12 days in Bryce Canyon National Park, Arches National Park & Las Vegas Itinerary

Start off your visit on the 29th (Fri): take in the dramatic natural features at Queen Victoria, trek along Navajo/Queens Garden Loop, then hike along Navajo Loop Trail, and finally take in breathtaking views at Sunset Point. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: stop by Ruby's Inn, then get a dose of the wild on Red Canyon Trail Rides, then tour the pleasant surroundings at Rim Trail, and finally trek along Bryce Amphitheatre.

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Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from your home destination to Bryce Canyon National Park. In September, daily temperatures in Bryce Canyon National Park can reach 70°F, while at night they dip to 40°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 1st (Sun) early enough to go by car to Arches National Park.

Kick off your visit on the 1st (Sun): explore the striking landscape at Windows, then explore the striking landscape at Double Arch, and then don't miss a visit to Wolfe Ranch. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: take in the dramatic natural features at Fiery Furnace, then explore the striking landscape at Delicate Arch, then explore the striking landscape at Landscape Arch, and finally tour the pleasant surroundings at Tunnel Arch.

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Getting from Bryce Canyon National Park to Arches National Park by car takes about 5 hours. Other options: do a combination of car and bus. In October, Arches National Park is somewhat warmer than Bryce Canyon National Park - with highs of 71°F and lows of 42°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 3rd (Tue) early enough to travel to Las Vegas.

Satisfy your inner culture vulture at The Strip and Titanic. Step out of the city life by going to Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area and Off-Road Tours. Venture out of the city with trips to FishFinders Guide Service (in Henderson), Boulder City (Veteran's Memorial Park, Boulder City/Hoover Dam Museum, &more) and Eldorado Canyon Mine Tours (in Nelson). Next up on the itinerary: examine the collection at The Mob Museum, try to win big at Casino At The Venetian, make a trip to Fountains of Bellagio, and identify plant and animal life at Lake Mead National Recreation Area.

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Traveling by combination of car and flight from Arches National Park to Las Vegas takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of car and bus. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from Arches National Park to Las Vegas due to the time zone difference. Plan for a bit warmer temperatures traveling from Arches National Park in October, with highs in Las Vegas at 82°F and lows at 60°F.