7-Day West Coast Road Tour: San Francisco to Las Vegas via Yosemite, Sedona & Antelope Canyon
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
7 days (6 nights)
Fitness Level
Moderate—able to walk 1.5 miles over uneven surfaces and manage stairs or short elevation changes each day
Overview
Trade San Francisco fog for Yosemite granite, Sedona redrock, and the slot canyons of the Navajo Nation on a compact 7-day sweep of the American West. This guided tour pairs easy hotel nights with scenic stops, short hikes, and local-led experiences from Monument Valley to Horseshoe Bend.
7-Day West Coast Road Tour: San Francisco to Las Vegas via Yosemite, Sedona & Antelope Canyon
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The bus pulls away from San Francisco’s Civic Center under a clear morning sky, the city’s fog bank sloughing off the Golden Gate like a reluctant veil. Over seven days you trade urban rooftops for high granite, then back to neon: Yosemite’s granite faces and waterfalls, the Mojave’s desert spine, Sedona’s iron-red buttes, Monument Valley’s towering mesas, Antelope Canyon’s carved light, and a final coastal-turned-desert sprint into Las Vegas. Each landscape arrives like a new chapter, and the rhythm—breakfast at the hotel, a guided stop, a short hike, a photo window—keeps the pace deliberate enough to breathe in the places rather than just pass through them.
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Adventure Tips
Start punctual in San Francisco
Meet at San Francisco Public Library at 8:30 AM; the group departs on time and later pickups aren’t possible, so build in extra transit time for morning traffic.
Hydrate for desert legs
Carry at least 1–2 liters in a daypack for desert stretches—temperatures can spike quickly between stops like Hoover Dam and Valley of Fire.
Expect uneven ground
Antelope Canyon and Monument Valley include sections of uneven sand and rock—bring sturdy footwear and allow extra time for slow footing.
Protect your camera gear
Slot canyons and sunrise/sunset scenes create high-contrast light; bring a lens cloth and secure straps to avoid sand and accidental drops.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Bighorn sheep
- Mule deer
History
Monument Valley and Antelope Canyon sit on Navajo Nation land; Navajo guides lead local tours and many sites are tied to Navajo cultural narratives and stewardship.
Conservation
Visitors are asked to stay on trails and respect fragile desert soils and cultural sites; the operator’s partnership with One Tree Planted offsets travel by planting trees per passenger.
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Adventure Hotspots in San Francisco
Frequently Asked Questions
Recommended Gear
Sturdy walking shoes
Provides traction and support on uneven trails, slot canyon sand, and rocky overlooks.
Daypack with 1–2L water
Keeps water, snacks, camera, and layers accessible during short hikes and viewpoints.
summer specific
Sun protection (hat, sunscreen, sunglasses)
Desert stretches and high plateaus offer intense sun exposure—protect skin and eyes.
summer specific
Windproof layer or light jacket
Desert mornings and Sierra evenings can be cool; a packable jacket handles temperature swings.
spring specific