21 days in United States Itinerary

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Las Vegas
— 3 nights
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Zion National Park
— 1 day
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Bryce Canyon National Park
— 2 nights
Drive
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Salt Lake City
— 1 night
Drive
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Grand Teton National Park
Drive
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Yellowstone National Park
— 2 nights
Drive
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Twin Falls
— 1 night
Drive
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West Wendover
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Reno
— 1 night
Drive
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Santa Rosa
— 2 nights
Drive
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San Francisco
— 3 nights
Drive
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Monterey
— 2 nights
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Los Angeles
— 3 nights

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Las Vegas — 3 nights

Sin City

Nicknamed the "Entertainment Capital of the World," Las Vegas sits in the middle of a desert in the southern section of Nevada.
Your day by day itinerary now includes Helicopter Tours as well as Siegfried & Roy's Secret Garden & Dolphin Habitat. The adventure continues: make a trip to Fountains of Bellagio, get a taste of the local shopping with The Strip, and take in panoramic vistas at High Roller.

For traveler tips and other tourist information, read Las Vegas trip itinerary planner.

If you are flying in from Denmark, the closest major aiports are McCarran International Airport and Laughlin Bullhead International Airport. In October, daytime highs in Las Vegas are 32°C, while nighttime lows are 18°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 12th (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Zion National Park.
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Shopping · Neighborhoods · Historic Sites · Tours

Zion National Park — 1 day

Towering cliffs of red, white, and pink Navajo sandstone, stream-carved slot canyons, and big blue sky all characterize Zion National Park.
Kick off your visit on the 12th (Thu): admire the engineering at Hoover Dam and then explore the wealth of natural beauty at Zion National Park.

For maps, ratings, and other tourist information, go to the Zion National Park trip itinerary builder.

You can drive from Las Vegas to Zion National Park in 3 hours. Other options are to do a combination of bus and taxi; or do a combination of bus and car. The time zone changes from Pacific Standard Time to Mountain Standard Time, which is usually a 1 hour difference. When traveling from Las Vegas in October, plan for slightly colder days in Zion National Park, with highs around 27°C, while nights are cooler with lows around 2°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Thu) early enough to drive to Bryce Canyon National Park.
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Parks · Nature
Side Trip

Bryce Canyon National Park — 2 nights

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 13th (Fri): get great views at Fairyland Point, then take some stellar pictures from Inspiration Point, then get great views at Sunset Point, and finally tour the pleasant surroundings at Navajo/Queens Garden Loop.

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Drive from Zion National Park to Bryce Canyon National Park in 1.5 hours. Traveling from Zion National Park in October, expect Bryce Canyon National Park to be a bit cooler, temps between 19°C and -1°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 14th (Sat) so you can catch the flight to Salt Lake City.
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Parks · Trails · Nature · Outdoors

Salt Lake City — 1 night

Crossroads of the West

Utah's capital and most populous city, Salt Lake City boasts a small-town feel, big-city amenities, and plenty of nature on its doorstep.
On the 14th (Sat), get a new perspective on nature at Natural History Museum of Utah.

To see more things to do, other places to visit, traveler tips, and other tourist information, refer to the Salt Lake City trip website.

Traveling by flight from Bryce Canyon National Park to Salt Lake City takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of car and bus. Prepare for somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Bryce Canyon National Park in October: high temperatures in Salt Lake City hover around 23°C and lows are around 9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Sun) early enough to fly to Grand Teton National Park.
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Museums

Grand Teton National Park

Mountains of the Imagination

The peaks of Grand Teton National Park aren't the highest in the world, but they sit atop what might be nature's archetypes for mountains.
On the 15th (Sun), look for all kinds of wild species at Grand Teton.

To find reviews, traveler tips, and tourist information, use the Grand Teton National Park online trip itinerary planner.

Fly from Salt Lake City to Grand Teton National Park in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and taxi. Prepare for little chillier weather when traveling from Salt Lake City in October: high temperatures in Grand Teton National Park hover around 15°C and lows are around -2°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Sun) to allow time to drive to Yellowstone National Park.
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Nature · Parks · Wildlife
Highlights from your trip

Yellowstone National Park — 2 nights

World's Largest Collection of Geysers

An exceptionally diverse landscape and varied wildlife have made Yellowstone National Park one of America's most popular parks.
Your day by day itinerary now includes Grand Loop Road, Boiling River and Yellowstone River Picnic Area. Kick off your visit on the 15th (Sun): indulge in some personalized pampering at Boiling River, then identify plant and animal life at Grand Loop Road, and then look for all kinds of wild species at Yellowstone River Picnic Area. On the 16th (Mon), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: admire the sheer force of Upper Falls of the Yellowstone River, explore the stunning scenery at Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, and then tour the pleasant surroundings at S Rim Trail.

For where to stay, photos, and more tourist information, read our Yellowstone National Park trip itinerary planning site.

