3 days in Zion National Park, Las Vegas & Lake Powell Itinerary

Towering cliffs of red, white, and pink Navajo sandstone, stream-carved slot canyons, and big blue sky all characterize Zion National Park.

On the 15th (Fri), tour the pleasant surroundings at The Narrows.

To find maps, where to stay, traveler tips, and more tourist information, go to the Zion National Park tour planner.

Palm Springs to Zion National Park is an approximately 6.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of car, bus, and taxi. Traveling from Palm Springs to Zion National Park, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Expect a bit cooler weather when traveling from Palm Springs in January: highs in Zion National Park hover around 52°F, while lows dip to 23°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Las Vegas.

Nicknamed the "Entertainment Capital of the World," Las Vegas sits in the middle of a desert in the southern section of Nevada.

On the 16th (Sat), try to win big at Paris Las Vegas, then don't miss a visit to Fountains of Bellagio, then take in nature's colorful creations at Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Gardens, and finally take in breathtaking views at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area.

To find more things to do, ratings, where to stay, and tourist information, read Las Vegas trip itinerary website.

You can drive from Zion National Park to Las Vegas in 3 hours. Other options are to do a combination of taxi and bus; or do a combination of car and bus. Traveling from Zion National Park to Las Vegas, you'll gain 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Expect a bit warmer temperatures when traveling from Zion National Park in January; daily highs in Las Vegas reach 59°F and lows reach 40°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 16th (Sat) so you can travel to Lake Powell.

Lake Powell serves as the playground for the town of Page, drawing nearly three million visitors annually.

Kick off your visit on the 17th (Sun): hike along Rainbow Bridge Trail.

For traveler tips, photos, maps, and tourist information, refer to the Lake Powell attractions planning app.

Getting from Las Vegas to Lake Powell by flight takes about 4 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of bus and shuttle. The time zone difference moving from Pacific Standard Time to Mountain Standard Time is 1 hour. Traveling from Las Vegas in January, expect Lake Powell to be little chillier, temps between 45°F and 29°F. On the 17th (Sun), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel back home.