14 days in United States Itinerary

Monument Valley is a region of the Colorado Plateau characterized by a cluster of vast sandstone buttes, the largest reaching 1000ft above the valley floor. Kick off your visit on the 15th (Mon): hit the best photo ops around with an inspiring photography tour. Keep things going the next day: walk around Sandstone Tours and then head outdoors with Outdoor Activities.

To find where to stay, traveler tips, ratings, and more tourist information, you can read our Monument Valley online road trip planner.

Toronto, Canada to Monument Valley is an approximately 12-hour combination of flight and car. You can also drive. The time zone difference moving from Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Mountain Standard Time (MST) is minus 2 hours. Expect somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Toronto in May: highs in Monument Valley hover around 27°C, while lows dip to 7°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 16th (Tue) so you can travel to Seattle.

Nicknamed the "Emerald City" because of its abundant evergreen trees, Seattle is the cultural and business center of the Pacific Northwest, as well as a popular holiday destination.

On the 17th (Wed), admire nature's wide array of creatures at Seattle Aquarium, browse the fresh offerings at Pike Place Market, then explore the world behind art at Chihuly Garden and Glass, and finally take in panoramic vistas at Space Needle. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: look for gifts at Elliott Bay Book Company, don't miss a visit to Hiram M. Chittenden Locks, then pause for some photo ops at Fremont Troll, and finally examine the collection at The Museum of Flight.

To find more things to do, photos, ratings, and tourist information, you can read our Seattle day trip planning tool.

Getting from Monument Valley to Seattle by combination of car and flight takes about 9 hours. Other options: drive. The time zone difference moving from Mountain Standard Time to Pacific Standard Time is minus 1 hour. While traveling from Monument Valley, expect a bit cooler days and somewhat warmer nights in Seattle, ranging from highs of 23°C to lows of 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Thu) early enough to fly to Zion National Park.

Towering cliffs of red, white, and pink Navajo sandstone, stream-carved slot canyons, and big blue sky all characterize Zion National Park.

Kick off your visit on the 19th (Fri): explore the striking landscape of Zion National Park.

To find maps, traveler tips, more things to do, and other tourist information, read our Zion National Park tour itinerary planning website.

You can fly from Seattle to Zion National Park in 6 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and car. The time zone difference moving from Pacific Standard Time to Mountain Standard Time is 1 hour. When traveling from Seattle in May, plan for somewhat warmer days in Zion National Park, with highs around 28°C, while nights are a bit cooler with lows around 5°C. On the 20th (Sat), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel to Yosemite National Park.

Massive granite mountains, towering waterfalls, groves of Giant Sequoia trees, and wilderness as far as the eye can see distinguish the landscape of Yosemite National Park.

Yosemite National Park is known for nature, sightseeing, and trails. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: take in the dramatic scenery at Wapama Falls, see human ingenuity at work at Hetch Hetchy Reservoir, appreciate the extensive heritage of Wawona Hotel, National Historic Landmark, and take in the dramatic natural features at Sentinel Dome.

To find other places to visit, where to stay, maps, and other tourist information, you can read our Yosemite National Park trip maker app.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Zion National Park to Yosemite National Park. Traveling from Zion National Park to Yosemite National Park, you'll gain 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Plan for a bit cooler temperatures traveling from Zion National Park in May, with highs in Yosemite National Park at 21°C and lows at 1°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 24th (Wed) early enough to travel to Portland.

A big city with a small-town feel, Portland is home to the country's biggest rose test garden, perched on a hill overlooking downtown.

Start off your visit on the 25th (Thu): admire the landmark architecture of Pittock Mansion, admire the natural beauty at International Rose Test Garden, then admire the natural beauty at Portland Japanese Garden, then take in nature's colorful creations at Lan Su Chinese Garden, and finally look for gifts at Powell's City of Books. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: awaken your taste buds at some of the top wineries in the area.

For traveler tips, where to stay, reviews, and more tourist information, refer to the Portland day trip planner.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Yosemite National Park to Portland. Expect somewhat warmer evenings in Portland when traveling from Yosemite National Park in May, with lows around 12°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 26th (Fri) early enough to catch the flight to Arches National Park.

Mother Nature kept reaching for red when she painted Arches National Park's 2,000 sandstone arches, resulting in one of the country's more distinctly shaped and colored landscapes.

Start off your visit on the 27th (Sat): hike along Double Arch, explore the striking landscape at Delicate Arch, and then take in the dramatic natural features at Fiery Furnace.

To see where to stay, ratings, and other tourist information, read our Arches National Park online tour builder.

You can fly from Portland to Arches National Park in 6.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus, train, and car. The time zone changes from Pacific Standard Time (PST) to Mountain Standard Time (MST), which is usually a 1 hour difference. Traveling from Portland in May, you will find days in Arches National Park are somewhat warmer (28°C), and nights are about the same (11°C). You'll have a few hours on the 28th (Sun) to wrap things up before traveling home.