Traveling by car from Grand Teton National Park to Yellowstone National Park takes 1.5 hours. Traveling from Grand Teton National Park in October, expect nights in Yellowstone National Park to be about the same, around -4°C, while days are slightly colder, around 9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Twin Falls.
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Parks · Nature · Wildlife · Spas

Twin Falls — 1 night

Twin Falls is the county seat and largest city of Twin Falls County, Idaho, United States. To find more things to do, maps, and tourist information, read our Twin Falls holiday planner.

Drive from Yellowstone National Park to Twin Falls in 6 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or do a combination of car and bus. In October, Twin Falls is a bit warmer than Yellowstone National Park - with highs of 21°C and lows of 4°C. On the 18th (Wed), you'll travel to West Wendover.
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Parks · Nature · Outdoors · Wildlife

West Wendover

West Wendover is a small city in Elko County, Nevada, United States. Bonneville Salt Flats has been added to your itinerary. Start off your visit on the 18th (Wed): pause for some photo ops at Wendover Will and then witness a stunning natural landmark at Bonneville Salt Flats.

To find photos, ratings, reviews, and other tourist information, read West Wendover online tour planner.

You can drive from Twin Falls to West Wendover in 3 hours. In October, plan for daily highs up to 20°C, and evening lows to 6°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 18th (Wed) to allow time for the car ride to Reno.
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Nature · Parks
Side Trip

Reno — 1 night

Biggest Little City in the World

A sea of casinos in the high desert of the Sierra Nevadas, Reno capitalizes on gaming and nightlife.
To find traveler tips, other places to visit, and other tourist information, you can read our Reno trip planner.

Traveling by car from West Wendover to Reno takes 6 hours. The time zone changes from Mountain Standard Time to Pacific Standard Time, which is usually a -1 hour difference. Traveling from West Wendover in October, expect nights in Reno to be about the same, around 5°C, while days are a bit warmer, around 25°C. On the 19th (Thu), you're off to Santa Rosa.
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Outdoors · Parks · Tours · Winter Sports

Santa Rosa — 2 nights

Where Everything Comes Together

Located less than an hour's drive north of San Francisco, Santa Rosa serves as a convenient hub for travelers on their way to the world-famous Napa Valley wine country.
Start off your visit on the 20th (Fri): identify plant and animal life at Safari West, examine the collection at Charles M. Schulz Museum, and then grab your bike and head to Santa Rosa Creek.

To find photos, ratings, maps, and other tourist information, use the Santa Rosa journey planner.

Traveling by flight from Reno to Santa Rosa takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. While traveling from Reno, expect a bit warmer days and about the same nights in Santa Rosa, ranging from highs of 30°C to lows of 9°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 21st (Sat) early enough to go by car to San Francisco.
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Parks · Wildlife · Trails · Nature

San Francisco — 3 nights

City by the Bay

San Francisco is a top holiday destination featuring scenic beauty and great ethnic and cultural diversity.
San Francisco is known for sightseeing, nature, and parks. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: stroll through Alcatraz Island, stroll around Golden Gate Park, get curious at California Academy of Sciences, and don't miss a visit to Golden Gate Bridge.

To find other places to visit, photos, reviews, and more tourist information, use the San Francisco road trip planning website.

You can drive from Santa Rosa to San Francisco in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. Traveling from Santa Rosa in October, you will find days in San Francisco are a bit cooler (26°C), and nights are somewhat warmer (15°C). Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Tue) early enough to drive to Monterey.
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Parks · Museums · Historic Sites · Childrens Museums

Monterey — 2 nights

Monterey is a city in the U.S. state of California, on the southern edge of Monterey Bay on California's Central Coast. Kick off your visit on the 24th (Tue): admire the majestic nature at Point Lobos, observe the fascinating underwater world at Monterey Bay Aquarium, and then take a memorable drive along 17-Mile Drive.

For ratings, maps, photos, and tourist information, use the Monterey travel itinerary planner.

Traveling by car from San Francisco to Monterey takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a bus. In October, daytime highs in Monterey are 24°C, while nighttime lows are 13°C. On the 26th (Thu), you're off to Los Angeles.
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Parks · Zoos & Aquariums · Nature · Scenic Drive
Side Trip

Los Angeles — 3 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.
Pack the 27th (Fri) with family-friendly diversions at Universal Studios Hollywood. Next up on the itinerary: take a leisurely stroll along Santa Monica Pier, see the interesting displays at Petersen Automotive Museum, explore the engaging exhibits at Travel Town, and don't miss a visit to Hollywood Walk of Fame.

For ratings, maps, traveler tips, and tourist information, read Los Angeles planner.

You can fly from Monterey to Los Angeles in 3 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. In October, Los Angeles is a bit warmer than Monterey - with highs of 32°C and lows of 19°C.
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Theme Parks · Museums · Childrens Museums · Parks
Side Trip

United States travel guide

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Specialty Museums · Historic Sites · Nightlife
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.
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