11 days in Utah & Arizona
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A canyon-country loop, with room to choose
The saved plan includes busy transfer days and permit-dependent alternatives. Choose one main outing on those days; The Wave needs its own permitted wilderness day. Both website loops visit the South Rim and use Nevada gateway stops.
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The committed website plans do not select individual overnight properties. The stays below are regional alternatives, with wider curation groups that include remote settings.
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A park pass does not replace Angels Landing permission, a Wave permit or an Antelope Canyon guided booking. Check current river, road and tribal notices.
Permits, shuttles & access →Website plan reviewed November 5, 2026. Daily guidance applies only to the exact saved membership shown. Choose the season · Plan the transfers
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Your 11-day route at a glance
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Day 1Arrival and Zion approachZion
Plan the day: Use arrival day for car pickup and the drive to Springdale. Choose Valley of Fire only with spare daylight; a full Narrows outing is not a reliable arrival-day commitment.
If plans change: Keep the main-canyon introduction short. The saved day heading mentions Subway, but its actual saved activity is the bottom-up Narrows.
Things to do
- Valley Of Fire1-2hOptional add-on
- Zion Canyon Scenic Drive2-4h
- The Narrows (Bottom Up)1-8hOptional add-on
Stays in Springdale
Day 2One main Zion hikeZion
Plan the day: Choose Angels Landing only with a permit and suitable comfort with exposure. Emerald Pools is a shorter alternative or add-on if the accessible route and remaining time fit.
If plans change: The day heading mentions the Narrows, but the saved list is Angels Landing and Emerald Pools. Use the actual activity links; keep river walking to a separate suitable day.
Things to do
- Angels Landing4-5h
- Emerald Pools1-2hOptional add-on
Stays in Springdale
Day 3Bryce, with one substantial walkBryce
Plan the day: Move to Bryce and choose the Figure Eight or a lighter viewpoint day. The full scenic drive and full moon program are additional choices, not a guaranteed evening sequence.
If plans change: Snow, ice or a missed program reservation can change the day. Keep amphitheater viewpoints that are accessible.
Things to do
- Inspiration Point20m
- Figure Eight Trail3h
- Bryce Point20mOptional add-on
- Bryce Scenic Drive1-2hOptional add-on
- Full Moon Hike2-3hOptional add-on
Day 4Highway 12 and Capitol ReefCapitol Reef
Plan the day: Bryce through Escalante to Torrey is a substantial scenic transfer. Choose the Calf Creek walk or a fuller Fruita afternoon, rather than combining all saved activities.
If plans change: Leave Gifford, the bridge walk and Scenic Drive for another day if the Calf Creek outing uses the afternoon.
Things to do
- Lower Calf Creek Falls2-3h
- Petroglyphs Panels20m
- Hickman Natural Bridge1hOptional add-on
- Gifford Homestead15mOptional add-on
- Capitol Scenic Drive1hOptional add-on
- Panorama & Sunset Points20mOptional add-on
Stays in Torrey
Day 5Toward Moab and Island in the SkyMoab
Plan the day: Torrey to Moab plus Goblin Valley is a travel day. Choose a limited Island in the Sky visit or keep it for a dedicated day; Dead Horse Point is a separate park.
If plans change: Drop Goblin Valley or the extra overlooks when the transfer leaves too little daylight.
Things to do
- Goblin Valley1hOptional add-on
- Dead Horse Point30mOptional add-on
- Mesa Arch1h
- Grand View Point1-2hOptional add-on
Stays in Moab
Day 6Arches: choose the main walkMoab
Plan the day: A long Devils Garden route plus Delicate Arch can overfill one exposed walking day. Choose one main hike and a few shorter road stops.
If plans change: Use shorter arch walks when heat or queues consume the available time. NPS requires no advance timed entry for 2026.
Things to do
- Devil’s Garden2-5h
- Sand Dune Arch1hOptional add-on
- Delicate Arch1-2hOptional add-on
- Balanced Rock15mOptional add-on
- Double Arch1hOptional add-on
Stays in Moab
Day 7Moab toward Monument ValleyMonument Valley
Plan the day: The saved list covers the Needles approach, Bluff archaeology, Moki Dugway, Goosenecks and the US-163 overlook. Choose one priority plus the transfer, rather than visiting every detour.
If plans change: Moki Dugway needs a suitable vehicle and conditions. Use a paved approach when it does not fit.
Things to do
- Newspaper Rock1hOptional add-on
- Butler Wash Ruins1hOptional add-on
- House on Fire1hOptional add-on
- Moki Dugway15mOptional add-on
- Goosenecks30mOptional add-on
- Monument Valley Overlook (Forrest Gump Point)5m
Stays in Kayenta
Day 8Monument Valley, then PageMonument Valley
Plan the day: Book the Navajo-led tour and confirm what it covers. A separate scenic loop and John Ford Point may duplicate the experience; Horseshoe Bend adds the onward Page transfer.
If plans change: Leave Horseshoe Bend for a Page day when the visit and transfer use the daylight.
Things to do
- Novajo Guided Tour3h
- Monument Valley Drive2hOptional add-on
- John Ford Point15mOptional add-on
- Horseshoe Bend1hOptional add-on
Stays in Kayenta
Day 9Page: do not stack The WavePage
Plan the day: Choose the booked Antelope Canyon visit or a permitted Wave wilderness day. The saved list also reaches the Little Colorado River Gorge on the South Rim approach, making this an overfull combination.
If plans change: Add another night for The Wave; otherwise keep a Page-based day and move the gorge stop to the Grand Canyon transfer.
Things to do
- The Wave2-3hOptional add-on
- Lone Rock Beach10mOptional add-on
- Glen Canyon Dam30mOptional add-on
- Antelope Canyon2-4h
- Little Colorado River Gorge15mOptional add-on
Day 10Choose a South Rim walking planGrand Canyon
Plan the day: The saved day lists Rim Trail, South Kaibab and Bright Angel. Choose one below-rim hike or a rim day; do not interpret these as three full walks to complete.
If plans change: Use an accessible rim section when the Page transfer, heat or closures reduce the hiking window.
Things to do
- South Rim Trail1-6h
- South Kaibab Trail3-5hOptional add-on
- Bright Angel Trail6-10hOptional add-on
Stays in Grand Canyon South Rim
Day 11Return to the Nevada gatewayLas Vegas
Plan the day: The South Rim-to-Las Vegas return is a substantial travel day. Keep car return and airport check-in separate from any dam or helicopter detour.
If plans change: Drop the helicopter and dam when the flight or road journey leaves no margin.
Things to do
- Mather Point30mOptional add-on
- Hoover Dam15mOptional add-on
- Canyon Heli Tour4hOptional add-on