
moderate
4 days
Comfortable with long vehicle days and short hikes; must handle brief uphill walks (200–400 ft) and stairs.
A four-day road-and-rail through Nevada neon and Arizona stone: experience Lower Antelope Canyon’s slot walls, the sweeping arc of Horseshoe Bend, Lake Powell access, and Grand Canyon rim viewpoints with guided logistics and optional add-ons.
The bus eases out of Los Angeles before dawn, headlights carving a ribbon through the Mojave. By midday the neon of Las Vegas is already a memory; by the second day the sandstone takes over—orange walls folding into deep, ribboned chutes where light becomes the medium. You stand at the lip of Horseshoe Bend and the Colorado River dares you to imagine the scale: 1,000 feet below, water has been cutting and pushing for millions of years.

Desert driving plus canyon walks dehydrate quickly—carry at least 2 liters and refill when possible; electrolyte drinks help for long days.
Lower Antelope and Horseshoe Bend have sand, stairs and loose rock—light hiking shoes with good traction are best.
Bring a wide-brim hat, sunscreen SPF30+, and sunglasses; wind can kick up sand in slot canyons and on rim trails.
Multiple pickup points and tight schedules mean update your pickup at least 3 days in advance and arrive 10 minutes early.
This region sits on lands long inhabited and managed by Indigenous peoples; the Navajo Nation guides many Antelope Canyon tours and interpretive moments focus on cultural connection to place.
High visitation pressures require staying on trails, avoiding flash-flood-prone dry washes, and following Navajo-led rules for slot canyons; water conservation and Leave No Trace practices are essential.
Grip and ankle support on sandy canyon floors and rocky overlooks.
Keeps water handy during exposed walks like Horseshoe Bend and canyon visits.
summer specific
Essential protection against intense desert sun and reflective canyon walls.
all specific
Mornings at the South Rim can be cool—bring a fleece or windbreaker.
spring specific