12 days in United States Itinerary

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

Start off your visit on the 2nd (Mon): witness a stunning natural landmark at Grand Prismatic Spring, take in breathtaking views at Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, and then trek along Artist Point.

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Sioux City to Yellowstone National Park is an approximately 14-hour car ride. You can also fly. The time zone changes from Central Standard Time to Mountain Standard Time, which is usually a -1 hour difference. Traveling from Sioux City in July, expect nights in Yellowstone National Park to be colder, around 40°F, while days are little chillier, around 73°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Tue) early enough to travel to Las Vegas.

Nicknamed the "Entertainment Capital of the World," Las Vegas sits in the middle of a desert in the southern section of Nevada.

Kick off your visit on the 3rd (Tue): take in nature's colorful creations at Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Gardens, then admire the masterpieces at Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art, then try your luck at Bellagio Hotel and Casino, and finally admire the local landmark of Bellagio Fountains.

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Traveling by combination of taxi and flight from Yellowstone National Park to Las Vegas takes 6.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and flight; or drive. Traveling from Yellowstone National Park to Las Vegas, you'll gain 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Plan for much warmer temperatures traveling from Yellowstone National Park in July, with highs in Las Vegas at 103°F and lows at 80°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 4th (Wed) early enough to travel to San Diego.

Divided into neighborhoods with distinct characters and cultural heritages, San Diego sits just north of the Mexican border and offers visitors a blend of tourist attractions, including a lively nightlife, diverse cuisine, and a thriving musical scene.

Start off your visit on the 5th (Thu): meet the residents at San Diego Zoo and then stroll through Children's Pool. On the 6th (Fri), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: get in on the family fun at SeaWorld San Diego.

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You can fly from Las Vegas to San Diego in 3 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. When traveling from Las Vegas in July, plan for colder days in San Diego, with highs around 76°F, while nights are a bit cooler with lows around 67°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 6th (Fri) early enough to go by car to Anaheim.

Anaheim's major attractions are its world-famous Disney entertainment complex, sports teams, and convention center.

On the 7th (Sat), make an unforgettable trip to Disneyland Park. On the 8th (Sun), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: make an unforgettable trip to Disney California Adventure Park.

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You can drive from San Diego to Anaheim in 2 hours. Other options are to take a train; or take a bus. Traveling from San Diego in July, you will find days in Anaheim are a bit warmer (85°F), and nights are about the same (67°F). On the 9th (Mon), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can take a train to Los Angeles.

Surrounded by mountain ranges, forests, valleys, beaches, and deserts, the metropolitan area of Los Angeles is home to over 17 million people.

Kick off your visit on the 9th (Mon): kick back and relax at Venice Beach and Boardwalk. Keep things going the next day: find something for the whole family at Universal Studios Hollywood.

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Los Angeles is just a short distance from Anaheim. In July, daytime highs in Los Angeles are 82°F, while nighttime lows are 64°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 11th (Wed) so you can travel back home.