16 days in Western US Itinerary

Kick off your visit on the 8th (Tue): take a leisurely stroll along Hiram M. Chittenden Locks, then get a taste of the local shopping with Chihuly Garden and Glass, and then enjoy breathtaking views from Space Needle. Keep things going the next day: see the interesting displays at The Museum of Flight, then get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at Seattle Aquarium, and then wander the streets of Pike Place Market.

For ratings, reviews, where to stay, and more tourist information, use the Seattle planning site.

Paris, France to Seattle is an approximately 13-hour flight. Traveling from Paris to Seattle, you'll gain 9 hours due to the time zone difference. In August, daily temperatures in Seattle can reach 31°C, while at night they dip to 19°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Wed) to allow enough time to fly to Yellowstone National Park.

Yellowstone National Park is known for nature, wildlife, and sightseeing. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: take in the natural beauty of Grand Prismatic Spring, explore the stunning scenery at Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, take in the dramatic natural features at Lower Geyser Basin, and explore the activities along Firehole River.

To see more things to do, where to stay, ratings, and other tourist information, refer to the Yellowstone National Park road trip planner.

You can fly from Seattle to Yellowstone National Park in 3.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of train, bus, and car. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from Seattle to Yellowstone National Park. While traveling from Seattle, expect a bit cooler days and cooler nights in Yellowstone National Park, ranging from highs of 24°C to lows of 3°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 14th (Mon) early enough to catch the flight to San Francisco.

On the 15th (Tue), take in nature's colorful creations at Japanese Tea Garden, then snap pictures at Golden Gate Bridge, and then walk around Golden Gate Park. On the 16th (Wed), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: admire the striking features of Coit Tower, don't miss a visit to Lombard Street, then head off the coast to Alcatraz Island, and finally take in the waterfront at Fisherman's Wharf.

For where to stay, photos, other places to visit, and tourist information, go to the San Francisco online vacation planner.

You can fly from Yellowstone National Park to San Francisco in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of car, bus, train, and subway. The time zone difference when traveling from Yellowstone National Park to San Francisco is minus 1 hour. Traveling from Yellowstone National Park in August, plan for warmer nights in San Francisco, with lows around 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Wed) early enough to travel to 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 natural features at Glacier Point, trek along Tuolumne Meadows, explore the activities along Tenaya Lake, and take some stellar pictures from Yosemite, Tunnel View.

For reviews, more things to do, maps, and tourist information, read our Yosemite National Park trip tool.

Explore your travel options from San Francisco to Yosemite National Park with the Route module. Traveling from San Francisco in August, expect nights in Yosemite National Park to be a bit cooler, around 7°C, while days are a bit warmer, around 32°C. On the 20th (Sun), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel to Grand Canyon National Park.

Kick off your visit on the 21st (Mon): surround yourself with nature on Grand Canyon Mule Tours by Xanterra and then trek along Rim Trail. On your second day here, hike along South Kaibab Trail, then take in breathtaking views at Grand Canyon South Rim, and then take some stellar pictures from Lipan Point.

For traveler tips, ratings, maps, and other tourist information, you can read our Grand Canyon National Park holiday planning website.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Yosemite National Park to Grand Canyon National Park. Traveling from Yosemite National Park to Grand Canyon National Park, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Yosemite National Park in August, plan for a bit warmer nights in Grand Canyon National Park, with lows around 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Tue) to allow enough time to travel back home.