13 days in New Mexico & Los Angeles Itinerary

Albuquerque remains one of the state's secret jewels, as its tourist attractions are often overshadowed by the more popular holiday destination of Santa Fe.

You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like Explora Science Center and Children's Museum of Albuquerque and The National Museum of Nuclear Science & History. Explore Albuquerque's surroundings by going to Santa Fe (Museum of International Folk Art, The Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi, &more). Next up on the itinerary: soar above the sights with a balloon tour, see the interesting displays at Unser Racing Museum, take in the spiritual surroundings of San Felipe de Neri Church, and admire the masterpieces at Albuquerque Museum.

For more things to do, other places to visit, where to stay, and other tourist information, you can read our Albuquerque trip itinerary planner.

London, UK to Albuquerque is an approximately 15-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Greenwich Mean Time to Mountain Standard Time is minus 7 hours. Traveling from London in January, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be a bit cooler in Albuquerque, with lows of -3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Wed) early enough to travel 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.

Family-friendly places like Disneyland Park and Griffith Observatory will thrill your kids. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Los Angeles: Ocean Avenue (in Santa Monica) and Anaheim (Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT!, Disney California Adventure Park, &more). Pack the 6th (Sat) with family-friendly diversions at Universal Studios Hollywood. There's lots more to do: examine the collection at The Getty Center, admire the majestic nature at Santa Monica State Beach, get a new perspective on nature at La Brea Tar Pits and Museum, and admire the masterpieces at Diorama-museum of Bhagavad-gita.

To see photos, ratings, where to stay, and other tourist information, you can read our Los Angeles trip planner.

You can fly from Albuquerque to Los Angeles in 4.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference moving from Mountain Standard Time (MST) to Pacific Standard Time (PST) is minus 1 hour. In February, Los Angeles is a bit warmer than Albuquerque - with highs of 25°C and lows of 12°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Thu) to allow enough time to travel back home.