19 days in United States Itinerary

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 13th (Thu): take an in-depth tour of La Brea Tar Pits and then enjoy the sand and surf at Santa Monica Beach.

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Zurich, Switzerland to Los Angeles is an approximately 15.5-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 9 hours traveling from Zurich to Los Angeles. Prepare for somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Zurich in April: high temperatures in Los Angeles hover around 27°C and lows are around 15°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 13th (Thu) early enough to go by car to Palm Springs.

Palm Springs is a desert resort city in Riverside County, California, United States, within the Coachella Valley. Venture out of the city with trips to Living Desert Zoo & Gardens (in Palm Desert) and Anza-Borrego Desert State Park (in Borrego Springs). And it doesn't end there: take in breathtaking views at Tahquitz Canyon, take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at San Jacinto Mountain, admire the natural beauty at Sunnylands, and steep yourself in history at Indian Canyons.

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You can drive from Los Angeles to Palm Springs in 2 hours. Other options are to fly; or do a combination of train and bus. When traveling from Los Angeles in April, plan for a bit warmer days and about the same nights in Palm Springs: temperatures range from 36°C by day to 17°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 17th (Mon) early enough to travel to Niland.

Niland is a census-designated place in Imperial County, California. On the 17th (Mon), make a trip to East Jesus and then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Salvation Mountain.

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Traveling by car from Palm Springs to Niland takes 1.5 hours. In April, daily temperatures in Niland can reach 36°C, while at night they dip to 16°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 17th (Mon) to allow enough time to travel to Scottsdale.

Scottsdale is a city in the eastern part of Maricopa County, Arizona, adjacent to the Greater Phoenix Area. Start off your visit on the 18th (Tue): take in nature's colorful creations at Desert Botanical Garden, admire all the interesting features of Chase Field, and then take a stroll through Old Town Scottsdale. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: see the interesting displays at Musical Instrument Museum and then admire the striking features of Taliesin West.

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Drive from Niland to Scottsdale in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from Niland to Scottsdale. April in Scottsdale sees daily highs of 36°C and lows of 19°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 20th (Thu) so you can travel to Page.

Originally little more than a simple camp constructed to house workers who built a nearby dam on the Colorado River, Page is now a popular stop for travelers preparing a trip to Arizona's canyon country.

On the 20th (Thu), see human ingenuity at work at Glen Canyon Dam and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Horseshoe Bend. Here are some ideas for day two: see the world from above with a helicopter tour, tour the pleasant surroundings at Antelope Canyon, and then explore the stunning scenery at Lower Antelope Canyon.

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You can fly from Scottsdale to Page in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Prepare for a bit cooler weather when traveling from Scottsdale in April: high temperatures in Page hover around 25°C and lows are around 9°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 22nd (Sat) early enough to travel 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 22nd (Sat), get the adrenaline pumping with an extreme tour and then explore the striking landscape at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 23rd (Sun): enjoy breathtaking views from Eiffel Tower Experience at Paris Las Vegas, then see a performance at Bellagio Fountains, then admire the natural beauty at Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Gardens, and finally get a taste of the local shopping with The Strip.

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Traveling by flight from Page to Las Vegas takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Page to Las Vegas, you'll gain 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Prepare for somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Page in April: high temperatures in Las Vegas hover around 31°C and lows are around 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 24th (Mon) to allow enough time to travel to Los Angeles.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Los Angeles: Anaheim (Disneyland Park & Disney California Adventure Park). Pack the 28th (Fri) with family-friendly diversions at Universal Studios Hollywood. See even more of Los Angeles: see the interesting displays at Getty Center Publications, explore the world behind art at Los Angeles County Museum of Art, get to know the fascinating history of Venice Canals Walkway, and admire all the interesting features of STAPLES Center.

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Traveling by combination of flight and train from Las Vegas to Los Angeles takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. When traveling from Las Vegas in April, plan for slightly colder days in Los Angeles, with highs around 27°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Sun) to allow enough time to travel back home.