hello,
wondering what the experts here have to say about this sketch of an itinerary... planning a road trip the week before thanksgiving... but i'm not sure about the timing... am i squeezing too much or dragging it out too long? i greatly appreciate any and all insight! thank you...
start early am from vegas
day of driving through valley of fire and zion park
arrive before sundown to amangiri resort
overnight amangiri
day exploring area (antelope canyon and glen canyon etc)
overnight amangiri
leave early to drive through monument valley
overnight nearby, maybe gouldings lodge
leave early to drive to grand canyon, explore
overnight halfway to santa fe
drive to santa fe
thank you!
Vegas to Santa Fe via Zion/Monument Valley/Grand Canyon
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Your first day sounds very busy, with a lot of driving, and a real push to get to the resort before sundown. If you find you need to cut something, I would cut Valley of Fire, although it is wonderful, the time will be better spent at Zion and sundown is early at this time of the year. I would want to spend longer there and less time in the amangiri area, but I'm more into the parks than spas, but it does look beautiful.
Do be sure to stop at some of the wonderful overlooks on your way into Grand Canyon from the east. I would also exit that way and go south on 89 with a quick stop at Wupatki NP.
There are plenty of places to stay along the hwy on the way to Santa Fe, but none that I know of will be as nice as amangiri.