Southwest USA - 2020
Winter Trip to Guadalupe Mountains National Park, Carlsbad Caverns National Park, White Sands National Park, Phoenix, Sedona, Arches National Park, Canyonlands National Park, Telluride, and Denver
Itinerary
Day 1 - Sunday December 27
Drive from Chicago to Whichita Falls, TX
13.75 Hours
Day 2 - Monday December 28
Drive from Whichita Falls, TX to Guadalupe Mountains National Park
7 Hours
Camp at Guadalupe Mountains National Park
Day 3 - Tuesday December 29
Explore Guadalupe Mountains National Park
Camp at Guadalupe Mountains National Park
Day 4 - Wednesday December 30
Drive to Carlsbad Caverns National Park
30 Minutes
Explore Carlsbad Caverns National Park
Drive to White Sands National Park
3 Hours
Explore White Sand National Park
Drive to Las Cruces, NM
50 Minutes
Stay in Las Cruces, NM
Day 5 - Thursday December 31
Drive to Saguaro National Park
4 Hours
Explore Saguaro National Park
Drive to Phoenix
2 Hours
Stay in Phoenix
Day 6 - Friday January 1
Explore Phoenix
Stay in Phoenix
Day 7 - Saturday January 2
Drive to Sedona, AZ
4 Hours
Explore Sedona, AZ
Stay in Sedona, AZ
Day 8 - Sunday January 3
Explore Sedona, AZ
Stay in Sedona, AZ
Day 9 - Monday January 4
Drive to Monument Valley
3.5 Hours
Explore Monument Valley
Drive to Moab, UT
2.5 Hours
Stay in Moab, UT
Day 10 - Tuesday January 5
Explore Arches National Park
Explore Canyonlands National Park
Stay in Moab, UT
Day 11 - Wednesday January 6
Drive to Telluride, CO
3 Hours
Explore Telluride, CO
Stay in Telluride, CO
Day 12 - Thursday January 7
Explore/Ski in Telluride, CO
Stay in Telluride, CO
Day 13 - Friday January 8
Drive to Sopris Alpaca Farm
3.5 Hours
Enjoy the Lovely Aplacas
Drive to Denver
3 Hours
Explore Denver
Stay in Denver
Day 14 - Saturday January 9
Drive Back to Chicago
14.5 Hours
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Cars
Our Own Car / $0Total Cost - $0
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Wichita Falls, TX - 1 Night
Fairfield Inn & Suites Wichita Falls
$42 per personGuadalupe Mountains National Park - 2 Nights
Sunset Reef Campground
$0
Pine Springs Campground
$20Las Cruces, NM - 1 Night
Hacienda Shay AirBnb
$46 per personPhoenix, AZ - 2 Nights
Friend’s Air Mattress
$0Sedona, AZ - 2 Nights
Hike & Bike Airbnb
$152 per personMoab, UT - 2 Nights
Sleep Inn & Suites Moab
$76 per personTelluride, CO - 2 Nights
Imogene Hotel
$118 per personDenver, CO - 1 Night
Ember Hostel
$49 per personTotal Cost - $503
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Guadalupe Mountains National Park
El Charro / MexicanLas Cruces, NM
Pastaggio’s / PizzaPhoenix
Berdenas / BreakfastMoab
Spitfire Smokehouse / BBQTelluride
Thai Chili Restaurant / ThaiDenver
Torchy’s Tacos / Tacos -
Guadalupe Mountains National Park
Guadalupe Peak Hike / AllTrailsCarlsbad Caverns National Park
Caverns Tour / $20White Sands National Park
Sledding Down Sand DunesSaguaro National Park
Bridal Wreath Falls Trail / AllTrailsSedona, AZ
Devil’s Bridge Trail / AllTrails
Soldier’s Pass Trail / AllTrailsMoab, UT
Double Arch
Turret Arch
Delicate Arch Trail / AllTrails
Mesa Arch
Grand View Point OverlookTelluride, CO
Telluride Ski Resort / $195Colorado
Sopris Alpaca FarmTotal Cost - $215
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Transport - $0
Stays - $503
Attractions - $215Total - $718
*Does not include variable costs of gas, transit within city, and food