9 days in Tucson, Sedona & Grand Canyon National Park Itinerary

Take a break from the city and head to Boyce Thompson Arboretum and Rooster Cogburn Ostrich Ranch. Get some cultural insight at Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum and Pima Air and Space Museum. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Tucson: San Pedro House (in Sierra Vista) and Kartchner Caverns State Park (in Benson). There's lots more to do: admire the architecture and history at Mission San Xavier del Bac, cruise along Mt. Lemmon Scenic Byway, and explore the stunning scenery at Sabino Canyon.

To find traveler tips, other places to visit, where to stay, and more tourist information, go to the Tucson trip planner.

The Route module can give you travel options from your home to Tucson. March in Tucson sees daily highs of 77°F and lows of 49°F at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 21st (Tue) early enough to go by car to Sedona.

Start off your visit on the 22nd (Wed): explore the stunning scenery at Walnut Canyon National Monument, delve into the mystery of Chapel of the Holy Cross, and then take in the dramatic natural features at Cathedral Rock. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 23rd (Thu): immerse yourself in nature at Red Rock State Park, look for gifts at Psychic Readings by Nirup, then admire all the interesting features of Red Rock Scenic Byway (SR 179), and finally take in the dramatic natural features at Bell Rock.

For traveler tips, photos, other places to visit, and more tourist information, use the Sedona trip planner.

You can drive from Tucson to Sedona in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and bus; or take a bus. Traveling from Tucson in March, you will find days in Sedona are little chillier (67°F), and nights are about the same (45°F). Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Thu) so you can travel to Grand Canyon National Park.

On the 24th (Fri), get great views at Mather Point, hike along South Kaibab Trail, then look for gifts at Canyon Village Marketplace, and finally explore the stunning scenery at Grand Canyon South Rim.

To see reviews, other places to visit, ratings, and tourist information, you can read our Grand Canyon National Park tour planner.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Sedona to Grand Canyon National Park. Traveling from Sedona in March, expect nights in Grand Canyon National Park to be colder, around 23°F, while days are little chillier, around 57°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 26th (Sun) to allow enough time to travel back home.