12 days in Grand Canyon National Park & Yellowstone National Park Itinerary

The size, shape, and color of Grand Canyon National Park combine to leave an impression on visitors as deep as the canyon itself.

Get some historical perspective at Tusayan Museum and Grand Canyon Railway Depot. Do some cultural sightseeing at Kolb Studio and Bright Angel History Room. And it doesn't end there: tour the pleasant surroundings at Rim Trail, admire all the interesting features of Bright Angel Point, take some stellar pictures from Yaki Point, and trek along South Kaibab Trail.

For where to stay, photos, and more tourist information, go to the Grand Canyon National Park online tour itinerary planner.

New York City to Grand Canyon National Park is an approximately 13-hour combination of flight and bus. You can also drive. Traveling from New York City to Grand Canyon National Park, you'll gain 2 hours due to the time zone difference. Plan for cooler nights when traveling from New York City in July since evenings lows in Grand Canyon National Park dip to 52°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Thu) to allow time to travel to Yellowstone National Park.

An exceptionally diverse landscape and varied wildlife have made Yellowstone National Park one of America's most popular parks.

Take a break from the city and head to Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone and Grand Prismatic Spring. You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like Old Faithful and S Rim Trail. The adventure continues: get impressive views of Monument Geyser Basin, head outdoors with Morning Glory Pool, witness a stunning natural landmark at Grand Geyser, and take a memorable drive along Grand Loop Road.

To see maps, more things to do, reviews, and tourist information, use the Yellowstone National Park trip planner.

Do a combination of bus and flight from Grand Canyon National Park to Yellowstone National Park in 13 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus, flight, and car; or do a combination of shuttle and flight. Prepare for a bit cooler weather when traveling from Grand Canyon National Park in July: high temperatures in Yellowstone National Park hover around 73°F and lows are around 39°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 29th (Wed) to allow enough time to travel back home.