6 days in Scottsdale, Grand Canyon National Park & Sedona Itinerary

Start off your visit on the 2nd (Sun): take an unforgettable tour with a helicopter tour, see the interesting displays at Musical Instrument Museum, see Off-Road Tours, then get answers to all your questions at Mesa Temple & Visitors' Center, and finally engage your brain at Halle Heart Children's Museum.

For other places to visit, traveler tips, maps, and more tourist information, go to the Scottsdale trip maker tool.

Phoenix to Scottsdale is an approximately half hour car ride. You can also take a bus. April in Scottsdale sees daily highs of 88°F and lows of 62°F at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Mon) so you can travel to Grand Canyon National Park.

Start off your visit on the 3rd (Mon): stroll through South Kaibab Trail, then get great views at Lookout Studio, then examine the collection at Kolb Studio, and finally see Off-Road Tours. Here are some ideas for day two: admire the landmark architecture of Grand Canyon Railway Depot, then explore the stunning scenery at Grand Canyon South Rim, and then stroll through Bright Angel Point.

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Traveling by combination of flight and bus from Scottsdale to Grand Canyon National Park takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and shuttle. In April, Grand Canyon National Park is colder than Scottsdale - with highs of 62°F and lows of 26°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Tue) to allow time to travel to Sedona.

Kick off your visit on the 5th (Wed): delve into the mystery of Chapel of the Holy Cross, explore the striking landscape at Cathedral Rock, and then get a dose of the wild on a nature and wildlife tour.

For traveler tips, photos, maps, and more tourist information, refer to the Sedona trip itinerary maker website.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Grand Canyon National Park to Sedona. When traveling from Grand Canyon National Park in April, plan for somewhat warmer days in Sedona, with highs around 72°F, while nights are warmer with lows around 48°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Thu) to allow time to drive back home.