Things to do: 2-day itinerary from Phoenix to Page

With how much there is to do in the Valley from events to hiking, restaurants, etc. I feel we sometimes forget how much there is to do in our state. The road trip opportunities are endless even if you only have the weekend free. 

Although it’s a four-hour drive north from Phoenix, you can easily fit Page into a weekend trip. Here’s how we fit in some of Page’s top tourist attractions in two days. 

Day 1: Horseshoe Bend

We got the four-hour drive out of the way first thing and went straight to Horseshoe Bend. However, if you’ve been meaning to check out Sedona or Flagstaff it’s the perfect halfway mark to get out and explore. 

There’s so much to do in both Sedona and Flagstaff. If you leave early enough you’ll have plenty of time to do the 1.5-mile out-and-back trail to the Horseshoe Bend viewpoint before it closes at sunset while hitting some spots along the way. 

Located within the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, the trail is open from sunrise to sunset. It costs $10 per car and the hike only takes around 35 minutes round-trip. 

It’s considered an easy trail and is accessible under the regulations of the Americans with Disabilities Act. When you first set out on the hike you won’t see much, but as you near the viewpoint your breath will be taken away by this natural wonder.

Carved out by the Colorado River over millions of years is this 1,000-foot-deep, horseshoe-shaped bend within Glen Canyon. It’s a place you have to see in person to fully take in the depth of its beauty. 

For more information about Horseshoe Bend, visit nps.gov/glca/planyourvisit/horseshoe-bend.

Accommodations: Courtyard by Marriott Page at Lake Powell

After spending some time at Horseshoe Bend we headed over to check into our hotel for the night. Located at 600 Clubhouse Drive in Page you can find rooms for about $120 a night. 

It’s a perfect location for hitting Page’s top spots. For more information about the Courtyard by Marriott Page at Lake Powell or to check availability, click here.

Day 2: Sunrise at Wahweap Overlook, Antelope Canyon

Located just a 10-minute drive from the hotel is the Wahweap Overlook. It’s a beautiful and convenient spot to watch the sunrise. Simply drive to the viewpoint and watch as the sun’s golden hue highlights this panoramic view of Lake Powell and the Glen Canyon Dam. 

When we went it was free to enter and away from the crowds. The overlook is located at 1000 US-89 in Page.

While visiting this area Antelope Canyon is a must! Be sure to make your reservations beforehand because tickets sell out fast. We booked through Roger Ekis Antelope Canyon Tours, Navajo owned and operated by Carolene Ekis. 

You’ll meet with your guide and group at 22 S. Lake Powell Blvd., in Page, where you’ll check in and hop onto their truck to be taken to your entry point. 

Since the canyon is protected by the Navajo Parks and Recreation, tours are necessary for all visitors. There’s plenty of places to book a tour of the upper or lower Antelope Canyon. We did the Sightseer’s Tour of the Upper Antelope Canyon for $85 a person, plus the $8 Navajo Park fee. 

Upper Antelope Canyon is known to be better for seniors versus the lower canyon where guests need to walk down a 75-foot staircase to its entry point. Both tours provide you with those rich, glowing orange colors lighting up the sandstone walls that you find as pre-set background images.

Be sure to bring cash to tip your guide! After our tour we got some food and started our four-hour trip back to the city. 

Within just two days over the weekend, this itinerary allows you to see some of Arizona’s most striking and breathtaking natural views.