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4 Day Grand Canyon Road Trip Itinerary
4 Day Grand Canyon Road Trip Itinerary
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The PDF instant-download itinerary includes 20 pages of expert advice to help you navigate your Grand Canyon road trip and maximize your experience.
This itinerary takes you through the Southwestern states of Arizona and Nevada to see the beautiful landscapes and geolocation formations.
Before you take this Grand Canyon road trip, listen to our podcast on this same American Southwest trip!
Last Updated: January 2025
Where this Grand Canyon Road Trip Itinerary Goes
- Grand Canyon National Park
- Antelope Canyon
- Horseshoe Bend
- Valley of Fire State Park
The Grand Canyon Road Trip Itinerary includes:
- Activities to do
- Things to see
- Where to eat
- Where to stay in each area
- Driving route, mileage and time it takes to drive between them
- Packing lists
- Tips on where to fly into
Pack up your car (and grab your snacks!) for this classic 4-day Grand Canyon Road Trip! Along this road trip you’ll be seeing spectacular red rock formations, canyon views, vibrant slot canyons, amazing cliff overlooks, and so much more!
Last Updated: December 2024
Before you take this trip, listen to our Grand Canyon Road Trip podcast episode!
How this Itinerary will help you
Grand Canyon Road Trip Map
The exact route to take to visit each park including mileage between parks & how much time to allot for driving.
- San Diego to Grand Canyon
- Grand Canyon to Antelope Canyon
- Antelope Canyon to Horseshoe Bend
- Page, AZ to Mesquite, NV
- Mesquite, NV to Valley of Fire State Park
Where to Stay
Hotel recommendations for each night on the 5 day Arizona National Parks Road Trip including the budget-friendly hotel we actually stayed in and a couple other recommendations.
- Where to stay near Grand Canyon National Park
- Where to stay in Page, Az
- Where to stay in Mesquite, NV
Hiking Recommendations in Each National Park
Hikes we did in each park including mileage, how much time to allow for each hike, what you can expect to see along the hikes, and tips for what to pack to make this hike more special. That could mean an extra warm jacket, crampons, or a lunch - either way we have you covered! We also include park hours & park entrance fees.
- Best hikes in Grand Canyon National Park
- Best hikes in Valley of Fire
Activities & Extras
We include everything you need to just show up and have fun! The itinerary lists unique overlooks, things to do, and other things to do on the trip that aren’t hiking. We also share packing lists, helpful squad tips, where to eat around the parks, and tips for navigating the airport and rental car to begin and end your trip.
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