7 days in Mesa Verde National Park, Grand Canyon National Park & Miami Itinerary

Kick off your visit on the 6th (Tue): hike along Spruce Canyon Trail, delve into the distant past at Cliff Palace, then contemplate the long history of Balcony House, and finally delve into the distant past at Spruce Tree House.

To find maps, other places to visit, photos, and more tourist information, go to the Mesa Verde National Park trip planner.

Wichita to Mesa Verde National Park is an approximately 14-hour car ride. You can also fly; or drive; or do a combination of bus, train, taxi, and car. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Wichita to Mesa Verde National Park. Plan for slightly colder temperatures traveling from Wichita in September, with highs in Mesa Verde National Park at 31°C and lows at 8°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Wed) so you can travel to Grand Canyon National Park.

On the 7th (Wed), hike the day away at Bright Angel Trail. There's much more to do: explore the stunning scenery at Grand Canyon South Rim, tour the pleasant surroundings at South Kaibab Trail, add some entertainment to your itinerary with Hopi House, and hike along Rim Trail.

To find more things to do, reviews, other places to visit, and other tourist information, go to the Grand Canyon National Park tour planner.

Explore your travel options from Mesa Verde National Park to Grand Canyon National Park with the Route module. When traveling from Mesa Verde National Park in September, plan for a bit cooler days and about the same nights in Grand Canyon National Park: temperatures range from 28°C by day to 7°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Fri) to allow time to drive to Miami.

Kick off your visit on the 10th (Sat): admire the natural beauty at Boyce Thompson Arboretum and then explore the activities along Salt River Canyon Wilderness.

For more things to do, where to stay, maps, and more tourist information, use the Miami road trip planner.

Traveling by car from Grand Canyon National Park to Miami takes 5 hours. While traveling from Grand Canyon National Park, expect somewhat warmer days and warmer nights in Miami, ranging from highs of 41°C to lows of 26°C. On the 11th (Sun), you're off to home.