16 days in United States Itinerary

San Francisco is a top holiday destination featuring scenic beauty and great ethnic and cultural diversity.

Escape the urban bustle at Alcatraz Island and China Beach. Golden Gate Bridge and The Embarcadero are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Next up on the itinerary: take a leisurely stroll along Fisherman's Wharf, take some stellar pictures from Twin Peaks, kick back and relax at Baker Beach, and contemplate the long history of SS Jeremiah O'Brien.

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Ljubljana, Slovenia to San Francisco is an approximately 16.5-hour flight. You'll gain 9 hours traveling from Ljubljana to San Francisco due to the time zone difference. Plan for somewhat warmer temperatures traveling from Ljubljana in September, with highs in San Francisco at 28°C and lows at 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 25th (Mon) to allow enough time to 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.

Start off your visit on the 26th (Tue): explore the striking landscape at Sentinel Dome, explore the striking landscape at Glacier Point, and then stroll through Wawona Meadow. On the next day, take a memorable drive along Tioga Pass and then trek along Tuolumne Meadows.

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Traveling by car from San Francisco to Yosemite National Park takes 4 hours. Plan for cooler nights when traveling from San Francisco in September since evenings lows in Yosemite National Park dip to 3°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 28th (Thu) early enough to travel to Death Valley National Park.

Extreme heat and dryness create extreme landscapes in Death Valley National Park.

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Getting from Yosemite National Park to Death Valley National Park by car takes about 4.5 hours. When traveling from Yosemite National Park in September, plan for a bit warmer days and much hotter nights in Death Valley National Park: temperatures range from 38°C by day to 20°C at night. On the 29th (Fri), you're off to Grand Canyon National Park.

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

On the 30th (Sat), trek along South Kaibab Trail, then get great views at Yaki Point, and then explore the stunning scenery at Grand Canyon South Rim. Keep things going the next day: tour the pleasant surroundings at Rim Trail and then get great views at Grandview Point.

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You can drive from Death Valley National Park to Grand Canyon National Park in 7 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and flight; or do a combination of bus and shuttle. The time zone changes from Pacific Standard Time (PST) to Mountain Standard Time (MST), which is usually a 1 hour difference. Traveling from Death Valley National Park in September, expect nights in Grand Canyon National Park to be colder, around 7°C, while days are slightly colder, around 28°C. On the 2nd (Mon), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive to Bryce Canyon National Park.

You can find hoodoos--rock pillars formed by erosion--all around the world, but those of Bryce Canyon National Park remain the standard bearers thanks to their bright red color, tall stature, and arrangement in large amphitheaters.

On the 3rd (Tue), stop by Ruby's Inn Canyon Rock Shop and then hike along Navajo/Queens Garden Loop.

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Drive from Grand Canyon National Park to Bryce Canyon National Park in 5.5 hours. Traveling from Grand Canyon National Park in October, you will find days in Bryce Canyon National Park are slightly colder (19°C), and nights are about the same (-1°C). Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 3rd (Tue) to allow time for the car ride 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.

On the 4th (Wed), wander the streets of The Strip, take in nature's colorful creations at Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Gardens, then admire the local landmark of Fountains of Bellagio, and finally try to win big at Bellagio Hotel and Casino. On the 5th (Thu), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: explore the stunning scenery at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area.

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Traveling by car from Bryce Canyon National Park to Las Vegas takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and bus; or do a combination of car and shuttle. The time zone changes from Mountain Standard Time to Pacific Standard Time, which is usually a -1 hour difference. In October, Las Vegas is warmer than Bryce Canyon National Park - with highs of 32°C and lows of 18°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Thu) 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.

Kick off your visit on the 6th (Fri): kick back and relax at Santa Monica State Beach, stroll through Venice Beach and Boardwalk, and then wander the streets of El Pueblo de Los Angeles.

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Traveling by flight from Las Vegas to Los Angeles takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and train. In October, daily temperatures in Los Angeles can reach 32°C, while at night they dip to 19°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 6th (Fri) so you can travel back home.