From Los Angeles: 7-Day Utah and Arizona Road Trip
ID: GYG771528-1239686
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Country: United States
Duration:
365 days
Description
Embark on a 7-day road trip from Los Angeles to explore the stunning landscapes of the American Southwest. Visit Zion National Park, Antelope Canyon, Monument Valley, and more.
Embark on a 7-day road trip from Los Angeles to explore the natural beauty of Utah and Arizona. Visit Zion National Park, Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park, and Monument Valley. See the Horseshoe Bend and Antelope Canyon.
Day 1: Los Angeles to Hurricane, Utah
Depart from Los Angeles and drive to Mojave National Preserve. Stop at the Calico Ghost Town and take a 10-minute train tour ride. Check out the Mystery Shack and visit Kelso Dunes.
Drive to the Lava Tube Trailhead and hike to the lava tube. Continue to Hurricane, Utah and check in to your Airbnb.
Day 2: Hurricane to Paige, Arizona
Visit Zion National Park and park near the park headquarters. Take the shuttle around Zion Parkway to various hiking trails and viewpoints.
Drive to Kanara Falls and hike to the first fall. Continue to Paige, Arizona and check in to your Airbnb.
Day 3: Paige to Cortez, Colorado
Drive to the Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park and go to the Sand Dune Arch. Visit the Moqui Caves and Sand Caves.
Have lunch or dinner in Kanab at the Peekaboo Canyon Wood Fired Cafe. Drive to Paige, Arizona and see the Horseshoe Bend.
Day 4: Paige to Cortez
See the Horseshoe Bend and take an Antelope Canyon Navajo slot canyon tour. Drive through Monument Valley to Cortez, Colorado.
Day 5: Cortez to Holbrook
Visit the Mesa Verde National Park Cliff Dwellers. Drive to the Canyon de Chelly National Monument and tour the south rim to Spider Rock and Face Rock overlooks.
Drive to Holbrook, Arizona and check in to your Wigwam motel.
Day 6: Holbrook to Camp Verde
Drive through the Petrified Forest National Park. Drive to the Sunset Crater National Monument and hike the Lava Flow Trail.
Drive through Sedona to your Airbnb.
Day 7: Camp Verde to Los Angeles
See the Montezuma Castle National Monument if you were unable to the day before. Drive through Sedona and then head home to Los Angeles.
Highlights
- Discover the stunning landscapes of the American Southwest on a road trip
- Explore the Mojave National Preserve and the Lava Tube Trail
- Visit Zion National Park and hike to the Lower Emerald Pool
- Drive through the Belly of the Dragon tunnel and see the Coral Pink Sand Dunes
- Visit the Horseshoe Bend, Antelope Canyon, and Monument Valley
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Wear comfortable walking shoes as there will be a moderate amount of walking involved.
Check weather forecasts and dress appropriately.
Bring water and snacks for the hikes.
Arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before departure time.
Accommodation details will be provided after booking confirmation.
These are self-guided instructions for folks driving from southern California, but trip plans can be altered depending on their starting location
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
