CAROLINE’S TRIP TO UTAH & NEVADA, US.
11 NIGHTS/7 STOPS
The real Western US road trip!
My father organized this road trip for us. He wanted to experience this famous wild west road trip with his 3 grand children. He loves organizing travel itineraries for his family. He will plan everything very narrowly. Nothing will be left to chance. We were amazed by the numerous and amazing landscapes. Every day, we could explore another canyon or admire a scenic vista. We mixed lodging between RV and hotel rooms. We always ate breakfast in the hotel. less hassle as space in an RV is limited. This solution was great for everybody. We went for a boat tour on Lake Powell, we went horse riding and hiking. It was important for us to plan activities that were fun for all generations. Our budget for the whole trip was around $2605 per person for 11 nights (excluded food and activities).
11 nights & 7 stops
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2105 km
from April to November
Western road trip
Photo @caroline ©
ABOUT CAROLINE: She is the mother of 3 adorable kids. She lives in Westchester County, New York but she is originally from France and works as a real estate agent with an international client base. She loves cooking, taking care of her home, spending time with family & friends. When she travels, Caroline wants a certain comfort, enjoys staying in charming places. Her trips are always well planned in advance.
WHAT CAROLINE LOVED ABOUT THIS TRIP
True western feeling
Antelope Canyon
Picnic dinner with a view on Lake Powell
Take away ribs at Big John Texas Barbecue
NEW YORK – LAS VEGAS
5 hours 30
RV RENTAL
2105 km in 11 days
25 hours on the road
7 stops
AVERAGE BUDGET PER PERSON
TOTAL: $2605 / pp excl food and activities
$1455/ pp for 11 nights in hotels
$450 domestic flight (from NY)
$700 /pp for 11 days (based on 5 persons)
LAS VEGAS INTL AIRPORT 
WILLIAMS TO
PAGE TO
BLUFF TO
MOAB TO
ESCALANTE TO
BRYCE CANYON TO
GOOD TO KNOW
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We rented an RV for one week through www.roadbear.com, starting from Las Vegas . We were very happy with the quality and the comfort of the RV.
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We rented a 30 feet RV for our family of 7 including grand parents. The size was perfect knowing that the grandparents were sleeping every night in a hotel room.
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With small kids, half a day hike in the Grand Canyon is sufficient. Taking the hike down the canyon is challenging for small kids, even for adults.
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We travelled in April. The climate can be cold. Foresee a feather jacket for everyone.
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On a road trip, you eat a lot of picnics. Foresee in advance all necessary material to make marvelous picnics.
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William is the best spot to buy your grocery for the road trip. It’s a good idea to start from there. There you will also find the best souvenir shops.
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Grand Canyon is a must see but we were amazed by other canyons. The wow effect went crescendo during the trip. Therefore I would recommend starting with the Grand Canyon and not the other way round.
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To experience the Antelope Canyons, you must go with a guided tour.
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Combining the RV experience with hotel nights for the grand parents was great. It’s very nice to take a proper shower and eat in a restaurant from time to time.
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This trip is a paradise for a photographer. Consider investing in good material. This is the perfect trip to improve your talent.
