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.

On the 16th (Tue), admire the natural beauty at Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Gardens and then explore the striking landscape of Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 17th (Wed): wander the streets of The LINQ Promenade, ponder the design of Fountains of Bellagio, and then get to know the fascinating history of The Strip.

To see where to stay, reviews, ratings, and other tourist information, refer to the Las Vegas attractions planner.

Frankfurt, Germany to Las Vegas is an approximately 15-hour flight. The time zone changes from Central European Standard Time to Pacific Standard Time, which is usually a -9 hour difference. Expect somewhat warmer temperatures when traveling from Frankfurt in May; daily highs in Las Vegas reach 36°C and lows reach 20°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Thu) to allow time to drive to Zion National Park.

Towering cliffs of red, white, and pink Navajo sandstone, stream-carved slot canyons, and big blue sky all characterize Zion National Park.

Start off your visit on the 18th (Thu): cruise along Zion Shuttle.

To see more things to do, traveler tips, other places to visit, and other tourist information, use the Zion National Park tour site.

Getting from Las Vegas to Zion National Park by car takes about 3 hours. Other options: do a combination of bus and taxi; or do a combination of bus and car. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from Las Vegas to Zion National Park. Traveling from Las Vegas in May, expect nights in Zion National Park to be colder, around 5°C, while days are little chillier, around 28°C. You'll have a few hours on the 18th (Thu) to wrap things up before traveling to Orderville.

Orderville is a town in Kane County, Utah, United States. On the 18th (Thu), scramble along the landscape with a canyoning and rapelling tour.

To see other places to visit, ratings, and tourist information, read our Orderville online trip maker.

Orderville is very close to Zion National Park. In May, daily temperatures in Orderville can reach 28°C, while at night they dip to 5°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Fri) early enough to 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.

Start off your visit on the 19th (Fri): trek along Rim Trail.

To find more things to do, ratings, traveler tips, and tourist information, read our Bryce Canyon National Park online sightseeing planner.

Traveling by car from Orderville to Bryce Canyon National Park takes an hour. Traveling from Orderville in May, expect Bryce Canyon National Park to be little chillier, temps between 20°C and 0°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 19th (Fri) to allow time for the car ride to Orderville.

On the 19th (Fri), stop by The Rock Stop and then hike along Red Hollow Slot Canyon.

To find traveler tips, other places to visit, where to stay, and more tourist information, go to the Orderville trip planner.

You can drive from Bryce Canyon National Park to Orderville in an hour. Expect a bit warmer temperatures when traveling from Bryce Canyon National Park in May; daily highs in Orderville reach 28°C and lows reach 5°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 20th (Sat) early enough to go by car to Lake Powell.

Lake Powell serves as the playground for the town of Page, drawing nearly three million visitors annually.

For ratings, where to stay, reviews, and tourist information, read Lake Powell day trip planning app.

Getting from Orderville to Lake Powell by car takes about 5 hours. Traveling from Orderville in May, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be somewhat warmer in Lake Powell, with lows of 15°C. You'll set off for Page on the 20th (Sat).

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 (Sat), explore the activities along Lake Powell.

To find traveler tips, photos, and tourist information, refer to the Page day trip planner.

Traveling by car from Lake Powell to Page takes 4 hours. May in Page sees daily highs of 30°C and lows of 15°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Sun) to allow enough time to 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 21st (Sun), contemplate the long history of Grand Canyon Railway Depot and then explore the stunning scenery at Yavapai Point.

To see where to stay, photos, reviews, and more tourist information, use the Grand Canyon National Park travel route planner.

Explore your travel options from Page to Grand Canyon National Park with the Route module. Traveling from Page in May, you will find days in Grand Canyon National Park are a bit cooler (23°C), and nights are cooler (0°C). Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 21st (Sun) to allow time for travel to Williams.

A tiny town with big tourist appeal, Williams lies on one of the first highways ever built in America, the iconic "Route 66." The town boasts many inns, motels, restaurants, and shops, although its most important feature is serving as the southern terminus of a scenic railway leading to the area's most famous tourist attraction, the World Heritage-listed Grand Canyon.

Kick off your visit on the 21st (Sun): get the adrenaline pumping with Gunfighter Canyon - Indoor Shooting Experience, then look for gifts at Thunder Eagle Native Art, and then do a tasting at Grand Canyon Wine Company. Keep things going the next day: meet the residents at Bearizona Wildlife Park, take in the architecture and atmosphere at St Joseph Catholic Church, and then get engrossed in the history at Williams Depot.

To see traveler tips, photos, more things to do, and tourist information, read our Williams vacation planner.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Grand Canyon National Park to Williams. Traveling from Grand Canyon National Park in May, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be a bit warmer in Williams, with lows of 4°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Mon) so you can drive to North Las Vegas.

