USA 7-Day Trip: The Southwest Loop
Seven days from Las Vegas through the canyon country: Zion's narrows, Bryce's hoodoos, Horseshoe Bend and the Grand Canyon's rim.
Trip overview
- Zion's narrows waded upstream
- Bryce's sunrise amphitheater
- The Grand Canyon's rim at dusk
Best time to visit
April–May and September–October are ideal — warm days, cool nights. Summer bakes; winter rims can ice.
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1 · Las Vegas — Arrive
- 🎰16:00Strip night or early rest for the parks
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Day 2 · Zion — The Narrows
- 🥾08:00Riverside Walk into the Virgin's narrows
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Day 3 · Zion — Angels Landing
- ⛰️07:00The chained ridge (permit) or Canyon Overlook
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Day 4 · Bryce Canyon
- 🧱08:00Sunrise among the hoodoos & the rim trail
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Day 5 · Page — Horseshoe & Antelope
- 📸09:00Horseshoe Bend & Antelope Canyon (booked)
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Day 6 · Grand Canyon South Rim
- 🌅08:00Rim trail & sunset at Hopi Point
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Day 7 · Return to Vegas
- 🛣️11:00Route 66 stops & Hoover Dam detour
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Budget
Estimated total cost: 1,200 USD for 7 days.
Includes accommodation, local transport, food, and activities. International flights not included.
Travel tips
- April–May and September–October are ideal — warm days, cool nights. Summer bakes; winter rims can ice.
- Carry local currency for small eateries and street food; cards are widely accepted in cities.
- Book popular restaurants in advance during peak season.
- Use public transit where possible — most stops in Las Vegas are tourist-friendly.
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