7 Nights: Southwest's Stars and Canyons Itinerary

This 7-day roundtrip road trip from Los Angeles takes you through some of the most iconic natural landscapes in the southwestern United States. You’ll experience the unique desert beauty of Joshua Tree National Park, the vibrant red rock scenery of Sedona, the majestic Grand Canyon, the electric atmosphere of Las Vegas, and the stark, surreal landscape of Death Valley National Park—all within a week. Traveling in November or December offers cooler temperatures, fewer crowds, and stunning winter views.

Travel

7 nights

Route

Los Angeles - Joshua Tree National Park - Sedona - Grand Canyon - Las Vegas - Death Valley National Park

1,526 miles

Best Time of the Year

October - April

Highlights

LA
Joshua Tree
Sedona
Las Vegas
Death Valley

Your Travel Itinerary

Call our LAX location, (888)337-2214, the day of pickup and schedule a vehicle pickup time from 12818 Firestone Blvd., Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670.

Drive 130 miles, roughly 2.5 hours, to Joshua Tree National Park.

Drive 360 miles from Joshua Tree to Sedona, crossing desert landscapes and mountain passes on a 6-hour journey through the Southwest’s rugged beauty.

Spend a day in Sedona

Drive 120 miles north from Sedona through Oak Creek Canyon and the forests near Flagstaff, continuing on to reach the stunning South Rim of the Grand Canyon in about 2 hours.

Drive west from the Grand Canyon, passing through desert landscapes and historic Route 66 towns, then head toward Las Vegas for a journey of about 275 miles, taking roughly 4.5 hours.

Drive west from Las Vegas into the Nevada desert, crossing open plains and rocky terrain, for a 2-hour, 120-mile journey that brings you into the rugged landscapes of Death Valley National Park.

Travel southwest from Death Valley, navigating through arid landscapes and the Mojave Desert, for a 270-mile drive that takes approximately 4 hours to reach Los Angeles.

Day 1: Los Angeles to Joshua Tree National Park

distance 130 miles - driving time 2.5 hours

November and December are excellent months to visit Joshua Tree, with cooler temperatures for hiking. Popular campgrounds like Jumbo Rocks, Hidden Valley, and Cottonwood Campground offer unique ...

Day 2-3: Joshua Tree to Sedona

distance 360 miles - driving time 6 hours

Drive east to Sedona, where the winter crowds are few and the views are plentiful. Take a late afternoon walk among Sedona’s red rock formations. Consider a relaxing evening by the fire at the ...

Day 3: Sedona

You will have plenty of options on your full day here. Hike popular trails like Cathedral Rock or Devil’s Bridge, where the weather in November and December will be cool and comfortable. You can also ...

Day 4: Sedona to Grand Canyon (South Rim)

distance 120 miles - driving time 2 hours

November and December offer stunning views of the Grand Canyon with possible slight snowfall adding a special charm. Drive to the South Rim and enjoy wintertime views of the canyon. Visit Mather ...

Day 5: Grand Canyon to Las Vegas

distance 275 miles - driving time 2 hours

Depart from the Grand Canyon and head towards Las Vegas, which remains lively in November and December. Check into an RV Park such as Oasis Las Vegas RV Resort. Explore the Las Vegas Strip with its ...

Day 6: Las Vegas to Death Valley National Park

distance 140 Miles - driving time 2.5 Hours

Visit Death Valley, which has much more bearable temperatures in late fall and winter. Explore Furnace Creek, Badwater Basin, and Zabriskie Point. Stay overnight at Furnace Creek Campground, where the ...

Day 7: Death Valley National Park to Los Angeles

distance 240 miles - driving time 4.5 hours

Make a return trip to Los Angeles, with an option to stop at Red Rock Canyon for a final hike before concluding your journey.