20 days in United States Itinerary
Created using Inspirock United States journey planner
Start: Amsterdam
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Los Angeles
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San Francisco
— 4 nights
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Yosemite National Park
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Death Valley National Park
— 3 nights
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Las Vegas
— 3 nights
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Los Angeles — 2 nights
City of Angels
Surrounded by mountain ranges, forests, valleys, beaches, and deserts, the metropolitan area of Los Angeles is home to over 17 million people.You'll discover tucked-away gems like Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels (NOTE: Fix the three typos in the About section) and Helicopter Tours. Get out of town with these interesting Los Angeles side-trips: Balboa Pier (in Newport Beach), Tanaka Farms (in Irvine) and Yorba Regional Park (in Anaheim). And it doesn't end there: stop by Other, explore the different monuments and memorials at Pierce Brothers Westwood Village Memorial Park, see the interesting displays at Skirball Cultural Center, and take an in-depth tour of Autry Museum of the American West.
To find more things to do, photos, and tourist information, read our Los Angeles itinerary planner.
Amsterdam, The Netherlands to Los Angeles is an approximately 13.5-hour flight. You'll gain 9 hours traveling from Amsterdam to Los Angeles due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Amsterdam in October, expect nights in Los Angeles to be somewhat warmer, around 19°C, while days are much warmer, around 32°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Tue) to allow enough time to fly to San Francisco.
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San Francisco — 4 nights
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City by the Bay
San Francisco is a top holiday destination featuring scenic beauty and great ethnic and cultural diversity.Step off the beaten path and head to San Francisco Botanical Garden and Fort Point. Next up on the itinerary: get the lay of the land with Walking tours, stroll around Mission Dolores Park, take in the history at Mission Dolores, and get great views at Vista Point.
To see other places to visit, reviews, more things to do, and other tourist information, read our San Francisco vacation planning website.
Traveling by flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Los Angeles in October, expect San Francisco to be a bit cooler, temps between 26°C and 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Sat) early enough to travel to Yosemite National Park.
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Yosemite National Park — 6 nights
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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.Explore hidden gems such as Wawona Hotel, National Historic Landmark and Wawona Meadow. Step out of Yosemite National Park to go to Hathaway Pines and see Stanislaus National Forest, which is approximately 38 minutes away. On the 8th (Sun), hike the day away at Panorama Trail. Next up on the itinerary: take in the dramatic natural features at Lembert Dome, get great views at Washburn Point, don't miss a visit to Pothole Dome, and trek along Merced Grove.
To see traveler tips, maps, reviews, and other tourist information, you can read our Yosemite National Park road trip planning site.
Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from San Francisco to Yosemite National Park. While traveling from San Francisco, expect little chillier days and cooler nights in Yosemite National Park, ranging from highs of 22°C to lows of -2°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Fri) so you can travel to Death Valley National Park.
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Death Valley National Park — 3 nights
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Hottest, Driest, Lowest
Extreme heat and dryness create extreme landscapes in Death Valley National Park.Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes and Eureka Mine. Step out of Death Valley National Park with an excursion to Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge in Amargosa Valley--about 1h 10 min away. The adventure continues: take in the dramatic natural features at The Devil's Speedway, contemplate the long history of Harmony Borax Works, take some stellar pictures from Aguereberry Point, and explore the stunning scenery at Mosaic Canyon.
For where to stay, photos, and tourist information, read our Death Valley National Park online tour itinerary planner.
Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Yosemite National Park to Death Valley National Park. Expect a bit warmer weather when traveling from Yosemite National Park in October: highs in Death Valley National Park hover around 30°C, while lows dip to 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Mon) to allow enough time to travel to Las Vegas.
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Las Vegas — 3 nights
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Sin City
Nicknamed the "Entertainment Capital of the World," Las Vegas sits in the middle of a desert in the southern section of Nevada.You'll discover tucked-away gems like Las Vegas Motor Speedway and Ghost & Vampire Tours. Venture out of the city with trips to Boulder City (Winged Figures of the Republic Statues & Hemenway Park). On the 19th (Thu), spend an adventurous day with a kayaking and canoeing tour. It doesn't end there: gear up at Ultimate Desert Adventures.
To find ratings, maps, and other tourist information, you can read our Las Vegas tour itinerary planner.
Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Death Valley National Park to Las Vegas. Traveling from Death Valley National Park in October, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be somewhat warmer in Las Vegas, with lows of 18°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Thu) so you can fly back home.
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United States travel guide
More than the country of car-packed streets seen in TV shows and movies, the United States of America is a complex and diverse home to over 300 million people living in a wide range of landscapes and climates. From its big-city skyscrapers to its sprawling natural parks, the country's ''melting pot'' combines many ethnic groups that share a strong sense of national identity despite their cultural differences. A country of road trips and big blue skies, the United States harbors orderly cities filled with restaurants, parks, museums, and innumerable sightseeing opportunities, as well as pristine natural areas perfect for a holiday in the great outdoors. To see as much as you can of this diverse land quickly, drive over some of the more than 6 million km (4 million mi) of highways leading through deserts, mountain peaks, fertile fields, and giant urban centers.
