8 days in Tucson, Sedona & Grand Canyon National Park Itinerary

One of the fastest-growing metropolitan areas in the country, Tucson is a city on a cultural crossroads, with European, Native American, Mexican, and Asian residents blending and sometimes conflicting with one another.

Get in touch with nature at Rooster Cogburn Ostrich Ranch and Tucson Mountain Park West. Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum and Mission San Xavier del Bac. There's still lots to do: get a dose of the wild on Sky Island Falconry Experience, look for all kinds of wild species at Tucson Wildlife Center, explore the stunning scenery at Sabino Canyon, and take a memorable drive along Mt. Lemmon Scenic Byway.

To find maps, traveler tips, photos, and tourist information, use the Tucson online trip planner.

The Route module shows you travel options from your home to Tucson. In February in Tucson, expect temperatures between 70°F during the day and 44°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Tue) early enough to drive to Sedona.

Despite its relatively small size, Sedona overflows with tourist appeal.

Start off your visit on the 7th (Tue): take in the exciting artwork at Navarro Gallery & Sculpture Garden, then don't miss a visit to Tlaquepaque Arts & Shopping Village, then stop by The Hike House, and finally get a dose of the wild on a nature and wildlife tour. On your second day here, take a memorable drive along Oak Creek Canyon, delve into the mystery of Chapel of the Holy Cross, then explore the striking landscape at Cathedral Rock, and finally explore the striking landscape at Bell Rock.

To see ratings, traveler tips, other places to visit, and tourist information, go to the Sedona holiday builder site.

Traveling by car from Tucson to Sedona takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and bus; or take a bus. Traveling from Tucson in February, you will find days in Sedona are a bit cooler (60°F), and nights are about the same (41°F). Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Thu) to allow enough time to travel to Grand Canyon National Park.

The size, shape, and color of Grand Canyon National Park combine to leave an impression on visitors as deep as the canyon itself.

Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Bright Angel History Room and Grand Canyon Railway Depot. Step out of the city life by going to Rim Trail and Yavapai Geology Museum. The adventure continues: explore the stunning scenery at Grand Canyon South Rim, get a dose of the wild on Grand Canyon Mule Tours by Xanterra, look for gifts at Canyon Village Marketplace, and stroll through Hermit Trail.

To find more things to do, other places to visit, ratings, and other tourist information, go to the Grand Canyon National Park day trip tool.

Drive from Sedona to Grand Canyon National Park in 2.5 hours. Traveling from Sedona in February, expect nights in Grand Canyon National Park to be colder, around 18°F, while days are little chillier, around 49°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 11th (Sat) early enough to travel back home.