, Horseshoe Bend, and Sedona. Check out this itinerary to learn more about the Beyond Utah Vacation.