19 days in United States Itinerary

Writer Pearl Buck once called New York City “a place apart,” and this giant urban center remains unlike any other in the world.

New York City is known for sightseeing, museums, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: take in the pleasant sights at Central Park, explore the world behind art at The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), steep yourself in history at 9/11 Memorial, and make a trip to Empire State Building.

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Vypin Island, India to New York City is an approximately 29-hour combination of flight and car. The time zone difference when traveling from Vypin Island to New York City is minus 10.5 hours. Traveling from Vypin Island in April, things will get cooler in New York City: highs are around 19°C and lows about 8°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 20th (Thu) early enough to catch the flight to Washington DC.

The capital of the United States, the District of Columbia contains the lion's share of the country's most treasured monuments, memorials, and public museums.

Washington DC is known for sightseeing, museums, and historic sites. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: contemplate the waterfront views at Tidal Basin, ponder the world of politics at United States Capitol, pause for some photo ops at Vietnam Veterans Memorial, and admire nature's wide array of creatures at Smithsonian’s National Zoo & Conservation Biology Institute.

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Fly from New York City to Washington DC in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. Traveling from New York City in April, you will find days in Washington DC are somewhat warmer (23°C), and nights are about the same (11°C). Finish up your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Sun) so you can travel 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 24th (Mon), hike the day away at Bright Angel Trail. And it doesn't end there: take in breathtaking views at Grand Canyon South Rim, stroll through South Kaibab Trail, take some stellar pictures from Yaki Point, and cruise along East Rim Drive.

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Traveling by combination of flight and bus from Washington DC to Grand Canyon National Park takes 11.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and shuttle. The time zone difference moving from Eastern Standard Time to Mountain Standard Time is minus 2 hours. Expect a bit cooler weather when traveling from Washington DC in April: highs in Grand Canyon National Park hover around 19°C, while lows dip to -3°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 26th (Wed) so you can 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.

Kick off your visit on the 27th (Thu): take in breathtaking views at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, then get outside with Outdoor Activities, then try your luck at Casino At The Venetian, and finally see the interesting displays at The Mob Museum. Keep things going the next day: get a taste of the local shopping with The Strip, admire the natural beauty at Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Gardens, then make a trip to Fountains of Bellagio, then try your luck at Bellagio Hotel and Casino, and finally explore the world behind art at Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art.

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The Route module can help you plan travel from Grand Canyon National Park to Las Vegas. The time zone difference moving from Mountain Standard Time (MST) to Pacific Standard Time (PST) is minus 1 hour. Traveling from Grand Canyon National Park in April, expect nights in Las Vegas to be much warmer, around 16°C, while days are somewhat warmer, around 31°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Fri) 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.

On the 29th (Sat), stroll through Half Dome, take some stellar pictures from Valley View, trek along Yosemite Valley Loop Trail, then take some stellar pictures from Yosemite, Tunnel View, and finally take in the dramatic scenery at Bridalveil Fall. Here are some ideas for day two: take in the dramatic scenery at Yosemite Falls, identify plant and animal life at Cathedral Beach Picnic Area, explore the striking landscape of Swinging Bridge Picnic Area Yosemite National Park CA, then make a trip to Washburn Point, then look for all kinds of wild species at Nature Center at Happy Isles, and finally admire the sheer force of Vernal Fall.

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Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Las Vegas to Yosemite National Park. Traveling from Las Vegas in April, things will get cooler in Yosemite National Park: highs are around 17°C and lows about -2°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 30th (Sun) so you can travel to San Francisco.

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

Start off your visit on the 1st (Mon): go for a walk through Lombard Street, take in the views from Golden Gate Bridge, take a stroll through Fisherman's Wharf, then steep yourself in history at Alcatraz Island, and finally examine the collection at Musee Mecanique. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: admire the natural beauty at Japanese Tea Garden, then stroll around Golden Gate Park, then examine the collection at Exploratorium, and finally make a trip to Ferry Building Marketplace.

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Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Yosemite National Park to San Francisco. Traveling from Yosemite National Park in April, expect nights in San Francisco to be warmer, around 12°C, while days are somewhat warmer, around 22°C. You'll set off for home on the 3rd (Wed).