Itinerary
Day 1: Arches, Canyonlands
Pass By: Arches National Park, Arches National Park, Utah
Discover the stunning formations and harsh beauty of Utah’s rocky desert with this comprehensive self-guided driving tour of Arches National Park.
POIs along Arches:
- Arches Visitor Center
- Three Penguins
- Moab Fault Overlook
- North Park Avenue
- La Sal Mountains Viewpoint
- Three Gossips
- Courthouse Towers Viewpoint
- Petrified Dunes
- Balanced Rock Trail
- Garden of Eden
- The Windows Road
- Double Arch
- Cove of Caves
- Panorama Point
- Delicate Arch
- Salt Valley
- Fiery Furnace
- Sand Dune Arch
- Devil's Garden Trailhead
Note: This 1000+mile-long tour covers the essentials of Grand Circle in 2-3 hours.
Pass By: Canyonlands National Park, Moab, UT 84532
Explore the sweeping canyons, deep valleys, and gigantic mesas of Canyonlands National Park with a self-guided audio-driving tour.
POIs along Canyonlands:
- Monitor and Merriamac Rock Formations
- Big Mesa Viewpoint
- Plateau Viewpoint
- White Rim
- Basin Overlook Parking
- Dead Horse Point State Park
- Island In The Sky Visitor Center
- Shafer Canyon Overlook
- The Neck
- Lathrop Canyon
- Mesa Arch
- Green River Overlook
- Aztec Butte Trail
- Whale Rock
- Upheaval Dome
- Candlestick Tower Overlook
- Murphy Point Trail
- Buck Canyon Overlook
- White Rim Overlook Trail
- Orange Cliffs Overlook
- Grand View Point Overlook
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 2: Capitol Reef & Grand Staircase Escalante
Pass By: Capitol Reef National Park, Capitol Reef National Park, Utah
Explore colorful, awe-inspiring Capitol Reef. This park is home to hundreds of millions of years of history and tons of fantastic hikes and vistas. Plus, dig into the long, surprising history of the park’s human inhabitants, from the ancient tribes to the Mormon pioneers scraping out a living in one of the most remote parts of America.
Stop At: Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument, Escalante, UT 84726
Discover one of Utah’s hidden wonders with this self-guided driving tour of the Grand Staircase-Escalante! Explore this staggering “giant’s staircase,” take in the phenomenal views, and learn how this unique landscape came to be.
Note: This Grand Staircase Escalante UT-12 tour offers two starting locations: the Red Canyon Visitor Center and Torrey's 255-229 UT-12. You can start the tour from either end and enjoy a comprehensive audio tour.
POIs along Grand Staircase Escalante:
- Red Canyon Visitor Center
- Red Canyon Arch
- Bryce Canyon National Park
- Powell Point Vista
- Escalante Petrified Forest State Park
- Escalante Interagency Visitor Center
- Kiva Koffeehouse
- Lower Calf Creek Falls
- The Hogback
- Upper Calf Creek Falls
- Boulder
- Burr Trail Road
- Dixie National Forest
- Heritage Overlook
- Homestead Overlook
- Larb Hollow Overlook
Duration: 6 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 3: Zion, Bryce & Monument Valley
Pass By: Zion National Park, Zion National Park, Utah
With this self-guided driving tour of Zion National Park, explore the staggering mountain peaks, stunning natural pools, and gorgeous vistas of one of America’s most beautiful landscapes. Plus, learn all about the area’s fascinating history.
Note: There are two routes and one unique experience in Zion National Park. Either from the Springdale Visitor Center to the tranquil East Entrance, or do the exact incredible tour reverse.
POIs along Zion:
- Springdale Visitor Center
- Zion Canyon Visitor Center
- Zion Human History Museum
- Canyon Junction Bridge
- Court of the Patriarchs
- Zion National Park Lodge
- Emerald Pools
- Angel's Landing
- The Grotto Picnic Area
- Weeping Rock
- Big Bend
- Temple of Sinawava
- East Temple
- Zion scenic drive viewpoint 2
- The Zion-Mount Carmel Tunnel
- Canyon Overlook Trail
- Altar of Sacrifice
- Checkerboard Mesa
- East Entrance Ranger Station
Pass By: Bryce Canyon National Park, Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah
Immerse yourself in the incredible landscape of Bryce Canyon National Park, one of the iconic “Mighty Five” parks of Utah. With this self-guided driving tour, witness breathtaking vistas, gravity-defying hoodoos, and much, much more!
