Las Vegas to the Grand Canyon, Antelope Canyon & Horseshoe Bend — Self-Launched Overnight Road Trip
2 days · Grand Canyon & Page, Arizona, USA
Bindlestiff Tours charges £286
No-markup version: ~£258 per person
Estimate only, not a guaranteed price. Always verify costs independently before booking.
A solo-traveller friendly, self-launched version of Bindlestiff's 2-day small-group overnight tour. Rent a cheap car (or book a shared shuttle seat), drive yourself from Las Vegas through the Hoover Dam and old Route 66 to the Grand Canyon South Rim, overnight in Page, AZ, then hit Antelope Canyon with a Navajo-run operator, walk to Horseshoe Bend and see Glen Canyon Dam before rolling back to Vegas. You skip the guide gratuity and group pricing, book the same Antelope Canyon slot directly, and stay in a comparable 3-star property or budget motel. All costs are rough per-person estimates in GBP.
Day-by-day
Las Vegas → Hoover Dam → Route 66 → Grand Canyon South Rim → Page
Las Vegas / Grand Canyon South Rim / Page, AZ
Leave Vegas early (aim for 06:00 — the canyon drive is long). Rent the cheapest compact car you can find at the airport or a downtown rental office (book online in advance; a 2-day economy rental with basic insurance usually lands around £55-80 total, so £30-40 per person if sharing with one other traveller, or more if you're solo). Drive south-east on US-93 to the Hoover Dam for a free photo stop on the Mike O'Callaghan–Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge — parking is free and the view down into the dam is better than from the dam itself. Continue to Kingman and hop on the old Route 66 stretch through Seligman for lunch at a retro roadside diner (Delgadillo's Snow Cap is the classic). Then north on AZ-64 to Grand Canyon National Park — entry is $35 per vehicle (about £28), valid for 7 days. Walk part of the Rim Trail west from Mather Point, catch sunset light along the rim, then drive 2h15 to Page, AZ. Check into a budget motel or 3-star chain (Best Western Plus at Lake Powell / Quality Inn / Super 8 Page typically £50-90 for a double, ~£30-45 per person). Pick up supplies and dinner in Page.
🚌Self-drive hire car from Las Vegas (~330 miles / 7h driving plus stops). Alternative: book a seat on a FlixBus/Greyhound to Kingman plus a private shuttle, but self-drive is far simpler and cheaper for this route. Fuel ~£45 total (~£23 per person if sharing).
🛏Budget motel or 3-star chain in Page, AZ (e.g. Best Western Plus at Lake Powell, Quality Inn Page or Super 8) — double room ~£60-85, ~£30-43 per person
- →Hoover Dam photo stop (free, Pat Tillman Bridge)
- →Route 66 stop in Seligman / Kingman
- →Grand Canyon South Rim Rim Trail walk and sunset
- →Grand Canyon National Park entry ($35 per vehicle)
- →Optional: Grand Canyon helicopter flight booked direct with Maverick or Papillon (~£220-320)
Antelope Canyon → Horseshoe Bend → Glen Canyon Dam → back to Las Vegas
Page, AZ / Antelope Canyon / Las Vegas
Book your Antelope Canyon slot directly with a Navajo-run operator well in advance (Ken's Tours for Lower Antelope, Antelope Canyon Navajo Tours or Adventurous Antelope Canyon Tours for Upper) — the standard 1-1.5 hour guided walk is about $90-125 (roughly £70-100) and far cheaper booked on the operator's own site than through a reseller. Take a mid-morning slot so you still have time for the rest. Then drive 10 minutes to Horseshoe Bend — park at the lot on US-89 and walk the 1.2km gravel path to the rim (free, no entry fee; bring water and sun protection). Next stop is Glen Canyon Dam overlook and visitor centre, then a coffee/snack in Page before the ~4.5h drive back. If you have time, detour through the Virgin River Gorge on I-15 — it's on the direct route anyway. Drop the car back in Las Vegas by evening (most rental desks close late; confirm hours when booking). Aim to be back on the Strip by 18:00-19:00.
🚌Self-drive back to Las Vegas (~280 miles / 4.5-5h). Fuel ~£40 total (~£20 per person sharing). Return rental car before the office closes.
🛏None (return to Las Vegas — pre-book your own hostel/hotel on the Strip or downtown)
- →Antelope Canyon Navajo-guided tour (book direct with Ken's Tours, Antelope Canyon Navajo Tours or Adventurous Antelope Canyon Tours — ~£70-100)
- →Horseshoe Bend rim walk (free)
- →Glen Canyon Dam visitor centre (free)
- →Drive through Virgin River Gorge on I-15
Self-launched vs. Bindlestiff Tours
| This itinerary (self-launched) | Bindlestiff Tours | |
|---|---|---|
| Price per person | ~£258 | £286 |
| Duration | 2 days | 2 days |
| Who books it | You and your group, direct | Tour operator, guided group |
| Savings | £28 per person (10%) | |
Estimate only, not a guaranteed price. Always verify costs independently before booking.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does Las Vegas to the Grand Canyon, Antelope Canyon & Horseshoe Bend — Self-Launched Overnight Road Trip cost?+
Doing it yourself with this self-launched itinerary costs an estimated £258 per person for 2 days in Grand Canyon & Page, Arizona, USA. This is an AI-generated estimate based on typical budget-traveller prices — actual costs will vary by season and how you book.
Is this cheaper than booking with Bindlestiff Tours?+
Yes — Bindlestiff Tours charges around £286 per person for a similar tour. Doing the same route independently, using the same standard of accommodation and activities, costs an estimated £258 — a saving of roughly £28 (10%) per person.
How long is the Grand Canyon & Page, Arizona, USA trip?+
This itinerary runs 2 days, covering 2 day-by-day stops through Grand Canyon & Page, Arizona, USA.
How do I join this trip?+
You can join an existing open departure using this itinerary if one is scheduled, or launch your own departure with your own dates and invite other travellers to join you — no tour operator required.
Isn't it easier to just use a tour operator?+
Well, yes, a tour operator will book all the individual parts of your travel for you and provide a guide. That's obvious, but doing this has the potential to save the group thousands, which can in turn improve your itinerary substantially or save you huge amounts of money. Also, when you launch a departure, Travel Crew has tools in place to help you book the individual sections of the trip or make it easier for you to do this as a group. Really, you do not need a middle man. If you are more comfortable paying more and using a middle man, then you should certainly do this.
Is it safer to book through a tour operator?+
Arguably, there isn't much difference. A self-launched trip runs on the same principle as a group travel crew: collective responsibility, everyone looking out for each other, the same way it would if a group of friends organised the trip themselves — because that's exactly what's happening. You should always take out travel insurance before you go, self-launched or not; that doesn't change either way. Every open departure is published publicly with real dates and a real trip organiser, so it's never an anonymous arrangement, and our support team is reachable any time you need help, including in an emergency while you're away. Longer-term, we're building direct relationships with ground DMCs in popular destinations, offered as an optional paid add-on for extra on-the-ground support. Ultimately, though, the group is responsible for its own conduct and safety on a self-launched trip, same as on any trip you plan yourself.
What kind of trip is this?+
This is a adventure, road-trip, backpacker trip through Grand Canyon & Page, Arizona, USA, self-launched rather than run by a tour operator — you organise it with a group you find or bring yourself.
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