
moderate
3 days (approx. 72 hours)
Moderately active travelers who can handle multiple short hikes (15–120 minutes) and long vehicle days; be prepared for altitude changes.
A compact, three-day road loop from Las Vegas that stitches together Zion, Bryce, Arches, Monument Valley, Antelope Canyon, Horseshoe Bend and Lake Powell. Expect long driving days, short interpretive hikes, Navajo-guided slot canyon entry, and unforgettable light for photographers.
You step into the van in Las Vegas before dawn—Nappa leather seats, a low hum of diesel, and a guide with a soft map of the desert in their head. The highway pulls you away from the neon into a landscape that grows larger and quieter: escarpments, sagebrush flats, and the first red glow on sandstone that will define each day.

Bryce sits near 8,000 ft—drink water throughout the day and avoid heavy exertion on arrival to prevent headaches or dizziness.
Desert sun is intense; wear a brimmed hat, sunscreen, and pack a wind layer for cool mornings and evenings.
Lower Antelope Canyon has narrow passages and sandy steps—bring stable shoes and consider mobility limits; guides will assist but space is confined.
Stay on designated trails and viewpoint edges—cryptobiotic soil and loose cliff edges are vulnerable and dangerous.
This corridor crosses Navajo Nation and lands used by ancestral Puebloans; many formations were and remain culturally significant, and local guides share Indigenous perspectives during visits.
Stick to trails to protect fragile desert soils and cryptobiotic crust; supporting Navajo-guided tours helps local economies and funds cultural-site stewardship.
Support and traction for sandy slot canyons, rocky viewpoints, and paved rim trails.
Essential protection from intense desert sun during midday stops.
summer specific
Mornings and high-elevation sites like Bryce can be chilly; layered insulation is useful year-round.
spring specific
Keeps hydration, camera, snacks, and permit documents accessible during short hikes.