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The Sunny Desert Tour via Phoenix (Part I)

Estimated Travel Period: 10 Days, about 16 hours 30 mins
Estimated Travel Distance: 1,051 miles

Best Time To Travel

The weather is perfect for outdoor activities in Spring (March to May) and Autumn (September to November). Just remember that it can still get really hot during these seasons, so pack sunglasses, hats and sunblock for your trip. Read more on what to pack with our US Camping Checklist.

Visit the gorgeous national parks around Phoenix. Make your way up to the Grand Canyon, see the colorful wildflowers in Mojave National Preserve and watch the stars in Joshua Tree National Park.
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Day 1 Phoenix to Tusayan

Estimated Travel Period: about 3 hours 40 mins
Estimated Travel Distance:228 miles

Explore Grand Canyon National Park. Take a hike around the South Rim, or follow the Roosevelt Point Trail in the North Rim.

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Day 2 Tusayan

Estimated Travel Period: about 4 hours
Estimated Travel Distance:199 miles

Spend another day at the Grand Canyon National Park. Make sure to wake up early in the morning to see the sunrise. Don't forget to visit the Watchtower at the Desert View Point. Looking for a water-logged adventure? Go on a commercial river trip on the Colorado River.

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Day 3 Tusayan to Las Vegas

Estimated Travel Period: about 4 hours 40 mins
Estimated Travel Distance:296 miles

When in Las Vegas, the Strip is the place to be. Be sure to walk down the strip at night.


Day 4 Las Vegas

Estimated Travel Period: 6 minutes
Estimated Travel Distance:0.3 miles

Auto enthusiasts will enjoy being at The Auto Collections, with its astounding number of classic cars.  Feel like a kid again with the thrill rides at the Adventuredome Theme Park. 

Day 5 Las Vegas to Barstow

Estimated Travel Period: about 2 hours 15 mins
Estimated Travel Distance:153 miles

Take one of the many hiking trails in the nearby Mojave National Preserve.

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