Denver to Los Angeles — Southwest Epic
16-day road trip from Denver through Colorado, Utah canyon country, Arizona, Las Vegas, Death Valley, and on to Los Angeles.
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Travel day, transit through Frankfurt en route to the United States.
Arrive in Denver, explore the city and nearby Red Rocks area.
Visit Red Rocks Park near Morrison, then drive south toward the San Luis Valley.
Morning at Great Sand Dunes National Park, then drive west toward Moab, Utah.
Explore Moab, Canyonlands, and the Colorado River canyon landscape.
Drive through Monument Valley, then on to Page, Arizona and Antelope Canyon.
Full day at the Grand Canyon South Rim, sunset views over the canyon.
Arrive in Las Vegas, explore the Strip and iconic Las Vegas Sphere.
Second day in Las Vegas, then depart toward Death Valley via Boulder City.
Cross Death Valley — Badwater Basin salt flats and Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes at sunset.
Drive through Sequoia National Park, marvel at the giant sequoia trees.
Drive down the California Central Coast through Pismo Beach and Paso Robles.
Morning in Santa Barbara, then arrive in Los Angeles and explore Malibu.
Explore Hollywood Boulevard, Santa Monica Pier, and Venice Beach at sunset.
Last day in Los Angeles, soak in the city before departing.
Travel day heading home.
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