Grand Canyon, Zion and Bryce Itinerary: 7-Day Las Vegas Loop

A 7-day loop from Las Vegas covers the Grand Canyon South Rim, Horseshoe Bend, Antelope Canyon, Bryce Canyon and Zion in about 900 miles. Spend two nights at the Grand Canyon, one in Page, one near Bryce and two in Springdale. Book the Navajo-guided Antelope Canyon tour first, and watch the clocks: Arizona does not use daylight saving time.

The loop runs counterclockwise, so the longest drive comes on Day 1, when you are fresh, and the shortest on the way back to the airport.

What does the Las Vegas loop look like?

The route heads southeast to the Grand Canyon, northeast to Page on the Arizona–Utah line, then northwest through Bryce and Zion back to Las Vegas. No day has more than five hours of driving.

What should you do each day?

Day 1: Las Vegas to the Grand Canyon

Drive via Kingman and Williams to the South Rim. Arrive in time for sunset at Mather Point or Yavapai Point. Base: Tusayan, just outside the South Entrance, unless in-park hotels have reopened (see below).

Day 2: South Rim

Walk the paved Rim Trail between viewpoints and ride the free shuttle on Hermit Road, which is closed to private cars for most of the year. For a taste of the inner canyon, hike a short way down the South Kaibab Trail to Ooh Aah Point and back, carrying all the water you need. Do not try to hike to the river and back in one day. Base: same as Day 1.

Day 3: Desert View Drive, Page and Horseshoe Bend

Drive Desert View Drive east, stopping at Grandview and Lipan points and the Desert View Watchtower, then continue to Page. In late afternoon, walk the 1.5-mile round-trip path to the Horseshoe Bend overlook, about 1,000 feet above the Colorado River. Parking is run by the City of Page and costs $10 per car as of November 2026; national park passes do not cover it. Base: Page.

Day 4: Antelope Canyon to Bryce Canyon

Take a morning or midday Antelope Canyon tour with an authorized Navajo operator, then stop at the Glen Canyon Dam overlook. Drive through Kanab to Bryce Canyon in the afternoon and catch the late light from Inspiration Point. Base: Bryce Canyon City or Tropic.

Day 5: Bryce Canyon to Zion

Watch sunrise at Sunrise Point, then hike the Queen’s Garden Trail, combined with the Navajo Loop when it is open, about 3 miles among the hoodoos. Part of the Navajo Loop closed in early November 2026 because of rockfall risk, so check at the visitor center. Drive the 18-mile scenic road to Rainbow Point if time allows, then head to Zion on the Zion–Mount Carmel Highway with a stop at the Canyon Overlook Trail. Base: Springdale.

Day 6: Zion Canyon

Ride the free shuttle up Zion Canyon. Hike Angels Landing if you won a permit, or stop at Scout Lookout without one. The Riverside Walk leads to the start of the Narrows, which is open only when river flow and weather allow; an August 2026 rockfall also closed access to the Temple of Sinawava shuttle stop for a time, so check Zion’s alerts. Base: Springdale.

Day 7: Back to Las Vegas

Drive back to Las Vegas, gaining an hour. With time to spare, detour to Valley of Fire State Park in Nevada.

How do time zones work on this route?

Most of Arizona stays on Mountain Standard Time all year, while Nevada, Utah and the Navajo Nation change their clocks for daylight saving time. The result is that the Grand Canyon and Page match Las Vegas in summer but are one hour ahead in winter.

Antelope Canyon is on Navajo land but operators based in Page generally schedule tours on Arizona time. Confirm the time zone printed on your ticket, and set your phone’s clock manually so it does not switch zones near the border.

What do you need to book ahead?

Antelope Canyon tours

Antelope Canyon can be visited only on a guided tour with a Navajo-authorized operator. Upper Antelope Canyon is a flat walk with the famous light beams around midday in summer; Lower Antelope Canyon uses stairs and ladders and usually costs less. As of November 2026, listed prices run roughly $55–$80 per person for Lower and $85–$120 for Upper, plus a Navajo permit fee of about $15 per person that some operators include. Book one to three months ahead for spring and summer. Tours are canceled when flash flooding is possible. Our Antelope Canyon tours guide compares Upper, Lower and Canyon X.

Lodging and permits

• Grand Canyon lodging: after an August 29, 2026 flash flood damaged the Transcanyon Waterline, the park halted all overnight hotel stays on the South Rim from August 31, including El Tovar, Bright Angel, Maswik and Yavapai lodges, and allowed only dry camping. Hotels in Tusayan, about a mile outside the South Entrance, were not affected. Check whether in-park lodging has reopened before you book, and bring water for the day.
• Springdale: rooms fill months ahead for spring and fall.
• Angels Landing permit: apply in Zion’s seasonal lottery months ahead or the day-before lottery.

What about the North Rim?

The Grand Canyon’s North Rim reopened on May 15, 2026 for a limited season after the 2025 Dragon Bravo Fire, which destroyed the Grand Canyon Lodge; no lodging was available inside the North Rim area in 2026. It is about four hours’ drive from the South Rim, so it does not fit this loop. Check the park’s North Rim status page and our South Rim vs North Rim comparison before changing the plan.

When is the best time for this loop, and how hot does it get?

April, May, late September and October are the best months: warm days, cool nights and open roads. Summer is busy and hot, and winter brings snow to the higher parks.

Heat is the main hazard. In summer, hike before 10 a.m. or after 4 p.m., carry water and salty snacks, and turn back at the first sign of heat illness. The Grand Canyon’s Hike Smart page explains how to plan inner-canyon hikes. At Horseshoe Bend there is little shade, and railings stand only at the main viewing platform, so keep back from the edge elsewhere.

How much does the 7-day loop cost?

Paying at each park costs $105 per vehicle as of November 2026 ($35 each at Grand Canyon, Bryce and Zion), so the $80 America the Beautiful pass saves money. All three parks charge non-US residents age 16 and older an extra $100 per person; two foreign adults would pay $705 park by park, compared with $250 for the nonresident annual pass.

For two people sharing a room and a car, plan on roughly $2,200–$2,900 on a budget, $3,500–$4,500 mid-range and $6,000 or more for comfort, excluding flights. These are planning estimates as of November 2026.

What if you have less or more time?

• 5 days: drop Bryce, or do the Grand Canyon and Page only and return via Kanab and Zion in one long day.
• 9–10 days: add Monument Valley from Page, a second day at Bryce, or a night in Kanab. For a longer Southwest route, see our 10-day Southwest road trip.

Bottom line

This Las Vegas loop packs three national parks and two Page landmarks into a week without any drive longer than five hours. Book the Antelope Canyon tour and Springdale lodging first, buy the America the Beautiful pass at the first park, travel in spring or fall, and double-check tour times against Arizona’s year-round standard time.

FAQ

Can you visit Antelope Canyon without a tour?

No. Antelope Canyon is on Navajo Nation land, and entry is allowed only on tours with authorized Navajo operators.

Is the America the Beautiful pass worth it for this trip?

Yes. It costs $80 for US residents versus $105 in separate vehicle fees, and the $250 nonresident pass saves even more for international visitors.

Does Arizona change its clocks?

Most of Arizona stays on standard time all year, but the Navajo Nation and neighboring Nevada and Utah change for daylight saving time. Check the zone on every booking.

Should you stay in Page or Kanab?

Page is closer to Antelope Canyon and Horseshoe Bend. Kanab, about 75 miles away, is closer to Bryce and Zion and works if Page rooms are full.