Las Vegas & Grand Canyon in 4 Days: Strip, Hoover Dam & Antelope Canyon: Day-by-Day Itinerary
Neon on the Strip, Hoover Dam, the Grand Canyon South Rim, Horseshoe Bend and Antelope Canyon — a classic desert road trip from Las Vegas.
United StatesRoad tripNatureFirst-timersPhotogenic
Length4 days / 3 nights
CitiesLas Vegas, Grand Canyon
CurrencyUSD US dollar
Best time to goMar–May and Sep–Nov are best; Vegas summers top 40°C and the Grand Canyon rims are cold and snowy in winter.
Day-by-day overview
Day 1 Arrive × the StripDay 2 Hoover Dam × Grand Canyon West/SouthDay 3 Horseshoe Bend × Antelope Canyon × PageDay 4 Drive back × Fly home
Day 1Arrive × the Strip
13:00🚗 Transport
15:00🏨 Stay
Check in (add your hotel)
Type / platformHotel
Check-in / out15:00 / 11:00
LocationLas Vegas Strip 🧭
Most hotels add a daily resort fee on top of the room rate.
17:00📍 Sight
Bellagio Fountains & Conservatory
Suggested time1.5 hrs
TicketsFree
LocationBellagio Las Vegas 🧭
The fountain show runs every 15–30 minutes in the evening; the conservatory is free.
📸 Photo spot🌙 Night view
19:30🍽 Food
21:30📍 Sight
Fremont Street light show
Suggested time1.5 hrs
TicketsFree
LocationFremont Street Experience 🧭
🌙 Night view📸 Photo spot
Day 2Hoover Dam × Grand Canyon West/South
07:30🚗 Transport
Pick up a rental car and drive to Hoover Dam
Type / No.Rental car
LocationHoover Dam 🧭
Most foreign licences need an International Driving Permit; fill the tank before desert roads.
08:30📍 Sight
Hoover Dam & Mike O’Callaghan–Pat Tillman Bridge
Suggested time1.5 hrs
TicketsBuy on site
LocationHoover Dam 🧭
Security screening applies; dam tours are optional and sell out in peak season.
📸 Photo spot
10:00🚗 Transport
Drive to Grand Canyon South Rim (about 4 hrs)
Type / No.Rental car
LocationGrand Canyon South Rim 🧭
Driving time varies with traffic and weather; check road status. Leave early.
15:00📍 Sight
Grand Canyon Rim Trail & viewpoints
Suggested time3 hrs
TicketsBuy on site
LocationGrand Canyon South Rim 🧭
A park entrance fee applies; the rim is at about 2,100 m, so bring layers and water.
📸 Photo spot🚶 Lots of walking
18:30📍 Sight
Sunset at Mather or Hopi Point
Suggested time1.5 hrs
TicketsFree
LocationHopi Point 🧭
📸 Photo spot🌙 Night view
20:30🏨 Stay
Check in (add your hotel)
Type / platformHotel
Check-in / out15:00 / 11:00
Rooms near the rim book out months ahead.
Day 3Horseshoe Bend × Antelope Canyon × Page
08:00🏨 Stay
Check out
Type / platformHotel
Check-in / out15:00 / 11:00
08:30🚗 Transport
Drive to Page, Arizona (about 2.5 hrs)
Type / No.Rental car
LocationPage Arizona 🧭
Arizona does not observe daylight saving time, but the Navajo Nation does — check the clocks for your tour time.
11:00📍 Sight
Horseshoe Bend overlook
Suggested time1.5 hrs
TicketsBuy on site
LocationHorseshoe Bend 🧭
A short walk each way with no shade; a parking fee applies and there is no railing at the edge.
📸 Photo spot🧴 Sunscreen
13:30📍 Sight
Antelope Canyon guided tour
Suggested time1.5 hrs
Ticketsbook
LocationAntelope Canyon 🧭
Access is by Navajo-guided tour only; book well ahead and avoid it if heavy rain is forecast (flash-flood risk).
🎟 Book ahead📸 Photo spot
16:30🍽 Food
Early dinner at Big John's Texas BBQ (Page)
MealDinner
🍜 Must-eat
18:30🏨 Stay
Day 4Drive back × Fly home
07:30🏨 Stay
Check out
Type / platformHotel
Check-in / out15:00 / 11:00
08:00🚗 Transport
Drive back to Las Vegas (about 4.5 hrs)
Type / No.Rental car
LocationLas Vegas 🧭
Stop for fuel and water; cell signal drops on long desert stretches.
14:00📍 Sight
Last stroll on the Strip
Suggested time2 hrs
TicketsFree
LocationLas Vegas Strip 🧭
🛍 Shopping list🌙 Night view
17:00🚗 Transport
18:30🚗 Transport
Head to the airport and fly home
Type / No.Flight
Aim to reach the airport 2.5–3 hours before an international flight.
🎟 Book these before you go
- Day 3｜Antelope Canyon guided tour: Access is by Navajo-guided tour only; book well ahead and avoid it if heavy rain is forecast (flash-flood risk).
🌦 Monthly temperatures: Las Vegas
| City / month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas High / low | 14° 3° | 17° 5° | 21° 8° | 26° 12° | 31° 17° | 37° 22° | 40° 26° | 39° 25° | 34° 21° | 27° 14° | 19° 7° | 14° 3° |
(typical averages — check the forecast before you go)
FAQ
How many days does Las Vegas & Grand Canyon in 4 Days: Strip, Hoover Dam & Antelope Canyon take?
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What should I book in advance?
We recommend booking or buying ahead: Antelope Canyon guided tour.
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