The US is a country of vast beauty that you could spend years exploring. A road trip is a fantastic way to explore the US, and one of the most amazing road trips you can do is most certainly through the state of Arizona.
Arizona is known for its incredibly beautiful scenery and national parks as well as luxe resorts focused on wellness, cuisine, and activities such as golf.
This amazing 12-day itinerary will take you on the ultimate road trip in Arizona, allowing you to experience some stellar pampering, architecture, and landscapes.
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Day 1 and 2
Arrive in Tucson and hike to? the beautiful Seven Falls in the Coronado National Forest. Stay in the luxury Miraval Arizona Resort and Spa or Canyon Ranch for a bit of pampering and other wellness activities.
Seven Falls, Coronado National Forest
Day 3 and 4
While in Phoenix, do a modern architectural tour to visit iconic American architect Frank Lloyd Wright’s western houses, like Taliesin West, and unwind at a resort in Scottsdale, such as the Four Seasons, Scottsdale Resort at McCormick Ranch, or The Phoenician.
Taliesin House, Phoenix, AZ
Day 5 and 6
Explore the Red Rock Country of Sedona.? Areas worth visiting are Sedona?ˆ™s Grand Canyon, Mitten Ridge, and Cathedral Rock. Also, stop by a vortex and the Chapel of the Holy Cross.? ?
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Hiking in Sedona, AZ
Day 7 to 11
Go to the Grand Canyon for a few days to hike down to the bottom of the Kaibab Trail where, if you’re really adventurous, you can spend a night at Phantom Ranch? for a deeper connection with nature.? It takes 5-8 hours each way to hike along this trail.?
You can easily spend additional days going whitewater rafting and visiting the West and North Rims of the Canyon as well as a day-trip hike to the stunning Havasu Falls.
The historic El Tovar Hotel is a great base for exploring the Grand Canyon.
The glorious Grand Canyon
Day 12 to 13
Drive to Page, AZ, for your next adventure. While in Page, hike to the top of Horseshoe Bend for some iconic photographs!
Another iconic hiking spot just outside of Page, is Antelope Canyon, the most photographed slot canyon in the US.

From Page, you can end your trip at the celebrity hotspot, the ultramodern Amangiri in Canyon Point, UT.
At $2,000/night, I?ˆ™d say it?ˆ™s a fabulous way to indulge, and the hotel is the pinnacle of desert luxury and has some of the most incredible safari-style, views.

The super posh Amangiri
What?ˆ™s nice about this trip is that each stop is about two hours driving distance from the previous stop, so it provides the perfect balance between driving, relaxation, and sightseeing activities.
In addition, even if you opted to do a few days of any of the itinerary, you would still have an amazing trip.
Have you done a road trip in Arizona? Tell us what you did.
I cannot wait to plan my trip there as soon as possible! Thanks for adding to my intrigue!
Hi Anna,
You won’t be disappointed!
Hi Ella,
It’s great for the outdoor and spa lover!!
Your photos are beautiful!
Thanks Kathrine!
Your photos are absolutely beautiful … nicely done! I have lived in Arizona for 14 years and think you did a great job of hitting the major highlights our stunning state has to offer. I’m actually headed to Sedona later this week for a helicopter ride and spa treatments 🙂
Hi Jill,
So envious that you live in Arizona! Sedona is one of my favorite places on earth!!!
Wow Arizona looks other worldly. I have been meaning to travel there for quite some time and I’ll definitely have to check some of these places out when I do.
Hi Siena,
It’s one of the best places in the US to hike, in my opinion. I was mesmerized by its beauty!
I’ve only passed through Arizona, but I’m a big fan of road trips and would like to do this one. Your photos are incredible, and really capture the beauty of the nature there. A wonderful read.
Hi Followingtherivera!
I hope you do get a chance to do a road trip in Arizona or other parts of the US! It’s how my travel journey began as a child!
I need to get over to Arizona. I should have gone when my nephew was in college over there.
Hi Elise!
There’s so much to see! I highly recommend it.
Hello,
what a beautiful pictures. I am really impressed .
Thank you for sharing
Thanks Ben!