Road trip · Northern Arizona
Grand Canyon & Northern Arizona Loop
The loop
The Grand Canyon's South Rim, then north to Horseshoe Bend and Antelope Canyon near Page, finishing among the sandstone buttes of Monument Valley.
Overview line between stops, not turn-by-turn directions.
Stop by stop
- 1
Grand Canyon
Suggested: 3 days (full guide: 3–4 days)
South Rim Entry and Shuttle Requirements
~67 mi straight-line from Grand Canyon
2Horseshoe Bend
Suggested: 1 day (full guide: 1–2 days)
~8 mi straight-line from Horseshoe Bend
3Antelope Canyon
Suggested: 1 day (full guide: 1–2 days)
Navajo Nation Guided Tour Reservations
~71 mi straight-line from Antelope Canyon
4Monument Valley
Suggested: 2 days (full guide: 2–3 days)
Navajo Nation Entry and Guided Tour Coordination
Quick answers
How many days do I need for the Grand Canyon & Northern Arizona Loop?
Plan about 7 days to give each of the 4 stops its suggested minimum time, plus extra if you add rest days.
Which order should I visit the stops in?
Grand Canyon, then Horseshoe Bend, then Antelope Canyon, then Monument Valley. The order keeps each leg as short as possible.
Do any stops on this loop need reservations?
Check booking rules early for Grand Canyon, Antelope Canyon, Monument Valley. Each stop's guide links to the official source.