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Ultimate Southwest USA Road Trip with Optimal Overnight Stays: Zion, Bryce, Grand Staircase, Monument Valley & Grand Canyon from Las Vegas

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Day Day 1: Las Vegas to Zion

Las Vegas, NV to Springdale, UT on November 23, 2025

8:00am

Breakfast at Eat.

Enjoy a hearty farm-to-table breakfast at Eat. in Las Vegas to start your adventure energized.
$20, 1h

9:30am

Drive to Zion National Park

Enjoy the approximately 2.5-hour scenic drive north-east to Zion National Park.
Gas approx. $40, 2.5h

12:00pm

Explore Zion Canyon

Take an easy hike such as Riverside Walk or Pa’rus Trail for amazing canyon views.
Park entrance fee $35 per vehicle, 3h

3:30pm

Dinner at Oscar's Cafe

Casual dining with local flavor in Springdale to refuel after exploration.
$25, 1h

5:00pm

Check into hotel in Springdale

Stay overnight in Springdale for easy access to Zion National Park next day. Recommended hotels: Zion Lodge or Best Western Plus Zion Canyon Inn & Suites.
Approx. $150 - $250, Overnight
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Day Day 2: Zion to Bryce

Springdale, UT to Bryce Canyon, UT on November 24, 2025

7:30am

Breakfast at Art Colony Inn

Experience a mountain-view breakfast in Springdale before departure.
$18, 1h

8:30am

Drive to Bryce Canyon National Park

Enjoy the 1.5-hour scenic drive via US-9 and UT-63.
Gas approx. $20, 1.5h

10:00am

Explore Bryce Amphitheater & Scenic Drive

Visit famous viewpoints including Sunrise and Sunset Points to see breathtaking hoodoos.
Park entry $35 per vehicle, 3h

1:00pm

Lunch at Bryce Canyon Lodge

Enjoy classic American meals with a view inside the park.
$20, 1h

2:30pm

Hike Navajo Loop & Queen’s Garden Trail

Embark on a scenic 2.5-hour hike through iconic rock formations.
Included in park fee, 2.5h

5:30pm

Check-in hotel in Bryce

Overnight stay in Bryce City recommended at Best Western Plus Bryce Canyon Grand Hotel or Bryce Canyon Pines.
Approx. $150 - $230, Overnight
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Day Day 3: Bryce to Grand Staircase

Bryce Canyon, UT to Escalante, UT on November 25, 2025

7:00am

Breakfast at Bryce Canyon Pines Restaurant

Savor a hearty breakfast close to Bryce Canyon before driving toward Grand Staircase-Escalante.
$18, 1h

8:00am

Drive to Grand Staircase-Escalante

Travel the scenic 1.5-hour drive towards Escalante for outdoor adventures and quiet surroundings.
Gas approx. $20, 1.5h

9:30am

Explore nearby Devils Garden or Calf Creek Falls

Enjoy the hikes and stunning natural features in the Grand Staircase-Escalante region, ideal for photography and solitude. Confirm trail access times and weather status.
Free, 3h

1:00pm

Lunch in Escalante

Stop at Escalante Outfitters Grub & Pub for a casual, tasty lunch.
$20, 1h

2:30pm

Check-in hotel in Escalante

Stay the night at Boulder Mountain Guest Ranch or local lodges for a cozy, rustic experience.
Approx. $120 - $180, Overnight
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Day Day 4: Grand Staircase to Monument Valley

Escalante, UT to Kayenta, AZ on November 26, 2025

7:00am

Breakfast at lodge or packed breakfast

Eat an early breakfast for the longer drive ahead to Monument Valley.
$15, 30m

7:30am

Drive to Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park

Drive approximately 3 hours south to Kayenta, the nearest town to Monument Valley.
Gas approx. $40, 3h

10:30am

Guided Jeep Tour of Monument Valley

Book an informative local Navajo guide for a full 2-hour tour of the iconic formations like The Mittens and John Ford Point.
$100 per person, 2h

1:00pm

Lunch at The View Restaurant

Enjoy lunch with sweeping views of Monument Valley’s stunning landscape.
$30, 1h

2:30pm

Relax and photograph panoramic vistas

Spend the afternoon capturing the landscape and enjoying sunset views.
Free, 2h

5:30pm

Check into hotel in Kayenta

Stay overnight at The View Hotel or Kayenta Monument Valley Inn for convenient access and Navajo hospitality.
Approx. $180 - $250, Overnight
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Day Day 5: Monument Valley to Grand Canyon

Kayenta, AZ to Tusayan, AZ on November 27, 2025

7:00am

Breakfast at The View Hotel

Enjoy breakfast with valley vistas prior to departure for the Grand Canyon.
$20, 30m

7:30am

Drive to Grand Canyon South Rim

Approximately 3.5-hour drive west to Tusayan, gateway town just outside the South Rim.
Gas approx. $50, 3.5h

11:00am

Explore Grand Canyon South Rim

Visit popular viewpoints including Mather Point and Yavapai Point for unforgettable canyon vistas.
Park entry $35 per vehicle, 3h

2:00pm

Lunch at El Tovar Dining Room

Historic dining with classic American cuisine inside the Grand Canyon Village.
$35, 1h

3:30pm

Sunset at Hopi Point

Enjoy an iconic Grand Canyon sunset before checking in for the night.
Free, 1h

5:00pm

Check into hotel in Tusayan

Overnight at convenient Tusayan accommodations such as the Grand Hotel at the Grand Canyon or Best Western Premier Grand Canyon Squire Inn.
Approx. $200 - $300, Overnight
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Day Day 6: Grand Canyon to Departure

Tusayan, AZ to Las Vegas, NV on November 28, 2025

7:00am

Breakfast at hotel or nearby cafe

Eat an early breakfast in Tusayan before the trip back to Las Vegas.
$15, 45m

8:00am

Drive to Las Vegas Airport

Approximately 4.5 hours drive back to Las Vegas McCarran International Airport for your afternoon flight.
Gas approx. $60, 4.5h
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