Page, AZ · Grand Circle · Road trips
Page, AZ Itineraries
Whether you have one day or two weeks, here's how to make the most of Horseshoe Bend and the American Southwest.
24 Hours in Page, Arizona
Arriving from Grand Canyon South Rim, Flagstaff, or Sedona? Here's the essential one-day loop.
Horseshoe Bend Overlook
Horseshoe Bend is 5 miles south of Page on US-89 — hit it on the way into town. Arrive between sunrise and 9 AM to beat the crowds and avoid the midday heat. Give yourself 1–2 hours. Pay the $10 parking fee at the booth.
Trail guide →Check in, then Antelope Canyon
Drop your bags at your hotel, then head to your pre-booked Antelope Canyon tour. Upper Antelope is easiest; Lower Antelope is more adventurous. Book before you arrive — in peak season, tours sell out days or weeks ahead.
Antelope Canyon guide →Glen Canyon Dam + Lake Powell drive
After your canyon tour, take a self-guided walk around the Glen Canyon Dam Overlook and the Carl Hayden Visitor Center. Then drive the scenic Lakeshore Drive inside the Lake Powell Resort area for stunning views of the reservoir (entrance fee required).
Dinner in Page
Page has a wide range of restaurants. The Ranch House Grille is a local favorite for breakfast/dinner. Into the Grand offers upscale cuisine with canyon views. Most restaurants are centrally located on Lake Powell Blvd.
48 Hours in Page, Arizona
Two days unlocks the water. Day 1 covers the sights; Day 2 puts you on the Colorado River.
Horseshoe Bend
Hit the overlook on arrival from the south. 1–2 hours, $10 parking.
Antelope Canyon tour
Pre-booked Upper or Lower Antelope Canyon. Allow 2–3 hours including transport.
Glen Canyon area
Dam overlook, Carl Hayden Visitor Center, or the Lakeshore scenic drive.
Glen Canyon Float Trip
The half-day raft from Lees Ferry is the highlight of a two-day Page visit. Calm water, ages 4+, returns mid-afternoon. Or substitute a kayak trip for a more active experience.
River tours →John Wesley Powell Museum
The museum in downtown Page tells the story of the Colorado River explorer and the creation of Lake Powell. Fascinating and air-conditioned.
Depart or extend
From Page: Monument Valley is 2 hours east, Grand Canyon South Rim is 2.5 hours south, Las Vegas is 4.5 hours west.
The Grand Circle Road Trip
Page, AZ sits at the geographic heart of the American Southwest's greatest road trip circuit — five national parks and dozens of scenic wonders within a 300-mile loop from Las Vegas.
Minimum 7–10 days recommended for the full Grand Circle. With 14 days, you can take your time, stay overnight at each destination, and add Arches, Canyonlands, Capitol Reef, or Monument Valley to the loop.
Start planning
Book your tours first
Antelope Canyon tours and river trips fill up fast. Lock in your tour dates before booking accommodation.