16 days in United States Itinerary

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

Your day by day itinerary now includes Circus Circus Adventuredome Theme Park. On the 2nd (Sun), find something for the whole family at Circus Circus Adventuredome Theme Park and then get a taste of the local shopping with The Strip.

For where to stay, reviews, traveler tips, and more tourist information, use the Las Vegas route builder.

Zurich, Switzerland to Las Vegas is an approximately 14-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Zurich to Las Vegas is minus 9 hours. Traveling from Zurich in July, things will get warmer in Las Vegas: highs are around 47°C and lows about 32°C. You'll have a few hours on the 3rd (Mon) to wrap things up before traveling to Moapa.

Moapa is an unincorporated town and census-designated place (CDP) in Clark County, Nevada, United States. On the 3rd (Mon), stroll through White Domes Trail and then immerse yourself in nature at Valley of Fire State Park.

Make your Moapa itinerary with Inspirock to find out what to see and where to go.

Traveling by car from Las Vegas to Moapa takes an hour. In July, daily temperatures in Moapa can reach 46°C, while at night they dip to 32°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Tue) early enough to drive to Las Vegas.

You've now added Lake Mead National Recreation Area to your itinerary. Start off your visit on the 4th (Tue): identify plant and animal life at Lake Mead National Recreation Area, then buy something for everyone on your list at The Forum Shops at Caesars, and then look for gifts at Las Vegas North Premium Outlets.

To find ratings, where to stay, more things to do, and other tourist information, you can read our Las Vegas day trip planning website.

Getting from Moapa to Las Vegas by car takes about an hour. Cap off your sightseeing on the 5th (Wed) early enough to go by car to Pahrump.

Pahrump is an unincorporated town in Nye County, Nevada, United States. Start off your visit on the 5th (Wed): take in breathtaking views at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area and then look for gifts at Red Apple Fireworks.

To see maps, where to stay, and more tourist information, you can read our Pahrump road trip app.

Getting from Las Vegas to Pahrump by car takes about 1.5 hours. Plan for slightly colder nights when traveling from Las Vegas in July since evenings lows in Pahrump dip to 26°C. You will have some time to spend on the 7th (Fri) before leaving for Carpinteria.

Carpinteria is a small oceanside city located in southeastern Santa Barbara County, California, east of Santa Barbara and northwest of Ventura. Start off your visit on the 7th (Fri): learn about winemaking at Summerland Winery, look for gifts at The Sacred Space, and then enjoy the sand and surf at Carpinteria State Beach. Keep things going the next day: tour the pleasant surroundings at Carpinteria Bluffs Nature Preserve, then look for all kinds of wild species at Carpinteria Harbor Seal Preserve and Rookery, and then identify plant and animal life at Ojai Meadows Preserve.

To see more things to do, ratings, reviews, and tourist information, you can read our Carpinteria travel planner.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Pahrump to Carpinteria. When traveling from Pahrump in July, plan for much colder days and little chillier nights in Carpinteria: temperatures range from 28°C by day to 18°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Sun) to allow time to drive to Santa Monica.

A famed resort town since the early 20th century, Santa Monica sits on the picturesque Santa Monica Bay, bordered on three sides by the city of Los Angeles.

To see traveler tips, more things to do, and tourist information, read Santa Monica vacation planner.

Traveling by car from Carpinteria to Santa Monica takes 1.5 hours. In July, daytime highs in Santa Monica are 28°C, while nighttime lows are 21°C. On the 9th (Sun), you're off 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.

Venice Beach and Boardwalk has been added to your itinerary. Kick off your visit on the 9th (Sun): stroll through Venice Beach and Boardwalk.

To see more things to do, reviews, and tourist information, read Los Angeles trip builder website.

Los Angeles is just a short distance from Santa Monica. Expect somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Santa Monica in July: highs in Los Angeles hover around 33°C, while lows dip to 22°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 10th (Mon) to allow time for the car ride 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.

Kick off your visit on the 10th (Mon): fly like a bird with a parasailing or paragliding tour and then enjoy the sand and surf at La Jolla Cove.

To find photos, traveler tips, maps, and more tourist information, read San Diego trip planner.

Traveling by car from Los Angeles to San Diego takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a bus. When traveling from Los Angeles in July, plan for a bit cooler days in San Diego, with highs around 29°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 23°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Mon) early enough to drive to Los Angeles.

To find other places to visit, reviews, more things to do, and other tourist information, use the Los Angeles sightseeing site.

Traveling by car from San Diego to Los Angeles takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a bus. Traveling from San Diego in July, expect nights in Los Angeles to be about the same, around 22°C, while days are somewhat warmer, around 33°C. On the 12th (Wed), you'll travel to Joshua Tree National Park.

Joshua Tree National Park takes its name from the Joshua tree, a twisted, spiky tree with bayonet-shaped leaves at the top that's one of the few plant species hardy enough to thrive in the extreme climate of the Mojave Desert.

For other places to visit, maps, where to stay, and more tourist information, you can read our Joshua Tree National Park journey builder site.

Getting from Los Angeles to Joshua Tree National Park by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: fly; or do a combination of bus and taxi. Traveling from Los Angeles in July, expect Joshua Tree National Park to be a bit warmer, temps between 46°C and 30°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Thu) to allow time to drive to Mojave.

Start off your visit on the 14th (Fri): trek along Mojave Trail.

To see where to stay, reviews, ratings, and more tourist information, refer to the Mojave online trip itinerary builder.

You can drive from Joshua Tree National Park to Mojave in 3.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 43°C in July, and nighttime lows around 28°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 15th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Las Vegas.

Kick off your visit on the 15th (Sat): take in nature's colorful creations at Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Gardens, don't miss a visit to Fountains of Bellagio, and then browse the different shops at The Grand Canal Shoppes at The Venetian Resort.

To see where to stay, photos, more things to do, and other tourist information, refer to the Las Vegas trip itinerary planner.

Traveling by car from Mojave to Las Vegas takes 3.5 hours. You'll have a few hours on the 16th (Sun) to wrap things up before traveling home.