POIs along Bryce Canyon:
- Bryce Canyon National Park Visitor Center
- Fairyland Point
- Sunrise Point
- Bryce Amphitheater
- Sunset Point
- Inspiration Point
- Bryce Point
- Paria View
- Swamp Canyon Overlook
- Farview Point
- Natural Bridge
- Agua Canyon
- Ponderosa Canyon
- Black Birch Canyon
- Rainbow Point
- Red Canyon Arch
Pass By: Monument Valley, Monument Valley, Utah
Witness the majesty of Monument Valley, where stone giants tower over vast desert flatlands, and the sky seems bigger and deeper than anywhere else on Earth. This self-guided driving tour shows you the very best of this stunning valley.
POIs along Monument Valley:
- Forrest Gump Point
- The First Tribe of Monument Valley
- The Navajo
- Ticket Booth
- Wildcat Trail
- New Arrivals
- West Mitten Butte
- East Mitten Butte
- Merrick Butte
- Navajo Silver
- The Long Walk of the Navajo
- Hollywood’s Favorite Set Piece
- Ericson Cly Memorial & John Ford Point
- Three Sisters
- Families of Monument Valley
- Navajo Code Talkers
- Modern Navajo
- Artist's Point
- Sunrise Recommendation: North Window Overlook
- Camel Butte & Elephant Butte
- Navajo Today
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 4: Grand Canyon & Horseshoe Bend
Pass By: Grand Canyon National Park, Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona
Explore the Grand Canyon the way it was meant to be explored! This self-guided tour takes you to all the best vistas, hikes, and attractions along the canyon’s South Rim and tells you the secret history behind this famous landscape.
POIs along Grand Canyon:
- Welcome to Grand Canyon NP
- South Entrance Station
- Grand Canyon National Park Sign
- Flora of the Grand Canyon
- Grand Canyon Visitor Center
- Mather Point
- The CCC in the Grand Canyon
- Yavapai Point
- Yavapai Geology Museum
- Grand Canyon Village & Railway
- Hopi House
- Lookout Studio & Kolb Studio
- Kolb Studio / The Kolb Brothers vs. The Man
- Hermit Road Shuttle Route
- Trailview Overlook
- Maricopa Point
- Powell Point
- Hopi Point
- Mohave Point
- The Abyss
- Monument Creek Vista
- Pima Point
- Hermit's Rest
- Pipe Creek Vista
- Raging River
- Duck On A Rock Viewpoint
- Grandview Point
- Geology of the Canyon
- Moran Point
- Ancient Puebloans
- Lipan Point
- Navajo Point
- Desert View Watchtower
Pass By: Horseshoe Bend, Mile Marker 545, Highway 89, Page, AZ 86040
Get up close and personal with the staggering beauty of Horseshoe Bend. Learn how this canyon formed on your walking tour, then take a bonus driving tour through the best sights in Page!
POIs along Horseshoe Bend:
- Welcome: Horseshoe Bend Parking Lot
- Horseshoe Bend vs. The Mighty Colorado River
- Horseshoe Bend is Born
- Navajo Land
- The Most Famous Horseshoe in the World
- Why So Green?
- Horseshoe Bend vs. the Grand Canyon
- Conclusion
- Welcome: Page, Arizona Overlook Dr, Page
- How It Works
- Glen Canyon Dam
- Rim View Trails
- Hanging Garden Trailhead
- Carl Hayden Visitor Center
- Ongoing Debates
- Wahweap Overlook
- Lake Powell Views / Conclusion
- The Chains
- Waterhole Canyon
- Antelope Canyon
- Crossing the Dam & Page History
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 5: Petrified Forest National Park
Pass By: Petrified Forest National Park, Petrified Forest National Park, Arizona
Discover an ancient world turned to stone with this self-guided drive through Petrified Forest National Park. Vast desert vistas, petrified trees, and abundant fossils await.
POIs along Petrified Forest:
- Painted Desert Visitor Center
- The Tiponi Point
- Painted Desert Rim Trail
- Painted Desert Inn
- Pintado point
- Nizhoni point
- Whipple Point
- Lacey Point
- Historic Route 66
- Tribes
- Puerco Pueblo
- Newspaper rock
- Historic Blue Forest Trail
- Blue Mesa Trailhead
- Agate Bridge
- Jasper Forest
- Crystal Forest
- John Muir
- Paleontology
- Creating a National Park
- Hardy Flora
- Rainbow Forest Museum
- The Curse
- Dark Skies
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.