8 days in Phoenix, Sedona & Grand Canyon National Park Itinerary

Start off your visit on the 2nd (Sun): take in nature's colorful creations at Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix.

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Miami to Phoenix is an approximately 6.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference when traveling from Miami to Phoenix is minus 2 hours. Traveling from Miami in April, Phoenix is a bit cooler at night with lows of 62°F. You will have some time to spend on the 2nd (Sun) before leaving for Sedona.

Get some historical perspective at Montezuma Castle National Monument and Hillside Letter C. Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Amitabha Stupa & Peace Park and Village Gallery of Local Artists. When in Sedona, make a side trip to see Jerome State Historic Park in Jerome, approximately Jerome away. There's much more to do: tour the pleasant surroundings at Fay Canyon Trail, hike along Little Horse Trail, take in the dramatic natural features at Soldier Pass, and view the masterpieces at Navarro Gallery & Sculpture Garden.

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You can drive from Phoenix to Sedona in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a bus. Prepare for slightly colder weather when traveling from Phoenix in April: high temperatures in Sedona hover around 72°F and lows are around 48°F. On the 6th (Thu), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Grand Canyon National Park.

Start off your visit on the 6th (Thu): get great views at Yaki Point, then admire the landmark architecture of Grand Canyon Railway Depot, then take in breathtaking views at Yavapai Point, and finally see the interesting displays at Yavapai Geology Museum.

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Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Sedona to Grand Canyon National Park. Expect slightly colder weather when traveling from Sedona in April: highs in Grand Canyon National Park hover around 62°F, while lows dip to 26°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Thu) so you can drive to Phoenix.

Start off your visit on the 7th (Fri): have fun and explore at Children’s Museum of Phoenix and then contemplate the long history of Montezuma Castle National Monument.

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Drive from Grand Canyon National Park to Phoenix in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and flight; or do a combination of bus, taxi, and flight. Expect much warmer temperatures when traveling from Grand Canyon National Park in April; daily highs in Phoenix reach 88°F and lows reach 62°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Sat) to allow time to fly back home.