Arizona – 10 Day Road Trip Loop From Phoenix

How to Get the Most Out of 10 Days in Arizona

Fly to Phoenix and rent a vehicle. Then proceed as follows:

Day 1-2: Sedona
🚗 Drive 2 hours to Sedona.
🏜️ Explore red rock formations and hike in Coconino National Forest.
🌄 Visit Chapel of the Holy Cross for panoramic views.

Day 3-4: Grand Canyon
🚗 Drive 2.5 hours to Grand Canyon’s South Rim.
🏞️ Hike along the rim, visit Desert View Watchtower.
🛌 Stay overnight near the Grand Canyon.

Day 5-6: Page & Antelope Canyon
🚗 Drive 2.5 hours to Page.
📸 Visit Horseshoe Bend and tour Antelope Canyon for stunning slot canyons. ⚠️Reservation required.
🚣 Explore Lake Powell’s canyons and Glen Canyon Dam.

Day 7-8: Petrified Forest National Park
🚗 Drive 2 hours to Holbrook, stopping at Meteor Crater for 2 hours on the way.
🌳 Spend 2 nights to fully explore Petrified Forest National Park.
🏞️ Witness colorful badlands, ancient petroglyphs, and petrified wood.

Day 9: Payson & Prescott
🚗 Drive 1.5 hours to Payson.
🌉 Visit Tonto Natural Bridge State Park, hike to see natural travertine bridge.
🏰 Drive 1 hour to Prescott, enjoy historic downtown and museums.

Day 10: Back to Phoenix
🚗 Drive 2 hours back to Phoenix.
🌵 Enjoy the final day in Sedona, go on a hike or visit art galleries.
🏜️ Conclude the road trip in Phoenix.