Originally Posted by
Sjoerd
Thanks for the reply. However, we have already toured the Canadian Rockies several times (Banff, Jasper, Lake Louise, Yoho, Radium Hot Springs, etc.) so this trip will be devoted to the US parts. Currently we think we will do the Grand Canyon / Zion / Bryce / Monument Valley trip suggested above.
So far this is what we have in mind:
Day one: arrive LAS early evening stay overnight in LAS
Day two/three: two nights in Tusayan, AZ tour Grand Canyon
Day four: one night in Kayenta, AZ Monument valley
Day five/six: two nights in Escalante, UT for Bryce Canyon
Day seven/eight: two nights in Kanab for Zion
Day nine: one night in Page AZ for Antelope Canyon
Day ten: back to LAS
Day eleven: fly to YYC
Just out of curiosity, are looking to wander off the beaten path and see some less known things? Or do you want to just stick to the main attractions?
I ask, b/c there are a lot of neat things to see which are a little less known, but will offer - at least what I consider to be - much better experiences. For example, if you stay 2 nights in escalante, you can do one day at Bryce and
one day doing peek-a-boo/spooky.
I would also just do 3 nights in Kanab, and day trip it over to Antelope. You'll have to drive back across to return to Vegas anyway. I would again, try and draw for permits to Coyote Butte North. Also, buckskin gulch is right there, and is spectacular for a wander.
I know there is a lot to see in the NP's, but there is just as much, if not more, outside of the NP's that is equally worthy of your time. If you want to stick to the parks, no problem. Otherwise, I can make some other suggestions. Eitherway, it will be a great trip! You could spend your entire life in the southern half of Utah and not see it all.