If you have 15 days and enjoy driving, so do not hesitate and go to the east of Las Vegas, beyond Bryce Canyon, towards Grand Staircase - Escalante National Monument. Attention: you will have to get up very early every day and drive a lot to see everything! If the pace seems too fast, lift the foot and remove a few steps to further savour the place where you are. You will surely come back to visit this beautiful part of the West! From the 1st to the 15th day, 2 700 to 3 000 km to travel, without the detours due to visits. Summer is a season to be banned for this stay, because it is really too hot to hike in the parks.
Day 1: Centre and South of the Strip
Day 2: North of the Strip, Downtown and Arts District.
Day 3: Hoover Dam and Lake Mead
Day 4: Valley of Fire
Day 5: Zion National Park
Day 6: Bryce Canyon
Day 7: Grand Staircase and Escalante National Monument
Day 8: Arches National Park
Day 9: Canyonland National Park or Dead Horse Point State Park
Day 10: Monument Valley
Day 11: Page and Lake Powell
Day 12: Grand Canyon North Rim
Day 13: Red Rock Canyon
Day 14: Death Valley
Day 15: Shopping and return
Arrival and installation in Las Vegas. Visit of the center of the Strip, on the east side (Palazzo and Venetian, Flamingo, Paris...), then west side (Treasure Island, Mirage, Caesar and Bellagio, City Center...) and south (New York, Excalibur, Luxor, Mandalay, MGM...). In the late afternoon, discovery of free shows on the Strip (Mirage Volcano and Bellagio Fountains). Provide a great evening show.
Visit of Wynn and Encore, then the north of the Strip (Circus Circus, Stratosphere...). Lunch at Top of the World (Stratosphere). In the afternoon, visit the Arts District (antique dealers, Arts Factory) and downtown (Fremont East District and Fremont Street Experience). Spend the evening in Downtown by exploring its casinos.
In the morning, visit of Hoover Dam. In the afternoon, cruise and/or swim in Lake Mead. Evening and night at the Hacienda Hotel & Casino in Boulder City.
Take the panoramic road of the Lake to the Valley of Fire early. After visiting the park, have lunch at Overton, in Sugars Home Plate. In the afternoon, visit the Lost City Museum. In the middle of the afternoon, take the road to the south entrance of Zion National Park. Free evening in Springdale where you will have reserved accommodation.
Early in the morning, visit of Zion Canyon (by shuttle or on foot). Picnic or restaurant in the park. At the end of the afternoon, leave the park from the east, towards Bryce Canyon. Plan to arrive at Bryce Canyon before sunset or stop for the night at Riverside Resort & Park Ranch (50 km before the park).
Hiking to Bryce Canyon at sunrise. Picnic or restaurant in the park. In the afternoon, return to Mount Carmel, then go to the north shore of Grand Canyon. For those who would have taken the road late without booking accommodation in the park on North Rim, stop at Kanab for the night.
Follow the magnificent Scenic Byway 12 which will lead you from Bryce Canyon to Moab through a remarkable route. At noon, stop at Boulder for lunch and visit the Anasazi State Park Museum. Passing through Capitol Reef National Park, don't miss the panoramic road. Overnight in Moab.
Visit this national park, while taking the time to discover Moab and the surrounding area of Colorado. Overnight in Moab.
Today, you have to make a choice between Canyonland NP and Dead Horse Point SP. Note that Canyonland is divided into three districts and that the most accessible and closer to Moab is Island in The Sky.
On the road between Moab and Monument Valley, don't miss to stop in Bluff (which can also be your place of stay for the next night) and visit its old fort. For Monument Valley, you will have the choice between the tour with your own vehicle or the guided tour. Night at Monument Valley, Mexican Hat or Bluff. Avoid Kayenta, not very hospitable.
You cannot go to Page without being tempted to visit Antelope Canyon, the huge dam and take a boat tour on the lake. You have very little time and you may have to drop one of the three if you arrive at noon or after. Think of leaving early in the morning from your accommodation of the day before and book in advance for your next visit of Antelope Canyon. Night in Page.
Very early departure. Join North Rim via Heli Cliff National Monument and the superb 89A panoramic road. Picnic or meal at Grand Canyon Lodge. Take a walk on the main points of view before taking the road to Kanab. Night in Kanab. Be careful, this hike is not possible in winter.
Take the road early in the morning to reach Red Rock Canyon, west of Las Vegas. Take a walk outside the scenic road and visit Spring Mountain Ranch State Park. Take some pictures of the many burros you'll find nearby. Overnight in Bonnie Springs.
Start the visit of Death Valley from the south: Zabriskie Point, Devil's Golf Course, Dante's View. Meal at Furnace. In the afternoon, go to Scotty's Castle. If the road is open, exit by the northeast of the park and return to Vegas following Zone 51. Enjoy your last night in Las Vegas to watch a last show.
Take advantage of the last day to shop in the Strip before taking a flight.
Each Travel Idea is customizable according to your wishes