North Las Vegas is a city in Clark County, Nevada, United States, located in the Las Vegas Valley. For where to stay, ratings, maps, and more tourist information, use the North Las Vegas trip itinerary planning app.

Getting from Williams to North Las Vegas by car takes about 4 hours. Other options: fly; or do a combination of bus and shuttle. The time zone changes from Mountain Standard Time to Pacific Standard Time, which is usually a -1 hour difference. When traveling from Williams in May, plan for a bit warmer days and much hotter nights in North Las Vegas: temperatures range from 36°C by day to 20°C at night. On the 23rd (Tue), you'll travel to Death Valley National Park.

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

Kick off your visit on the 23rd (Tue): steep yourself in history at Harmony Borax Works.

For other places to visit, photos, and other tourist information, go to the Death Valley National Park visit planner.

Getting from North Las Vegas to Death Valley National Park by car takes about 3 hours. Other options: take a bus. Traveling from North Las Vegas in May, plan for a bit cooler nights in Death Valley National Park, with lows around 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 23rd (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Lone Pine.

Lone Pine is a census designated place (CDP) in Inyo County, California, United States. Kick off your visit on the 23rd (Tue): examine the collection at Museum of Western Film History and then hike along Horseshoe Meadow Trail.

To see reviews, where to stay, maps, and more tourist information, use the Lone Pine sightseeing planner.

Traveling by car from Death Valley National Park to Lone Pine takes 2 hours. Traveling from Death Valley National Park in May, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be a bit cooler in Lone Pine, with lows of 8°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Wed) early enough 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.

Kick off your visit on the 24th (Wed): admire the sheer force of Vernal Fall.

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Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Lone Pine to Yosemite National Park. Traveling from Lone Pine in May, expect Yosemite National Park to be little chillier, temps between 21°C and 1°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 24th (Wed) to allow enough time to take a bus to Mammoth Lakes.

Mammoth Lakes is a town in Mono County, California, the county's only incorporated community. Kick off your visit on the 24th (Wed): hike along Mammoth Crest Trail.

To find photos, traveler tips, and other tourist information, you can read our Mammoth Lakes trip maker website.

You can take a bus from Yosemite National Park to Mammoth Lakes in 3.5 hours. Another option is to drive. In May, plan for daily highs up to 21°C, and evening lows to 1°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Thu) so you can drive to South Lake Tahoe.

High in the Sierra Nevada mountains on the shore of one of America’s most scenic lakes, South Lake Tahoe captures the spirit of the outdoors and serves as a hub for tourism activities surrounding the lake.

Start off your visit on the 25th (Thu): stroll through Lakeside Beach.

To find maps, traveler tips, and more tourist information, you can read our South Lake Tahoe online travel route planner.

You can drive from Mammoth Lakes to South Lake Tahoe in 3 hours. Another option is to do a combination of bus and taxi. In May in South Lake Tahoe, expect temperatures between 20°C during the day and 1°C at night. On the 25th (Thu), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive to Truckee.

Truckee is an incorporated town in Nevada County, California, United States. On the 25th (Thu), contemplate the long history of Rainbow Bridge / Donner Summit Bridge and then take in the pleasant sights at Truckee River Legacy Trail.

For where to stay, maps, reviews, and other tourist information, use the Truckee travel route builder website.

Traveling by car from South Lake Tahoe to Truckee takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In May, daytime highs in Truckee are 19°C, while nighttime lows are 0°C. On the 26th (Fri), you're off to West Sacramento.

On the 26th (Fri), look for all kinds of wild species at Wilderness Archery and then learn about winemaking at Great Bear Vineyards.

To see other places to visit, traveler tips, ratings, and other tourist information, refer to the West Sacramento online road trip planner.

Traveling by car from Truckee to West Sacramento takes 2 hours. Traveling from Truckee in May, expect nights in West Sacramento to be much hotter, around 14°C, while days are a bit warmer, around 32°C. You will leave for San Francisco on the 27th (Sat).

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

Get outdoors at Alcatraz Island and Muir Woods National Monument. Golden Gate Bridge and Grace Cathedral will appeal to history buffs. Dedicate the 30th (Tue) to wine at some of the top wineries in the area. The adventure continues: stroll through Lands End, enjoy breathtaking views from Coit Tower, admire the majestic nature at Marin Headlands, and sample some tasty brews at a beer tour and tasting.

To find traveler tips, more things to do, ratings, and other tourist information, read San Francisco trip planning app.

You can drive from West Sacramento to San Francisco in 1.5 hours. Expect little chillier weather when traveling from West Sacramento in May: highs in San Francisco hover around 24°C, while lows dip to 13°C. You will have some time to spend on the 31st (Wed) before leaving for home.