8 days in Grand Canyon National Park & Tucson and Southern Arizona Itinerary

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

Bring the kids along to Grand Canyon South Rim and South Kaibab Trail. On the 23rd (Thu), hike the day away at Bright Angel Trail. Next up on the itinerary: trek along Rim Trail, admire the striking features of Grand Canyon Railway Depot, take some stellar pictures from Mather Point, and admire all the interesting features of East Rim Drive.

To see photos, where to stay, maps, and tourist information, you can read our Grand Canyon National Park vacation planner.

Salt Lake City to Grand Canyon National Park is an approximately 8.5-hour combination of flight and bus. You can also do a combination of flight and bus. Expect little chillier evenings in Grand Canyon National Park when traveling from Salt Lake City in March, with lows around 23°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Thu) so you can travel to Tucson.

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.

You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like Sabino Canyon and Mission San Xavier del Bac. Go for a jaunt from Tucson to Oracle to see Biosphere 2 about 58 minutes away. There's much more to do: get a new perspective on nature at Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, take a memorable drive along Mt. Lemmon Scenic Byway, see the interesting displays at Pima Air and Space Museum, and stroll around Tohono Chul.

To see traveler tips and tourist information, read our Tucson tour planner.

You can do a combination of bus and flight from Grand Canyon National Park to Tucson in 7 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and flight; or do a combination of bus, taxi, and flight. When traveling from Grand Canyon National Park in March, plan for somewhat warmer days and much hotter nights in Tucson: temperatures range from 77°F by day to 49°F at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 26th (Sun) so you can catch the flight back home.